Tag

Leadership

Responding to COVID-19
ETAIL OPERATIONS, VIDEO, VIDEO, ETAIL OPERATIONS

Responding to COVID-19

November 3, 2020

Illustrating how we responded to the novel Corona virus outbreak to guide our organization through a global pandemic How have the people, processes, and technologies changed in the last eight months? What can we take from this experience and use to continue innovating in the future? Looking ahead: What does the future hold? — Heather MacDougall VP, Worldwide, Workplace Health and Safety Amazon Heather MacDougall, Amazon’s Vice President, Worldwide, Workplace Health & Safety, oversees workplace health and safety for Amazon’s global operations. Ms. MacDougall is leading Amazon’s charge to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and making history for the people…

Continue reading
Chair’s Welcome Address and Opening Keynote: The Process of Leadership Alignment
SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN

Chair’s Welcome Address and Opening Keynote: The Process of Leadership Alignment

October 29, 2020

Chair’s Welcome Address Daniel Myers Senior Fellow at Haslam School of Business University of Tennessee Retired EVP of Integrated Supply Chain Mondelēz International Senior Fellow at Haslam School of Business, University of Tennessee Board Member for Two Companies Private Equity Senior Operating Executive for The Carlyle Group Retired EVP, Global Supply Chain, Mondelēz International Former EVP, Global Supply Chain, Kraft Foods Former Global VP, Product Supply, Procter & Gamble Daniel Myers is currently a Senior Fellow at Haslam School of Business teaching both graduate and under-graduate studies. He is the retired Executive Vice President of the Global Integrated Supply Chain…

Continue reading
Chair’s Welcome Address and Opening Keynote: Dynamic Leadership: Rising to the Challenge
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, VIDEO, FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

Chair’s Welcome Address and Opening Keynote: Dynamic Leadership: Rising to the Challenge

October 29, 2020

Chair’s Welcome Address Clive Newton Former Chief Food Safety Officer Yum! Brands Inc. 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 former member of Yum!’s Compliance Oversight Committee, Clive was responsible for the definition and global deployment of Food Safety policy, standards and compliance programs across more than 130 countries with primary focus on new and developing markets. Prior to joining Yum! Brands Inc. in…

Continue reading
Building Upon a Legacy of Strong Stewardship
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, VIDEO, FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

Building Upon a Legacy of Strong Stewardship

October 29, 2020

Strategies in applying new and exciting trends to trusted legacy processes Sustainability and the bottom line: a commitment to food safety at each step Communicating with your consumers about quality and safety Techniques to keep your team engaged and get the buy-in you need — Mary Tarver VP, Quality, HSE & Sustainability Coca-Cola Mary O. Tarver is Vice President, Quality, Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability of Coca‐Cola North America. In her current role, she leads a team of Leaders with expertise in Quality, Safety, and Environment and sets strategic direction, leverage & establish global best practices, and continue developing a…

Continue reading
Fireside Chat: Leadership and Manufacturing During COVID-19 and Beyond
MANUFACTURING, VIDEO, MANUFACTURING

Fireside Chat: Leadership and Manufacturing During COVID-19 and Beyond

October 15, 2020

Illustrating how leadership shapes the way manufacturing organizations address challenges and opportunities Problem solving and the role of leadership in creating a culture of problem-solvers How have the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of senior leadership evolved in recent years? What is driving that change? Discussing the importance of staying connected with the issues and people you need to understand to make informed decisions and grow as a leader Creating leaders at all levels to build a bridge to the future, and what should we be doing right now to get there? — Gerald Johnson EVP of Global Manufacturing General Motors…

Continue reading
Idea to Performance: Game-Changing Tools and Processes that are Shaping the Future of Manufacturing
MANUFACTURING

Idea to Performance: Game-Changing Tools and Processes that are Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

October 9, 2020

Keeping the customer at the heart of what we do as we think of better ways to do it Adapting new tools and technologies that communicate and enhance the capabilities of legacy assets, current operations, and build an infrastructure for the Industry 4.0 factories of the future Tightly integrating R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and service processes to bring innovative products to market faster Tying business data into integrated and interconnected systems that allows us to increase competitiveness, improve margins, and improve quality while reducing takt time What does all this look like in the real world? Examining examples from Ford’s…

Continue reading
NAMES20 – A Presentation and In-Depth Interview with Shane Yount of Competitive Solutions Inc.
MANUFACTURING

NAMES20 – A Presentation and In-Depth Interview with Shane Yount of Competitive Solutions Inc.

