Speaker Bio

Caroline Chumakov
Gartner keynote

Caroline Chumakov

Director Analyst
Caroline Chumakov is a Director Analyst in the Talent and Sustainability team. She covers supply chain talent strategies, change management, communications, culture and centers of excellence. Caroline assists in elevating the supply chain profession to attract and retain top talent and speaks to what talent strategies and specialty organizational structures may address the gaps in supply chain capabilities. Caroline also advises clients on how to improve the diversity of their supply chain workforce and create inclusive work environments for all. She specializes in guiding clients through the development and deployment of supply chain centers of excellence. She discusses best practices for leading changes whether focused on broad transformation or small-scale initiatives and advises on relationship-management communication strategies.
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Monday, May 08, 2023 / 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
Gartner Opening Keynote: Unlocking the Collective Potential of Supply Chain

Heads of supply chain are leading in a world of uncertainty with geopolitical, social, environmental, and technological shifts driving greater complexity in their operating environments. The executive challenge is to maintain forward momentum, to support commercial business opportunities while driving greater productivity from our supply chains. But can we rely on the traditional approaches to improving productivity? Join us for the Gartner Opening Keynote in which we will focus on the ways that supply chain leaders can innovate on productivity by unlocking the collective potential of their supply chain organization.

Tuesday, May 09, 2023 / 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM EDT
Your Supply Chain Employees Will Leave: Here's How to Embrace Turnover

Your best employees are leaving your organization and, as CSCO, you couldn’t be happier. How could this be? The future-focused CSCO will recognize that turnover has its benefits. Employees can experience skill stagnation and decreased satisfaction with work. Rapidly-shifting skill needs and hybrid work models are upending the traditional employment contract. CSCOs seeking to thrive in a high-turnover future will need to flip their talent strategies on their heads.

Join us to hear from Gartner experts and thought leaders.