In today’s fast-moving, high-stakes environment filled with uncertainty, leadership demands more than operational excellence & execution. It requires courage, actionable creativity, a pioneering spirit & an capability to overcome the naysayers. In a special edition of our ongoing series “The Bridge”, join us for a powerful conversation with Régine Honoré Villain, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ochsner Health, as we explore how to “Unleash Your Inner Pioneer: How to Transform How You Lead.” Régine is widely recognized as a trailblazer in healthcare supply chain innovation, known for turning disruption into opportunity and reimagining how supply chains can serve patients, communities, and entire ecosystems. From building resilient, purpose-driven operations to reshaping the narrative around leadership and impact, her journey offers invaluable lessons for anyone seeking to lead with boldness and intent. This session will dive into: How to activate your inner pioneer to lead through uncertainty Strategies for breaking silos and building purposeful systems The role of values, vision, and voice in transformational leadership Practical takeaways from one of healthcare’s most forward-thinking supply chain leaders Whether you’re in healthcare supply chain or leading change in any other sector across industry: this is your invitation to think differently,…

ERPs are pivotal in streamlining operations; however, not all ERP solutions provide adequate inventory optimization functionality. SMBs need functionality that provides inventory visibility, automated processes to reduce excess stock and avoid stockouts, precise forecasting capabilities, and predictive analytics to minimize supply and demand risks. Customizing your ERP can lead to expensive challenges in the long term, especially when performing automatic upgrades. Consider using best-in-breed inventory solutions from Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to enhance ERP functionality without unnecessary complexity, ensuring long-term adaptability and efficiency To balance inventory and costs, businesses need to understand what tools are fit for purpose to help achieve inventory optimization, financial success, and market competitiveness.   From this discussion, the audience will have a better understanding of: – The functionality of ERPs – How to assess if ERPs deliver on inventory goals and capabilities – Identify missing gaps for better inventory planning and optimization – What key features to prioritize when selecting an inventory add-on solution – Rearview vs front window when it comes to forecasting and risk in your ERP – How to measure ROI – how best-of-breed solutions like Netstock show ROI when integrated with an ERP