September 21st

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Badge Pick Up

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm KEYNOTE

Re-imagining Toyota’s Customer-Centered Supply Chain

Chris Nielsen

EVP, Chief Supply Chain & Quality Officer

Toyota

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  • Streamline operations by aligning procurement, logistics, and quality systems to increase responsiveness and reduce variability across all tiers of your supply base.
  • Integrate
  • long-term strategy with day-to-day execution by embedding continuous improvement principles at every stage of the supply chain.
  • Lead complex transformations with clarity and cohesion — gain lessons from merging siloed operations into a unified organization while preserving performance and culture.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm KEYNOTE

Want to Build a Stronger Supply Chain? Orchestrate it.

Executive to be Announced

SAP

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  • Understand the definition of supply chain orchestration and why companies should care about it as a concept. Hear what it looks like when supply chains are well-orchestrated, what positive outcomes can be realized, and what benefits to expect
  • Learn about the journey panelists are on for orchestrating their supply chains. Hear how they got started, where they are now, and where they hope to go
  • Hear practical recommendations the panelists have for companies who are embarking on a supply chain orchestration journey
4:35 pm - 5:15 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Panel: Supply Chain Resilience Under Inflation and Tariff Pressure

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  • Strengthen cost resilience by modeling inflation and tariff scenarios across your supply network
  • Rebalance supplier portfolios to reduce exposure and improve negotiating leverage
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through leaner processes, smarter sourcing and redesigned flows
  • Protect margins by aligning procurement, finance and supply chain around shared visibility and response plan
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Driving Cost Reduction While Strengthening the Supply Chain

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  • Redesign your network and sourcing strategy to unlock savings while improving resilience
  • Use data, automation and predictive analytics to streamline operations and reduce waste
  • Strengthen supplier partnerships to share risk, improve visibility and drive mutual value
  • Cut costs strategically by aligning procurement, planning and logistics around end-to-end efficiency
5:20 pm - 6:00 pm PANEL

Advancing Women in Supply Chain: Leadership Perspectives

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  • Gain insights into how top leaders are creating inclusive, purpose-driven supply chain organizations
  • Understand the role senior leaders play in shaping culture and fostering high-performing teams
  • Learn how companies are building strong, diverse leadership pipelines and addressing common barriers
  • Explore real examples of mentorship, development and career pathways that help women advance in supply chain
6:00 pm - 6:35 pm KEYNOTE

Building ERP Rollouts That Actually Work: Turning Leadership Alignment into Real Supply Chain Gains

Rita Fisher

CIO & EVP, Supply Chain

Reynolds Consumer Products

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  • Diagnose the leadership and execution failures that derail even the best ERP systems
  • Strengthen rollout governance to prevent gaps from becoming program-level setbacks
  • Drive organization-wide adoption through clear accountability and change discipline
  • Capture proven cost reductions and efficiency gains using metrics from successful transformations
6:35 pm

Drinks Reception

September 22nd

7:45 am - 8:20 am

registration & breakfast

8:20 am - 8:35 am

Opening Remarks, Important Announcements & Chair’s Welcome Address

8:35 am - 9:10 am KEYNOTE

Deploy AI for Real Impact: Practical Approaches That Drive Results

Gabriel Arreaga

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Kroger

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  • Learn how to turn AI from pilot to profit with scalable implementations
  • Discover real-world use cases that deliver measurable efficiency and cost savings
  • Understand the infrastructure and team structure needed for success
  • Avoid common AI pitfalls and accelerate adoption across the value chain
9:10 am - 9:45 am KEYNOTE

Navigate the New Tariff Era: Building Supply Chains That Win in a Fragmented Trade World

Roberto Canevari

EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

The Estée Lauder Companies

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  • Respond to rising U.S., EU, and China tariff regimes without overcorrecting your network
  • Build flexible sourcing strategies that survive shifting trade blocs
  • Quantify tariff scenarios and translate them into real P&L impacts
  • Position your supply chain to remain competitive regardless of policy swings
9:50 am - 10:25 am Workshops
STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Through Decision Intelligence

Executive to be Announced

Aera Technology

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  • Activate decision intelligence to accelerate transformation across complex global networks
  • Embed intelligence at critical decision points to generate measurable impact
  • Build a phased, fast-moving roadmap toward a more autonomous, connected supply chain
  • Strengthen resilience, responsiveness, and operational performance through connected intelligence
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AI-Augmented Planning: Shortening the Distance Between Insight and Action

