Three Takeaways That Elevated My Approach to Supply Chain LeadershipA Walton Executive MBA student shares three key lessons from Dr. Chris Hofer’s demand planning and inventory operations course and how they directly strengthened his leadership in supply chain.12/09/2025A photo of Hunter Whitley Hunter Whitleycommunicated complex supply chain conceptsdemand planningexecutive mbaexecutive mba supply chain takeawaysforecasting skills for supply chain professionalshow to improve safety stock calculationsinventory operationsmbasafety stock strategysupply chain career developmentsupply chain forecastingsupply chain leadershipsupply chain storytelling