Lucy Alexander is a global supply chain executive with deep experience across all aspects of supply in life sciences and consumer products. Most recently she led Lean Digital Excellence for AstraZeneca Global Supply Chain & Strategy, developing robust strategy, Lean, digital, data management and people capabilities across the global organization to create and improve efficient, reliable, innovative global supply chains in an increasingly volatile world. She currently serves as an advisor to Paxafe, a risk-management and decision-intelligence platform for temperature-controlled logistics that works with quality, transportation and supply-chain planning leaders to reduce product loss, optimize network performance, and accelerate decision-making.

During the COVID-19 pandemic she led global supply chain management of AstraZeneca’s novel COVID-19 vaccine, from licensure through late-stage development, approval, commercialization, launch and distribution across approximately 1BN doses to 100+ countries in record time.

Previously she managed commercialization and supply of a pipeline of large-molecule medicines through a number of innovative external partnerships for AstraZeneca, and was responsible for leading 100% growth in supply of AstraZeneca’s live-virus flu vaccine. Prior to AstraZeneca Ms. Alexander held a number of roles in supply management at Johnson & Johnson and Novartis.

Ms. Alexander holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia, as well as a BA and MA from Oxford University in the UK.

In her free time Ms. Alexander rehabilitates rescue dogs and helps re-vitalize communities.

Distinguished Fellow at The University of Tennessee; CEO of Thrive and Advance LLC, Alan Amling is a TED speaker and supply chain thought leader. Alan helped drive innovation over a 27-year career with UPS and is currently a Distinguished Fellow at The University of Tennessee, CEO of advisory firm Thrive and Advance LLC, and on the Executive Advisory Board for the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. He researches, invests, advises, and speaks on innovation in logistics and how all firms can recognize and thrive in disruption. His first book, Organizational Velocity, was released in March 2022.

Alan holds a Ph.D. in Management from Kennesaw State University, an MBA from Indiana University, and a BA in Business and Psychology from Lewis & Clark College.

Todd is a seasoned warehouse automation and robotics leader with deep experience driving supply chain technology innovation globally. As VP North America at Dexory, Todd leads expansion into the U.S. market, leveraging Dexory’s cutting-edge autonomous mobile robots and AI-driven data platform, DexoryView. Before joining Dexory, Todd was Director of Product Management in Robotics and Automation at Zebra Technologies, where he helped spearhead product development efforts in warehouse technology, including establishing Zebra's Automation business unit and acquiring AMR provider Fetch. Todd blends innovation strategy, execution, and advisory across dynamic supply chain environments. His focus on scalable innovation, operational efficiency, and commercializing emerging technology solutions positions him as a recognized voice in the future of logistics automation.

John Brooks serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Warehouse on Wheels (WOW). WOW is a family of companies representing some of America’s most respected regional trailer rental providers. We serve customers across a multitude of industries with high-quality storage, cartage, and over-the-road trailers. After starting the business in 2018 with 2 offices and 4,000 trailers, WOW has 37offices located across the United States, Mexico and Canada, over 36,000 trailers available for rent, and is proud to serve customers across various geographies.

John has multiple tours of duty working alongside leading private equity sponsors to build and reshape organizations resulting in outsized returns on capital. As CEO of WOW, he is the principal architect of the company’s business strategy and helped build out the organization from its early stages. John was recruited to WOW as their first-ever CEO. He has amassed a proven track record of building best-in-class teams across operational, commercial, and financial disciplines.

Over his 28-year career, John has served as a Financial and Operational Executive for several successful private equity back enterprises. Prior to joining ATRG, he served as Chief Financial Officer of NESCO, a portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners, and prior to that Platinum Equity. Prior to joining NESCO, John served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of SENCO Brands, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Partners. Prior to SENCO, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance of Kuhlman Electric Corporation, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group. John has proven experience in all aspects of finance and operations including information technology, manufacturing, assembly, distribution, sales, customer service, administration and human resources.

John holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame, a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Bellarmine University, and was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Kentucky prior to electing to transition to inactive status as he was no longer in a financial role.

After more than 39 years in Procter & Gamble’s supply chain organization, Andrew now leads a boutique consulting company offering advisory, strategy, leadership development and consulting services. He also does industry speaking engagements, guest lecturing, writing and provides research support.

At P&G, for the last 10 years Andrew led global supply chain capability development, responsible for mastery, innovation and governance across planning, logistics, NPI and customer / supplier collaboration supporting all BU’s and regions. He was P&G’s leader in its supply chain know how licensing alliance with EY. He also led industry strategic external relationships. Prior to this, he had assignments of increasing leadership and scope across the US, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Andrew’s expertise includes digital transformation, supply chain strategy and network design, leadership and organization development, supply chain rankings, planning, recruiting, new product introduction, planning, shelf-to-cash, transportation and warehousing, contract manufacturing, major acquisition integration and program management in leading large-scale business process transformation and digitization projects. In 2021 he was inducted into P&G’s ‘Magnus Society’ which recognizes long-term mastery translated into results and capability, and in 2024 received a Lifetime Achievement “Pro’s to Know” award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

In addition to corporate work, Andrew’s experiences touch civic (he serves as elected Council Member) and non-profits (Board work including President, VP and Treasurer roles.)

Andrew is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, is married, and has four children.

