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Manufacturing Strategies for Sustainable Global Growth: Building a Global Sustainable Supply Operation for the Future Leveraging Digital and Innovation
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Manufacturing Strategies for Sustainable Global Growth: Building a Global Sustainable Supply Operation for the Future Leveraging Digital and Innovation

November 21, 2023

— Per AlfredssonSVP, Global Biologics Operations AstraZeneca and President AstraZeneca ABAstraZeneca As Senior Vice President, Global Biologics Operations, Per leads the global biologics operations network, which includes five internal manufacturing sites across four countries, as well as the external biologics supply network. Since April 2020, Per has also served as co-lead for the COVID-19 vaccine program, AZD1222, during which he has led the rapid establishment and start-up of a complex manufacturing network of more than 20 partners across more than 15 countries. Throughout his 24 years within AstraZeneca, Per has significant global experience across all aspects of manufacturing and supply…

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Nourishing the Future: Exploring the Symbiosis of Food Quality and Sustainability Development
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

Nourishing the Future: Exploring the Symbiosis of Food Quality and Sustainability Development

October 6, 2023

Delving into the intricate relationship between food quality and sustainability; how they complement and reinforce each other to create a more responsible food system How ensuring food quality inherently supports sustainable practices? Why we need to utilize resources efficiently, to enhance food quality and business acumen? How quality plays a role in downstream, own company and upstream practices? Showcasing examples of cross functional relationships to develop a sustainability baseline Ray Kosmicki VP, Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Prinova USA Raymond joined Prinova USA in 2016 and leads the Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory departments. He also leads Prinova’s Global…

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Creating a Sustainable FSQ Culture of Connectivity, Clarity, and Consistency
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Creating a Sustainable FSQ Culture of Connectivity, Clarity, and Consistency

October 13, 2023

Maria WedelVP, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory AffairsCargill Inc. Maria Wedel currently holds the position of VP, Quality & Regulatory (FSQR) for Cargill Protein North America. Maria joined Cargill in August of 2000 in their Protein Egg Segment and worked in a variety of roles within the business prior to moving to the Turkey & Cooked Meats Segment. Throughout her time with Cargill she had a variety of roles spanning the multiple functions of FSQR, Operations and General Management. In 2014, she left Cargill and worked for a small baking company, Legendary Baking, as the business FSQR Lead and also…

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From Commitments to Action: Embedding Sustainability into the Way We Work
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From Commitments to Action: Embedding Sustainability into the Way We Work

September 21, 2023

— Donna WartonCorporate VP, Supply Chain & SustainabilityMicrosoft Donna Warton is the Corporate VP, Supply Chain & Sustainability for Microsoft. Prior to this role, Donna was the General Manager of Microsoft Devices Supply Chain responsible for managing the end to end supply chain for hardware including Surface, Surface Hub, HoloLens, Xbox, Games and Accessories. With double-digit business growth, Donna led a digital supply chain transformation to scale operations, drive customer satisfaction and be a showcase for Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, Donna was VP of Global Operations for Dell where she transformed Dell’s famous configure-to-order supply chain into a segmented supply…

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Welcome Day Panel: Sustainability Matters: Strategies and Impact in the Value Chain
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Welcome Day Panel: Sustainability Matters: Strategies and Impact in the Value Chain

October 11, 2023

Andrés López FrisbieGlobal Logistics VPBimbo Bakeries Andres Lopez Frisbie is the Global Logistics VP for Grupo Bimbo. Andres is a Supply Chain executive with more than 33 years of experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Operational excellence, Process improvements, People development. Prior to Grupo Bimbo, Andrés had Local, regional and global responsibilities at Procter & Gamble, The Clorox Company, Maderas & Sinteticos SA and DHL Supply Chain based in Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil and U.S. Juan PajonBusiness Technology Global SVPBimbo Bakeries Juan Jose Pajon is the Business Technology Global Senior at Grupo Bimbo, where he has been recognized as Mexico CIO of the…

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Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Accelerating the Manufacturing Process Through Development and Innovation
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Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Accelerating the Manufacturing Process Through Development and Innovation

October 11, 2023

Martina RyallVP Strategy & Operational ExcellencePfizer Martina has more than 25 years of progressive experience in Pfizer, and currently leads Strategy and Operational Excellence within Pfizer Global Supply. She is responsible for the Strategic design and optimization of the Manufacturing site network to deliver products that bring breakthrough to patients’ lives, including Business Development and Product Sourcing and Operational Excellence and the Pfizer Integrated Manufacturing Excellence ecosystem.

