In this podcast episode, John Jones interviews Jon Kirkegaard, an expert in supply chain solutions and manufacturing engineering. They discuss the importance of supply chain management and the need for efficient and collaborative processes. Jon explains how his company, DCRA Inc., helps businesses synchronize their supply and demand through technology, including blockchain. They also touch on the challenges in the construction industry and the potential for modular construction to reduce costs and increase flexibility. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the role of tokenization in raising capital for real estate projects.

Takeaways
● Supply chain management is crucial for balancing the lead time of supply with the lead time of demand.
● Efficient and collaborative processes in supply chain management can improve profitability and reduce working capital.
● Modular construction techniques can significantly reduce costs and increase flexibility in the construction industry.
● Tokenization offers a potential solution for raising capital and increasing liquidity in the real estate market.
Sound Bites
● "Supply chain is a process, an enabler to balance the lead time of supply to the lead time of demand."
● "Blockchain is a decentralized ecosystem secure asynchronous workflow."
● "Modular construction technique won't work if you're trying to do everything offsite."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:02 The Importance of Supply Chain Management and Collaboration 08:06 The Potential of Blockchain in Supply Chain
14:09 Revolutionizing the Construction Industry with Modular Construction

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