Brian is the founder and CEO of Peerless Media. He has 30 years of experience in B2B publishing; 27 of which are in the logistics, supply chain and materials handling markets. Brian’s vision when launching Peerless was to create a unique media company for the new digital era in publishing, offering both the traditional print and online B2B products, while adopting new digital services such as market intelligence, SEO enhancement, behavioral targeting and content engagement. His goal is for Peerless to become a full-service media partner to their clients.

As the head of our technology division, Ravi Chavali drives innovation in Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Services, and our AI portfolio. By collaborating closely with our products division, he delivers automated solutions that create tangible benefits for our customers—reducing costs and improving accuracy and speed. For our services division, Ravi is actively augmenting our homegrown supply chain automation framework using Agentic AI to pioneer new solutions across the supply chain industry.

Rosemary Coates is the Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit and non-partisan organization that is focused on expanding U.S. manufacturing. She is also the President of Blue Silk Consulting, a global supply-chain management consulting firm. She also works as an Expert Witness on legal cases involving global supply chain disputes and has worked on over 60 legal cases.

Ms. Coates has been a management consultant for 35+ years, helping over 80 global supply chain clients worldwide. She is an Amazon.com best-selling author with five Supply Chain Management books, including Reshoring Guidebook, and 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China, and Legal Blacksmith – How to Avoid and Defend Supply Chain Disputes.

Rosemary serves on the Board of Directors at the University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute and prior to the pandemic, she taught Global Supply Chain Strategy at UC Berkeley. She earned an MBA from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Business Logistics from Arizona State University. She regularly teaches classes and seminars at the University of San Diego, UC Berkeley, and several other universities in the US and Europe.


Ms. Coates has been a management consultant for 25+ years, helping over 80 global supply chain clients worldwide. She is an Amazon.com best-selling author with five Supply Chain Management books, including Reshoring Guidebook, and 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China, and Legal Blacksmith — How to Avoid and Defend Supply Chain Disputes. She also works as an Expert Witness on legal cases involving global supply chain disputes.

Rosemary serves on the Board of Directors at the University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute and teaches Global Supply Chain Strategy at UC Berkeley. She earned an MBA from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Business Logistics from Arizona State University.

Tom is Managing Director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com), an international business consultancy advising on supply chain management, trade compliance, purchasing, trade and disruption management, global business and logistics. Tom was former CEO of American River International in NY and Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in LA. He is a member of the NY District Export Council and serves on the board of directors of the National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC). Blue Tiger International is a strategic partner of the US Department of Commerce. Tom has written more than 20 books on global trade, the latest scheduled for publication in fall 2025 entitled “Managing Trade and Tariff Disruption.”

Jonathon Crafton is a Systems Architect at Kohler Company. With 13 years of experience in the logistics field and over 10 years of experience with Blue Yonder WMS, he has led deployments across various enterprise supply chain systems, including SAP. Jonathon has also held leadership positions in strategic planning, business process improvement, and operations management. Currently, in addition to leading WMS implementations, he leads the Cycle platform implementation at Kohler, modernizing end-to-end testing in WMS deployments.

Derek serves as the Director of R&D Procurement at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, where he is responsible for advancing global laboratory and quality control operations through process innovation, technology adoption, and optimized procurement of lab consumables. He also proudly co-leads Regeneron's Veteran Employee Resource Group (VET), driving support for veterans across the company.
With more than 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D procurement – including roles at both Regeneron and Johnson & Johnson – Derek brings a wealth of expertise in category strategy, process improvement, and team leadership. He also enjoys spearheading transformative initiatives and most recently led the pioneering pilot of the Labviva Digital Platform, an achievement that earned him and the company their first-ever short-listing at the prestigious World Procurement Congress in London (May 2025) for his Digital Impact Award category submittal.

Earlier in his career, Derek contributed expertise in operations management for Laidlaw and FedEx, excelled in B2B sales, and served on active duty in the U.S. Army. He has launched major category strategies, established donation programs for lab resources to support global health and education, and was instrumental in developing a language and culture training program that prepared over 55,000 servicemembers for overseas deployment.

Derek holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and a Master of Health Sector Management from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, as well as a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Arizona.

Outside of work, Derek lives in Blue Bell, PA, and enjoys rock climbing with his wife and daughter. He is an advocate for veterans in the life sciences industry, having supported the creation of Veterans in Pharma (VIP), connecting veteran ERGs across pharma and biotech companies to share best practices in efforts to positively impact servicemembers, their spouses, and their communities. At this conference, he will present “Regeneron's Digital Transformation,” highlighting the impact of the Labviva Digital Platform on both the organization and its supply base.

Scott is currently the Managing Director, Adjunct Lecturer, and researcher at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business Global Supply Chain Institute. Prior to that, he was the Global Vice President of Planning and Distribution at Kimberly-Clark Corporation. In this role, Scott and his team were accountable for the results delivery of Planning, S&OP, Customer-facing Logistics, Physical Logistics Operating Excellence, On-Time In-Full and North American Transport. His team delivered our products to KC’s consumers efficiently and effectively, every day, every time, and everywhere. His team optimized overall logistic spend of $1.8B, $1.7B of inventory and delivered industry leading OTIF results.

Prior to this role, Scott was the General Manager of Kimberly-Clark’s Eastern Grocery team in North America. Scott’s accountabilities included driving over $650MM in revenue through a highly engaged team that included Ahold, Wakefern, HEB, Publix, Delhaize and BiLo Holdings. During his 35+ years at Kimberly-Clark, Scott has held ever increasing areas of accountability and leadership including: Director of Supply Chain Strategy; Director of Consumer Planning; Director of Distribution Operations; Director of Transportation Procurement and Analysis; Director of Transportation Operations; and Regional Logistics Leader in Chester, PA, where he led all logistics operations at the largest site in the Kimberly-Clark network.

