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"Visibility, Leverage, and Adaptable Control" are the keys to success when navigating any supply chain. In Part 2 of The Purchaser's roundtable discussion series, "In Conversation With...", Zachary Peña, Sam Robinson, CDCP, Ethan Summers, and KODIS Holdings' own Michael Kokal continue discussing the ever changing enviornment that is the mission-critical industry. Join us as we dive into the critical themes of visibility, leverage, and adaptable control in supply chains, discussing: - How technology platforms can provide end-to-end visibility into the supply chain, and how organizations can leverage that data to make more informed and agile decisions. - The importance of data quality and accuracy in building trust in supply chain visibility solutions. - Why mission-critical industries need to focus more on the opportunity cost of supply chain disruptions, not just logistics costs. - The challenges of rapidly scaling supply chain capacity and infrastructure to meet growing demand. Check out Part 2 of this insightful roundtable discussion to hear more insights from the experts. Link in comments!

"The Age of Easy" is over for Mission Critical companies. Empirix Partners is thrilled to be a part of The Purchaser's new roundtable discussion series, "In Conversation With...". This publication features Empirix's Executive Leadership trio, Zachary Peña, Ethan Summers, and Sam Robinson, CDCP and KODIS Transportation's President, Michael Kokal. Stay tuned in for the next few weeks to catch all 3 parts of this discussion in podcast form! In part 1 of the interview-turned-podcast episode, we dive deep into: - The staggering growth of data centers: From 40MW to 200MW "Death Stars" - COVID-19's seismic impact on supply chains - Why data-driven visibility is now make-or-break in our industry Listen now at the link in the comments Don't miss this crucial conversation on navigating the new landscape of mission-critical operations. #MissionCritical #DataCenters #SupplyChain #LeadershipInsights #EmpirexPartners #KODIS #ThePurchaser

"Forging solid partnerships holds the key to success in navigating the current industry challenges." We're honored to have our own Zachary Peña, Ethan Summers, and Sam Robinson, CDCP, featured in The Purchaser's new series "In conversation with..." Read our experts' perspectives, alongside those of our valued partner at KODIS Transportation, President Michael Kokal, in this thought-provoking, roundtable discussion. In this insightful publication, we discuss: - How the Mission Critical environment has shifted - New trends impacting businesses - The risks of basing decisions on yesterday's environment instead of tomorrow's Find the full article in the latest issue of The Purchaser: Link In Comments #SupplyChain #Partnerships #ThoughtLeadership #EmpirixPartners #KODIS #ThePurchaser

We all know that data center demand is skyrocketing, but did you know how much? According to datacenterHawk, that's 60 to 70 gigawatts online in the next 5 years. In a fantastic guest podcast with Titans of Nuclear, Empirix Partners CEO Zachary Peña discusses the nuclear option with Ben Hoffman. But the US regulatory environment creates major challenges the industry must solve if it wants scalable power. Check out the podcast here! #empirixpartners #lastenergy #titansofnuclear #missioncritical #supplychain #procurement #sourcing #datacenters #pathtopower #nuclearenergy

CEO Zachary Peña joined the Titans of Nuclear podcast to talk about the challenges and opportunities Mission Critical faces in the pursuit of power. As data center designs scale from less than 100 megawatts to the first gigawatt builds, the path to power dictates any project's success. But major power utilities are already pushing back on connection requests. Is nuclear energy the only solution that keeps the lights on? Learn more in the podcast! #empirixpartners #lastenergy #titansofnuclear #missioncritical #supplychain #procurement #sourcing #datacenters #pathtopower #nuclearenergy

From studying engineering in undergrad to becoming a mission critical expert, meet Scott Hagood, MBA, CDCP, our newest team member and Vice President at Empirix Partners! In this 13-minute episode, Scott doesn't just share his story—he unpacks a career toolbox built across continents and industries. Listen now for insights into the pivotal realization that the role of stakeholder management was imperative for project success. Reflecting on an early project in his career, Scott states, "It was at that point in time where I realized I had not done a good job of stakeholder management and stakeholder engagement. That lesson has stuck with me throughout my entire career and has put a particular point of emphasis on me personally about stakeholder management. As the saying goes, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Click below and let Scott's journey inspire your next professional leap. #EmpirixPartners #MissionCritical #SupplyChain #ThoughtLeadership

Last week, the Empirix Partners team united for an invigorating two-day in-person working session: Day 1: Reflecting on our H1 2024 performance Day 2: Strategizing for an even stronger finish to H2 2024 But it wasn't all business! We challenged ourselves at Navitat Canopy Adventures Knoxville ropes course, strengthening our bonds and pushing our limits (just ask Scott Hagood, MBA, CDCP about his fear of heights). While remote work offers flexibility, nothing beats the energy of in-person collaboration. This gathering reinforced our team spirit and set the stage for continued success. The team is definitely looking forward to further developing our internal and external partnerships! #EmpirixPartners #TeamBuilding #Partnership #Remote #InPerson

From unprecedented growth in 2023 to exciting projections for 2025 and beyond, the Data Center industry is on an exhilarating journey. Our latest blog dives deep into this dynamic market, exploring: • A 46% increase in Data Center construction • Skyrocketing rental prices • Plummeting vacancy rates in key markets • Some driving forces behind the boom Did you know the global data center market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 11% until 2030? Understanding the market and its trends is imperative for success. If you're curious about the future of digital infrastructure, this blog is a must-read! Check the comments for a link to our latest article. #EmpirixPartner #MissionCritical #DataCenter #MarketOutlook #Growth

We are excited to announce that Scott Hagood, MBA, CDCP has recently joined the Empirix Partners team! We are looking forward to the value Scott will bring and are thrilled to welcome him to the Empirix family. #EmpirixPartners #MissionCritical #DataCenters #SupplyChain #Advisory

Are you ready for Part 2? Our insightful discussion with Jim Gao and Michael Sweeney, MBA from Phaidra continues as we dive deeper into the disruptive forces shaping the Mission Critical landscape. In Part 2 of our discussion, we'll explore: ●  How emerging market constraints are fueling the demand for innovation and differentiation across the industry. ●  The powerful role of AI in delivering data-driven insights, and its imminent potential to make automated, data-driven decisions. ●  Our hottest takes on the future of AI and Data Centers! Get ready to have your mind blown as we uncover the cutting-edge trends propelling Data Centers and AI into the future. Part 2 is live now! Click the link in the comments to listen. #EmpirixPartners #Phaidra #ArtificialIntellegence #DataCenter #MissionCritical