{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Grounded","title":"Data-Driven Leadership with Checkers & Rally’s Ken Bianchi - Grounded Podcast - Episode #44","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/db71edaa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2335,"description":"Explore how modern supply chain leadership goes beyond procurement in this episode with Ken Bianchi, Senior Director of Purchasing at Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In Restaurants. With more than 25 years of experience across leading brands, Ken brings deep insight into operational resilience, supplier partnerships, and data-driven transformation.\n\nFrom replacing spreadsheets with real-time dashboards to navigating global disruptions, Ken shares what it takes to lead a responsive, future-ready supply chain in the fast-paced foodservice industry.\n\nTakeaways:\nHow replacing spreadsheets with dashboards improves inventory visibility and risk management.\nWhy strong supplier relationships create more flexibility and trust during negotiations.\nWhat it takes to choose between local and national suppliers based on capability, safety, and cost.\nHow shelf life management in produce directly impacts quality, freshness, and waste.\nHow predictive analytics and AI are shaping the next generation of supply chain decision-making.\n\nQuote of the Show:\n“I don't think data makes the decisions. It helps you make better decisions so you better know how to get to the data you want and have the critical thinking ability to know what that data is really telling you.” - Ken Bianchi\n\nConnect with Ken:\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenbianchi/  \nCompany website: https://www.checkersandrallys.com/ \n\nWays to Tune In:\nTransistor: https://www.groundedonthepod.com/ \nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7EoKaVff3SnW3CoIXjJ6 \nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded/id1680909033 \nAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/451edb13-5534-43ee-b46c-be36a7581460  \niHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-grounded-281280581/ \nPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/grounded-5259267  \nStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1064441 \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The-Grounded-Podcast ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5ifFaCdvYcrBiG9pQr1sjMmYVq_UPEaZCMyFMkTRPv0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjY3/ZWY2OWRiYzQyOTk0/ZTI5NmJhMmM3N2Ux/ZTFmYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}