How is Supply Chain Collaboration and Planning Changing?
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How is Supply Chain Collaboration and Planning Changing?

September 27, 2017

Intrigo Systems, Inc. is a premier SAP partner and a leading provider of Advisory, Implementation, and Managed Services. Intrigo has partnered and co-innovated with SAP in the design of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization component, SAP Integrated Business Planning, and the SAP Ariba® Supply Chain Collaboration for Buyers solution. Intrigo has a hands-on leadership team who collectively have over 120 successful SAP software implementations to their credit. These include: SAP Integrated Business Planning, SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization, SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration for Buyers, SAP ERP (including SAP S/4HANA® and SAP Hybris® solutions) and analytics for industries as…

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Collaborating to Bring Transparency to Supply Chains Through the Cloud
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Collaborating to Bring Transparency to Supply Chains Through the Cloud

September 27, 2017

ICIX helps the retail and consumer goods industries’ leading companies collaborate across trading partner networks to achieve Active Transparency. ICIX solutions enable companies to safeguard consumers, protect their brand, and build trust – all while improving margins. Its applications and the ICIX retail cloud network are built on the Salesforce Customer Success Platform, and bring unparalleled visibility and efficiency to the extended supply chain for product safety, compliance and corporate social responsibility. Over 20,000 businesses are active members of the ICIX network, including leading retailers, manufacturers, their trading partners and over 50 testing, inspection and certification companies. — Matt Smith…

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Improving End-to-End Efficiency with Visibility While Goods are in Transit
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Improving End-to-End Efficiency with Visibility While Goods are in Transit

September 27, 2017

Savi Technology uses live streaming facts and analytics about the location, condition, and security of in-transit goods to equip shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and governments with actionable insights to optimize supply chains, reducing costs and inventory. Savi supports complex supply chain networks for large CPG, Pharma, the DoD and over a dozen government agencies around the globe. — Vicki Warker is the Chief Marketing Officer of Savi Technology where she designs and implements marketing strategies and programs that drive revenue growth for the company’s live streaming, in-transit visibility solutions while positioning the company for expansion into the Industrial Internet of Things…

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Supply Chain Planning Process Transformation – A BP Fuels North America Case Study

September 25, 2017

Successful planning process transformation using Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Scaling regional IBP processes into one process serving all North America Tangible and intangible benefits of a successful IBP process Key success factors for sustaining the process through change management, process development and continuous improvement — Cheryl McKinney VP Strategy and Portfolio at BP Fuels North America As a member of the leadership team of one of BP’s largest refining and marketing businesses, Cheryl McKinney is accountable for strategy, investment, and business development across North America. Her remit includes the BP refineries in Toledo, Ohio, Whiting, Indiana, and Bellingham, Washington, as…

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Streaming Data to Improve Visibility in Your Supply Chain
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Streaming Data to Improve Visibility in Your Supply Chain

August 15, 2017

By 2020, there will be 50 billion devices connected to the Internet of Things. A tidal wave of raw data is about to deliver as much information as anyone could ever want, provided it can be processed and understood in time to making informed decisions. In this short video, Jim Hayden, Savi Technology’s EVP of Products, will talk about how streaming data and machine learning can work together to equip supply chain executives with powerful new tools to leverage the enhanced visibility the Internet of Things can deliver. — Savi Technology uses live streaming facts and analytics about the location,…

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Interview – Evan Rosen – Customers as Suppliers: Managing Supplier Preventive Controls from a Toller’s Perspective
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Interview – Evan Rosen – Customers as Suppliers: Managing Supplier Preventive Controls from a Toller’s Perspective

July 27, 2017

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2017 Evan Rosen, VP Food Safety and Quality Assurance at PacMoore Products, Inc., hosted a roundtable lunch-and-learn discussion entitled, “Customers as Suppliers: Managing Supplier Preventive Controls from a Toller’s Perspective.” — Prior to joining PacMoore, Evan Rosen worked with Kari-Out Company, AIB International, and SAI Global with over 15 years of Quality Assurance experience across a broad range of food manufacturing sectors. He holds both a BA in Geography and Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY). He is an American Society for Quality…

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Interview – John Budin – Supplier Review: How to Prioritize Suppliers Based on Food Safety Risk
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Interview – John Budin – Supplier Review: How to Prioritize Suppliers Based on Food Safety Risk

July 26, 2017

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2017 John Budin, Director Product Safety & Quality at FONA International, hosted a roundtable lunch-and-learn discussion entitled, “Supplier Review: How to Prioritize Suppliers Based on Food Safety Risk.” In this short interview we asked him how it went. — John Budin is the Director of Product Safety and Quality at FONA International. John obtained his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Minnesota. He started his career in 1996 on the faculty in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Enology at Fresno State University. In 1998, he began…

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Interview – Lee Perry – Promoting Professional Growth to Inspire your QA/QC Team
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Interview – Lee Perry – Promoting Professional Growth to Inspire your QA/QC Team

July 25, 2017

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2017 Lee Perry, VP Quality Management and Food Safety at Archer Daniels Midland, hosted a roundtable lunch-and-learn discussion entitled, “Developing Your Future Leaders: Promoting Professional Growth to Inspire your QA/QC Team.” In this short interview we asked him how it went. — Lee Perry is the Vice President, Quality Management and Food Safety, WILD Flavors & Specialty Ingredients, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company. Lee is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the safety and quality systems, and supporting the commercial and customer base by monitoring and providing guidance on quality trends…

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Panel: Increasing Cooperation with Purchasing, HR, IT, Product Development and Supply Chain Teams

July 17, 2017

How can organizations realistically work towards a “one business, one goal” mentality? Discussing ways to align the actions of front-line workers with the company’s corporate values and goals from the top down and the bottom up Offering best practices to eliminate silos within support organizations to advance the innovation trajectory — Moderator: Alistair Hirst, SVP Global Supply Chain, Kellogg Company Alistair Hirst has been Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Kellogg Company, since 2012. He is also a member of the company’s Global Leadership Team. Mr. Hirst joined Kellogg Company in 1984 as a Food Technologist at the Springs, South…

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FSMA Update: Where Are We Now, and Where Do We Need to Be?
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FSMA Update: Where Are We Now, and Where Do We Need to Be?