Scott and his wife Pam live in Knoxville, TN and have 2 children – Henry and George. They enjoy soccer, running, spending time outdoors, and traveling to new cities.

Dean Dorcas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Metrics, a leading warehouse labor management and analytics software company. He launched Easy Metrics in 2013, spinning off technology developed at Integrated Management Systems (IMS), which he co-founded to manage distribution centers for major global retailers. In 2024, Dean was the driving force behind securing a transformative private equity partnership, orchestrating the acquisition of competitor TZA, and solidifying Easy Metrics’ industry leadership. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, ranking #1 in Economics and in the top 1% of his class, Dean also graduated from the Owner/President Management Program at the Harvard Business School. A former National Motorcycle Champion and nationally ranked rower, his competitive drive powers Easy Metrics’ mission to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for warehouses worldwide.

I am a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in finance and procurement, currently serving as Director of Procurement Supply Innovation, Logistics, and Warehouse at Diageo North America. I manage over $400 million in logistics and warehousing spend, driving sustainable supply chain solutions that bolster brand growth and market share.

At Diageo, I have had the opportunity to negotiate board-level contracts and execute category strategies to enhance network agility. My leadership has resulted in significant productivity savings and improved contract compliance.

Before joining Diageo, I spent my career in Finance at Kantar (a WPP company), where I advanced to VP of Finance for TNS North America. There, I developed pricing strategies that enhanced client profitability and engaged stakeholders to drive better financial outcomes.

I am passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams that drive innovation and growth. With a strong commitment to empowering women in the workplace, I actively engage in women's organizations and mentorship programs. I advocate for gender equality and foster an inclusive environment where all team members are encouraged to share their unique perspectives. My career reflects a dedication to building high-performing teams that embrace diversity in thought while fostering continuous personal growth.

My educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Saint Xavier University.

Outside the corporate world, I live in the suburbs outside of Chicago, Illinois with my partner. I have 3 daughters with ages ranging from 18 to 8. I love the outdoors and I am an avid gardener. I love to travel, explore new restaurants, and I love wine…and Diageo products, responsibly of course!

Drew Eubank is the EVP & Co-Founder of Zion Solutions Group. He is an operations executive with over 20 years of experience running both large and small operations, building and leading high-performing teams, and developing strategies that drive significant returns.

His areas of expertise include: operations improvement, facility and process design, network development and strategy, labor efficiency, software functional design and system selection, material handling integration, partnership/program management, executive strategy, and support.

Drew lives near Athens, Georgia, has been married to his wife Lindsay for fifteen years, and is father to a son, Caleb (12) and a daughter, Adilynn (9). An avid Georgia "Bulldawg," Drew holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership.

Marcos Feliciano is a sales executive with a strong track record in delivering advanced automation and supply chain solutions across the logistics, e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing industries. Currently at Hai Robotics, Marcos leverages his expertise to help businesses implement cutting-edge automation solutions that drive warehouse efficiency and scalability.

With previous roles at Körber Supply Chain, Dematic, and Toyota Material Handling Systems, Marcos is known for building trusted client relationships, tailoring automation strategies to unique operational needs, and leading end-to-end processes up to implementation to ensure lasting customer success.

Mr. Gibbons, President of Emerson Logistics, is one of the founding partners of the Emerson Group, joining the company in 1995. Prior to that, he was with Novartis and Sanofi Aventis in various sales and marketing positions. He leads distribution and operations for Emerson Healthcare. He works out of the Emerson Headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He holds a BBA from Temple University. Participates regularly in Harvard Business School, Future of Commerce, Advanced Learning Series 2021-2023. Chairman of the Logistics Steering Committee for the The Consumer Healthcare Products Association 2020 -2023. (CHPA) is the leading voice fighting to ensure that Americans have access to over-the-counter (OTC) medications, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices. He is a member of the Geodis Logistics Supplier Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Union League of Philadelphia.

His charitable time is spent helping Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, Wounded Warriors Foundation, Operation Smile, Vitamin Angels, St Joseph's Prep Neighborhood Outreach.

Girish Gupta, MBA, B.Pharm is a pharmaceutical supply chain executive with nearly two decades of experience driving operational excellence, transformation, and growth for leading global healthcare organizations. Currently serving as Director of Supply Chain, Sales at Guardian Drug Company, he manages end to end supply chain functions including S&OP, procurement, logistics, and regulatory compliance, while overseeing product flow to 40 of the largest U.S. retail chains. He directs highly complex operations spanning more than 1,000 SKUs, ensuring consistent and timely supply across prescription and OTC portfolios.

At Cipla USA, Girish delivered over $10 million in cost savings through strategic risk mitigation and efficiency initiatives, supported a successful asthma drug launch, and earned industry recognition. He has worked closely with top consulting firms including BCG and McKinsey to boost throughput, streamline processes, and enhance enterprise-wide efficiency.

His earlier leadership experience with Granules USA, Aurobindo Pharma, and Ranbaxy Labs further established his capabilities in vendor development, supply chain optimization, and regulatory compliance, with performance recognized by the FDA and global consulting firms.

