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The iterative process of launching a D2C channel from site creation through first delivery in 30 days Leveraging consumer and regional demand insights to drive availability and order customization with less inventory Collaborating through connected systems: Laying the groundwork to strengthen customer relationships — Michael Lindsey SVP, Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer Frito-Lay North America Michael Lindsey is currently the Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer for Frito-Lay North America and Quaker North America. In his role, Michael leads a cross-functional organization tasked with developing the ‘next generation’ of PepsiCo’s Foods operations in NA. He is also responsible for strategic plans…
Continue readingAccelerating 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…
Continue readingInvesting in the infrastructure to execute a global expansion to create localized value proposition Building the capacity to restructure based on new strategic assumptions Balancing an accelerated scale plan with the need to remain operationally nimble The role of intuitive leadership in driving resource efficiency, product innovation, and sustainable growth — Sanjay Shah Chief Operating Officer Beyond Meat Sanjay has worked with fortune 500 companies as well as startups during his extensive career over 25 years. He has substantive executive experience with exposure to various business cultures and widely divergent professionals with rapid growth organizations in the US and Internationally….
Continue readingEnabling a differentiated customer experience through enhanced operations Connecting data across the supply chain for smarter, more agile decision making Optimizing operations across three dimensions: cost, service, and cash — Torsten Pilz SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer Honeywell Torsten Pilz is Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. Torsten has broad responsibilities for the integrated supply chain, including procurement and driving improvements in plant efficiency and working capital while continuing to enhance quality and delivery. Prior to Honeywell, Torsten served as Vice President, Supply Chain, for SpaceX, where he was responsible for planning, purchasing, material management and logistics….
Continue readingCoordinating real-time communication, data, and visibility to ensure continuous operations Synchronizing the supply network to customer demand in times of uncertainty Connecting data to the design and development of new products Leveraging technical and organizational commonalities across sectors to continually improve — Stuart Pann Chief Executive Officer Bossa Nova Stuart Pann is the CEO of Bossa Nova, the leading data service provider for global retailers. Pann is an experienced leader in the supply chain industry and has held operational positions at Fortune100 technology companies. He was most recently Chief Supply Chain Officer at HP Inc. where he managed its strategic…
Continue readingStaying aligned with corporate leadership principles to guide network-wide COVID response Scaling and adapting machine learning to manage new COVID-related safety concerns Innovating solutions within Amazon and with partners with short and long-term horizons Continual experimentation and iteration with protocols to usher in the ‘new normal’ — Carletta Ooton VP Product Assurance, Risk & Security Amazon Carletta Ooton is Amazon’s Vice President for Product Assurance, Risk & Security. She oversees the company’s Product Assurance, Food Safety, Trade Services, Product Safety & Recalls, Transportation Risk & Compliance, Dangerous Goods, Global Security Operations and Environmental Assurance & Protection teams worldwide. Her responsibilities…
Continue readingAle Eboli, Head of Supply Chain North America, will discuss strategies undertaken to strengthen agility and resilience in its operations during the pandemic crisis as well as how they are preparing for a future that entails living with COVID-19. However, the virus is not the only global crisis we face – Ale will also share Unilever’s response to tackling the climate emergency and social inequality. — Ale Eboli Head of Supply Chain North America Unilever Ale Eboli, Head of Supply Chain North America for Unilever, oversees a supply chain network consisting of 14 manufacturing sites and 11 distribution centers across…
Continue readingIllustrating how we responded to the novel Corona virus outbreak to guide our organization through a global pandemic How have the people, processes, and technologies changed in the last eight months? What can we take from this experience and use to continue innovating in the future? Looking ahead: What does the future hold? — Heather MacDougall VP, Worldwide, Workplace Health and Safety Amazon Heather MacDougall, Amazon’s Vice President, Worldwide, Workplace Health & Safety, oversees workplace health and safety for Amazon’s global operations. Ms. MacDougall is leading Amazon’s charge to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and making history for the people…
