Demand for golf equipment surged during the global pandemic as more people explored new forms of safe, outdoor activities. PING, a global leader in golf equipment, apparel, and accessories, turned these unexpected events into an opportunity to drive growth and deliver on its promise of innovation and exceptional customer service. Supply chains, like golf, require different approaches based on current conditions and must balance both the long game and short game outcomes. To drive an ace, you need the right visibility, tool, and plan. Join Chris Carter, Director Global Business Planning and Forecasting, PING, and Steve Bostwick, Vice President of Global Supply Chain, PING, along with Matt Hoffman vice president of customer success, John Galt Solutions, and hosts Scott Luton and Greg White with Supply Chain Now, as we explore how PING has transformed their digital supply chain to respond to the shifts in demand and quickly meet the needs of customers around the world.

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.