Moderator:
Keith Baranowski
Global Head of Sales for the SAP Business Network
SAP
Panelists:
Joe Garvin
Global Logistics Director
3M Co.
Rowina Fornica
Global Director of Supply Chain Excellence
Ford Motor Company
Karan Arora
VP, Indirect Sourcing
Kaiser Permanente
Aaron Zelhart
SVP Global Planning and Strategy
Mattel, Inc.
Douglas Guilherme
Global Supply Chain Vice President
The Hershey Company
How are leading companies balancing cost reduction initiatives without compromising supply chain resilience or customer satisfaction?
- Leveraging supplier consolidation, network redesign, and smarter freight strategies to drive savings while maintaining agility
- Applying automation, predictive analytics, and AI tools to streamline operations and reduce labor and inventory costs
- Identifying opportunities for sustainable savings through energy efficiency and smarter sourcing practices
- Moving beyond blunt cost-cutting to strategic cost optimization that supports long-term business goals
