In today’s “never normal” business environment, technology may enable supply chains, but talent powers them. Join hosts Scott Luton & Scott DeGroot for a dynamic conversation with longtime industry pros Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney on what it truly takes to build a high-performing supply chain organization from the ground up. This session goes beyond org charts and job descriptions. We’ll explore how leading organizations attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to thrive amid disruption, digital transformation, and rising customer expectations. Expect practical insights on: Designing roles for agility and accountability Developing future-ready leaders Aligning talent strategy with business strategy Avoiding common organizational pitfalls Whether you’re scaling a team, restructuring for growth, or future-proofing your leadership bench, this conversation will equip you with actionable strategies to build a supply chain organization that wins – – today and tomorrow.   This content was made in collaboration with SCM Talent Group, a specialized supply chain recruiting & executive search firm.

There’s proof in the panel- learn from esteemed purchasing and supply chain management professionals on how they drove their business forward through the COVID-19 disruption (and continue to do so). These pros will discuss predictions for the future of supply chain as we embark on the “new world,” proven best practices they have employed – including engaging the group purchasing organization (GPO) model, and why leveraging a GPO will prove to be crucial among leading supply chains. The panel will discuss: -Core challenges their supply chain faced in 2020, lessons learned, and how they overcame great disruption -Procurement’s role in enabling the supply chain -Best practices on implementing their version of supply chain success -How to operate in 2021, the future of supply chain management in the “new world” As supply chains continue to move forward in a still unstable environment, these proven success stories will help guide continuous value improvement in the supply chain.