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May 2023
34m 35s

Assessing Tech Investments for Supply Ch...

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Maximizing efficiency through strategic technology investments is crucial for supply chain organizations in 2023. In fact, a recent Gartner survey reveals that 61% of respondents view technology as a key competitive advantage.


Join us on Masters of Digital Transformation as we welcome Francesco Tinto, former CIO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, to share his insights from his three-decade-long career journey in enterprise technology. He'll delve into the intricacies of evaluating tech stacks, emphasizing the significance of the technology user experience in ensuring successful adoption and driving stronger business results.


In this episode, host Caleb Masters and Francesco Tinto explore:

  • Francesco's path to becoming CIO of Walgreens Boots Alliance

  • The criticality of comprehending the relationship between individual use cases and your tech stack

  • The necessity of choosing flexible and extensible technology solutions

  • The impact of UI/UX on technology adoption and usage rates

Discover how to future-proof your technology investments by ensuring they're adaptable, scalable, and ready for growth.

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