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Fireside Chat: What Does the Future of Technology Look Like for Supply Chain Leaders?
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Fireside Chat: What Does the Future of Technology Look Like for Supply Chain Leaders?

Dave ClarkFormer CEO, Worldwide ConsumerAmazon Dave Clark has more than 20 years of business leadership experience at Amazon. Throughout his career, Dave has built a reputation for logistical excellence, strategic and long-term thinking, a high degree of integrity, and a deep commitment to serving customers. Dave began his career at Amazon in 1999 as an Operations Manager, working his way up to become the CEO of Amazon’s worldwide consumer business in 2021. While holding significant leadership roles, Dave was the driving force behind the development and expansion of Amazon’s fulfillment and logistics programs, which have become the backbone of the…

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Fireside Chat: Transforming the Supply Chain Ecosystem in The Digital Era
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Fireside Chat: Transforming the Supply Chain Ecosystem in The Digital Era

— Gabriel ArreagaSVP, Chief Supply Chain OfficerKroger Gabriel joined Kroger in 2020 with deep supply chain leadership experience. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of supply chain for Mondelez International, Inc. There, he led a team of more than 14,000 employees within a network of 41 internal and external factories, 49 fulfillment centers, direct-to-store branches, logistics and product development. He also served as global vice president of operations for Stanley Black and Decker and held numerous leadership roles at Unilever, including vice president of food and beverage operations.

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From Commitments to Action: Embedding Sustainability into the Way We Work
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From Commitments to Action: Embedding Sustainability into the Way We Work

— Donna WartonCorporate VP, Supply Chain & SustainabilityMicrosoft Donna Warton is the Corporate VP, Supply Chain & Sustainability for Microsoft. Prior to this role, Donna was the General Manager of Microsoft Devices Supply Chain responsible for managing the end to end supply chain for hardware including Surface, Surface Hub, HoloLens, Xbox, Games and Accessories. With double-digit business growth, Donna led a digital supply chain transformation to scale operations, drive customer satisfaction and be a showcase for Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, Donna was VP of Global Operations for Dell where she transformed Dell’s famous configure-to-order supply chain into a segmented supply…

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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

— 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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Mastering Disruption: How One of the World’s Largest Healthcare Companies is Navigating Market Challenges to Ensure Patients Receive the Products They Need
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Mastering Disruption: How One of the World’s Largest Healthcare Companies is Navigating Market Challenges to Ensure Patients Receive the Products They Need

Kathryn E. Wengel (Kathy)EVP, Chief Technical Operations & Risk OfficerJohnson & Johnson Kathryn E. Wengel (Kathy) is Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer for Johnson & Johnson, and a member of the Company’s Executive Committee. She has significant healthcare, operations and global business expertise – with more than three decades of experience in leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson. In her current role, Kathy is responsible for the continued strengthening of the Company’s core technical operations and risk management capabilities. She leads key technical operations functions, including: Procurement, Engineering & Property Services, Sustainability and cross-sector Supply Chain…

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Fireside Chat: Rising to the Challenge of New Supply Chain Business Realities
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Fireside Chat: Rising to the Challenge of New Supply Chain Business Realities

— Mario RiveraSVP, Chief Supply Chain & Logistics OfficerCVS Health Mario is CVS Health’s SVP and Chief Supply Chain & Logistics Officer. He is responsible for developing and executing the company’s strategy to transform their supply chain network to become America’s premier health and wellness destination. He leads teams in transportation & logistics, distribution center operations, inventory management, omnichannel fulfillment, and network strategy & engineering. Mario has more than two decades of experience in roles of increasing responsibility, primarily within the Healthcare industry – from MedTech to Life Sciences to Retail/Pharmacy. He has extensive leadership expertise driving business transformation globally…

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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

— 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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Welcome Day Panel: Sustainability Matters: Strategies and Impact in the Value Chain
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Welcome Day Panel: Sustainability Matters: Strategies and Impact in the Value Chain

Andrés López FrisbieGlobal Logistics VPBimbo Bakeries Andres Lopez Frisbie is the Global Logistics VP for Grupo Bimbo. Andres is a Supply Chain executive with more than 33 years of experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Operational excellence, Process improvements, People development. Prior to Grupo Bimbo, Andrés had Local, regional and global responsibilities at Procter & Gamble, The Clorox Company, Maderas & Sinteticos SA and DHL Supply Chain based in Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil and U.S. Juan PajonBusiness Technology Global SVPBimbo Bakeries Juan Jose Pajon is the Business Technology Global Senior at Grupo Bimbo, where he has been recognized as Mexico CIO of the…

