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Supply Chain Transformation

Innovating with Empathy: How People-Centric Automation Will Enhance Retail’s Future
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Innovating with Empathy: How People-Centric Automation Will Enhance Retail’s Future

September 20, 2023

— Prathibha RajashekharSVP, Automation & InnovationWalmart Prathibha Rajashekhar currently serves as Senior Vice President of Innovation & Automation at Walmart U.S., where she and her team are responsible for transforming the company’s end-to-end supply chain and store operations through the advancement of high-tech capabilities. This includes modernizing the company’s facilities with state-of-the-art automation designed to enhance the work environment for associates. It also includes digitizing the in-store experience with next generation solutions such as touchless checkout, digital shelf labels and more. Prior to this role, Prathibha served as Senior Vice President, Private Brands and Sourcing at Sam’s Club where she…

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Delivering Differentiated Results: Key Questions to Consider During a Supply Chain Transformation
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Delivering Differentiated Results: Key Questions to Consider During a Supply Chain Transformation

September 21, 2023

— Peter GibbonsGroup President, Enterprise Supply Chain3M Company Peter Gibbons joined 3M in November 2021 as group president of Enterprise Supply Chain, which brings together manufacturing and supply chain, and is focused on optimizing the customer experience through end-to-end aligned and agile operations. Prior to 3M, Peter served as chief executive officer of TireHub, a joint venture last mile distributor between Bridgestone and Goodyear. Possessing a wealth of experience in manufacturing and supply chain operations, Peter previously held senior-level executive positions at Mattel, Starbucks, and ICI Paints. His growth mindset, inclusive leadership, and orientation toward developing talent and culture has…

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Building Sustainability into Our Company from Procurement to Processes to Final Purchase of Our Product
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Building Sustainability into Our Company from Procurement to Processes to Final Purchase of Our Product

October 11, 2023

Fernando HernandezVP Supplier PerformanceThe Boeing Company Fernando Hernandez is vice president of Supplier Performance for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in the Global Supply Chain and Integration organization.  Named to this position in April 2023, Fernando leads a multi-disciplined organization responsible for proactively managing the quality and health BDS’s global network of suppliers.  He is responsible for ensuring supplier adherence to delivering the highest quality products and services to BDS customers in compliance with customer requirements and Boeing’s rigorous Quality Management System. As part of this role, Fernando oversees policymaking, advanced quality planning, supplier surveillance and performance, source inspection…

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Risk is Inevitable–Disruption is Optional: Building a Resilient and Agile Supply Chain
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Risk is Inevitable–Disruption is Optional: Building a Resilient and Agile Supply Chain

July 5, 2023

Going beyond traditional transformation to solve unprecedented macro challenges Exploring ways to facilitate a digital end-to-end supply chain transformation Improve supply network resiliency, agility and sustainability Build purposeful partnerships to win and grow together Establishing a truly global, interconnected and agile infrastructure for success — Reginaldo Ecclissato Chief Supply Chain and Business Operations Officer Unilever Reginaldo has a rich history at Unilever spanning over 30 years with extensive supply chain experience in both developed and emerging markets. After graduating from Universidade de Sao Paulo as an electrical engineer, Reginaldo started his journey at Unilever Brazil as a trainee in 1991….

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Authentic Leadership and Rising to the Challenge of New Supply Chain Business Realities
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Authentic Leadership and Rising to the Challenge of New Supply Chain Business Realities

July 5, 2023

Discussing the importance stakeholders place on supply chain transformation, and how to integrate it into business strategy for competitive advantage Evaluating where your business stands in terms of eCommerce, sustainability, risk management, and cost performance, and how you can move the needle as a leader Realign your workforce by using creative collaboration to involve them in every part of finding solutions to challenges and seizing opportunities Finding the best framework to unlock your Supply Chain Operation’s potential — Ivanka Janssen Chief Supply Chain Officer Philips Ivanka Janssen is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Philips. Ivanka is one of the…

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Generative AI and Supply Chain Transformation
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Generative AI and Supply Chain Transformation

July 5, 2023

How the democratization of AI technology is unlocking new benefits in the world of supply chain What makes this AI wave different from others Exploring ways to deploy generative AI in our businesses — Mike Bassani General Manager, Supply Chain Microsoft As a Partner and General Manager, Mike leads the product and engineering teams responsible for Microsoft’s Supply Chain Business Applications. He brings 18 years of leadership experience across Operations, Management and Technology. Mike has held roles in the US and Internationally with companies ranging from a few hundred employees to tens of thousands. Having led teams across in various…

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Leveraging 4IR During a Significant Supply Chain Transformation of a Consumer Goods Business
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Leveraging 4IR During a Significant Supply Chain Transformation of a Consumer Goods Business

July 6, 2023

Responding to volatility – the power of prediction Build competitive advantage through supply chain digital transformation – the use of digital automation capability to deliver products to customers and consumers where and whenever they need them Supply Chains are still about people – building the Digital First mindset — Dirk Holbach CSVP & CSCO Henkel Consumer Brands Henkel Holbach has been working at Henkel in various executive positions in Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing and Sales since 1996, when he started in Corporate Purchasing after finishing his master’s degree. This was followed by various assignments in Germany. Having finished his PhD during a…

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The Future of Work at an Industrial Company – How a People-First Approach Allowed L’Oréal to Outperform the Market Through Tumultuous Times
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The Future of Work at an Industrial Company – How a People-First Approach Allowed L’Oréal to Outperform the Market Through Tumultuous Times

November 9, 2022

Contextualizing the power of Investing in People via examples of a reinvigorated employee value proposition throughout the downturn, and how it paid back in dividends A look at the mindset shift accompanying the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”: How we have gone through fundamental changes in the way we connect with one another Reviewing the importance of “keeping your foot on the gas” in terms of infrastructure and technology advancements Where do we go from here? Why continuous learning is a priority and how to maintain the momentum — Rahquel Purcell Chief Transformation Officer L’Oréal USA A 30-year Supply Chain executive with…

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Adapting Leadership to the Complexity of a Changing World
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Adapting Leadership to the Complexity of a Changing World

November 19, 2020

Accelerating the organizational pace of change by engaging leadership and teams at every level Transforming inventory, distribution, and production processes to deliver new consumer experiences Reducing supplier and product complexity through a consolidated manufacturing network and strategic sourcing — Lance Kearbey Chief Operations Officer Electrolux Major Appliances Lance Kearbey is the Chief Operations Officer for Electrolux Major Appliances. In this role, he is responsible for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Purchasing, Digital Solutions and Project Management Lance began his business career with Electrolux in 1993 as an Industrial Engineer and held various management roles thru 2000. He rejoined Electrolux nine years…

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Leading Successful Supply Chain Transformation
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Leading Successful Supply Chain Transformation

September 28, 2017

Supply chain leaders are under relentless pressure to improve operational efficiencies, serve customers better, and win the digitization war. In short, they are being asked to create the future supply chain today! You will learn how to drive your vision to an organization-wide shared vision. Achieving shared vision will dramatically: Improve clarity and commitment Drive employee engagement higher Rapidly upskill supply chain professionals with new “hot skills” Lead to successful large-scale change execution and performance improvement — Alan Todd, CEO of CorpU, works with Fortune 500 companies to digitize their strategy and collaboration practices. He’s an expert in strategy activation,…

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