Maria Jose Aguado

Global Service Supply Chain Program Director Glory Global Solutions

Supply Chain and Operations Senior Executive with more than 20 years experience leading global supply chain operations and successfully achieving change to deliver better strategic results, improved business with enhanced cost reductions. Broad experience in supply chain strategy, S&OP /IBP planning, logistics management, business tactics expertise, sourcing, procurement and global linked operations involving change, ERP and Digital landscape. Direct experience with manufacturing SC and franchise networks (retail), premium experience in aftersales market, Service Parts SC and reverse logistics. Focus on customer service, flexibility and resilience as a basis company success. Interested in Global Supply Chain networks and change management initiatives, with focus on efficiencies via AI implementations and change. Energetic, enthusiastic and positive-mindset opportunity searcher for making business grow through walk the talk leadership. Good communication and motivation skills. In Service, it is important to engage people around an strategy, drive projects successfully and establishing organization sustainable management. Creator of integrated working teams that are searching for continuous improvement and striving spirit. Active coach, innovation challenger, change embracer, collaborator in educational institutes, Master professor.

Day 1 – Monday, 27 Oct. - How Service is Proving Its Enterprise Value With Business Expansion and Profit Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty

13:40 Stream A: Interactive Workshop: Managing Parts Logistics and Costs In Uncertain and Volatile Political and Economic Environments

Global instability is no longer the exception—it’s the new normal. From geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions to inflation and supply chain bottlenecks, field service leaders are under increasing pressure to manage parts logistics and costs with agility and foresight.

In this timely and tactical session, Maria Jose – with more than 25 years of supply chain and parts logistics expertise –will share how Glory Global is navigating uncertainty while maintaining operational continuity and customer satisfaction.

You’ll gain actionable insights into:

Building resilient parts supply chains through diversification and strategic sourcing
Forecasting demand and managing inventory in unpredictable markets
Controlling costs without compromising service quality or response times
Leveraging technology and data to improve visibility and decision-making

Whether you're facing rising costs, delayed shipments or shifting regulatory landscapes, this interactive session will equip you with the strategies and tools to stay ahead of disruption—and turn volatility into a competitive advantage.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Maria Jose.

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