Simplifying & De-Risking Supply Chains with Preferred Supplier Networks | NAPES26 Keynote

Supplier networks are evolving into strategic assets. In this NAPES26 session, Heidi Landry, Chief Procurement Officer of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, shares how preferred supplier models improve resilience, efficiency, and risk management.

As supply chains grow more complex and risk-prone, Landry outlines how consolidating suppliers into a smaller, high-performing network enables stronger relationships, improved oversight, and greater operational efficiency. By working with vetted partners that meet rigorous compliance, quality, and ESG standards, organizations can reduce exposure while maintaining high performance.

The session also highlights how preferred supplier strategies can enhance agility and resilience, allowing companies to respond more effectively to disruptions. Additionally, Landry discusses how volume consolidation and standardized processes can drive cost efficiencies while improving visibility and collaboration across the supply chain.

Key themes include:

- Building trusted, high-performance supplier networks
- Reducing risk through compliance, quality, and ESG alignment
- Strengthening agility and resilience with strategic supplier relationships
- Driving cost efficiencies through consolidation and streamlined sourcing
- Enhancing visibility and collaboration with integrated systems

About NAPES:
The North American Procurement Executive Summit (NAPES) is a premier gathering of industry leaders, procurement executives, and experts dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in the evolving world of procurement and supply management. Through curated discussions and expert-led sessions, the summit creates a collaborative environment where leaders can exchange insights, tackle complex sourcing and supplier challenges, and drive procurement excellence and value creation.

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