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Building Sustainability into Our Company from Procurement to Processes to Final Purchase of Our Product
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Building Sustainability into Our Company from Procurement to Processes to Final Purchase of Our Product

October 11, 2023

Fernando HernandezVP Supplier PerformanceThe Boeing Company Fernando Hernandez is vice president of Supplier Performance for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in the Global Supply Chain and Integration organization.  Named to this position in April 2023, Fernando leads a multi-disciplined organization responsible for proactively managing the quality and health BDS’s global network of suppliers.  He is responsible for ensuring supplier adherence to delivering the highest quality products and services to BDS customers in compliance with customer requirements and Boeing’s rigorous Quality Management System. As part of this role, Fernando oversees policymaking, advanced quality planning, supplier surveillance and performance, source inspection…

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Fireside Chat: Supply Chain Interrupted: How Disruption Shaping has Helped Corning Proactively Drive Improved Cash Flow, Operational Efficiency, Resiliency and Sustainability in the Supply Chain
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Fireside Chat: Supply Chain Interrupted: How Disruption Shaping has Helped Corning Proactively Drive Improved Cash Flow, Operational Efficiency, Resiliency and Sustainability in the Supply Chain

October 11, 2023

Nolan SmithDivision VP and Chief Procurement OfficerCorning Incorporated As Corning’s Chief Procurement Officer, Nolan leads Corning’s Global Supply Management (GSM) operations team. He is focused on enhancing value creation and managing supply chain risk in each of Corning’s businesses by driving deep engagement with GSM global service offerings, category teams, and its logistics control tower.  He is also operationalizing the function’s digital transformation.  Nolan has rich experience in glass and ceramics serving optical communications, life sciences, automotive, and pharmaceutical packaging industries.  He is a graduate of UNC Wilmington’s Cameron School of Business.

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Sustainability in Procurement
SUPPLY CHAIN, SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO

Sustainability in Procurement

October 12, 2023

Melani Wilson SmithFormer SVP, Chief Global Procurement OfficerPepsiCo Melani Wilson Smith is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MDWSCo, an advisory and impact investment organization based in the United States. After nearly 30 years in industry, Melani founded MDWSCo to offer businesses Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations expertise and to help them scale for value delivery. Prior to founding MDWSCo, Melani was the Chief Procurement Officer for PepsiCo. Melani led global procurement teams across PepsiCo to deliver supply assurance and productivity, grow supplier relationships and to build strategic capabilities, helping to drive PepsiCo’s growth. Throughout her career, Melani has held roles…

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Authentic Leadership and Rising to the Challenge of New Supply Chain Business Realities
SUPPLY CHAIN, VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN — EUROPE

Authentic Leadership and Rising to the Challenge of New Supply Chain Business Realities

July 5, 2023

Discussing the importance stakeholders place on supply chain transformation, and how to integrate it into business strategy for competitive advantage Evaluating where your business stands in terms of eCommerce, sustainability, risk management, and cost performance, and how you can move the needle as a leader Realign your workforce by using creative collaboration to involve them in every part of finding solutions to challenges and seizing opportunities Finding the best framework to unlock your Supply Chain Operation’s potential — Ivanka Janssen Chief Supply Chain Officer Philips Ivanka Janssen is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Philips. Ivanka is one of the…

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Global Supply Chain: We STRIVE for the Best
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Global Supply Chain: We STRIVE for the Best