Girish brings expertise in ERP systems, strategic sourcing, and cross border team leadership. A specialist in supply continuity, risk management, and humanitarian logistics, he has partnered with UNICEF and the Red Cross to ensure delivery of critical medicines. His career is distinguished by international awards for cost optimization, process innovation, and sustaining uninterrupted healthcare supply. His vision is to advance resilient, sustainable supply chains that enable equitable access to medicines worldwide.

Sanjay Gupta is Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain at Imbed Biosciences Inc., where he leads end-to-end supply chain strategy, manufacturing , and regulatory compliance for advanced wound care products. With more than two decades of global supply chain and logistics leadership, he has pioneered the use of AI applications to improve resilience, compliance, and cost efficiency in MedTech supply chains.

Prior to Imbed, Sanjay held senior leadership roles at Accuray Inc. and Philips Medical Systems, where he drove sourcing and supply chain strategies for next-generation cancer treatment and diagnostic imaging systems. He began his career as a Merchant Marine officer with Maersk Line and MSC and gradually transitioned to MedTech Industry.
Sanjay holds a Master of Engineering in Supply Chain Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Business Logistics Engineering from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Nautical Sciences from the Indian Maritime University. Widely recognized for his contributions to healthcare supply chain innovation, he has received multiple leadership and industry awards and is a frequent speaker on digital transformation, AI, and supply chain resilience.

As Chief Technology Officer, Saurabh Gupta leads GreyOrange’s global engineering and product teams, driving the innovation behind the world’s leading AI-driven orchestration platform.

Saurabh is a distinguished technology leader with a track record of steering iconic products from concept to mass production. His experience includes senior leadership roles at some of the world’s most influential companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia. At Apple, he led software development for multiple generations of iPods and the very first iPhone. Later, at Amazon, he built and spearheaded their consumer robotics research group. Saurabh co-founded and served as CTO of Wonder Workshop, a company that revolutionized the role of robotics in education. He also led advancements in AI for healthcare as the CEO of Koko.

A hands-on innovator and problem-solver, Saurabh holds over 50 technology and design patents. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from IIT-Delhi and Master of Science from Stanford University.

Dave Hauptman is currently the Chief Commercial Officer for Kenco. He is responsible for aligning commercial strategy and the development of the organization, which entails a myriad of competencies and activities tied to marketing, sales, product development and account management, to drive business growth and market share. Prior to Kenco, Hauptman was SVP of the Strategic Management office at GEODIS where he led the development, execution, and management of the strategic direction of GEODIS in the Americas. He also previously held executive roles in Marketing and Product Management while at GEODIS. Hauptman also has prior leadership experience at DHL Supply Chain as well as Parcel and Contract Logistics. He has 25 years of experience in the logistics industry and sat on the board of the International Business Council in Nashville and as President of the board of the middle Tennessee CSCMP chapter.

Lance Healy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Freight Facts, the industry’s first data driven shipper scorecard relating to LTL shipping location attributes and behaviors. Prior to Freight Facts, Lance served as the VP of Innovations at Optym, that focused on developing applications for LTL Carrier line and P&D optimization. Prior to that, Lance was the Founder and President of Banyan Technology that pioneered API connections to LTL Carriers in the late 1990’s. He was awarded a US patent on LTL Carrier Dynamic Pricing in 2018.

Lance serves several positions on numerous industry associations including the CSCMP, Center of Excellence chair of Technology and Awards committees, and serves as a chair of Digital LTL Council workshops defining the next evolution of efficiency through APIs.

Brian Horton is a seasoned supply chain leader with over two decades of experience driving operational excellence across retail and consumer goods. As Director of Supply Chain Program Management at URBN—home to brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, and Nuuly—Brian leads strategic initiatives that optimize logistics, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and deliver scalable solutions across a dynamic portfolio.

Shannon Hynds is the CEO and co-founder of Quickcode.ai, a SaaS platform that uses AI and natural language processing to streamline global trade compliance. With a background in AI and natural language processing, Shannon has led Quickcode to become a trusted partner for importers, manufacturers, and customs brokers. Prior to founding Quickcode, she worked on AI applications for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Shannon is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a passionate advocate for combining human expertise with machine intelligence to simplify global trade.

Phil Kafarakis is a global food industry executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, as well as managing non-profit food industry associations. Currently, Phil serves as President & CEO of IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, a U.S. trade group representing food, beverage, packaging, and equipment manufacturing companies within the $1.5 Tillion Food-Away-From-Home industry.

Phil is credited with the development and execution of the current “LevelUp2027” strategic plan, which has redefined membership benefits, invested in technology and marketing, while expanding the education and news platforms of the association. The plan has produced exponential revenue and membership growth along with increased attendance at the organization’s signature conferences.

Prior to his IFMA appointment, Phil served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) representing more than 4,000 small and emerging food entrepreneurs in the $160 Billion U.S. Specialty Food Industry and previously, as Chief Innovation & Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the leading business association for the $900 Billion restaurant industry. Preceding his executive leadership with the non-profits, Phil successfully led and managed foodservice and retail businesses at McCormick & Co., Cargill, Jones Dairy Farm, and Kraft.

Mr. Kafarakis was born in Athens, Greece and immigrated to the U.S. with his family as a child. He is a graduate of Northern Arizona University (BS Business) and Georgetown University (Exec. MBA), a Forbes contributor, a SchwabTV network contributor, and frequently quoted and sought after food industry speaker who also volunteers on several industry Boards.

