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Vicky Forman
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Network Design
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data and Analytics
- Transformation
- Risk Management and Disruption
- Sustainability
Speaker Bio
Vicky Forman is a Senior Research Director in the Logistics, Customer Fulfillment and Network Design Team. Vicky advises on the topic of network design for supply chain to help companies optimize cost, improve service and improve resilience among others. Using her deep knowledge of delivering network design studies and broad industry experience to help companies unlock the potential of network design.
Vicky has 10 years of experience in completing network design studies and guiding and coaching clients to complete their own studies. Working with varied industries such as consumer goods, manufacturing, retail and distribution has given her a good understanding of the common challenges faced by these industries and ability to apply solutions from one industry to another.
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Vicky has 10 years of experience in completing network design studies and guiding and coaching clients to complete their own studies. Working with varied industries such as consumer goods, manufacturing, retail and distribution has given her a good understanding of the common challenges faced by these industries and ability to apply solutions from one industry to another.
Sessions
Monday, May 05, 2025 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM EDT
What Is Next for Supply Chain Reglobalization?
Vicky Forman,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The reglobalization of supply chains is inevitable and accelerating. Join this session to understand the current state of reglobalization and explore strategic actions by leading companies and think about what the future might hold.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM EDT
Roundtable: Connecting Supply Chain Network Design and Planning
Vicky Forman,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Supply chain network design is a key part of long term planning. However, missing or poorly defined links between network design and other planning layers result in recommendations that are not possible to implement or difficult to operate. In this session you will discuss the challenges and solutions of creating and defining the links between the two capabilities with your peers.
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
CSCO Circle Roundtable: Balancing Supply Chain Reglobalization With Sustainability Goals
Vicky Forman,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Reglobalization of supply chains and corporate sustainability goals are ubiquitous. But are they compatible? Is the reglobalization of supply chains and the associated network shifts supporting the achievement of sustainability goals or not? This session will be an opportunity for you to discuss the challenges and successes of shifting supply chain networks while advancing sustainability goals with your peers.
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM EDT
Elevating Supply Chain Network Strategy for Antifragility
Vicky Forman,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
There are many capabilities that enable a supply chain to progress from fragile to resilient and ultimately to antifragile. A well-defined supply chain network strategy and a robust strategy definition process are essential. In this session, you will discover how network strategy supports antifragility and how you can embed it in your decision-making process to thrive amidst uncertainty.
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