McDaniel to share insight on solution-centric supply chains
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE:AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Wade
McDaniel, vice president of solutions architecture, Avnet Velocity, will
discuss bimodal supply chain strategy in a High-Tech Manufacturing
Exchange panel at the Gartner
Supply Chain Executive Conference, titled "Business
Ecosystems/Solution-Centric Supply Chains." The conference will be held
at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, and the panel will take
place at 5:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, May 16.
McDaniel is among four of panelists from leading supply chain companies
who will provide insight into the issues and opportunities their
companies face as "solutions orchestrators." In addition, panelists will
discuss how they work across ecosystems of business partners to create
customer value and support growth for all organizations involved in the
supply chain. Stan Aranow, vice president of research for Gartner,
will moderate the session.
"As our customers demand more unique and innovative approaches to manage
their complex global supply chains, the balance that a bimodal supply
chain strategy provides is an efficient way to support growth," said
McDaniel. "There are many factors to consider when building a supply
chain, however, and taking a solutions-centric approach will help ensure
success across the value stream."
McDaniel leads the Avnet Velocity team's efforts in designing and
implementing supply chain solutions for Avnet and its customers. His
expertise includes supply chain engineering, supply chain finance,
warehouse management and worldwide transportation logistics. He has more
than 25 years of supply chain experience in the high-tech industry.
The Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference is an annual
gathering of senior supply chain executives. The event provides critical
insights, tools and relationships to help attendees prepare their
organizations for future success. At this year's conference, chief
supply chain officers and their leadership teams will learn how to
create and manage bimodal value chain strategy that achieves essential
performance goals, while simultaneously allowing for iteration and
experimentation.
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globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative
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revenues of $27.9 billion for the fiscal year 2015. For more
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