Executive to be Announced

Logility

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  • Move from monthly planning to continuous, AI-supported decision cycles
  • Close the gap between demand shifts and operational response
  • Improve service levels without ballooning inventory
  • Build trust in AI recommendations across cross-functional teams
STREAM 3 WORKSHOP

Accelerating Strategic Planning Decisioning with Digital Value Chains and “What if” Modeling Supporting

Executive to be Announced

Capgemini

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  • Learn how a leading global enterprise reimagined strategic network planning through a digitally connected supply chain
  • Explore how enhanced visibility, simulation, and control enable faster, smarter decision-making at scale
  • Discover how intelligent supply chain capabilities drive real transformation and measurable business value
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Driving Greater Efficiency and Resilience Through AI-Led Supply Chain Innovation

Executive to be Announced

infor

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  • Modernize core processes using AI-driven insights and automation
  • Identify high-value opportunities for efficiency gains across operations
  • Strengthen network resilience with predictive analytics
  • Accelerate transformation through scalable, repeatable use cases
10:30 am - 12:10 pm Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings Arrow Icon

These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

  • 10:35 am – 10:55 am: Meeting Slot 1/Networking
  • 11:00 am – 11:20 am: Meeting Slot 2/Networking
  • 11:25 am – 11:45 am: Meeting Slot 3/Networking
  • 11:50 am – 12:10 pm: Meeting Slot 4/Networking
12:15 pm - 12:50 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Leverage IoT and Edge Tech for Smarter Operations

M. S. Ganesh

GM, Cloud Supply Chain

Microsoft

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  • Gain real-time insights from smart sensors and connected devices
  • Improve traceability, compliance, and maintenance planning
  • Reduce waste and downtime with predictive alerts from the floor
  • Build smarter factories and logistics networks with embedded intelligence
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Strengthen Resilience with Multimodal and Regional Logistics Models

Annette Danek-Akey

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Barnes & Noble

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  • Minimize disruption risk by diversifying transport modes and carriers
  • Improve cost efficiency with flexible contract and spot market strategies
  • Build agility with regional DCs and supplier-aligned transport nodes
  • Learn how leading firms combine global scale with local execution
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Build Resilience with Smarter Sourcing and Dual-Supply Models

Subhasish Roychoudhury

Global Head, Supply Chain Technology

Ford Motor Company

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  • Reduce single-source exposure by qualifying and developing alternates
  • Increase responsiveness by aligning sourcing with demand variability
  • Negotiate cost-efficient contracts backed by real-world risk scenarios
  • Improve agility with regional and friend-shoring supplier networks
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Break Down Silos with Integrated Business Planning

Stephanie O’Brien

VP, Business Supply Chain & Planning

Nestlé

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  • Improve service levels and working capital by aligning supply, demand, and finance
  • Reduce firefighting by connecting long-term strategy with short-term execution
  • Drive alignment across commercial, operations, and finance teams
  • Use data and scenario planning to make better-informed trade-offs
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm THEMED LUNCH DISCUSSIONS

Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.

Operationalizing AI to drive real ROI

Managing Tariff Volatility Without Overreacting Your Network

Executive to be Announced

Capgemini

How Live Data Improves Decision-Making Across the Supply Chain

Cost Pressures in Transportation: Protecting Service and Margins

Redesigning Global Footprints for Speed, Cost, and Risk

Next-Generation Procurement: Faster, Leaner, and More Strategic

1:55 pm - 2:30 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Navigating Tariff Volatility to Protect Cost, Supply, and Customer Commitments

Sean Trainor

SVP, Personal Systems Operations

HP Inc.

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  • Assess the financial impact of current and emerging tariffs on your end-to-end network
  • Build agile sourcing and routing strategies that minimize tariff exposure
  • Use scenario modeling to prepare for sudden policy shifts and trade disputes
  • Strengthen resilience by diversifying suppliers, geographies, and transportation options
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Design Greener Logistics That Save Money and Meet ESG Goals

Mike Bassani

SVP, Supply Chain & Corporate Technology

Starbucks

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  • Cut emissions and costs with route optimization and load consolidation
  • Explore low-carbon modes like rail and EV fleets for last-mile delivery
  • Comply with ESG regulations while improving brand image and efficiency
  • Track and reduce Scope 3 transport emissions with accurate data
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Redesign Procurement for Speed, Impact, and Scalability