July 14, 2017

With six of the seven deadlines now passed on the final rules, where are companies still falling short? How are regulators working with industry to ensure an orderly and effective rollout of new initiatives and standards? Discussing early metrics for how FSMA is impacting public safety Updating information on new policies, priorities, and guidelines Reviewing the most frequently asked questions by quality and compliance professionals — Joann Givens Human and Animal Food Program Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs & Co-chair – FSMA Operations Team Steering Committee at Food and Drug Administration Ms. Joann M. Givens serves as Office of Regulatory…

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Panel: Applying Change Management Principles to Overcome Institutional Inertia and Successfully Launch New Initiatives

July 13, 2017

Discussing when corporate culture resists change and understanding what motivates that conservatism Offering ways to secure management and workforce buy-in to new projects, processes, and policies Demonstrating examples of soft skills and leadership tools that support your team during transition periods How does the role of a leader change as a new project or program matures? — Al Baroudi, Vice President Food Safety & Quality Assurance, The Cheesecake Factory Dr. Ata (Al) Baroudi joined The Cheesecake Factory in 2008 with broad experience in the food industry. He is an agricultural engineer with a MS degree in Food Science and Technology…

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Risk Assessment and Management
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Risk Assessment and Management

July 12, 2017

Discussing the role of upper management in Risk Management Best practices in identifying and managing risk factors in an operation or process Applying risk assessment and management to minimize or eliminate potential loss Implementing a risk-based strategy and making risk management part of the culture — Leonard Heflich, VP Food Safety, Quality and Crisis Management (Retired) at Grupo Bimbo Len recently retired after 42 years in the food industry from Grupo Bimbo in Mexico City, where he was VP of Food Safety, Quality and Crisis Management with responsibility for 150 bakeries in 23 countries. He recently authored a chapter on Risk…

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Botanical Program: Ensuring Quality of Botanical Ingredients in Our Food Products

July 11, 2017

Gary Swanson, SVP Global Quality, Herbalife Gary Swanson is responsible for the corporate and regional Quality Assurance teams, as well as the Quality Control operations at Herbalife Innovation and Manufacturing facilities in Lake Forest, CA; Winston-Salem, NC; and Suzhou, China. Gary also has responsibility for the Quality Center of Excellence in the United States and Changsha, China. With over 30 years’ experience in nutritional and pharmaceutical quality and operations roles, Gary has been with Herbalife since 2009. Since that time, Gary has assembled a world-class Quality team that has completely transformed the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions worldwide. Under…

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Panel: Looking Forward – Where are Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers Going, and How Should We Get There?

July 10, 2017

Talking about the state of the biotech industry today: Which emerging trend will see the most growth? People and technology: How are these forces working together to grow and mature our industry? Discussing challenges in capacity planning, make-buy decisions, and supply chain management What is the next big challenge and the next big opportunity facing our community? Are we ready for it? — Moderator: Patrick Yang, Former EVP, Technical Operations, Genentech Dr. Patrick Y. Yang has over 35 years leadership experience in technology, manufacturing, supply chain, and operational management functions in General Electric, Merck, Genentech and Roche. He was Executive…

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Meeting USDA Regulatory and Compliance Requirements in Your Operation’s Manufacturing Processes
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Meeting USDA Regulatory and Compliance Requirements in Your Operation’s Manufacturing Processes

June 21, 2017

Alfred V. Almanza was appointed Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack in September 2014, after having served as Administrator of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) since June 2007. Mr. Almanza will simultaneously serve as Acting Administrator, continuing to lead nearly 10,000 employees in the agency’s mission to protect public health. In 1978, Mr. Almanza began his FSIS career as a food inspector in a small slaughter plant in Dalhart, Texas. During his 36-year career with FSIS, Mr. Almanza moved up quickly from that entry level position –…

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Tackling the Global Regulatory Landscape as a Company

June 20, 2017

Bringing one world view to global food regulations Discussing the high-profile issues currently shaping the global regulatory landscape How should industry seek to exceed expectations as it operates across borders and jurisdictions? What is the culture within your company? How do you collaborate on regulatory expectations to secure business alignment and the right balance on risk management? Transparency and proactive partnership – industry and regulators working together beyond compliance Are we meeting consumer needs? — Martin Slayne has broad experience working across sectors and geographies, leading in scientific, regulatory and food safety roles. Martin joined The Hershey Company in 2014…

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Strategies for Recall: The Best Outcome Begins with Preparing for the Worst

June 20, 2017

Making the business case that proactive planning and practice will always outperform a reactive response  Going beyond the four walls of your own facility to collaborate and coordinate with suppliers and customers  Running mock recalls: What makes training simulations a real learning experience for you and your team?  How do you measure the ROI of an effective and efficient recall response plan? — Mark Vare is Senior Director, Market Actions for Inmar. Inmar provides manufactures and retailers with a turnkey Market Action solution which ensures readiness during non-affected times, while also enabling efficiencies and effective management when product recalls or…

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