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Realigning the Supply Chain in Today’s Global Landscape

The Role of a Supplier Command Center


10th April 2025

 

 

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Overview

Global trade uncertainty continues to disrupt supply chains, forcing businesses to rethink their sourcing strategies and operational resilience. With tariffs fluctuating and trade policies shifting, procurement, supply chain, and IT professionals must proactively adapt to mitigate risks and maintain business continuity.

Learn from industry supply chain leaders as they discuss the rapidly evolving challenges of realigning the supply chain and the need for streamlined and seamless collaboration with suppliers. See how Rhythm’s Supplier Command Center can dramatically streamline supplier interactions, enhance collaboration on data and documents, and provide real-time communication with suppliers.

Who is this for?

This webinar is for procurement, supply chain, and IT professionals responsible for transforming supply chain resiliency, risk, compliance, and realignment. Whether you’re reassessing supplier relationships, exploring alternative sourcing options, or looking for ways to enhance supply chain visibility, this session will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to stay ahead.

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategies for rapidly realigning your supply chain in today’s dynamic global trade environment.
  • Impact on the business by re-imagining supplier relationship management beyond transactional procurement.
  • Practical scenarios and use cases of the modern Supplier Command Center.
Meet our speakers
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Michael Lucia Michael image

Industry Strategic Advisor

Rhythm Innovations

Michael has nearly 20 years of experience in supply chain management in Aerospace and Industrial Manufacturing. He has designed and architected complex supply chains for global manufacturing operations. In partnership with cross-functional teams, Michael has addressed supply chain deficiencies and propelled advancements in strategic sourcing, NPI, solidifying the customer interface and fortifying the business’s market position for several large fortune 500 companies. Michael holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New Jersey Inst of Technology and an MBA from Drexel University

Jagan Garimela
Jagan Garimella Michael Stockton image

Co-CEO/Chief Product Officer

Rhythm Innovations

Jagan Garimella presently serves as Co-CEO while simultaneously leading the company’s product innovation efforts in the capacity of Chief Product Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the technology realm, Jagan has cultivated an extensive skill set encompassing technology leadership, the software development lifecycle, cloud-based computing, and IT operations management. Jagan holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Osmania University, India, and a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Miami.

Douglas kane
Doug Kane Michael Stockton image

Sr. Director, Account Engagement

Rhythm Innovations

At Rhythm Innovations, Doug Kane leads strategic account engagement to help organizations navigate enterprise risk and compliance challenges. With 35+ years across industries, Doug specializes in supply chain management, operational risk, safety and compliance and asset risk mitigation.

Doug holds a BSEE from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

Doug Johnson
Doug Johnson Michael Stockton image

Supply Chain Center of Excellence

Rhythm Innovations

Douglas Johnson serves as a leader in Rhythm’s Supply Chain Center of Excellence (CoE). Prior to Rhythm, Douglas served as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Emerson Automation Solutions. Across his 34-year career, he managed six international supply chain acquisitions and established Agile Supply Chain programs. He led a global team supporting operations in Asia, North America, and Europe. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from University of Nebraska.