Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE:AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Wade
McDaniel, vice president of solutions architecture, Avnet Velocity, will
present during a workshop titled, “Conquering the Basics of Supply Chain
Segmentation,” at the Gartner
Supply Chain Executive Conference. The conference will be held at
the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, May 20-22, 2014. McDaniel’s
session will take place at 1:45 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 20.
During the workshop, participants will learn about Gartner’s
step-by-step framework for implementing supply chain segmentation.
McDaniel will share examples of segmentation strategies. The session
will also highlight the skills and tools required to manage a
segmentation strategy.
“Segmentation is a unique approach to support the supply chain as
customer needs continue to diversify,” said McDaniel. “End-to-end supply
chain segmentation drives growth and improves the customer experience.
During this workshop, I will focus on the strategies for implementing
supply chain segmentation to enhance customer success.”
McDaniel leads the Avnet Velocity team’s efforts in designing and
implementing supply chain 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 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference is an annual
gathering of senior supply chain executives. The event provides critical
insights, tools and relationships to help attendees prepare their
organizations for future success. This year’s conference agenda draws on
10 years of Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 research to identify
effective supply chain management strategies that will deliver business
value over the next 10 years.
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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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