Cody Chason

Director of Procurement, Warehousing Philips

Cody Chason serves as Director of Indirect Procurement, Warehousing at Philips, where he leads enterprise strategy for North American warehousing services and third-party logistics partnerships.

At Philips, he is responsible for category strategy, sourcing, supplier governance, contract architecture, and supplier performance management that strengthen cost discipline and operational resilience across the health-tech supply chain.

Cody brings 18+ years of cross-functional leadership experience spanning logistics, finance, and supply chain roles at Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Elo Touch Solutions.

He previously led the end-to-end design and go-live of a 100,000-square-foot North American Operations Center, building and developing a 25-member team responsible for logistics control tower operations, global container visibility, supplier management, customs compliance, and integrated warehouse and execution.

Cody graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee, holds multiple industry certifications, is the Vice President of Administration for the East TN chapter of ASCM, and serves as a subject matter expert for the ASCM CLTD Industry Certification

LogiMed Day 1

4:55 PM Panel | Navigating Global Headwinds, Disruptors and Tariffs for a More Resilient Supply Chain

In an increasingly volatile world, healthcare supply chains face challenges that span far beyond routine disruptions. From geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies to natural disasters and public health crises, the pressures on global operations have never been greater. In this dynamic panel, supply chain leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem share how they’re proactively preparing for and responding to diverse disruptors. Hear how organizations are adapting sourcing, production, and distribution strategies to mitigate risks tied to tariffs, regulatory shifts, and market access barriers—all while maintaining the flexibility needed to respond to sudden emergencies. Gain practical insights into reshoring and nearshoring decisions, supplier diversification, and building operational agility that safeguards patient care even in times of crisis.

Explore how evolving U.S. and international trade policies are reshaping healthcare supply chains
Learn strategies for mitigating tariff exposure, regulatory hurdles, and costly delays
Discover how to strengthen supply chain infrastructure to remain operational during emergencies and large-scale disruptions

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Cody.

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