Virtual Analyst Series: Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Tuesday October 4 | 2:00 PM ET
 

In the new era of manufacturing, companies must have access to specific knowledge necessary to globally deploy extended supply chain planning capabilities, implement supply chain business networks, and better manage supporting business processes. Manufacturers and their supply chain business partners need the information to make insightful and informed decisions on the deployment of global supply chain planning strategies and supporting technology applications and changing business models.

Attend this session with IDC Analyst to learn more about:

• Trends for global supply chain planning, including production planning, supply planning, sales and operations planning, demand planning and sensing, and the broader alignment with integrated business planning
• Better understanding the critical role of the supply chain in supporting and enabling new business models and services
• The transformative role of business networks and other digital technologies

Speaker: Reid Paquin | Research Director

Reid Paquin is Research Director for IDC Manufacturing Insights responsible for the IT Priorities & Strategies (ITP&S) practice. Mr. Paquin’s core research coverage includes IT investments made across the manufacturing industry and manufacturers' progress with digital transformation. Based on his background covering the manufacturing space, Mr. Paquin’s research also includes an emphasis on the technology enablers that help manufacturing executives make better-informed operational decisions.

Previously, Reid was Industry Solutions Director at GE Digital, analyzing manufacturing trends and the needs of the industry. Prior to GE Digital, Mr. Paquin was Research Analyst at the Aberdeen Group covering the Manufacturing & Product Development space. Before joining the Aberdeen Group, Mr. Paquin worked for Polartec as an Industrial Engineer focused on process improvements and data analysis.