RD-11.15-16.2022-Caplice

Conference Video|Duration: 29:51
November 16, 2022
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    We are living in an age of constant change.  On a daily basis we are faced with an onslaught of new potential technologies, emerging disruptive social trends, constantly shifting economic and political landscapes, etc.  These trends are exacerbated by the increasing complexity and connectiveness of products.  Managers, supply chain executives in particular, need to be able to see through this uncertainty to ensure success for their organization.  Interestingly, today is not unique.  Supply chain managers have been navigating uncertain futures since time immemorial.  Luckily, today we have tools to help us see through the fog and better prepare.  This talk will explore why we all have such a difficult time predicting and planning for the future through examples both historical and current.  We will develop and discuss some tools and techniques that can be used to better prepare organizations for a future that is always changing and unpredictable. 

    Take Aways:
    • Understand the importance of connectivity and complexity in supply chains
    • Learn how to use scenario planning to aid in better preparing an organization for unplanned changes
    • Recognize the common roadblocks to better planning

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    We are living in an age of constant change.  On a daily basis we are faced with an onslaught of new potential technologies, emerging disruptive social trends, constantly shifting economic and political landscapes, etc.  These trends are exacerbated by the increasing complexity and connectiveness of products.  Managers, supply chain executives in particular, need to be able to see through this uncertainty to ensure success for their organization.  Interestingly, today is not unique.  Supply chain managers have been navigating uncertain futures since time immemorial.  Luckily, today we have tools to help us see through the fog and better prepare.  This talk will explore why we all have such a difficult time predicting and planning for the future through examples both historical and current.  We will develop and discuss some tools and techniques that can be used to better prepare organizations for a future that is always changing and unpredictable. 

    Take Aways:
    • Understand the importance of connectivity and complexity in supply chains
    • Learn how to use scenario planning to aid in better preparing an organization for unplanned changes
    • Recognize the common roadblocks to better planning

Locked Interactive transcript