Stephen Harrington

Chief Supply Chain Officer

MGM Resorts International

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  • Align sourcing structures to evolving product, region, and category needs
  • Optimize procurement headcount while boosting business partner value
  • Improve cross-functional alignment with finance, legal, and operations
  • Scale impact by using procurement centers of excellence and automation
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Drive Profitability with End-to-End Cost-to-Serve Optimization

Kirsten Piacentini

Chief Supply Chain Officer

L.L.Bean

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  • Measure and manage cost-to-serve across products, customers, and channels
  • Eliminate hidden costs through process redesign and network adjustments
  • Use segmentation to prioritize profitable flows and streamline low-margin ones
  • Make smarter trade-offs with visibility into true cost drivers
2:35 pm - 3:10 pm Workshops
STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

From Disruption to Differentiation: Build an Unbeatable Supply Chain in a Volatile World

Executive to be Announced

C.H. Robinson

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  • Align your supply chain strategy with shifting geopolitical, economic, and customer dynamics
  • Move beyond fragmented visibility to real-time insights that drive faster, smarter decisions across all modes and regions
  • Design agile transportation networks that flex with change and address rising costs
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Building Disruption-Ready Supply Chains — From Firefighting to Foresight

Executive to be Announced

Kinaxis

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  • Map out real-world disruption scenarios and test your team’s response strategies
  • Exchange practical approaches with peers to shift from reactive firefighting to proactive planning
  • Identify early-warning signals that improve agility and reduce operational surprises
  • Walk away with one bold, actionable step to strengthen your supply chain’s resilience today
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AI-Driven Forecasting, Replenishment & Planning to Transform the Supply Chain

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  • Explore how AI-driven forecasting and replenishment improve accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness
  • Reduce waste and boost availability by aligning demand, inventory, and promotions in one connected process
  • Strengthen end-to-end planning by integrating assortment, replenishment, and execution decisions
  • Apply practical lessons from a real transformation to build a smarter, more efficient supply chain
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Navigating Supply Chains with Confidence: Converting Operational Volume into Financial Value

Executive to be Announced

Anaplan

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  • Turn volume into value: Empower supply chain decisions with confidence and clarity by translating operational data into meaningful financial outcomes
  • Shift from reactive to strategic: Leverage real-time financial modeling to proactively guide your supply chain planning
  • Avoid planning without direction: Without linking volume-driven decisions to financial results, supply chains risk navigating blindly
  • Unify insights in one platform: Seamlessly connect operational actions with dynamic financial intelligence for smarter decision-makin
3:15 pm - 4:25 pm Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings Arrow Icon

These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

  • 3:15 pm – 3:35 pm: Meeting Slot 5/Networking
  • 3:40 pm – 4:00 pm: Meeting Slot 6/Networking
  • 4:05 pm – 4:25 pm: Meeting Slot 7/Networking
4:30 pm - 5:05 pm KEYNOTE

Restructure Your Team for the Future: Winning with Talent and Org Design

Ale Eboli

EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

Conagra Brands

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  • Design agile, high-performing supply chain organizations aligned with strategy
  • Attract and develop next-gen talent with digital and analytical skillsets
  • Optimize labor costs while increasing retention and capability
  • Build a resilient workforce culture that thrives on innovation and change
5:05 pm - 5:50 pm PANEL

Building Resilient, Responsible Supply Networks Across Fast-Moving Consumer Industries

Bram Jansen

SVP, Global Direct & Logistics Procurement

BASF

Dirk Holbach

CSCO, Consumer Brands

Henkel

Harald Emberger

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Reckitt

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  • Strengthen supplier partnerships to improve continuity, transparency, and mutual risk mitigation
  • Balance cost, service, and sustainability priorities to meet evolving consumer and regulatory expectations
  • Navigate global volatility by adapting sourcing and logistics strategies in real time
  • Deploy digital tools that enhance visibility, forecasting accuracy, and end-to-end decision-making
5:50 pm - 5:55 pm

Chair’s Closing Remarks

6:00 pm

Drinks Reception

September 23rd

8:50 am - 9:00 am

Chairs Opening Remarks

9:00 am - 9:35 am KEYNOTE

Rebuild Supply Chains for Speed and Savings: Logistics and Onshoring Playbook

Mark Irvin

EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Best Buy

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  • Shorten lead times and reduce freight costs with nearshoring strategies
  • Strengthen logistics resilience by leveraging regional carrier ecosystems
  • Improve working capital through better inventory positioning
  • Align footprint strategy with service goals and customer expectations
9:35 am - 10:10 am KEYNOTE

