Tim Scannell

Nearly every business today is impacted by disruptions and uncertainties in the supply chain. The solution for many is to take an agile approach agility, although this can often result in higher costs. Be too conservative and lean and you may miss opportunities to address new market demands or expand market share. In this panel, supply chain veterans will discuss the challenges facing today’s supply chains, including the lack of supply chain visibility and poor business intelligence. They’ll also reveal how AI and enabling tools and tactics can be used to provide intuitive agility and adapt supply chains to new and evolving business models.

NJ TRANSIT rapidly transformed its IT infrastructure to focus on rider engagement and safety, deploying solutions to support a fleet of 3500+ vehicles across three U.S. states. Using remote sensing, predictive analytics, and cutting-edge security initiatives, Lookman takes a servant leadership approach to evolve a service used by a million daily riders and elevate public transit to the next level.

Technology leaders today face a range of concerns as they work to make existing systems more resilient, apply innovative tech solutions that drive revenue, and adapt to shifting internal and external customer demands. Key areas of focus this year include IT talent retention and recruitment, resiliency planning, infrastructure upgrades and legacy elimination, security, the practical application of AI and emerging technology. This session will explore the changing face of the IT organization as it adjusts and, in many cases, reinvents itself to meet new demands and challenges. The discussion will be led by technology leaders at the forefront of innovation and solutions that are driving business success.

Home appliance technology is simple: You push a few buttons and food is cooked, clothes are washed, and perishable products stay fresh. Much more happens behind the scenes, however, from the use of robotics and IT/OT technologies on the manufacturing line to the key roles data analytics, AI, and remote sensing play from delivery to the point where consumers plug in and use smart, connected appliances.