Digital transformation isn’t just a technology project; it’s a fundamental shift in how supply chains operate, communicate, and create value. In this keynote, longtime industry leader Dave Malenfant will break down what it really takes for organizations to move beyond incremental improvements and progress toward a fully integrated digital supply chain ecosystem. Despite widespread confidence that digital maturity is well underway, many teams are still encountering hidden barriers—from legacy processes and siloed systems to cultural resistance and unclear data strategies. Dave will guide attendees through the evolution of digitization and highlight where organizations often get stuck, why transformation stalls, and how to unlock the skillsets, partnerships, and capabilities needed for meaningful progress. Attendees will learn:
• Diagnose your digital reality and learn how to accurately assess your organization’s true stage of digital maturity and identify the process, people, and technology barriers that are slowing progress
• Build the core foundations of a Digital Ecosystem
• Activate the skills, tools and partnerships that accelerate transformation
- Hear from organizations that are staying the course—and what’s driving their long-term commitment
- Build meaningful supplier partnerships that support sustainable outcomes
- Gain real-world examples of sustainability wins tied to cost reduction, risk mitigation, and innovation