Sai Kastury leads our Digital, Cloud & Enterprise Architecture Business Unit around Presales and Industry Vertical Solutioning, specializing in guiding our customers through digital transformation and cloud adoption. With expertise in innovation, automation, and analytics, Sai drives business growth through strategic technology consulting and advisory services. A proven leader, Sai has extensive experience with IBM, Oracle, and SAP products, excelling in process management, IT.

Douglas J. Kent is the executive vice president of sales and alliances at ASCM. He oversees ASCM’s North American chapters, international training partners, corporate clients, eCommerce and is responsible for growing and strengthening the organization’s strategic collaborations.

Kent has over 35 years of transformational advisory and practitioner experience with large multi-national organizations. He specializes in SCOR®-based transformations, supply chain strategy & segmentation, supply chain planning, enterprise risk optimization and supply chain visibility. As a certified SCOR® master instructor, he has traveled the globe leading workshops, education and transformational programs.

Kent holds a master’s degree in international business from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana university. His 2024 book, Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration: Unlearning for a Better Tomorrow has been released as the seminal work on the topic.

Arun is a Partner in Kearney’s Strategic Operations Practice. He has twenty years of C-suite, Board & senior management consulting experience across Americas, Europe, and Asia. His experience covers manufacturers, distributors and retailers in multiple industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, and Process Industries.

Arun’s advisory work focuses on maximizing enterprise value of global businesses through step changes in organic and M&A-led P&L performance. He is known for expertise in Large-scale Transformations, M&A, Operating Model Design, Route-to-market Strategy, End-to-End Supply Chain Improvement, Zero-based Budgeting, Design for Value & Sustainability, and Digital Business Enablement. He routinely publishes and speaks on bleeding-edge operations-related topics on Ivey Business Journal, SCMR, Food & Beverage Magazine, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Wine & Spirits Daily, APICS, CSCMP, IndustryWeek, and other media outlets.

Arun holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, an MEM in Operations and MS in Transportation Engineering from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University, and a BTech in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

Dave Kordik serves as Vice President of Customer and Sales Technology at Medline Industries. For the past 18 years, he’s driven improvements in efficiency, agility, and value across the company’s operations.

Throughout his career, Dave has designed advanced analytics approaches that help teams act quickly, not just report on past data. His work in process improvement and automation has boosted productivity and streamlined complex workflows.

Under his leadership, Medline’s tech teams have accelerated digital transformation and built a culture of innovation. Dave connects business needs with smart technology, ensuring solutions are scalable and aligned with the fast-changing healthcare landscape.

Currently, he’s helping to lead the Mpower project in partnership with Microsoft — an AI-driven initiative that’s reimagining the healthcare supply chain. It focuses on automation, system integration, and using AI to drive smarter, faster decisions.

His impact comes from combining deep industry knowledge with a passion for empowering teams and delivering real results. As healthcare evolves, Dave continues to lead the way in building smarter, more responsive supply chain solutions.

Liz joined FedEx Supply Chain in 2015 and was named Senior Vice President of Operations in January 2022. With over 20 years in the supply chain management business, she currently oversees the operations for FedEx Supply Chain customers in healthcare, technology and electronics, retail, consumer goods, and industrial product industries.

Liz has negotiated many large-scale contracts with FedEx customers and has led teams through implementations to address regulatory changes, improve team member experiences, and institute best-in-class Quality Driven Management systems and practices.

Liz is a recipient of the FedEx Five Star Award, the highest honor given at the company to those who have enhanced service and profitability and exemplified the spirit of teamwork. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Global Supply Chain Institute. Liz received her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing and Theater at Columbia College Chicago.

About FedEx Supply Chain: Originally founded in 1898 as GENCO and acquired by FedEx in 2015, this FedEx subsidiary provides warehousing, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, returns, recycling, and transportation management. Their supply chain solutions continue to improve quality and streamline operations to boost customer profits. At FedEx, we are making supply chains smarter.

Driven by a passion for client excellence, Nura Kruciak leads the strategic direction and execution of client services across the Americas for GEODIS, specifically in the retail, hi-tech and healthcare verticals. In this role, she unifies cross-functional teams to drive strategy, enhance service execution, foster growth and strengthen long-term partnerships.

With more than two decades of progressive leadership in logistics, supply chain and business development, Nura has successfully built and scaled client-centric organizations. Prior to joining GEODIS, she held roles at CEVA Logistics, Syncreon, iQor aND Jabil.

Nura thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations and customer engagement. Her goal: to elevate the client experience, unlock value and lead transformational change across complex, global supply chains.

She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami and Bachelor of Business Administration, Management and Operations from Libscomb University.

Michael Levans is the Group Editorial Director at Peerless Media, where he oversees several industry-leading publications, including Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and Modern Materials Handling. With over 30 years in B2B media management and decades of experience in the logistics and supply chain industries, Levans has established himself as a trusted authority, providing insights on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations. Under his leadership, these publications have become key resources for professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of logistics, supply chain management, and materials handling operations.

Val Marchevsky is the EVP and Chief Technology Officer at Uber Freight, a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. He leads the company’s global engineering, research & development, and IT teams to deliver cutting-edge software, services and platforms enabling the future of logistics. Val is responsible for spearheading Uber Freight’s dynamic marketplace powered by AI and machine learning, helping to innovate the business’ software and build one of the best mobile apps in the logistics industry.

