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Leveraging the End-to-End Supply Chain to Enable Growth
FOOD MANUFACTURING, VIDEO, MANUFACTURING

Leveraging the End-to-End Supply Chain to Enable Growth

Josh Chou is an accomplished executive known for his strategic leadership and innovative approach to supply chain management. As the Chief Supply Chain Officer at McCormick, a global leader in flavor, he plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and ensuring seamless end-to-end supply chain processes. With over two decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, Josh has a proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations, driving efficiency, and delivering sustainable growth. He brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain strategy, logistics, procurement, and operations management to his role at McCormick. Prior to joining McCormick, Josh held various senior leadership positions at leading multinational corporations, where he led transformative initiatives and drove significant improvements in supply chain performance. His strategic vision, coupled with his ability to execute complex initiatives, has earned him recognition as a top industry leader. Josh is passionate about leveraging technology and data analytics to drive continuous improvement and enhance agility within the supply chain. He is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering teams to embrace change and drive impactful results. Josh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from a prestigious institution and has completed executive education programs in leadership and strategy. He is also actively involved in industry associations and initiatives aimed at advancing supply chain best practices and sustainability efforts. As Chief Supply Chain Officer at McCormick, Josh is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to customers, driving operational excellence, and positioning the company for long-term success in a rapidly evolving marketplace. His strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to propel McCormick as a global leader in flavor innovation and supply chain efficiency.

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The Future of Supply Chain Operations
SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN

The Future of Supply Chain Operations

Biswaranjan Sen is a Chemical Engineer by training. He joined Unilever in 1991 and has worked in R&D and across various parts of the Supply Chain including manufacturing, planning, logistics, customer service and procurement. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Unilever Indonesia with responsibility for the Supply Chain between 2009 and 2012.

Following his subsequent roles as Vice President Procurement Chemicals and Vice President Group Supply Chain Personal Care, he became an Executive Vice President in Unilever in May 2017.

His current role covers responsibility for the Beauty and Personal Care Supply Chain, Planning and Engineering. He also leads the Supply Chain Transformation team.

Bish has worked across the world and is currently based in London, UK.

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SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, ETAIL OPERATIONS, VIDEO

Balancing Cost and Speed in the Two-Day Delivery Challenge

Do you really know your customer? Results of a recent survey conducted by Radial reveal that ecommerce consumers are most concerned with convenience and they are willing to make trade-offs based on cost, speed, reliability and eco-friendliness. This session will explore why and when you should offer two-day delivery based on understanding your customer wants and needs. We will explore the trade-offs and decisions in balancing consumer expectations of order quality customer experience, consumer cost, quick shipping, fast delivery versus the cost to the retailer for fulfillment, transportation, inventory carrying, inventory mark downs, etc. The session will explore real world…

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