July 5, 2023

Schneider Electric Global Supply Chain: a comprehensive global network covering the end-to-end value chain Our winning plan to sustainability and digitization: “Net-Zero ready” Operations by 2030 Sustainability through Resilience Partnership for a Sustainable World — Thierry Tricot SVP, Global Supply Chain Europe Schneider Electric Thierry Tricot is Schneider Electric’s Senior Vice President of GSC Europe since December 2022, leading manufacturing and distribution operations for the region, with an end-to-end SC responsibility covering safety, quality, customer satisfaction, procurement, upstream and downstream supply chain as well as fabrication and assembly. With more than 12 years of experience at Schneider Electric based in…

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Strategies to Embrace, Reimagine, and Optimize the Supply Chain of the Future
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Strategies to Embrace, Reimagine, and Optimize the Supply Chain of the Future

July 5, 2023

Focusing on the changing role of the traditional CSCO and workforce evolution How are supply chain executives facing fresh demands for sustainability, adaptability, and value creation? Exploring areas where new risks are being exposed and turning them into enhanced opportunities Building more resilient supply chains: Developing and expanding uses of real-time data and supply signals to promote risk management — Vineet Khanna Former SVP – Global Head of Supply Chain Nestlé Vineet has 37 years of global experience in the CPG industry in several functions and countries. He recently retired from Nestlé as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply…

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Procurement of the Future: Partnering with our Suppliers
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Procurement of the Future: Partnering with our Suppliers

July 6, 2023

Enhancing Partnerships in Volvo Cars’ transformation journey in “the new normal” Developing tomorrow’s solutions together with our suppliers to reach our sustainability ambition — Bart Jongen Head of Transformation, Procurement and Supply Chain Volvo Cars Bart Jongen has extensive, end-to-end Supply Chain & Procurement experience that includes S&OP, Operational Supply Chain Management, Logistics (W&D), Procurement (Direct & Indirect), Program & Project Management, Cost Management, Change Management and Digital Implementations for 30 years within the Consumer Products, Medical Devises and Services, Lighting Solutions, Airline Maintenance, Indoor Climate Solutions, Wind Energy, Manufacturing, 3/4PL and Advisory sectors He specializes in Change Management, Supply…

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Keeping Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability at the Heart of Supply Chain Operations
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Keeping Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability at the Heart of Supply Chain Operations

July 6, 2023

Integrating sustainability into everyday operations, reducing water and energy use Building partnerships with customers to boost operational efficiency, safety, product quality, and sustainability Collaborating with suppliers and customers to amplify our joint environmental impact Addressing pressing challenges like supply chain transparency, resource scarcity, climate change disruptions, waste management, and regulatory compliance — Lelwyn Dsouza SVP Supply Chain Europe Ecolab Lelwyn Dsouza has been at Ecolab for 8 years. They are responsible for the roles of Senior Vice President Supply Chain Europe leading the end to end SC for Western Europe, Central Eastern Europe and Russia. This includes ownership of end…

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Using Impactful Technology to Drive Change Processes and Increase Team Engagement
TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO

Using Impactful Technology to Drive Change Processes and Increase Team Engagement

June 14, 2023

Looking back at the journey of making a digital transformation the foundation of our business strategy Focusing on a successful transformation by paying attention to three fundamental aspects: People, processes and technology Utilizing data to focus on our consumer-centric strategy and enable us to be more agile and responsive to market trends and needs Gaining a complete view of sustainability efforts by integrating data from multiple sources across operations and supply chain — Juan José Pajon Business Technology Global SVP Grupo Bimbo Juan Jose Pajon is the Business Technology Global Senior at Grupo Bimbo, where he has been recognized as…

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Four Tough Questions About Your Software You are Afraid to Ask
TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO

Four Tough Questions About Your Software You are Afraid to Ask

June 14, 2023

Organizations now have 100x more software than just ten years ago. CIOs and CTOs feel overwhelmed by the growing complexity of custom software. How do they govern the chaos? Some organizations are taking a smarter approach to portfolio governance and operating an application ‘control tower’. Automatically. In this workshop, learn how they use the control tower to answer questions about: cost reduction, modernization, open source risk control, and greener software. — Greg Rivera VP of Product CAST Highlight As Vice President of Product for CAST Highlight, Greg leads strategy for CAST’s SaaS product helping clients and partners govern application portfolios,…

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