Integrate AI with Human Talent: The Augmented Workforce Model

Frank Sanders

Corporate Vice President, Global Supply Chain

Intel

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  • Improve decision quality by combining human context with machine speed
  • Reduce training time and errors through AI-assisted execution tools
  • Empower planners and operators with intelligent digital assistants
  • Redesign roles to maximize productivity and engagement
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These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

  • 10:25 am – 10:55 am: Meeting Slot 8/Networking
  • 10:50 am – 11:10 am: Meeting Slot 9/Networking
11:20 am - 11:55 am Workshops
STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Designing High-Performance Supply Networks: Modern Approaches to End-to-End Optimization

Executive to be Announced

4Flow

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  • Model and compare multiple network configurations to balance cost, risk, and service
  • Use digital twins and simulation to stress-test your supply chain against disruption
  • Optimize transportation flows to reduce spend while improving reliability
  • Build a roadmap for continuous network improvement—not just one-time redesigns
STREAM 2 WORKSHOP

Accelerating Better Strategic Decisions with Digital Value Chains and What-If Scenario Modeling

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  • Build digital models of the supply chain to simulate outcomes instantly
  • Stress test decisions under different scenarios before acting
  • Improve speed and accuracy of strategic planning cycles
  • Align cross-functional teams around shared, data-driven insights
STREAM 3 WORKSHOP

Closing the Electronics Sourcing Gap to Strengthen Supply Chain Strategy and Reliability

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  • Identify the root causes behind sourcing delays and constraints
  • Use data to improve supplier reliability and performance visibility
  • Reduce risk through better forecasting of component needs
  • Strengthen sourcing decisions to support long-term resilience
STREAM 4 WORKSHOP

Reducing Risk and Increasing Financial Return by Building Resilient Supply Chains

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  • Map critical vulnerabilities across suppliers, regions, and processes
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies with a direct financial payoff
  • Use predictive insights to avoid costly disruptions
  • Build a resilience framework that supports sustainable growth
12:00 pm - 12:35 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Activate End-to-End Visibility: Control Towers and Real-Time Insights

Todd Soller

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Patagonia

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  • Eliminate blind spots across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment
  • Monitor and respond to disruptions with predictive analytics
  • Improve customer satisfaction with accurate, real-time updates
  • Reduce firefighting and expedite decision cycles across functions
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Cut Freight Costs and Lead Times with Nearshoring Logistics Strategies

Lakshman Lakshmanan

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Fossil Group

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  • Reduce transportation spend by shifting production closer to demand centers
  • Accelerate time-to-market with regionalized fulfillment and hubs
  • Lower inventory holding costs with better flow control and proximit
  • Improve resilience by decreasing reliance on long-haul global lanes
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Maximize Value with Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management

Dave Sanford

Vice President, Supply Chain

CVS Health

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  • Cut costs and boost reliability through smarter supplier selection
  • Strengthen supplier collaboration to drive innovation and flexibility
  • Manage third-party risk with proactive compliance and monitoring
  • Improve savings and service levels with integrated category strategies
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Design a Flexible, Cost-Efficient Supply Chain from End to End

Todd Stillwell

Vice President of Supply Chain and Manufacturing

Dole Packaged Foods

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  • Build networks that adapt quickly to demand, risk, and market changes
  • Reduce total cost-to-serve by aligning planning, sourcing, and logistics
  • Implement modular strategies to scale up or down across regions
  • Create transparency and speed through cross-functional integration
12:35 pm - 1:35 pm

Lunch

1:35 pm - 2:10 pm KEYNOTE

Turn Sustainability Into Savings: ESG as a Supply Chain Advantage

Frank Kantner

Chief Supply Chain Officer, US

IKEA

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  • Lower emissions and operating costs with circular design and green logistics
  • Comply with global ESG regulations through smarter supplier engagement
  • Enhance brand value and customer loyalty with transparent practices
  • Align sustainability with cost efficiency across the entire value chain
2:10 pm - 2:45 pm KEYNOTE

3M’s Logistics Transformation

Ilona Sroka

Vice President Global Logistics

3M

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  • Learn how 3M Logistics achieves significant results through carrier partnership
  • Discover how a phased transformation improved operational agility and efficiency
  • Gain insights into using real-time data and predictive analytics to support better supply chain decisions
  • Explore how AI-driven airfreight scheduling enhances reliability and reduces delays
2:45 pm - 2:50 pm

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