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Fireside Chat: The Future of Decision-Making

September 18, 2019

Defining seamless execution from the customer’s point of view Real-world use cases of robotics, automation, the sharing economy, and artificial intelligence Debating how these influences will change the way resources are allocated across a global network Collaborating to develop new processes and capabilities through industry benchmarking   — Dave Bozeman VP, Amazon Transportation Services Amazon David Bozeman is currently Vice President, Amazon Transportation Services (Amazon Air, Sort Center Networks & Line Haul Team) for Amazon.com. Dave joined Amazon in February of 2017. Prior to joining Amazon, Dave was a senior vice president for Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for the Caterpillar…

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An Executive Discussion on Leveraging People to Maximize Supply Chain Technologies and Performance
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An Executive Discussion on Leveraging People to Maximize Supply Chain Technologies and Performance

September 18, 2019

Understanding the human element of supply chain performance amidst the ongoing technological transformation Transitioning the system-based foundations of stability, reliability, and predictability found in the manufacturing plant to the distribution center Shifting the organizational mindset from incremental improvement to breakthrough using zero-loss thinking and a tiered management system Weaponizing the supply chain to serve as a base for competitive advantage and financial results — Jordan Workman Global Director of Client Development Performance Solutions by Milliken As Global Director of Client Development, Jordan helps clients assess their operational performance and create strategies to deliver on corporate performance expectations. Clients served span…

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How to Modernize the Supply Chains We Depend on Most
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How to Modernize the Supply Chains We Depend on Most

September 16, 2019

Paper, textiles, industrial materials, food supply: When your product or commodity is one of the world’s most enduring, your supply chain may be the last thing to be touched by technology As global trade becomes more interconnected and complex, and businesses and consumers alike expect 2-day shipping, the product and commodity supply chains we depend on most must utilize new technologies and partnership models to survive Discuss how companies can integrate technologies such as ML, real-time collaboration and communication, and form new partnerships to build a more efficient, modern supply chain — Kaitlyn Glancy SVP and General Manager of Northeast…

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How to Build a Winning Digital Supply Chain Strategy
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How to Build a Winning Digital Supply Chain Strategy

September 16, 2019

Walk through geopolitical and economic forces motivating investment in resilient supply chain operations Discuss the ‘Design to Operate’ value scenario, a technology-driven approach to improve operational visibility and customer intelligence from end-to-end of a supply chain Illustrate how enabling technologies such as IoT, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Big Data analytics all fit into a larger framework and engage with a digital core that translates accurate information into flawless execution What does embedding these intelligent technologies into business processes and the extended ecosystem look like in real terms? — Martin Barkman SVP, Global Head of Solution Management, Digital Supply Chain SAP…

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Building a Global Food Safety Program: Risk Management in Complex Systems and New Markets
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Building a Global Food Safety Program: Risk Management in Complex Systems and New Markets

August 1, 2019

Food Safety through global connectivity: Balancing changes in expectations around the world Strategies to navigate the complexities currently shaping the International food system Building a responsible Supply Chain: Sourcing, Safety, and Sustainability Transformative Leadership and setting the tone on a global scale Clive Newton Chief Food Safety Officer Yum! Brands — 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 member of Yum!’s Compliance Oversight Committee,…

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Communication and Collaboration in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Gary Nowacki
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Communication and Collaboration in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Gary Nowacki

July 31, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Gary Nowacki of TraceGains about how data management and the sharing of information throughout a supply chain are ever-present challenges for Food and Beverage companies. TraceGains works to connect business partners seamlessly and easily to facilitate communication and collaboration. To hear more on this topic, here is a link to Gary’s workshop from NAFS19 that we shared earlier. — TraceGains is a rapidly growing software company, delivering a sophisticated suite of products for food, beverage, and CPG companies. TraceGains solutions empower our customers to satisfy…

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Starting Fresh: Insights, Best Practices and the Achievement of Greater Results Through New Initiatives
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Starting Fresh: Insights, Best Practices and the Achievement of Greater Results Through New Initiatives

July 30, 2019

Discussing the role of the leader in successful and compliant project completion Learning how organizations align new initiatives and projects with their strategic plans How has the current Regulatory climate changed the way new projects and programs are brought online? Understanding all the moving pieces of your project and how to rationalize and document them for optimal results Exploring the leading causes of project failure and what can be done to proactively mitigate them Joan Menke-Schaenzer Chief Quality Officer Van Drunen Farms — Joan Menke-Schaenzer is Chief Quality Officer at Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals. In this role, she is…

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Food Fraud and the Food Industry – A Conversation with TraQtion, a Subsidiary of NSF International
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Food Fraud and the Food Industry – A Conversation with TraQtion, a Subsidiary of NSF International

July 25, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Kannappan Manickam and Ulrich Gerntholtz from TraQtion, a subsidary of NSF International, about Food Fraud and some of the options industry has to combat this growing challenge. — TraQtion’s mission as a software company is to connect the world’s supply chain, empowering manufacturers, retailers and restaurant operators to bring safer, sustainable and quality products. Some of the world’s most familiar brands use TraQtion software to reduce quality risks, increase ingredient transparency and scale their operations for future growth. TraQtion, a wholly owned subsidiary of NSF…

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Visibility and Information in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Ron Stakland of FoodChain ID
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Visibility and Information in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Ron Stakland of FoodChain ID