Continue readingCompensation plans that foster innovation and continuous process improvement Performance metrics that incentivize collaboration and build a culture of systemic thinking Operating Efficiency: Designing shared priorities and objectives into cross-functional decision-making — Moderator: Shay Scott Executive Director, Global Supply Chain Institute University of Tennessee Shay Scott, Ph.D. is Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) at The University of Tennessee (UT). Ranked as a top program globally, UT’s GSCI exists to shape and influence the practice of SCM by serving as a global hub for leading companies, researchers, practitioners and students. He also serves as Professor of Practice…
Continue readingChair’s Welcome Address Daniel Myers Senior Fellow at Haslam School of Business University of Tennessee Retired EVP of Integrated Supply Chain Mondelēz International Senior Fellow at Haslam School of Business, University of Tennessee Board Member for Two Companies Private Equity Senior Operating Executive for The Carlyle Group Retired EVP, Global Supply Chain, Mondelēz International Former EVP, Global Supply Chain, Kraft Foods Former Global VP, Product Supply, Procter & Gamble Daniel Myers is currently a Senior Fellow at Haslam School of Business teaching both graduate and under-graduate studies. He is the retired Executive Vice President of the Global Integrated Supply Chain…
Continue readingTransforming quality systems culture and processes to enhance partnership and build supplier trust and engagement Asking the question, “What’s next?” and not being afraid to set intimidating goals that challenge us to do better Enabling Supply Chain agility in a virtual, socially distanced world Keeping Customers as our North Star — Amy Wilcox Director Quality Systems & Supply Chain McDonald’s In her role as Director, U.S. Quality Systems, Amy Wilcox works to promote the highest standards of food safety and quality within McDonald’s Supply Chain and across the system. Amy leads a time that manages FDA products such as Produce/Fruit,…
Continue readingUnderstanding consumers’ perspective: What matters to them? Looking at different examples of food fraud and how it can lead to brand image problems Discussing strategies to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency from end-to-end How can technology play a role in preventing future incidents of food fraud? — Craig Wilson VP GMM Food Safety Costco Wholesale Craig Wilson is the Vice President, General Merchandising Manager of Quality Assurance/ Food Safety, Non-Foods Quality Assurance, Environmental Services/Haz Mat and Merchandise Services for Costco Wholesale Corporation. Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses world-wide, that offer a selection of branded and private label products…
Continue readingChair’s Welcome Address Clive Newton Former Chief Food Safety Officer Yum! Brands Inc. Clive Newton has a 30-year career history in the food industry that encompasses general management, supply chain, food safety and food innovation. Working predominantly in Asia Pacific and global roles, Clive’s focus has orientated towards formulation of organizational strategy and governance. As a former member of Yum!’s Compliance Oversight Committee, Clive was responsible for the definition and global deployment of Food Safety policy, standards and compliance programs across more than 130 countries with primary focus on new and developing markets. Prior to joining Yum! Brands Inc. in…
Continue readingStrategies to embed food safety and quality standards across the supply chain Overcoming the challenges involved in building a responsible culture and how to navigate them Making the business case by Identifying long term benefits and how this journey will continue into the future — Steve Lutes VP, Global QA and Food Safety Domino’s Steve Lutes serves as Vice President, Global QA and Food Safety for Domino’s, the world’s largest Pizza company. Hired in March 2018 into this created global role, Lutes is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance team globally. Strategic initiatives he is leading include, driving culture change…
Continue readingBreaking down the silos and integrating Manufacturing, Supply Chain and R&D into your Food Safety program Strategies behind maintaining an effective brand management plan with Quality at the forefront Exploring ways to maximize flexibility and agility as business models change — Darryl Riley SVP Food Safety, Quality & R&D Hostess Brands Darryl Riley is the SVP Quality/ Food Safety and R&D for Hostess Brands, LLC and serves on the senior leadership team. He directs the strategic plan and risk management for food safety and quality including policy, practices, and procedures. He also directs the R&D team with headcount and budget…
Continue readingHow do we make transformation happen as Food Safety leaders? Illustrating how gaining visibility and traceability increases speed, agility, and performance. How does this work in a COVID environment? Where do our people fit into this conversation? How to keep our people and consumers safe — Brian Perry SVP Food Safety & Quality Treehouse Foods Brian Perry is an award-winning food safety and quality expert with over 21 years of experience in large, multinational food corporations. Currently, Brian is Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Quality and leads Food Safety and Quality at TreeHouse Foods, a leader in private…
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