On February 6th, Infor, a global software company invites leaders in the supply chain industry to a virtual summit aiming at connecting the community and discussing both the current state and future of the field. Infor is a global leader in cloud software products specializing in such industries as manufacturing, finance, and supply chain and logistics.
According to the summit’s website, Modern, digitally enabled supply chains must operate as intelligent business networks that connect systems, processes, and partners. This not only improves visibility, but it also helps establish a more responsive supply chain that leverages the cloud, automation, and analytics to help organizations to become more customer-centric.
The summit is sponsored by Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Speakers include the Head of the Americas and GM at Infor, Rod Johnson; CEO of BlueWorld Supply Chain Consulting Jake Barr; Heidi Banko, VP of Solutions Strategy at Infor and six other bright minds in the field.
The summit hopes to tackle issues that afflict the field today as well as come up with solutions for the future. The festivities kick off online at 9a with Johnson and Banko discussing how to build a connected, intelligent and responsive supply chain.
Through-out the day there will be a mix of panels and discussions surrounding every aspect of the supply chain and logistics industry. The full lineup and times include:
9a-9:45a: Build a Connected, Intelligent, and Responsive Supply Chain with Benko and Johnson
10:15a-11a: What it Takes to Create an Intelligent, Customer-Centric Supply Chain a panel that includes Adam Hutchinson, Managing Director at Accenture; Barr; and Bernard Goor, the SVP of Sales at Infor
11:30a-12:15p: Transforming the Warehouse: Increase Optional Efficiency with Infor’s Senior Director of Product Management Vishal Minocha
12:45p-1:30p: Improving Working Capital & Driving Sustainable Business Growth: Strategic Value Through Financial Supply Chain Innovation with a panel thatincludes Chris Grego, Senior Director and Treasurer at Deckers Brand; HSBC’s SVP of North America Regional Head of Structured Trade Solutions, Samir Moorjani; and Infor’s VP of Product Management Jeff Rohe
2p-2:45p: Optimize Performance and Improve Customer Satisfaction with Digital Supply Management conducted by Rohe
3p-3:45p: Driving More Value from a Global 3PL/4PL Strategy with a panel that consists of Infor’s Senior Director of Product Management, Monica Truelsch; Joachim Schaut, Head of Ocean Solutions Europe at DB Schenker; International Sales at UPS Supply Chain, Jason Miller; and President of Allport Cargo Services William Aldridge
Along with the discussions and panels, guests will be able to interact with booths and download exclusive content. Infor’s Virtual Supply Chain Summit will occur online and interested parties can register on their website. If you are unable to make the summit, it will be available on-demand following the event.
