Ron Schlenker

Director Supply Chain
Varian Medical System

Ron has served as a supply chain director and worked for medical device companies including Varian Medical Systems, Stryker, Boston Scientific and Medtronic in Planning, Purchasing and Warehousing/Logistic roles. A common theme in Ron’s history has been transitioning divisions of these firms to improve the effectiveness and collaboration of cross-functional colleagues, processes and tools. Most recently, his focus is on growing a proton therapy division of Varian to double the output of their global supply chain and assembly operation in Germany.

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Day Three: Manufacturer And Provider-Only Collaboration And Benchmarking Day

Monday, April 4th, 2016

08:35 Acquiring And Building Top Talent In Your Supply Chain Teams

Managing talent is an important part of a successful supply chain, but one that often takes a back seat when "putting out fires" and dealing with more pressing business matters. But the fact is that managing your teams and leaders needs to take on the front seat and be something you are constantly and consistently working on. Ensure you are on the right track by listening to these supply chain executives who are very passionate about - and skilled at! - talent management.
• What skill sets are most often missing from supply chain folks and how do you build them within your teams?
• Global talent: Managing and improving your personnel in different countries
• Recruiting and motivating leaders within your supply chain to maintain top talent