Patrick Smith

Director of Indirect Procurement, Logistics Philips

Patrick’s career includes over 20 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management & Customer Service; from luxury boats to pharmaceuticals and ultimately to the medical technology space. Career highlights include global logistics network optimization, supply chain design and orchestration, global transformation projects, outcome based / best value contracting and top grading teams to boost performance and impact.

DAY 1: Navigating Global Challenges while Mitigating Risk and Reducing Costs

1:50 PM Presentation: Sourcing Flexible Warehousing Tech

Procurement often grapples with communication gaps and workflow bottlenecks stemming from multiple departmental stakeholders in their warehouses. Predictions are that half of warehouses will be automated by 2027. Get an inside look at sourcing warehouse technology. Hear more about:

Understanding what challenges or goals automation can and cannot solve
Understand operational pricing models versus up-front CAPEX spending
Choosing the right warehouse automation and making sure it integrates into your systems and will be flexible to serve future needs and changes in supply chain

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Patrick.

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