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Nick is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 2:50 pm EDT. Click here for more details.

Alan Arcand is Chief Economist at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). Alan is a member of the National Policy team where he is responsible for developing and executing CME’s major national research projects, conducting CME’s macroeconomic analysis to support the organization across the country, managing our tax policy efforts, and be a leading voice representing the interests of the association and members with government and with the public. Before joining CME, Alan spent 19 years at The Conference Board of Canada where he held multiple roles, including the Associate Director of the Centre for Municipal Studies. Alan’s background includes expertise in municipal, regional, and national economic matters including economic forecasting and analysis.

Alan is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 11:30 am EDT, Session A1. Click here for more details.

Charles Brewer was appointed in February 202 and leads all operational aspects of Canada Post’s business, including Plants, Delivery, Engineering, Network and Real Estate. He is responsible for ensuring Canada Post maintains a highly efficient network and a safe operation that provides reliable, market-leading service to our customers and Canadians. He is tasked with taking Canada Post’s Operations forward and delivering on strategic goals through employee engagement and collaboration with our partners. Charles is a global executive with more than 35 years of experience in the areas of post, parcel, international shipping and e-commerce, primarily with DHL. He has held senior leadership roles in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the United States.

Charles is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:50 pm EDT. Click here for more details.

Dr. Elouise Epstein is a Digital Futurist and A.T. Kearney Vice President based in San Francisco. She has two decades of experience working with procurement and supply chain organizations to architect, design, and adopt digital technologies. Her work is geared toward disrupting subpar technology adoption and building future strategies through advanced partnerships with startups and emerging technology solution providers. Dr. Elouise is an inaugural member of ISM’s Thought Leadership Council and a Procurement Foundry board member. She is a frequent writer and presenter about digital procurement. She is co-author of A.T. Kearney’s Future of Procurement whitepapers, a twelve-part series, developed in partnership with leading clients, that charts a vision for future success in procurement. She is a Co-Author of the forthcoming book, Disruptive Procurement–Winning in a digital world doing the right things in procurement. Her current book project is titled Living in the Upside Down: How to do Digital Procurement in the Abnormal.

Dr. Elouise is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 10:50 am EDT. Click here for more details.

Dr. Alauddin Ahmed comes with 25 years of experience in practical operations and consulting practices in USA, Canada, Australia and Japan. Passionate about organizational development, continuous improvement through customer-centric cross functional alignment of purpose, people and process. Strong track record of delivering results in complex environment with examples of 25% cost reduction in global supply chain, 15% savings in Operations and Maintenance, 30% reduction in lead time, and 30% hidden capacity. He provides leadership in bringing in cultural change while taking on a journey of innovation and digital transformation, and invariably identifies and develops new champions. Dr. Alauddin worked with Unilever, TATA, Accenture, and for past eight years has been working as the principal at ValueInfinity, working closely with customers leadership teams in USA and Canada. He has been instrumental in creating and sustaining innovation platform in Supply Chain and Operations in multiple industries encompassing digital transformation, AI, predictive analytics and robotics.

Dr. Alauddin is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 1:20 pm EDT, Session E1. Click here for more details.

Kim Baudry is a Market Development Director at Dematic, one of the world’s leading suppliers of logistics automation solutions, systems and service. She provides strategic global support to the sales, marketing, engineering and executive management teams and assists them in their efforts to effectively address the rapidly changing needs of customers in key vertical markets such as, retail, apparel, food and beverage, 3PL and eCommerce. Kim has worked in the logistics industry for 21 years with a focus on sales, business development and management. She has been a featured speaker at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and Australia’s SMART Conference. Her industry affiliations include NRF (National Retail Federation) and NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores).

Kim is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F2. Click here for more details.

Brian Best is Director, Warehousing & Distribution for London Drugs Limited. He has 38 years practice in supply chain operations, transportation, warehousing & logistics. Brian began his logistics career in 1982 as a part time courier with Federal Express. Last mile, personalized delivery and pick-up service were the intent of Fed Ex long before the internet and E-commerce were conceived. Brian developed many logistics skills and helped advance state-of-the-art parcel tracking, satellite networking systems, and early GPS systems with Fed Ex in Toronto, before moving out west to join London Drugs Limited in 1989. London Drugs is a western Canadian drug store, consumer goods and specialty services retailer since 1945. Upon joining London Drugs Brian immediately worked to design and build a warehouse and supply chain management system to enable London Drugs’ plans to expand their business from 34 to now 82 bricks and mortar stores throughout western Canada. 

Brian is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:10 am EDT. Click here for more details.

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Bill is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B2. Click here for more details.