Previously, Val was Head of Logistics Technology at Uber Freight, where he successfully led and scaled the company’s technology hub in Chicago. Val has 17 U.S. Patents and over 20 years of experience leading engineering and technology teams at North American Bancard, Motorola, Google, and Verifone.

Steven A. Melnyk (Ph.D., Western – 1981) is Professor of Supply Chain Management (retired/Emeritus) at Michigan State University. He has co-authored 25 books, over 100 refereed journal articles and over 300 practitioner articles.

His research focus includes buyer-supplier relationships (as viewed from the supplier’s perspective), supply chain risk and resilience, strategic supply chain management, supply chain cyber security, and certified management standards. From 2014 to 2016, Dr. Melnyk was a member of the APICS Board of Directors. From 2017 to 2019, Dr. Melnyk had a joint appointment from the University of Newcastle (Australia) where he was the Newcastle Global Innovation Chair in Supply Chain Management. In 2017, the Academy of Management — the Operations and Supply Chain Division — recognized Dr. Melnyk as a Distinguished Scholar in the field. In 2018, Dr. Melnyk received the Withrow Teacher-Scholar Award from the Eli Broad School of Business, Michigan State University, in recognition of his work as both a researcher and a teacher.

He has held appointments at Cranfield (UK), Cambridge (UK), Erasmus University (Rotterdam, the Netherlands), and the University of Newcastle (Australia). He is currently part of the DBX initiative (DoD sponsored) — a research initiative in support of the CHIPS Act. Dr. Melnyk is recognized for this ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Since retiring, Dr. Melnyk has now part of the Executive Development Program at Michigan State University.

Andy Modale is the Vice President of Engineering Design at Maersk, where he leads teams in delivering cutting-edge automation solutions for warehousing and distribution. With over 30 years of experience in engineering, project management, and sales leadership—including nearly 25 years at Honeywell Intelligrated—Andy is a proven expert in material handling and fulfillment systems.

Bill Monk is a highly accomplished executive in distribution and transportation, with more than three decades of leadership experience driving innovation, efficiency, and scalability in the retail and ecommerce distribution industry. He has held various leadership roles at some of the most respected brands in the sector, including GNC, Nordstrom, Avon, Longaberger, Victoria’s Secret Direct, and UPS.

Currently serving as Vice President of Distribution and Transportation, Bill is recognized for his ability to lead large, complex logistics operations while embracing next-generation technologies. His expertise spans the successful integration of automation, robotics, warehouse management systems (WMS), and drone-based inventory counting technologies, all of which he has used to transform supply chain capabilities and meet the dynamic demands of omnichannel fulfillment.

Bill began his career at UPS, where he built a strong foundation in global logistics, transportation and operational excellence. He went on to hold leadership positions at Avon and Victoria’s Secret Direct, where he spearheaded initiatives to modernize distribution processes for high-volume, direct-to-consumer operations. At Nordstrom and GNC, he oversaw nationwide distribution and logistics networks, implementing scalable automation solutions that significantly improved service speed, accuracy, and labor efficiency. At Longaberger, he led a strategic shift to flexible warehousing and order fulfillment systems tailored for both direct sales and traditional retail channels.

Bill’s leadership style is both visionary and execution focused. He is known for building high-performing teams, managing complex technology deployments, and aligning operational strategies with business goals. His ability to blend cutting-edge technology with practical execution has made him a key driver of supply chain transformation in the retail and ecommerce industry.

Dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation, Bill Monk remains at the forefront of how technology can revolutionize distribution and transportation, delivering measurable results and enhanced customer experiences in a highly competitive marketplace.

Kristi is a dynamic explorer of strategic innovation that drives transformational change. She is the executive leader of Kenco Innovation Labs, a dedicated team focused on industry digital transformation and innovation, identifying over $50M in cost saving opportunities in the previous five years. With 30+ years of logistics and supply chain experience, Kristi practices applied innovation, partnering with entrepreneurs, startups, and emerging technology companies to pilot solutions and deliver business value for the 200+ customers that Kenco serves in North America.

Kristi holds a BS in Organizational Management from Covenant College and is a Certified Specialist in Design Thinking and Innovation as awarded by the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. Kristi is an accomplished facilitator of ideation and design workshops utilizing Strategyzer, Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and a variety of innovation techniques to focus on step-level change. Kristi serves the industry speaking, participating as a panelist, and publishing articles promoting supply chain innovation. She actively supports WERC, Chattanooga Technology Council, and STEM initiatives and serves in various non-profit organizations in her community.

Josh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cycle Labs. Prior to Cycle Labs, Josh founded and led a global supply chain consulting firm through 12 years of organic growth where he also led the development of the Cycle product from its idea phase to the valuable enterprise continuous testing platform it is today. With over 19 years of experience deploying enterprise solutions across various industry verticals, Josh is dedicated to modernizing enterprise solution deployment and helping companies focus on business growth rather than business risk. Josh leads his teams with an emphasis on culture and a focus on innovation, curiosity, and a willingness to ask why. Cycle Labs encourages clients and teams to question everything and strive for continuous, iterative improvement.

