McDaniel to discuss strategies related to risk-adjusted supply chain management
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE:AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Wade
McDaniel, vice president of supply chain solutions, Avnet Velocity, will
be a featured speaker at the Institute of Business Forecasting &
Planning (IBF) Supply Chain Forecasting & Planning Conference. McDaniel
will present a session titled “A Big Data Approach to Risk-Adjusted
Supply Chain Management.” The event will be held at DoubleTree Resort by
Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley in Scottsdale, Ariz., February 21-23, 2016.
During his session on Monday, February 22, at 2:10 p.m. MST, McDaniel
will discuss how to meet customer demands and better manage inventory in
anticipation of supply chain disruptions. In addition, he will provide
an understanding of the types of data that can mitigate supply chain
risk and best practices for developing a risk-adjusted supply network.
“Supply chain disruptions can happen at any time and as a result of any
combination of factors such as geopolitical issues, natural disasters or
economic pressures,” said McDaniel. “A risk-adjusted approach to supply
chain management helps ensure that organizations are equipped to
mitigate those hazards and continue to effectively meet customer demand.
During this presentation, we will explore the best practices for
identifying and reducing risks, as well as companies who have been
successful using a risk-adjusted approach.”
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. In
2008, McDaniel was named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive's
Pros to Know list.
The IBF
Supply Chain Forecasting & Planning Conference offers S&OP,
supply chain management and operations leaders the strategies, solutions
and best practices for bridging the gap between strategic goals and
operational plans.
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From components to cloud and design to disposal, Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE:AVT)
accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology
globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative
products, services and solutions. Avnet is a Fortune 500 company with
revenues of $27.9 billion for the fiscal year 2015. For more
information, visit www.avnet.com.
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet
Jamie Ernst, 480-308-0286
jernst@brodeur.com
or
Avnet, Inc.
Joal Redmond, 480-643-5528
Vice President, Public Relations
joal.redmond@avnet.com