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Didi is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 11:30 am EDT, Session C2. Click here for more details.

Sarah Cardwell has accumulated over 23 years of transformational supply chain optimization, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management experience in North America and internationally in the Automotive and Technology industries. She advises boards and executives on supply chain reorganization, including strategies for the selection and implementation of new software systems, distribution centers, 3PL partners, and organizational structures. Sarah has helped organizations integrate their business strategy with Supply Chain operations. Her scope ranges from planning and strategy to execution and fulfillment. She has led multi-million-dollar organizations in their transformational journey to stay competitive and ahead of disruptions by standardizing processes, aligning team focus, and deploying best in class operational, network logistics and technology solutions.

Sarah is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F1. Click here for more details.

Over the course of Gord Cook’s unprecedented, 32-year career at Colliers International as Executive Vice President, he has managed a significant number of large, complex real estate assignments. In particular, Gord specializes in four specific disciplines: large occupiers, investment, infill redevelopment, and multi-family apartment investments. While these silos vary, one thing remains constant – Gord’s ability to deliver outstanding results, on behalf of his clients at local and national levels. Impressively, he proves to be a Top 5 national producer year after year and is the highest revenue producing broker at Colliers.

Gord is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B2. Click here for more details.

Alex Dale is involved in the commercialization of new solutions at Dematic. With 15+ years in the grocery industry, and recently rolling out a national e-commerce program and developing a combined growth plus Micro-Fulfillment strategy, he serves as the “Voice of the Customer.” Using his expertise, Alex is constantly challenging Dematic to respond to the ever-changing market needs in order to create customer advocates. This ensures that Dematic customers have a thorough understanding of the many ways Micro-Fulfillment can provide a seamless online and instore experience for consumers. Alex is currently hosting virtual sessions spanning North America and European audiences, sharing the benefits of Dematic’s ability to power the future of commerce. Alex’s consumer-driven mindset ensures he is hyper-focused on developing Micro-fulfillment solutions that not only improve top-line Operational Metrics, but also enhance the end Customer Experience.

Alex is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B1. Click here for more details.

Prakash David is the Executive Vice President of Canadian Investments & Development for Triovest Realty Advisors. He builds and maintains relationships with sophisticated real estate investors who want to increase their exposure to Canadian property investments, in all the major asset types and investment strategies. Prakash has over 20 years real estate investment, development and operational experience in Canada, Asia and the MENA Region.

Prakash is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:50 pm EDT. Click here for more details.

Chris Denda is the Executive Vice President and JLL’s industrial practice lead for Toronto and surrounding area. He is responsible for leading the industrial group’s strategic growth and business execution, while also representing major industrial occupiers and property owners on existing building leases and sales, as well as land development projects. Chris’ career in industrial real estate spans more than 17 years, in that time having completed more than 500 transactions, over 35 million sq. ft. of real estate, totaling more than $2.2B in transaction value. His clients and references range from successful regional businesses, to public entities and governments, to many of the largest fortune 500 companies, including leading ecommerce, logistics and manufacturing organizations..

Chris is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 12:40 pm EDT, Session D2. Click here for more details.

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Lance is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B1. Click here for more details.

Remon Hanna has over 13 years of direct retail supply chain experience in top Canadian retailers and developed a strong working knowledge of replenishment, logistics, supply chain systems, and operations. He recently joined Canadian Tire as the AVP of e-Commerce fulfillment, where he’s primarily overseeing the digital supply chain for Mark’s and Sportchek. Remon is a strong supporter of digital supply chains with a high level of aptitude towards utilizing data to make informed and impactful decisions and changes. Prior to joining Canadian Tire, Remon was at Walmart Canada for over eight years beginning as a Replenishment Manager and later moving onto Walmart’s vastly expanding ecommerce business. He led and oversaw new warehouse start-ups, WMS rollouts and enhancements. In his last role, he was responsible for their fulfillment operations within Canada.

Remon is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B1. Click here for more details.

Chris Holtved is Senior Portfolio Manager, Real Estate for HOOPP, where he manages a diversified portfolio of assets across Canada and the U.S., which includes primary responsibility for its North American Industrial, Canadian Retail and Multi-Family portfolios. Prior to joining HOOPP, Chris managed the Canadian real estate portfolios of Pauls Properties, a private development company, and the real estate equity and debt asset management group for GE Capital. He has broad multi-disciplined real estate experience, including previous senior roles in asset management, investment, operations and leasing with leading organizations including Dundee REIT, Bentall and Manulife Financial. HOOPP is one of Canada's most respected institutional real estate investors, with a diversified portfolio of assets around the globe.

