December 17, 2024
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WEBINAR: Supply Chain Transformation at Microsoft: Powering Scale & Capacity

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WEBINAR: Supply Chain Transformation at Microsoft: Powering Scale & Capacity

Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker, special guests Ryan Murphy and Dhaval Desai with Microsoft, as well as Anna Linden with SAP, as we dive into an incredible story of supply chain transformation. The discussion will provide actionable insights into how Microsoft has transformed its supply chain organization, to better manage complexity across its global operations, while providing for unprecedented scale and capacity.

The panel will discuss the breakthroughs that Microsoft has achieved in planning, resiliency, and sustainability, as well as how they’ve leveraged the powerful combination of lean thinking and artificial intelligence to fuel big outcomes. You’ll also learn more about how Microsoft & SAP have collaborated for years, including what lies ahead in the future as global supply chain management continues to innovate and evolve.

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