July 25, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Ron Stakland, FoodChain ID’s Senior Director, Business Development. He shared his experience and expertise on how food safety and quality executives can leverage technology to gather, process, understand, and act upon the data flowing through their organizations. — FoodChain ID assists food, feed, and agricultural companies- from the world’s leading brands to single product producers- through certification, technical, and testing services and solutions. FoodChain ID certifies to the BRC Global Standards, SQF Codes, GlobalG.A.P. Standards, EU and US organic programs, ProTerra, and other sustainability IP…

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Why Executive Platforms Decided to Launch Pharma Manufacturing World as Our Seventh Summit Series
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Why Executive Platforms Decided to Launch Pharma Manufacturing World as Our Seventh Summit Series

July 17, 2019

An Open Letter by Geoff Micks Head of Content & Research Executive Platforms   Those of you who follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn may have already seen the ‘Save the Date’ announcement for Executive Platforms’ newest summit series, Pharma Manufacturing World Summit. The first edition of which will run June 22nd and 23rd, 2020, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. We are very excited about it, as you can imagine. Or maybe you cannot? It occurs to me that with each of the last six series Executive Platforms has launched, we never made a public announcement explaining our thinking…

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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Timm Miller of PSSI
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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Timm Miller of PSSI

July 12, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Timm Miller, PSSI’s Director of Sales. Effective sanitation and correct documentation of that sanitation is a vital part of all food and beverage companies. PSSI has 17,000 employees working in more than 500 facilities to ensure protection and compliance with FDA, USDA, and CFIA regulations. In this interview, Timm shares some of his thoughts and experiences on how sanitation is evolving in the Food Industry, and what companies should do to stay ahead of the curve. — We are PSSI, the people who bring a…

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How We Verify that Our Supply Chain is Fit for Purpose
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How We Verify that Our Supply Chain is Fit for Purpose

July 12, 2019

Discussing the various approaches taken to assure a safe, wholesome food supply chain Acknowledging the role of food safety culture and how to elevate with the food safety and quality system Discussing some of the challenges encountered in verifying supply chain’s FSMA compliance Collaborating with suppliers on written Preventive Controls safety plans Creating a feedback system based on metrics to monitor supply chain health and performance Phil McMillan Director of Operations Quality Land O’Lakes — Phil McMillan is the Director of Operations Quality for Land O’ Lakes. Based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, Land O’Lakes does business in more than 60…

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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Randy Kohal of Nexcor Technology about KLEANZ
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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Randy Kohal of Nexcor Technology about KLEANZ

July 11, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Randy Kohal, Nexcor Technology’s VP, Food Safety & Reliability. Effective sanitation and correct documentation of that sanitation is a vital part of all food and beverage companies. Randy shared his thoughts on how challenges in this space have evolved, and how KLEANZ can help companies improve their performance. Randy Kohal VP, Food Safety & Reliability Nexcor Technology — Nexcor KLEANZ KLEANZ Food Safety Technologies is proud to be the leader in software and services for the Food, Beverage, Packaging, and Pharma industries. For over 30…

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Traceability and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Vanessa Grondin of OPTEL Group
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Traceability and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Vanessa Grondin of OPTEL Group

July 11, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Vanessa Grondin, OPTEL Group’s VP, Global Head of Strategy, Food & Beverage Industry. Vanessa talked about how Food companies are building a digital backbone into their supply chains to improve visibility, traceability, and resiliency to meet and exceed the expectations of regulators and consumers. — Vanessa has over 10 years’ experience in the Food industry, where she has held a variety of management positions, mainly in R&D, in QA, as well as in process and equipment engineering design. As VP of OPTEL’s F&B industry, Vanessa’s…

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Regulator Keynote: Updates, Progress Reports, and Looking Forward to the Future
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Regulator Keynote: Updates, Progress Reports, and Looking Forward to the Future

July 1, 2019

Offering updates on the FDA’s policies and priorities. Sharon Lindan Mayl, J.D. Senior Advisor for Policy, Office of Food Policy and Response FDA Sharon serves as the Senior Advisor for Policy, Office of Food Policy and Response. In this position, she oversees and manages significant policy initiatives related to food safety. She currently focuses on implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Ms. Mayl co-leads the team responsible for the FSMA import rules and guidance documents, including those related to the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, Voluntary Qualified Import Program, and Accredited Third-Party Certification Program as well as the…

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Sampling Tools and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Benoit Brouillette of Lapblas
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Sampling Tools and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Benoit Brouillette of Lapblas

June 27, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 earlier this month in Chicago we spoke with Benoit Brouillette, Labplas’s General Manager. Benoit talked about how Food companies rely upon sampling tools in their QA/QC efforts. Success of failure often depends on the tools and equipment used during safety and quality monitoring. — Labplas is a privately owned – sole shareholder – Quebec company. Founded in 1987, the company specializes in manufacturing sterile sampling and transport products for laboratory analysis. Labplas meets very specific needs in the analysis of safety and composition of food, environmental, veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. We are…

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Regulator Keynote: Meeting USDA Regulatory Requirements in Your Operation’s Processes
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Regulator Keynote: Meeting USDA Regulatory Requirements in Your Operation’s Processes

June 27, 2019

Dr. Hany Sidrak Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Field Operations USDA-FSIS Dr. Hany Sidrak was appointed Deputy Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) Office of Field Operations (OFO) in May 2018. He has 27 years of FSIS experience, and throughout that time, Dr. Sidrak has been committed to ensuring the Agency’s Strategic Goals – 1: Prevent Foodborne Illness and Protect Public Health; 2: Modernize Inspection Systems, Policies, and the Use of Scientific Approaches; and 3: Achieve Operational Excellence – have been successfully implemented. Some of Dr. Sidrak’s duties consist of…

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