Faith, Frontlines and Fortune

In this episode of Faith, Frontlines, and Fortune, Anderson Salgado speaks with David Newman, Supply Chain Practice Leader at USC Consulting Group, about the evolving landscape of supply chain management and the transformative role of AI in business optimization. They explore how consulting drives efficiency, the impact of intrapreneurship in fostering innovation, and the critical role of organizational structure in long-term success. David shares insights on process improvement, leadership’s role in cultivating a culture of continuous advancement, and how businesses can adapt to ever-changing market demands through strategic optimization. 

Creators and Guests

Guest
David Newman
David combines 30 years of industry experience at Ford, Rio Tinto, and USC Consulting, with cross-functional work experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, and Operations to provide innovative solutions to complex business problems. He is experienced in corporate transformation work, managing supply chain improvement projects, reducing operating costs, managing large capital budgets, and negotiating complex commercial contracts. He brings enthusiasm to team work and lives by the motto, "If we are not having fun, we are not doing it right." Difficult work is made light by an agreeable, dedicated team. His hobbies include bowhunting, backpacking, fly fishing, writing and publishing music, weightlifting, pole vaulting, ballroom dancing, and gardening. He and his wife, Nancy, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of three wonderful children.

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Explore inspiring journeys of business, life, faith, and military entrepreneurship with Anderson Salgado. Tune in for deep dives into the experiences of industry leaders, Christian warriors, beauty experts and veteran entrepreneurs, sharing their stories of resilience, innovation, and success.