Chris is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B2. Click here for more details.

Chris Jarvis is currently the Chief Logistics Officer and holds a seat on the Boards of Directors at GoFor. Chris brings more than twenty years of experience in supply chain operations across a number of industries. He has a successful track record of creating and delivering innovative solutions to win, retain and grow many Global Fortune 500 companies. Chris is a futuristic and strategic ‘big picture’ thinker who is passionate about the pragmatic operational approaches needed to deliver commercially viable solutions that work in today’s increasingly complex business situations. His strong communication skills, combined with change management leadership, work to achieve organizational alignment and the realization of value. As a Professional Industrial Engineer, he has worked throughout the supply chain to deliver cost saving and improved customer service.  Chris has lead numerous large teams through selling, design and implementation, ranging from highly automated solution to entire end-to-end network strategies.

Chris is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F2. Click here for more details.

Dwayne Johnson is the Senior Director of Retail and eCommerce Strategy at SCI. With over 25 years of experience in sales and leadership, Dwayne is responsible for managing current clients, plus helping potential clients on Canadian and global supply chain strategies. Before joining SCI, Dwayne spent 16 years with Pitney Bowes Inc., where he held many senior leadership roles, including Director and Vice President positions in both Canada and USA. In his last role, he was responsible to lead a group in North America who managed the life-cycle of communications for clients in the digital and physical world. Following his career at Pitney Bowes, Dwayne was responsible for building and guiding Sameday Worldwide as its AVP Sales, which specialized in E-commerce fulfilment. As a senior sales leader, Dwayne is an active member of several professional associations including RILA, NAMMU, RCC, eTail etc.

Dwayne is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:10 am EDT. Click here for more details.

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Franklin is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F2. Click here for more details.

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Nick is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F2. Click here for more details.

Adrian Kumar is DHL’s Global Head of Operations Science and Analytics. Leading a team that works on solving some of the most complex supply chain challenges with proprietary operational research and artificial intelligence solutions. Adrian is a leader in the roll out of supply chain technologies, helping DHL’s customers implement new strategies to address challenges driven by rising consumer expectations. Previously, Adrian was responsible for leading a team of engineers, developing solutions worth over $10B in potential contract spend. He also headed DHL's facility design, automation and transport practices, tasked with training 350+ engineers across the globe. A perennial presenter at many of the industries’ largest conferences, Adrian has landed media coverage around the world, including the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

Adrian is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 11:30 am EDT, Session C1. Click here for more details.

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Carlo is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 11:30 am EDT, Session A2. Click here for more details.

Greg Lipsett is the Director of Real Estate for Lowe’s Companies Canada, responsible for store network development in Ontario and Western Canada as well as the supply chain and distribution real estate requirements for the home improvement retailer nationally. As a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of corporate real estate experience, Greg brings with him the end user’s perspective on industrial real estate for a large national retail chain. He manages over 5 million sq. ft. of existing distribution space located in 15 facilities across the country and in his 12 years with Lowe’s has delivered in excess of 4 million sq. ft of new distribution space to the business. Prior to Lowe’s Greg was with Loblaw Properties Ltd. responsible for the supply chain real estate requirements of the grocery retailer’s national network rebuild program.

Greg is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 12:40 pm EDT, Session D2. Click here for more details.

Marrick McDonald, CSCP is the current President of the APICS Toronto Chapter. He is focused on developing the professional skillset and efficiency of the Board of Directors and instilling financial sustainability for future board operations. Over the past seven years, Marrick has worked across portfolios holding four different Director and two different Vice President positions in addition to becoming an Associate CSCP instructor in 2016. Marrick has over 20 years of supply chain leadership experience. His expertise is in managing operations, warehousing, distribution and logistics teams covering Pharmaceuticals, Grocery and Fresh Produce, Customer Packaged Goods, Packets and Parcels, Large Parcel Home delivery and Assembly, In and Outbound call centers and Tri Temperature Controlled Freezer environments. As President of Mission Control at C.O.O. Consulting, he currently provides coaching and development and operational transformation guidance to front line through to senior leadership roles.

Marrick is moderating on Wednesday, October 7 at 11:30 am EDT, Session A2. Click here for more details.

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John is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 10:10 am EDT. Click here for more details.

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Tammy is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 1:20 pm EDT, Session E1. Click here for more details.

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Roberta is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 10:10 am EDT. Click here for more details.

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Tom is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 11:30 am EDT, Session C1. Click here for more details.