Eric Peters is President and CEO of SensorThink, the first Digital Platform built for the warehousing and commercial building industry. SensorThink is an IoT enabled platform that manages all automation, devices and sensors in a building. He is the former President and CEO of Foodlink, a leading network for perishables foods and a leader in the perishables supply chain. Prior to joining Foodlink, Mr. Peters served as President of TrueDemand Acosta, a role he was appointed to after the successful acquisition of TrueDemand by Acosta Sales & Marketing, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency to the consumer packaged goods industry. Prior to Acosta, Peters was Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of TrueDemand. TrueDemand was a technology company that used advanced analytics to help Walmart and Target suppliers predict out of stocks and create actions to reduce lost sales in the retail store.

Prior to founding TrueDemand, Peters was Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Manhattan Associates, a Senior Executive in Accenture’s Global Supply Chain Strategy Practice and he began his career at Tompkins International, a supply chain consulting firm, serving as a Vice President and General Manager.

Having over 30 years of experience within the supply chain industry, my goal is assuring individuals and organizations receive value from our relationship.

After 22+ years at LeanLogistics / BluJay Solutions / E2open, I joined the team of AutoScheduler https://autoscheduler.ai/ as Chief Customer Officer! AutoScheduler.AI is a supply chain analytics company focused on distribution center optimization that accelerates existing WMS capabilities with Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration. AutoScheduler's powerful, yet intuitive platform helps streamline operations across your facility by seamlessly integrating with existing WMS and ERP systems. It dynamically schedules dock doors, optimizes labor utilization, balances inventory overflow, and proactively cross docks, maximizing site efficiency. We add prescriptive analytics and drive efficiencies for companies like P&G, PepsiCo, Kellanova, Kimberly Clark and others. AutoScheduler.AI was named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2021 and Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Provider in 2022.

Andrei Quinn-Barabanov has been Moody’s Analytics’ lead Supply Chain expert since 2022. He shapes predictive capabilities of Moody’s Supply Chain Risk solution. Andrei particularly enjoys close collaboration with customers, as they work through many issues that make practitioners’ lives in Supply Chain so exciting (sometimes excessively). Moody’s solution helps customers to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate supply chain risks.

With more than three decades of experience, Andrei brings both practitioner’s and consulting expertise to his role. His twenty-year career in Supply Chain included five years as the head of supply chain risk management at Raytheon. He also has significant management consulting experience, having worked on global strategy for Nike, Sara Lee, Philips, W.W. Grainger, Lafarge, and Kennametal.

A native of Russia, Andrei is based in Washington DC. He earned his MBA at Stanford.

Pushpinder Singh is the Global Supply Chain Transformation Leader within IBM Consulting. With over 24 years’ experience in supply chain transformation, Pushpinder has partnered with C-suite executives at some of the world’s largest companies, guiding them through the complexities of building resilient supply chains in the face of increasing disruptions.

Throughout his career, he has advised Fortune 100 companies on achieving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and process excellence. Passionate about leveraging the power of technologies, like AI, he excels at transforming supply chain challenges into opportunities for long-term value creation.

Collin Stiffler is an Advisory Partner Technical Specialist (PTS-P) at IBM with a focus on Data Platform solutions. Leveraging deep expertise across the WatsonX portfolio, Collin plays a key role in empowering resell partners to deliver innovative AI and data-driven solutions. He specializes in driving adoption, offering strategic technical guidance, and designing hands-on technical workshops that accelerate partner success.

Todd Stillwell is the Vice President of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at Dole Packaged Foods. With over 25 years of global, end-to-end supply chain leadership experience, Todd is responsible for optimizing Dole's U.S. supply chain operations. He focuses on enhancing partner relationships, implementing new processes to drive efficiency, and overseeing strategic initiatives across Dole's U.S. Frozen manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, transportation, and import-export compliance.

Todd’s extensive background includes senior leadership positions across diverse industries, including CPG, consumer durables and industrial products with prior roles at Del Monte Foods, Inc., Chamberlain Group, Campbell Soup Company and Storck US, LP.

Todd earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and MIS at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration in Operations Management from DePaul Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University.

With over two decades of experience in Human Resources at various organizations and 14 years in supply chain management at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Terry Stumpf “Stumper” brings a rare blend of strategic insight and operational excellence to every challenge. Having navigated both unionized and non-union environments, Stumper has developed a deep understanding of workforce dynamics, labor relations, and organizational development.

An MBA graduate and seasoned educator, Stumper has been teaching supply chain and business courses for more than 15 years at a variety of universities, inspiring future leaders with real-world expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. Known for bridging the gap between theory and practice, Stumper combines academic rigor with hands-on experience to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation across industries.

Stumper was a previous customer of Warehouse on Wheels and is looking forward to sharing his supply chain experiences and how Warehouse on Wheels solved many of Toyota’s “Pain Points” along with saving thousands of dollars.

Randy Tarantino serves as Sysco’s Global Director of Technology Strategy and Innovation Partnerships and program director for the company’s next-generation agentic AI platform. He brings more than 27 years of experience in technology innovation, supply chain, and IT leadership, with a proven track record in regulated industries including life sciences and food service.

A results-driven leader, Randy’s expertise spans supply chain, digital commerce, technology enablement, and innovation strategy—ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business impact. He leads co-innovation with partners and universities, manages emerging technology assessment, and integrates transformative solutions into mission-critical applications.

Based in the greater Houston area, Randy is dedicated to public safety, volunteering with one of the largest served agencies in the country to provide auxiliary communications support. His expertise in RF and IoT technologies helps maintain resilient communication during emergencies.

Randy studied Integrated Supply Management at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business and earned a Master’s in Supply Chain Logistics from Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business.