October 9, 2020

From Defense to Offense – The New Reality of Leadership Unprecedented change and challenges are facing organizations across industry type. “Red Cape-Heroic” leadership can be necessary in managing a crisis, but it cannot become the perpetuating force driving the organization. Now is the time to “LEAN INTO” the Non-Negotiable systems and processes required to move from a position of Defense to Offense both organizationally and from a leadership execution standpoint. Specifically: Creating the framework for a robust Management System Creating a Digital Management System that becomes the Single Source of Truth Creating an Engagement Culture that is Measurable and Demonstrative…

Continue reading
The LEGO Leadership Playground
HUMAN RESOURCES, VIDEO, HUMAN RESOURCES

The LEGO Leadership Playground

February 3, 2020

Mobilizing your organization’s unique culture: Embracing transformation and fresh perspectives Realign your workforce by using creative collaboration What strategies matter most during times of change? Creating a framework for all employees to unlock their potential — Patrick Curry Head of Partnering & Operations, Americas The LEGO Group Pat has been with the LEGO Group since 2012 and is currently the Head of Partnering & Operations for the Americas. In this capacity he serves as the People Operations lead for the LEGO Group’s Americas Hub in Enfield, CT, and as the Strategic People Partner for the Americas Market Group. Prior to…

Continue reading
Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities: The Impact of Technology
ETAIL OPERATIONS, SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO

Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities: The Impact of Technology

October 3, 2019

Integrating next-generation supply chain models Developing a transformation road map Establishing a vision of how digital applications can improve Operational Excellence — David Warrick General Manager, Global Supply Chain Microsoft As GM of Global Supply Chain for Microsoft, Dave manages the order to cash cycle, Channel Operations Planning and Distribution & Logistics for all Microsoft physical products worldwide including Xbox, Surface, Accessories and Surface Hub. He also manages all aspects of Channel Management, Software Manufacturing, and numerous other functions as the customer facing part of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization. Dave and his team are responsible for all products…

Continue reading
SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO

Delivering Innovation That Matters to You

September 24, 2019

Transforming the supply chain as part of our strategy of health technology leadership Developing our people’s talents and building the key capabilities While keeping sustainability front and center — Sophie Bechu EVP Chief of Operations Royal Philips Executive Vice President Sophie Bechu is Chief of Operations and responsible for driving operational excellence in everything from the way the company receives a customer order, to producing the goods or services, to delivery, invoicing, collecting payments and offering a global, consistent service experience to customers. It is her mission to make sure Philips delivers as promised; thinking from a customer perspective and…

Continue reading
Culture: The Key to Unlocking Change and Fueling Growth
SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO

Culture: The Key to Unlocking Change and Fueling Growth

September 18, 2019

Transforming culture to drive enterprise change that delivers measurable supply chain impact Laying out the roadmap to creating and sustaining high performing teams Building space for disruption while keeping pace with the speed of business Redefining the north star as culture to achieve success, drive alignment and build the future — Nicole Zukowski VP, Chief Operating Officer Converse Nike Nicole is the VP, Chief Operating Officer at Converse, and leads the company’s manufacturing, sourcing, technology, procurement and demand and supply management organizations with a focus on accelerating growth and delivering premium consumer experiences. Before her role as COO, Nicole led…

Continue reading
An Executive Discussion on Leveraging People to Maximize Supply Chain Technologies and Performance
SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO

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…

Continue reading
Starting Fresh: Insights, Best Practices and the Achievement of Greater Results Through New Initiatives
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, VIDEO

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…

Continue reading
Leadership and Food Safety: Let’s Talk About You For a Minute
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, VIDEO

Leadership and Food Safety: Let’s Talk About You For a Minute

June 20, 2019

Understanding how your leadership impacts the day-to-day operations of your company: What are your really trying to accomplish in your programs and projects? Are you planning and communicating those goals to your leadership team and workforce effectively? Identifying what you need in terms of tools and culture change to achieve your objectives Using the soft skills of ‘people power’ to win hearts and minds Seeking out new ways to motivate and empower your team How does your role evolve as your forward-looking goals become reality? Cloeann Durham VP, Quality Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated — Cloeann is currently employed by Coca…

Continue reading
Panel: The Future of Food Safety: Building Leaders and Taking Ownership
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, VIDEO

Panel: The Future of Food Safety: Building Leaders and Taking Ownership

June 13, 2019

Inspire ownership of Food Safety across your organization Exploring the importance of timing, ongoing training, and strategyWhen change is necessary, how do we get the buy-in that we need? Decision-making in the Digital Age: Balancing innovation and efficiency Leading a culture of Continuous Improvement Moderator: Maria Wedel VP of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Cargill Maria Wedel currently holds the position of VP, Quality & Regulatory (FSQR) for Cargill Animal Nutrition. Maria joined Cargill in August of 2000 in Cargill Kitchen Solutions (aka Sunny Fresh Foods) and worked in a variety of roles within the business prior to moving…

Continue reading
The Future of Work: Leading with Purpose and Resolve
MANUFACTURING, VIDEO

The Future of Work: Leading with Purpose and Resolve

May 28, 2019

Projecting your company’s brand and values to attract the kind of talent you want and need Demonstrating inspirational leadership amidst a global talent war Unlocking the potential of people: Entrepreneurial thinking as a catalyst to drive innovation Building the requirements of a connected business into a long-term investment strategy for learning and development Panelists: Carol Flack VP, Global Materials Dell Technologies Carol Flack is a Vice President with Dell’s Global Operations team and site leader for North Carolina. With revenues of $78 billion in FY18 and more than 140,000 people worldwide, Dell is the largest privately controlled technology company in…

Continue reading

  • NASCES

  • NAFS

  • NAFMS

  • EUSCES

  • BMWS

  • NALES

  • MDMES

  • NAFES

  • NASRS

  • NAHRES

  • NAMES

  • PMWS

  • NAISS