Addressing Supply Chain Disruptions – 2022 and Beyond

Supply chains have historically been considered a brittle infrastructure, not known for agility in rapidly changing markets. Over the last two years, we’ve witnessed the significant breakdown of this infrastructure. Challenges that companies are facing in their supply chains include huge growth in e-commerce, material shortages, ocean freight delays, global port congestion, railroads issues  … and the list goes on. So what are the solutions that will help organizations prepare for the future? Please join SIM Chicago for an engaging conversation on the key steps you can take to build a stronger supply chain. Leading the conversation will be Tim Walter, Global Chief Information Officer- SVP\CISO for Randa Apparel and Accessories.

7:30-9:00 a.m.
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 

Tim Walter
Global Chief Information Officer- SVP\CISO
Randa Apparel and Accessories

Recipient of the CIO 100 Magazine 2010 award for innovation.
An Information Technology business leader with over 20 years of experience and a proven record operating large scale e-commerce websites, digital marketing, global Internet infrastructure and enterprise business applications. This includes Consumer and Business websites, business develop and operations, global networks, IT security and proven high availability data center operations. A results oriented executive with strong leadership and people management skills with deep technical acumen. An accomplished communicator able to present technology related concepts to all levels of the business.

Specialties: E-Commerce, Infrastructure, operational excellence, software development, business alignment, customer contact management, resource management, Web Development, Warehouse Logistics- WMS, Call Center Management, ERP migration, Accounting systems management, Networking, Mobility, Business liaison, Budget Forecasting, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Optimization, Organizational growth.

Moderator
Ellen Barry
Principal
The EBarry Group

Sponsored by Peterson Technology Partners