Headshots of 8 guest speakers who to be included in the Spring 2023 Guest Speaker Series for Drive Wheel Peer Groups

Spring 23 Guest Speaker Series

Headshots of 8 guest speakers who to be included in the Spring 2023 Guest Speaker Series for Drive Wheel Peer Groups

Spring 23 Guest Speaker Series

“The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed” – William Gibson. Drive Wheel Guest Speakers present new ideas and cutting-edge concepts to ensure our members are aware of innovative changes happening in the industry so they can bring the future to their company. To expand the thinking of our members, we have invited experts from across the industry to speak to our Spring Peer Groups. Our mission is to energetically connect our members to enable them to make confident decisions that grow their business. If you would like to learn more about an upcoming peer group meeting, or would like to join, please reach out today.

Spring 2023 Guest Speakers Include:

Walmart Peer Groups (March 13-14 & March 16-17): Stacy Tan – Supply Pike

Speaking on the updates to the Walmart Settlement Process as well as current topics in SQEP compliance, she will help members think differently about the internal resources they devote to becoming a best in class supplier.

Stacy Tan, Supply Pike, expert in Walmart operations

Supply Chain (March 21-22): Nick Boston – Convoy

Nick will be speaking on current trends in Artificial Intelligence utilization in Supply Chain and logistics/transportation operations, including data management, communication best practices, and future innovation.

Nick Boston - Convoy - Analytical systems in transportation

Demand & Supply Planning (March 22-23): Dan Woo & Charlie Chase – SAS

Accelerate Business Insights to Predict Shifting Consumer Demand: The art of the Possible.

Traditionally, predicting customer demand relied on sales (shipments) history, trends, and seasonality. But in recent years as sales velocity has increased, most of the typical sales and inventory data around demand signals has been turned on its head, and it’s no longer a clear indicator of what will happen next. To keep up, organizations must adapt demand planning analytics and processes to account for the increased speed of business.

Dan Woo & Charlie Chase will be speaking on developments in AI utilization in Supply Chain operations

Finance (March 23-24): Rob Bellile – Baker Tilly

Rob will be speaking about utilizing new technologies, such as advanced analytics & AI, and systems strategies to detect abnormalities in Accounts Payable and Receivable processes to stop fraud prior to payment and reduce cost.

Rob Bellile, Baker Tilly, AI utilization in AP/AR fraud prevention

E-Commerce Supply Chain (March 28-29): Brian Gornall – Amazon (Previously)

As a recent Amazon Fresh Executive, Brian will speak on current topics in Amazon’s supply chain and expansion plans.

Brian Gornall Headshot

E-Commerce Sales & Marketing (March 29-30): Brian Gornall – Amazon (Previously)

As a recent Amazon Fresh Executive, Brian will be speaking on item listing integrity across ecommerce platforms and utilizing free scraping tools to keep listings up to date and monitor competitive listings.
Brian Gornall Headshot

Marketing (March 30-31): Lili Morton – Shuttlerock

Lili will be presenting on current trends in digital video delivery using retail media, social media, and owned channels.

Lili Morton, Shuttlerock ai, using ai to build video content for digital marketing

Supply Chain (April 17-18): Dan Woo & Charlie Chase – SAS

Dan & Charlie will be presenting on best practices to use analytics, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and automation to improve supply chain efficiency and resiliency.

Dan Woo & Charlie Chase will be speaking on developments in AI utilization in Supply Chain operations

Store Brands Sales & Marketing (April 18-19, 19-20, 24-25): Jac Ross – Sprouts

Presenting Sprouts “Our Brands” strategy and how manufacturers can help support private label growth. Topics will include innovation needs, packaging updates, logistics topics, and answering questions. .

Jac Ross, Sprouts, private label strategy

Customer Service Management (April 20-21): Nick Boston – Convoy

Nick will be speaking on current trends in Artificial Intelligence utilization in logistics communications and utilizing data management technologies to improve order tracking.

Nick Boston - Convoy - Analytical systems in transportation

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