The New Superpower: Agility in the Supply Chain

Join Peter Benda to explore the competent supply chain management and how it has become essential for companies today.

13:00 EST / 18:00 GMT / 19:00 CEST

Abstract:

Due to the interconnectedness and depth of today’s dynamic supply chains, turbulence in the marketplace or disruptions in supply can be disastrous for business. We will review how competent supply chain management has become essential for companies today. Then we’ll discuss why supply chain agility, in particular, is the new superpower to leapfrog competition in times of crisis. Procurement is one of the most important features of supply chain management. So we will take a closer look at one example of procurement technology that enhances agility by automating supplier engagement and negotiations. This robo-negotiations platform can cut costs, free up resources, improve transparency, and speed up business operations, all of which enhance agility.

About the Speaker:

Peter Benda is a 30 year veteran management consultant specializing in procurement and supply chain strategy. He has led and guided hundreds of procurement negotiations on behalf of global clients, including manufacturing, utilities, mining, and financial services. He currently serves as an advisor to Axtom Technology, a SAAS platform that automates negotiations for procurement. He received his MBA from Wharton, along with an MA in international studies from the Lauder Institute. In the past, he worked with McKinsey, A.T. Kearney, Partners in Performance (Australia), and Capital One, as well as founded/ co-founded several startups. He lives in Glen Allen, Virginia.