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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names enVista’s Britain Pavlic as a Winner of Third Annual Women in Supply Chain Award

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This award honors Pavlic for accomplishments and mentorship, setting a foundation for women at all levels of the supply chain industry

INDIANAPOLIS (September 27, 2022) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise technology consulting firm, today announces that Supply & Demand Chain Executive selected enVista Director, Transportation, Britain Pavlic, as a recipient of the 2022 Women in Supply Chain award. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only publication covering the entire global supply chain.

The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women at all levels of a company’s supply chain network. This year’s list includes individuals from all over the industry who have helped supply chain clients and the supply chain community at large prepare to meet many of today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

Pavlic has a proven record of using innovation to improve transportation network processes and logistics operations. Pavlic has held management roles for two decades, focusing in areas from customer service to quality control, technology implementation and integration and solutions architecture and design. In her role as director, technology consulting, Pavlic guided her team through removing manual touch of 2,000+ weekly customer invoices with an automated cost allocation system, increasing efficiency immensely.

Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics, said, “When I launched this award three years ago, I envisioned a long road ahead in educating the supply chain industry as to why it was important to recognize women in the supply chain. This award, the winners and those who submitted nominations—both men and women— are a testament that supply chain organizations were already recognizing their female leaders; they just needed a better platform.” Mayer continued, “This year, we received over 280 submissions, almost 100 of which came from men. I’m proud to call these women mentors, role models and industry friends and to help promote their journey.”

Britain Pavlic, enVista’s director of transportation, said, “I am honored and humbled to receive this award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive, but I would be remiss not to give credit to all of the incredible women who have inspired me and led me to this point in my career. Having worked in the supply chain industry for so many years, I have witnessed and benefited from the industry-wide empowerment and development of women in transportation. It is my true passion to continue supporting and nurturing the legacy of women in leadership within our industry.”

Visit Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s website here to view the full list of 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners, here to learn more about upcoming Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards and here to register for Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s upcoming Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics are also home to L.I.N.K. podcast channel, SCNSummit.com, SupplyChainLearningCenter.com, the Women in Supply Chain Forum and more. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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enVista Microsoft Experts to Attend and Share Insight on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) at Community Summit North America 2022

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For Immediate Release – September 22, 2022

WHAT: enVista’s Microsoft experts will present 10 speaking sessions at the largest independent gathering of the Microsoft Business Applications user ecosystem.