Sridhar Thirumalai is an accomplished supply chain executive with over 18 years of experience at leading global organizations including Apple, Meta, Tata Consultancy Services TCS, and Walmart. He currently serves as Director of Last Mile Delivery at Walmart, where he spearheads multiple strategic initiatives that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to address complex last mile logistics challenges . Throughout his career, Sridhar has demonstrated expertise in supply-demand planning, end-to-end delivery optimization, and technology-driven transformation across the supply chain sector. He is recognized for his commitment to advancing supply chain innovation and operational excellence.

Victoria Wade is an experienced life sciences supply chain leader with a career focused on driving operational excellence and transformation. She held numerous leadership roles including six sigma black belt, logistics, supply chain consulting, transformation, manufacturing supply chain oversight, demand management, & customer service, ensuring reliable product supply and strong customer engagement over her 25-year career.

She is currently Associate Vice President of Global Supply Planning organization, driving end-to-end planning capabilities across capacity, production, and inventory planning, while advancing effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes that align demand and supply, transforming the way Eli Lilly operates its supply chain in a time of strong demand and increasing network complexity. Through her leadership, Victoria has championed digitalization and process improvements that enhance resilience, efficiency, and scalability across the global supply chain.

Jared Weisfeld is a recognized global technology sector expert responsible for RXO’s strategy and analysis of growth opportunities, as well as overseeing engagement with the investor community. Prior to joining RXO, Mr. Weisfeld served as a managing director at Jefferies Financial Group, where he was ranked among the top three specialists in the technology, media and telecom sector on Institutional Investor’s All-America Survey for 2020 and 2021. He was previously a partner at Margate Capital Management and worked as an associate portfolio manager with Balyasny Asset Management, where he was also twice recognized as analyst of the year.

Mr. Weisfeld began his career as a technology sector analyst with the investment banking division of Credit Suisse. He holds a degree in applied economics and management from Cornell University.

Rosina Wickart is the Vice President of MedTech Supply Chain Procurement, where she leads the organization responsible for the strategic sourcing of all direct materials and services supporting over $30 billion in sales across MedTech. Under her leadership, the Procurement team is dedicated to delivering value by effectively selecting and managing the supplier network and ensuring optimal performance for the various MedTech business units. Rosina is a key member of the MedTech Supply Chain Leadership team.

Previously, Rosina served as the Chief Procurement Officer for Indirect Services, where she successfully drove a $13 billion procurement strategy that encompassed a diverse range of indirect service categories.

Before that role, she was the Vice President of Supply Chain Procurement for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. In this capacity, she led a global category team focused on active pharmaceutical ingredients, biotech materials (including devices), and warehousing and external manufacturing supplies, addressing both small and large molecule as well as advanced therapy platforms.

Rosina joined Johnson & Johnson over 25 years ago as a Research Scientist in Germany and has worked in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the United States. She is also a strong advocate for women's leadership, having led the Professional Women's Leadership Initiative and currently sponsoring the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association cohort in Titusville, NJ.

Rosina holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Sussex University in the UK. She resides in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband and two children.

Laura Wilkin is an experienced public board director and supply chain executive.

Most recently Laura served as vice president of global supply chain and industrial real estate at Amazon, where she helped the company double its global fulfillment network to accommodate massive Covid-19-driven growth. She led global teams including capacity planning, sales & operations planning, industrial real estate, operational excellence, quality assurance and seller support across North America, the European Union, China, India and Costa Rica.

Prior to Amazon, Laura held other senior supply chain leadership roles including as Chief Supply Chain Officer of Petco, Sr. Vice President of Logistics and Inventory Replenishment at Walmart and Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain at Sephora.

Laura currently serves on the boards of GXO Logistics, a publicly traded third-party logistics company, and Descartes Systems Group a publicly traded supply chain software-as-a-service (SAAS) company. She also serves on the advisory board of Vorto, a private-equity-backed, AI-enabled transportation platform.

Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in decision science from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. She is certified as a Qualified Risk Director® by the Directors and Chief Risk Officers Institute and is co-chair of the retail, consumer, hospitality and transportation committee of WomenExecs on Boards, a Harvard-affiliated nonprofit. Laura and her husband have two grown children. When she isn’t working, she enjoys riding her Indian motorcycle, playing golf and spending time with family. She currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri.

Jackie is the CEO and Co-founder of Corvus Robotics, a company revolutionizing global inventory visibility. With firsthand experience in warehouses across four continents, he recognized a universal challenge in supply chain management: the outdated methods of inventory checks. With a foundation in robotics engineering and economics, Jackie identified the potential to integrate AI, autonomy, and computer vision with cutting-edge hardware manufacturing, paving the way for a transformative inventory management solution in the supply chain industry.

Asfia Yarahmad is a Senior Account Executive at GreyOrange, a global leader in AI-powered robotics for supply chain automation. With more than 16 years of experience in supply chain management and a background in industrial and systems engineering, he specializes in helping 3PLs and logistics providers optimize fulfillment through automation, robotics, and orchestration software.

At GreyOrange, Asfia leads strategic initiatives that integrate robotics with AI-driven warehouse execution systems to drive efficiency, scalability, and resilience across complex networks. His expertise spans network optimization, warehouse design, automation strategy, and software integration.

Passionate about the intersection of technology and supply chain, Asfia partners with organizations to transform their operations and achieve long-term competitive advantage in an evolving logistics landscape.