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From nuts to crackers to milk, Blue Diamond Growers’ (BDG) complex ecosystem is a force of nature. On this week’s episode, Steve Birgfield from BDG joins us to discuss how their company built a technical foundation tough enough to withstand expedited growth, through increased visibility, enhanced transportation methods, and redefining their logistics, whilst tackling the beast of burden that is Mother Nature.

Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Guest: Steve Birgfeld, Blue Diamond Growers

Steve leads the overall strategy, design and implementation of Blue Diamond Growers information technology services, working closely with the business to define solutions that provide value to our growers and our customers.

Steve has led strategic efforts of large scale innovations and digital transformations throughout his career.  He brings a strong balance of business, technical, resource and financial management leadership. 

Steve has been with Blue Diamond since March 2016. Prior to that, Steve has held a variety of Information Technology leadership positions including VP of IT and Workplace Services for Unisys; Chief Information Officer for Hostess Brands and CompuCom; VP of Information Technology for Quaker State; and acting Chief Information Officer for Booz Allen Hamilton.  In 2012, Steve was named one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders.

Host: Richard Howells, SAP

Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.

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