Speaker: Dan Ahearn, Gartner Supply Chain

Transforming the supply chain requires identifying and implementing the right supply chain strategies and enabling capabilities. These strategies and enablers span industries and functions. As enterprises struggle to transform, supply chain leaders must align their critical strategies and enabling capabilities to support the organization's overall strategy.

 We will discuss the approaches Apple, McDonald’s, Amazon and other leading edge companies are implementing to fulfill the ever increasing demand for excellence from their customers.

 Dan helps executive leaders align Gartner coverage with supply chain challenges. He began his career as an Officer of Marines, after leaving active duty he worked in operational leadership positions at Frito-Lay, Exel Logistics, Petro and Shoplink.com. Later, he moved into supply chain technology firms where he held product, delivery, and sales positions at firms to include; Infor, Checkpoint and JDA.

 Dan Holds a BA from Kent State University and is a graduate of US Navy Flight School. He holds a patent in RFID technology.

 So, come join your peers and network to learn about the  Gartner’s perspective on  Supply Chain Transformation and what it means to Supply Chain Leader. Their research combines insights from companies in Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25 with focused in-depth interviews conducted during 2014