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 Logistics & Supply Chain Forum. The
conference will be held at the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North in
Scottsdale, Ariz. on November 3-5, 2013. McDaniel will present a
session, titled “A New Way of Looking at Supply Chain Risk Management.”
“A successful risk management strategy can prevent the potential
negative effects of unpredictable economic or environmental challenges
on the supply chain,” said McDaniel. “Assessing risk and implementing an
effective risk management strategy is critical for companies today. A
strategic risk management plan can improve efficiency and provide
companies with the flexibility they need to address inevitable
disruptions in the supply chain.”
During his session, McDaniel will discuss supply chain challenges and
how to develop a complete supply chain risk management strategy. He will
outline how to define and map a strategy throughout the supply chain,
the landscape around supply chain risks and their impact on financial
metrics, and how to proactively assess potential risk. Attendees will
learn how to better evaluate their organizations to mitigate supply
chain risk.
McDaniel leads the Avnet Velocity team’s efforts in designing and
implementing 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
Logistics & Supply Chain Forum provides attendees with new
perspectives and points of view on the supply chain industry through
expert industry insight. Attendees will also discuss new technologies
and money saving strategies for enhancing their supply chain.
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About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest
distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded
technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners'
success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a
broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added
services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 29, 2013, Avnet
generated revenue of $25.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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