Gary Newbury is a leading advocate of “supply chain convergence” and a top international supply chain strategist. He has transformed end to end retail distribution networks & supply chains to deliver exceptional fulfillment performance. Gary is recognized as a thought leader in “The Retail Supply Chain of the Future” by the Retail Council of Canada. He contributes his knowledge to many audiences, including digitally transforming retailers and brands. His 30 year track record of transformational change is notable for rapidly driving underperforming fulfilment facilities, distribution networks and the last mile to market leading performance, with an exemplary record of performance improvements in service and profits within complex, fast moving and often highly ambiguous retail supply chain environments. Prior to coming to Canada, Gary operated as a Retail Supply Chain Transformation Executive where he provided executive leadership to European organizations across end to end retail value chains, completing more than 50 separate mission-critical assignments, including many supply chain transformations and business turnarounds. 

Gary is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F1. Click here for more details.

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Glenn is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 11:30 am EDT, Session A2. Click here for more details.

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Ian is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 12:40 pm EDT, Session D2. Click here for more details.

David Owen joined PIRET in 2016 as an Asset Manager and was promoted to Vice President, Asset Management in 2018, before being promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2020. He is responsible for the developing and executing on asset level and investment strategies, overseeing the performance of the individual assets and driving the valuation of PIRET’s North American portfolio. David also oversees PIRET's leasing and property management operations. David has 10 years of real estate experience, and prior to joining PIRET he worked in the investments team at a retail private equity real estate fund manager. David begin his career as an analyst at a privately managed real estate funds group focused on investing in and lending on Canadian urban real estate.

David is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B2. Click here for more details.

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Azim is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 10:10 am EDT. Click here for more details.

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Alistair is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 12:40 pm EDT, Session D2. Click here for more details.

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John is speaking on Wednesday, October 7 at 10:10 am EDT. Click here for more details.

Jon Ratnasamy is always drawn to the constant change and challenge of Supply Chain and has had the opportunity to work across its various disciplines; planning, logistics, sourcing and strategy. Currently the Director of Logistics & Distribution at Wolseley Canada, Jon is responsible for the flow of goods into, through and out of the supply chain – including National Distribution Centre operations. Prior to joining Wolseley, Jon worked as a Senior Consultant with Deloitte where he served clients in the public and private sectors, primarily focused on engagements in the Logistics and Sourcing space.

Jon is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F1. Click here for more details.

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Saif is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 10:40 am EDT, Session B1. Click here for more details.

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Kirk is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 1:20 pm EDT, Session E2. Click here for more details.

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David is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 12:40 pm EDT, Session D1. Click here for more details.

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Jordan is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 11:30 am EDT, Session C2. Click here for more details.

Lara Sowinski is the Founder and Executive Editor of Supply Chain Sparrow, a forward-thinking digital media brand focused on the perishables ecosystem, including food and beverage, wine/beer/spirits, and cannabis. Prior to launching Supply Chain Sparrow in 2020, Lara was Editorial Director for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines. She has worked in the customs brokerage, ocean import, and international trade industries for Fritz Companies, UPS, and Sony Corporation of America, and has written about global supply chains for the past 21 years. In 2011, Lara was the first recipient of the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association’s Russell Award for Editorial Excellence.

Lara is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 12:40 pm EDT, Session D1. Click here for more details.

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Sam is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F2. Click here for more details.

Chris Steele is the Vice President Advisory, Conway. He has over 25 years of business, economic development, and location strategy experience. His background in a small city planning firm, a Big-Four consulting services firm (Ernst & Young LLP), and a world-class engineering and supply chain company (TranSystems Corporation) allow him to provide his clients with an unusually broad perspective on how place affects business success.

Chris is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 11:30 am EDT, Session C2. Click here for more details.

Alan Taliaferro is a Partner and the Canadian logistics and distribution leader in Deloitte Inc., based in Montréal, Canada. He has over 25 years of experience in robotics and automation, distribution center design and implementation, as well as distribution network design. Alan is a leading industry speaker on automation and other logistics and distribution topics.

Alan is moderating on Thursday, October 8 at 10:10 am EDT. Click here for more details.

Erik Valiquette is the Co-Founder and President of the Canadian Blockchain Supply Chain Association. Through their core services of Advocacy, Collaboration and Education, they bring together like-minded professionals who want to explore Blockchain in their supply chain. The member-driven association's goal is to accelerate the adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology through dialog, to help shape policy with governmental agencies for improved services, and to help the community's voice to be heard. With a 30 year career in logistics, Erik is passionate about bridging the gap between technology and business needs and is a firm believer that Blockchain has the potential to bring global supply chain management to the next level by reducing waste.

Erik is speaking on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm EDT, Session F1. Click here for more details.