{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Zebras to Apples","title":"Supply Chain Dynamics and Resilience with Dr. Rajbir Bhatti","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3804,"description":"Host Bryndis Whitson welcomes Dr. Rajbir Bhatti, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Logistics at Mount Royal University, to the show to talk about his career journey and what led him to Mount Royal. Having started with a background in engineering and data analytics, Dr. Bhatt’s PhD explored fuzzy logic in supplier relationship management. He explains this to Bryndis, and shares the academic and applied work that has defined his career, including contributions to logistics education and infrastructure planning in northern Canada.   The importance of supply chain resilience is emphasized by Rajbir, especially considering recent global disruptions such as COVID-19 and geopolitical trade tensions. He and Bryndis discuss Canada’s need to diversify trade routes by leveraging opportunities in Europe and Asia. Through initiatives like the Supply Chain Analytics Lab and partnerships with CN and Bison Transport, Dr. Bhatti advocates for experiential learning and the necessity of preparing students for real-world logistics careers. He has a LinkedIn newsletter called ‘Supply Unchained’ that addresses current trade dynamics and global supply chain strategy, among other topics. This episode is an important listen for professionals and students in logistics and global trade alike.  About Dr. Rajbir Bhatti:Dr. Bhatti is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Bissett School of Business. He is also a Member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC), which brings together partners in the sector to develop solutions to the human resource challenges faced by stakeholders in Canada's economy.His current interests revolve around studying the carbon footprints of global supply chains and to understand, model and help reduce such footprints in logistics through better process design. Another area of interest to him is in warehousing and distribution where he works to understand workplace safety issues as a function of organization...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vuwKvq0KPd6j2k3FFuXiVvO-IHWadgbisBm-Q84bZLo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMGY2/MmQ1YjU4M2UxYzNm/YjkzZjBiZWEyNzdi/OTE0My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}