{"id":12431,"date":"2024-09-24T16:05:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T22:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/board.org\/?p=12431"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:01:26","slug":"supply-chain-leaders-talk-attracting-talent-compliance-ai-and-more-at-our-founders-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/board.org\/supplychain\/resources\/supply-chain-leaders-talk-attracting-talent-compliance-ai-and-more-at-our-founders-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Supply Chain Leaders Talk Attracting Talent, Compliance, AI, and More at Our Founders Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]More than 35 senior supply chain leaders gathered at NASCES’24<\/a> in Phoenix for the Supply Chain Planning & Logistics Board Founders Meeting, where they participated in honest, behind-the-scenes discussions about running supply chain at 24 of the nation’s largest brands. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The meetup included small-group discussions, networking opportunities, and two rounds of unconferences — where attendees got to choose the most pressing topics and challenges they’re facing in real time and benchmark with their supply chain peers.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”12519″ image_size=”medium_large” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]The only thing missing from the Founders Meeting was vendors, consultants, or agencies influencing the conversations.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew McAllister<\/a>, Senior Director of Supply Chain & Enterprise Planning at Mars, said on LinkedIn<\/a> that he’s grateful for this community and for the opportunity to collaborate with supply chain leaders across many industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

What we covered:<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Small-Group Discussions:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • AI in supply chain: Separating the hype from reality \u2013 led by Douglas Guilherme at The Hershey Company<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Securing the future: Attracting top supply chain talent in a changing environment \u2013 led by Shannon Newkirk at Ecolab<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Unconferences on Top Challenges:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

    During the second half of the meeting, leaders in attendance set the meeting\u2019s agenda themselves through our Unconferences — fast-paced, peer-to-peer discussions where attendees suggest discussion topics, vote for their favorites, and join the conversations that interest them most.<\/p>\n

    It means attendees are spending the entire time talking about the topics that are most important to them.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Here\u2019s a look at what supply chain leaders at the meeting wanted to focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Planning centralization versus regional structure or plant structure<\/li>\n
    • U.S. Presidential scenario planning<\/li>\n
    • What new tech are you exploring \u2013 AI, automation, digital twins?<\/li>\n
    • Supply chain cost control<\/li>\n
    • Managing SKU proliferation<\/li>\n
    • Supply chain compliance strategy<\/li>\n
    • Training and upskilling talent<\/li>\n
    • Supplier connectivity + joint planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”12520″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/dannielle-brown-37745b63_amazing-few-days-talking-about-all-things-activity-7240032705583722497-iuOO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]The best on-site discussions will grow as full community conversations in the coming weeks and months as we dig deeper together.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”10232″ bg_position=”left top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”75px” bottom_padding=”50px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Interested in learning more about membership?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:1.5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px”][vc_custom_heading text=”As a leader, your mission is important. We\u2019re here to help you win.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:30px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:1.5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px”][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” color_override=”#000000″ solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”fontawesome” text=”Apply to Join” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-chevron-right” url=”\/join\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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