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Welcome Day Panel: Supporting the Women Who Make Our Supply Chain Organizations Work
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Welcome Day Panel: Supporting the Women Who Make Our Supply Chain Organizations Work

Sasha R. Pailet KoffSVP, Digital Supply ChainDell Sasha R. Pailet Koff is the Senior Vice President of Digital Supply Chain at Dell Technologies. In this role, Sasha leads the Data, Analytics and Automation organization within Dell’s Global Operations and Supply Chain business. The teams under Sasha are focused on enabling Dell’s Supply Chain to make better decisions through predictive analytics, streamlining business processes to drive productivity through automation, and enabling full data transparency across the organization with the aim of establishing the industry-leading autonomous supply chain. Sasha has over two decades of experience spanning a series of leadership positions helping organizations…

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Fireside Chat: Re-Engineering Our Fulfillment Strategy to Best Serve eCommerce and Digital Channels
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Fireside Chat: Re-Engineering Our Fulfillment Strategy to Best Serve eCommerce and Digital Channels

— Tanja DysliChief Supply Chain Officer, President IKEA Distribution Services LLCIKEA Group Tanja Dysli is currently the Chief Supply Chain Officer at IKEA US. She has worked in various roles with IKEA since 2003, with placements in Sweden, China, Germany, and Poland. Tanja has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Applied Sciences in Olten, Switzerland.

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Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Accelerating the Manufacturing Process Through Development and Innovation
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Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Accelerating the Manufacturing Process Through Development and Innovation

Martina RyallVP Strategy & Operational ExcellencePfizer Martina has more than 25 years of progressive experience in Pfizer, and currently leads Strategy and Operational Excellence within Pfizer Global Supply. She is responsible for the Strategic design and optimization of the Manufacturing site network to deliver products that bring breakthrough to patients’ lives, including Business Development and Product Sourcing and Operational Excellence and the Pfizer Integrated Manufacturing Excellence ecosystem.

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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

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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Fireside Chat: PMI Downstream Supply Chain Journey: Stepping up Visibility, Response and Partner Programs
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Fireside Chat: PMI Downstream Supply Chain Journey: Stepping up Visibility, Response and Partner Programs

Sidra TufailDirector Operations Customer Service LAC (Supply Chain)Philip Morris International Sidra is a mechanical engineer and a supply chain enthusiast with more than 16 years of experience in manufacturing and planning across multiple geographies including Asia, Europe, and North America. After starting her career in manufacturing with Unilever, Sidra joined Philip Morris International in 2017. Since, she has held various positions in operations and supply planning, thereby proactively contributing to achieving the company’s vision of delivering a smoke-free future. In response to global supply chain disruptions, she has been involved in supply chain transformation projects, the deployment of digital solutions,…

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Focusing on the Next Generation of Supply Chain
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Focusing on the Next Generation of Supply Chain

David WarrickFormer Global Supply Chain General Manager & Innovation Officer at Microsoft David is a thought leader and industry expert in the field of Global Supply Chain. David spent 23 years with Microsoft Corporation as General Manager of Global Supply Chain and Supply Chain Technology officer, he was involved in every product launch from Windows 2000 through to the most recent Surface and Xbox products. He has built and managed numerous global teams, has led across multiple disciplines including Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Fulfillment and Logistics, Forecasting, Planning and Channel Management. He has played a key role in major acquisitions including…

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Embracing Turbulent Times as a Catalyst for Procurement Transformation
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Embracing Turbulent Times as a Catalyst for Procurement Transformation

Dawn GreenNorth America Procurement VPSchneider Electric Dawn is the North America Procurement Vice President for Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and digital automation. She leads a team of highly dynamic and experienced professionals, supporting revenue of $6.4B in the North America region year to date. Her focus includes raw materials, fabricated components, and electronics across 35 factories. With her ability to embrace change and resilience, she has led the Procurement transformation during a tough Supply Chain crisis, supporting Schneider Electric to not only stay ahead of competitors, but also achieve 15% organic growth in the first half of 2023….

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Driving Change in the Retail Supply Chain
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Driving Change in the Retail Supply Chain

Ed OldhamSVP & Chief Supply Chain OfficerPetSmart Ed Oldham, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Chief Supply Chain Officer, joined PetSmart in May 2022.  In this role Ed is responsible for several thousand associates across PetSmart’s US and Canada DCs.  Prior to PetSmart, he served as Senior Vice President of Inventory and Planning at Petco. Ed has more than 25 years of experience in retail, CPG and consulting. Serving in many different leadership roles at companies including Walmart, Ernst & Young and Walgreens, Ed’s experience spans store operations, transportation, merchandising, replenishment, planning, strategy and program management. Ed graduated from…

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