Welcome to the MFD Pod, the podcast about inventory management, supply chain and and the fundamentals of operations for consumer brand owners. I’ll be your host, Mike Gelb, where we will learn about how the top consumer brand owners and operators think about production expansion as they scale.
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Welcome to the MFD Pod, the podcast about inventory management, supply chain and and the fundamentals of operations for consumer brand owners. I’ll be your host, Mike Gelb, where we will learn about how the top consumer brand owners and operators think about production expansion as they scale.
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Recent Episodes
October 30, 2025
Scaling Healthy Snacks: Insights from Chomps' SVP of Operations, Jason Dols
<p>In this episode of the MFD Pod, host Mike interviews Jason Dols, the Senior Vice President of Operations at Chomps, a leading healthy meat snack brand. Jason shares his in-depth expertise on how Chomps manages its intricate supply chain, from sourcing and manufacturing to inventory control. The discussion covers vital topics like managing inventory cycles, supply chain strategies, demand planning, and how Chomps balances inventory to prevent overextending. Jason provides valuable insights into the metrics Chomps uses, such as weeks of supply, to ensure they meet future demand effectively. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in operations, supply chain management, and scaling a CPG business.00:00 Introduction to the MFD Pod00:07 Meet Jason Dols from Chomps01:22 Jason's Role and Responsibilities at Chomps02:10 Deep Dive into Inventory Management03:21 Understanding Weeks of Supply</p>
October 30, 2025
DUDE Wipes Recap Episode with Pranay Srinivasan and Kam Lasater
<p>In this episode, we recap our conversation about the integration and application of AI and large language models (LLMs) within the operations of DUDE Wipes. The discussion features Pranay Srinivasan and Kam Lasater00:00 Introduction to DUDE Wipes and AI00:42 Understanding AI vs. LLMs04:00 Exploring RPA Bots and AI Agents07:57 Building Effective AI Agents20:23 Challenges of Data Integration23:50 The Future of MCP and AI Integration35:18 Adopting AI in Organizations44:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>
September 18, 2025
Transforming Operations with AI: Inside DUDE Wipes' Innovative Journey with Greg Brown
<p>In this episode of the MFD Pod, host Mike Gelb and guest co-host Pranay speak with Greg Brown, VP of Operations at DUDE Wipes, about how the company is integrating AI into its operations. They discuss the initial experimentation with AI tools, specifically ChatGPT, and the subsequent creation of AI agents like Diesel Dan to optimize logistics and streamline processes. The conversation covers the practical aspects of embedding AI into company culture, the challenges and benefits of using AI in small to medium-sized businesses, and the future potential of AI technology in operations.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the MFD Pod</p><p>01:06 Greg Brown's AI Journey</p><p>02:07 PNE's AI Experimentation</p><p>04:09 Integrating AI into Dude Wipes</p><p>06:51 Challenges and Learnings</p><p>12:10 Creating Diesel Dan</p><p>22:25 Types of AI Agents</p><p>23:12 Starting with AI in Creative Work</p><p>23:28 Building and Using AI Agents</p><p>24:46 Diesel Dan's Role and Interactions</p><p>26:50 Integrating AI with Existing Systems</p><p>28:37 Experimenting with New AI Protocols</p><p>30:09 Manufactured's AI Journey</p><p>36:15 Future of AI Agents</p><p>38:49 Choosing the Right AI Partners</p><p>41:55 In-House AI Development</p><p>43:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>
99 total episodes available with 10 transcripts
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