Join Dr. Todd Bauman, DBA, Sr. Director of Supply Chain and Christopher Povich, VP of Automation, at Ascential Medical & Life Sciences for an expert-led webinar that breaks down key supply chain models and how to choose between them for sustainable success. With insights from his dissertation and real-world industry applications, Dr. Bauman will provide the practical tools and insights you need to optimize your manufacturing footprint, reduce risk, and improve your bottom line.
You Will Learn:
• The Evolution of Offshoring: How global manufacturing strategies developed and why they are shifting.
• Reshoring, Nearshoring, and Right-Shoring: Key supply chain models and when to apply them.
• Landed Cost Model: A data-driven framework for determining the true cost of goods beyond labor expenses.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Cost considerations beyond the Landed Cost Model, including operational costs, risks, and value creation.
• Proximity to Customer: How geographic strategy impacts cost, speed to market, and regulatory compliance
About the Webinar Speakers:
Dr. Todd Bauman is responsible for developing robust supply chain management strategies which mitigate risk and improve operational efficiency. Todd brings over 25 years of strategic leadership experience in supply chain operations across industries including medical devices, electronics, food, and industrial manufacturing. A supply chain enthusiast, Todd leverages his expertise to anticipate potential risks, solve complex problems, and identify pathways to success. Todd holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Global Operations and Supply Chain Management from Capella University, an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, and a BA in Management from Bethel College. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and is a former board member of the Association for Supply Chain Manage.
Christopher Povich is a seasoned sales executive with a robust track record in driving revenue growth and leading high-performing global sales teams. Currently serving as the Vice President of Sales – Automation at Ascential, Christopher plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced automation solutions in the medical & life sciences market.
Before joining Ascential, Christopher held key leadership positions at DWFritz Automation, where he was instrumental in expanding the company's market presence and fostering strategic partnerships. His career is marked by a consistent ability to build and mentor sales organizations that exceed performance targets and adapt to evolving market demands.
Christopher holds a degree from Arizona State University and is based in Portland, Oregon.
