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Roundtable discussion: For today’s supply chain, it’s all about resilience

Valeri Oliver
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Why is it important for organizations to keep investing in supply chain resilience, even after a crisis is over? Our experts explain.

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The modern supply chain is always evolving, whether due to geopolitical upheaval, natural disasters or other factors.

A new generation of supply chain professionals is creating networks that can thrive even in the face of disruption with the help of artificial intelligence, data-driven insight and a strategic mindset.

We gathered a few of Avnet’s supply chain experts and asked their opinions about everything from supply chain resilience to data mapping.

The experts are:

  • Paul Deuchar, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Solutions, Avnet Velocity®
  • Bill Ogden, Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Avnet Velocity®
  • Robert Cowan, Director, Global Supply Chain Solutions Development, Avnet Velocity®

Read the latest issue of What’s Next to hear their answers.

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Valeri Oliver
Valeri Oliver, Managing Editor, Avnet Content Marketing

Valeri Oliver is Avnet’s managing editor for content marketing. She has over 30 years of experience ...

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