WHEN: October 10-13, 2022

WHERE: Gaylord Palms, Orlando FL

LEARN MORE: https://envistacorp.com/summit-na-2022-pre-show/

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

  • Title: Dynamics F&O Business Events and the Dataverse (and Data Events, too!)
  • Speakers: Nathan Clouse, enVista | Sukurt Parab, Hitachi
  • Date: Monday, October 10, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
    Abstract: This session will focus on how to leverage Business Events to enhance Finance & Operations using Power Platform products to respond. The speakers will discuss Data Events (the cousin of Business Events), walk through a scenario and present a demo of the solution.
  • Title: Dynamics Finance & Operations (F&O) and Power Platform Integration Deep Dive
  • Speakers: Nathan Clouse, enVista | Sukurt Parab, Hitachi
  • Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 9:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
  • Abstract: In this session, the speakers will discuss how to use the Power Platform integration to Dataverse, including governance, linking environments and how to begin using the integration – even starting from zero.
  • Title: AX/F&O integrations with Logic Apps
  • Speakers: Nathan Clouse, enVista
  • Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Abstract:     In this session, enVIsta will explain and demo real world scenarios of using Logic Apps to communicate between various systems, including Finance & Operations plus AX 2012.
  • Title: The Art of War Room
  • Speakers: Sarah Hollinger, enVista         
  • Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Abstract:     This session will deep dive into the definition of a “War Room” and why it is a necessity in ERP implementations. enVista will cover how to organize and motivate a team to stride as a single force in a war room, including a psychological analysis of what brings a team together. Attendees will learn how to use war rooms in their implementations and their daily jobs, and how it enables success for teams and individuals.
  • Title: What Are and How to Use Finance and Operations Microservices
  • Speakers: Nathan Clouse, enVista
  • Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Abstract: In this session, enVista will talk through all of the microservice offerings from Lifecycle Services (LCS), what they are and how they can be used. Attendees will see supporting examples and “get started” kits to prepare them to take action.
  • Title: [PANEL] Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Roundtable
  • Speakers: Alex Meyer, Fastpath | Justin Carter, Accenture | Kelly Gustafson, Alpha Variance Solutions | Nathan Clouse, enVista
  • Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Abstract:     Attendees can ask a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) their most burning questions. Join this session to speak face-to-face with numerous North American D365 F&O Microsoft MVPs as they go over what the Microsoft MVP program is, what the process to become an MVP looks like, and any other questions surrounding D365 F&O attendees may have. This will be an interactive session, so be sure to bring questions!
  • Title: Hidden Treasures: Top Advanced Warehousing Capabilities You May Have Missed
  • Speakers: James Cox, enVista
  • Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
    Abstract: Even existing warehouse management system (WMS) users may not know everything a WMS has to offer. This session will show and tell new features and functionality that attendees may not be aware of. Attend this session to open a new world of WMS potential.
  • Title: X++ Development Tips and Tricks plus D365 F&O Tools!
  • Speakers: Peter Ramer, enVista | Nathan Clouse, enVista
  • Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
    Abstract: In this session, the speakers will go over tips, tricks, tools and methods to get more done, help with complicated processes and make Visual Studio the user’s home with Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations Visual Studio Tools. The presenters will focus on utilizing Microsoft tools and community tools that can make the user’s life easier.
  • Title: How Good Planners Plan Using Dynamics Master Planning and Production Controls
  • Speakers: Nigel Cox, enVista
  • Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Abstract: Master Planning is the foundation of matching customer demand reliably and at least cost. How do individual contributors – from planners to buyers and schedulers – support a company’s daily operations, collectively and in their specific area of responsibility? How should each role best leverage Dynamics 365 and earlier AX releases? To be the best, how would one use Dynamics Master Planning and Production Scheduling?
  • Title: Keep it Simple: Manufacturing and Warehousing
  • Speakers: James Cox, enVista | Nigel Cox, enVista
  • Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Abstract: Implementation doesn’t have to be a heavy lift or overly complex. In this session, attendees will learn how to implement production and distribution with minimal effort and a simplistic design, while still capitalizing on advantages of mobile transacting.

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enVista Announces the Appointment of Co-Founder, John Stitz, as CEO

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As CEO, Stitz will lead enVista in continued growth of global supply chain consulting, IT managed services, Microsoft, robotics and automation solutions

INDIANAPOLIS (September 1, 2022) – enVista, a global consulting, managed services and automation firm, today announces that Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of enVista, John Stitz, has been named CEO. Stitz will lead enVista in its continued mission to provide top-tier consulting services across the end-to-end supply chain.

Stitz co-founded enVista in 2002 to enable business leaders to improve efficiencies, profitability and customer service. During his tenure at enVista, he led the transportation solutions team in providing unmatched global freight audit and payment and consulting solutions to leading shippers as well as leading sales and business development to foster enVista’s growth.

Stitz has garnered more than 25 years of leadership in the supply chain, transportation and IT services fields. Prior to enVista, he held several leadership roles in the supply chain industry, gaining experience in marketing, sales and management. A few of Stitz’s roles included Vice President, Sales and Marketing at The Summit Group, Inc.; Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Intrepa, and Senior Director, Strategic Alliances at Manhattan Associates. Stitz has also earned recognition as an industry leader, including being selected as a Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive in 2015.

Stitz said, “After 20 years of building enVista to become a leading consulting firm, I am honored to step into the role of CEO at enVista. I am excited about the momentum I can already feel in the company and look forward to what we will accomplish as we laser-focus on providing the premier global supply chain consulting, IT managed services, Microsoft, robotics and automation solutions to our customers.”

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