As defense organizations face evolving threats and disruptions, ensuring a robust and resilient supply chain becomes paramount. Those in the industry, whether defense industry professionals, supply chain managers, or decision-makers in the defense sector, need valuable insights and strategies to enhance supply chain resiliency.
This 60-minute Webinar will delve into the critical topic of supply chain resiliency and its significance in the defense industry. The session will explore key strategies and best practices for enhancing supply chain resiliency in the defense sector as well as discuss the challenges faced by defense organizations — including geopolitical risks, technological advancements, and global uncertainties.
Topics include:
- Strategies for fortifying the defense supply chain
- Key obstacles for defense organizations
- Various approaches to mitigate these risks and strengthen the defense supply chain
- Insights and practical recommendations for building resilience in defense supply chains
- How proactive measures, such as diversification, risk assessment, and digitalization, can safeguard operations and minimize vulnerabilities
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speaker:
John Callahan, CTO – Aerospace and Defense, IFS
John Callahan is the Chief Technology Officer for Aerospace and Defense at IFS, where he is responsible for directing A&D go-to-market strategy across the globe and leading the company's A&D presales team. His focus areas include manufacturing, asset management and MRO, and the underlying security and technology requirements for the provision of high-value solutions. John’s breadth of domain expertise and fluency in both technical and business requirements make him a key resource in the definition and delivery of highly compelling solutions — whether building, operating, or maintaining assets on land, at sea, or in the air — solutions that are grounded in a clear understanding of business requirements, that are delivered with a focus on value, and that are able to stretch and scale to meet the highly demanding and complex requirements of modern A&D organizations. John has a background in aerospace engineering and more than 18 years of experience in the A&D software industry, having held various roles in consulting and sales across commercial and defense verticals.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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