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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How are organizations of different sizes and footprints dealing with the impacts of inflation on their procurement operations?
Taking lessons learned from past economic downcycles and applying them to today’s business landscape
Sharing the pain points and easing burdens: The power of rebalancing long-standing business relationships have fallen out of equity to strike new mutually beneficial arrangements
Exploring lean methodology and other solutions that can reduce costs and do more with less in difficult times
Creating a purpose-driven strategy that makes an impact as our organizations grows and nurtures a diverse workforce
Understanding the leader’s role as a force to shape and demonstrate corporate culture, and to serve as a catalyst for equality and inclusion
Sharing typical challenges faced by corporations when trying to promote diversity in the workforce
Illustrating the importance of today’s leaders building up and supporting the next generation our organizations will need for the future. What does that look like on a day-to-day basis?
Offering examples of strong and effective mentorship programs in onboarding, cross-training, job shadowing, and continuing education that make the difference
Jenny Harris is an experienced Procurement leader with a proven track record of driving strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization across global markets. Currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at Duracell Inc., overseeing procurement sourcing strategies and function leadership since April 2023. Prior to this role, held pivotal positions at Procter & Gamble for 20 years, with the most recent being Senior Director of Purchases for Fabric & Home Care. A diverse and versatile set of leadership experience across multiple functions (commercial brand building, sales, and procurement) and various geographies (NA and Asia Pacific). With a career spanning 20 years at Procter & Gamble and ongoing leadership at Duracell, I bring deep expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing, coupled with a strong business acumen. I have experience in leading functional and organizational transformations, all underscored by a commitment to enhancing organizational performance and driving value.
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In the run-up to the 2024 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit we spoke with John Mau, the Director of Operations & Supply Chain Strategy, about the power and importance of long-term visions for supply chains, and the strategies involved in delivering on those far-reaching objectives. John will be hosting a focus group on this topic as NASCES24. What are some of the ideas he wants to share? What does he hope other people will contribute to the discussion? How should supply chain executives be thinking proactively in an Age of Disruption, and how can some of the principles of Lean thinking and a Culture of Continuous Improvement contribute to a supply chain organization that is getting incrementally better all the time, building towards truly impressive achievements one step at a time? For all this and more, give this episode a listen!
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
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Don’t boil the ocean – focus your resources on specific and prioritized challenges. You don’t have enough resources to manage everything. — David PetrucciManaging Director, Global Supply Chain & Operations PracticeProtiviti David Petrucci is a managing director with global consulting firm Protiviti and leader of its Global Supply Chain and Operations practice. He has 30 years of experience in supply chain and operational improvement and innovation in technology, consulting and industry roles. David has assisted companies in a variety of industry sectors, including retail, manufacturing and distribution, energy and defense, to reimagine their supply chains and balance efficiency with flexibility…
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— Paul GallagherChief Supply Chain OfficerGeneral Mills Paul Gallagher is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at General Mills. He is responsible for all facets of supply chain strategy & execution, including Sourcing, Planning, Manufacturing & Engineering, Logistics & Customer Operations, and Healthy, Safety & Environment. Paul joined General Mills in 2019 as VP of North America Supply Chain, where he was accountable for operations in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. with 30+ sites and 10,000 employees. His responsibilities for North America – and his focus on transforming the network to drive competitive advantage for the business – continue in his…
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—Natasha GurevichFormer Chief Global Procurement OfficerNike Natasha is a Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain professional with 25 years of experience across multiple industries. Her career spans from beginning as a temporary employee at The Gap in 1999 to becoming the CPO of Nike in 2021. In the Procurement field, she is known as a transformation expert, enhancing the commercial value and improving the financial standing of the companies she serves. Among her teammates, she is known as caring and mindful, a leader with integrity, intention and authenticity. Natasha has been driving tangible, measurable results for Fortune 200 companies by designing processes that bring…
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— Sasha KoffFormer Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Data Analytics & AutomationDell 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…
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— Thomas J. GoldsbyChair of Logistics & Professor of Supply Chain Management, Haslam College of BusinessUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville Thomas J. Goldsby is the Dee and Jimmy Haslam Chair in Logistics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business. He is also the co-executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute. He holds a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Evansville, an MBA from the University of Kentucky and a doctorate in marketing and logistics from Michigan State University. Goldsby serves as co-executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute. He is a former co-editor-in-chief of the…
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— James MerwinSr. SIOP & Business Process MgrClarios
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— Patricia CovingtonExecutive Director – ReCon General ManagementCummins Patricia Covington currently serves as the Executive Director of Global Integrated Aftermarket Supply Chain for Cummins, Inc. Over her 26-year career at Cummins, Patricia has effectively led and supported various parts of the business across multiple functions including Planning, Marketing and Operations. Grounded in Planning and Logistics, Patricia is a key global leader for Cummins. With a successful track record in Integrated Supply Chain, Patricia shares her career journey as an example for underrepresented employees to know they can flourish in and contribute to building and nurturing the right environment. Over her…
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— Sidra TufailDirector Supply Chain Operations Customer ServicePhilip Morris International Sidra is a mechanical engineer and a supply chain enthusiast with 18 years of experience in manufacturing and planning across multiple geographies including Asia, Europe, and the Americas. 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 chain, 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 SC solutions, and associated…
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This is a must-attend session for demand & inventory planning teams that are seeking to improve their forecasting accuracy and overall decision-making processes. We will cover the Top 10 Challenges facing teams today and provide practical tips for managing: — Diane SherwoodFormer BestBuy & CarParts.com Executive, SVP Global ServicesAlgo Diane Sherwood is a dynamic leader with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in merchandising, inventory operations, demand planning, and omni-channel management. Currently serving as SVP of Global Services at Algo, Diane is known for her strategic vision and ability to drive high-performing teams toward exceptional results. Her experience includes…
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Join Jose de la Garza, North America’s Vice President of Supply Chain at Ash Grove, and Carlos Centurion, President of River Logic, as they explore how Ash Grove, a leader in sustainable construction materials, used River Logic’s Value Chain Optimization (VCO) solution to transform its network design and tackle the industry complexity. Jose will share real-world use cases highlighting the cement industry’s evolution, the move towards sustainability, and integrating financial and environmental goals into supply chain strategies. Discover actionable insights and learn how Ash Grove’s innovative approach sets a new standard in network strategy. — Carlos CenturionPresidentRiver Logic Jose de…
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This session will explore how Specialty Bolt & Screw (SBS) wanted to improve their forecasting, distribution, production and purchase planning and how they successfully now balance its global supply chain with weeks long supply lead times, with short delivery lead times of 2 to 3 hours from receiving the order, through their efficient inventory management practice. Hear best practices and insights around how to gain: — Dr. Madhav DurbhaGroup Vice President, CPG & ManufacturingRELEX Solutions Matt LarssonVice President, Supply Chain OperationsSpecialty Bolt and Screw (SBS)
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