On June 5, 2025, the UWEBC hosted a Supply Chain Peer Group event that brought together professionals from member companies to discuss the power of digital transformation. Led by UWEBC Supply Chain Practice Director Jenny …
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Open Innovation in Action: Cross-Functional Collaboration Drives Enterprise Growth
On May 3, 2025, UWEBC members gathered for an insightful Innovation Management Peer Group event, exploring how open innovation can dismantle organizational silos and generate meaningful business impact. Industry leaders showcased powerful examples of how …
Wisconsin Digital Symposium 2025 Recap: Embracing the Future of AI and Digital Innovation
On May 1, 2025, we hosted our 4th Annual Wisconsin Digital Symposium at Union South on the UW–Madison campus. This highly anticipated event brought together technology and business leaders to explore the transformative power of …
UWEBC Featured Member: Tim Butts from Findorff
UWEBC Featured Member: Tim Butts from Findorff This month, we are excited to feature Tim Butts, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Findorff! We had the opportunity to connect with Tim and gain valuable insights into …
Supply Chain Career Development: Invest in People
On April 3, 2025, the UWEBC hosted a Supply Chain Peer Group event that brought together professionals from member companies to discuss how the supply chain talent landscape is changing and what companies are doing …
Highlights from the Inaugural Wisconsin Customer Experience Symposium
March 11, 2025, marked the first-ever Wisconsin Customer Experience Symposium hosted by UWEBC! The symposium featured a range of experts, thought leaders, and Customer Experience (CX) professionals who shared their knowledge on building a strong …
UWEBC Featured Member: Tamara Fox from Sartori Company
This month, we are excited to feature Tamara Fox, Director of Sales & Operations Planning at Sartori Company! We had the opportunity to connect with Tamara and gain valuable insights into the exciting work her …
Turning Data into Strategic Decision-Making
On February 11, 2025, UWEBC hosted an enlightening Data and Analytics event, Metrics That Matter: Letting Purpose Focus Analytics. Led by Technology Practice Director Heidi Rozmiarek and Customer Care Practice Director Matthew Cone, the event …
Avoiding Change Fatigue: Keeping Sight of Humans with Ongoing Change
Our event on Avoiding Change Fatigue: Keeping Sight of Humans with Ongoing Change was held on January 28, 2025. Considering today’s current work environment, change is constant and continuous. This session highlights practical strategies to …
UWEBC Director’s Message: January 2025
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Building Dynamic Capabilities for a Thriving Future A year ago, my message explored strategies for enhancing individual and team performance with continuous professional learning. Our focus in 2025 shifts to developing …
Tech Trends 2025 Highlighting Industry 4.0
On December 5, 2024, our UWEBC Technology Peer Group hosted an event on Tech Trends 2025, highlighting Industry 4.0. Led by Technology Practice Director Heidi Rozmiarek, this event showcased cutting-edge technologies with hands-on demos in …
Agile Synergy: Integrating People, Processes, and Technology for Organizational Resilience
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, organizational resilience has emerged as not just a defensive strategy, but a key driver of success. To thrive amidst uncertainty, companies must learn to adapt quickly, innovate continuously, …
Let’s Talk Business With Fiskars: Sustainability, Design, and Innovation in a Global Environment
On November 18, 2024, the Wisconsin School of Business hosted a captivating fireside chat featuring Nathalie Ahlström, CEO of Fiskars, and Keijo Karjalainen, Deputy Consul General of Finland. The discussion, moderated by Professor Ann Terlaak, …
The Impact of Career Management and Internal Mobility on Development and Organizational Competence
Career management is a journey we all revisit throughout our lives, driven by the desire for growth and new opportunities. This theme was central to our recent event on September 4, 2024, where UWEBC Practice …
Marketing Analytics: Using Real-Time Data to Optimize Campaigns and Measure ROI
Collaboration across teams and “systems” is a key driver of success, and we were thrilled to hear from our member companies Schneider, Mercury Marine, SAP, and enosix at our Marketing Analytics: Using Real-Time Data to …
Data Storytelling for Business Understanding and Progress: Visualization, Dashboarding, and Beyond
Data can be gathered and shared from virtually any source, but mastering the art of interpreting, communicating, and leveraging this information is essential for fostering business growth, understanding, and advancement. At our recent Data & …
Inventory Management – Too Much vs Not Enough
Navigating the dynamic challenges of supply and demand in today’s business landscape is no small feat. Under the leadership of Jenny Patzlaff, our virtual Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Special Interest Group convened on June …
Technology Innovations in Marketing: The Impact of Generative AI on Modern Marketing Practices
Undoubtedly, AI is becoming increasingly relevant. On May 9, 2024, our Marketing Peer Group discussed cutting-edge advancements in Generative AI and uncovering their transformative effects on marketing strategies and practices. Marketing professionals gathered in a …
Re-Skilling Your Supply Chain Team
Within the ever-changing landscape of today’s business environment, the approaches towards effective training are at the forefront of many decisions made today in creating high-performing teams and leaders. Led by Jenny Patzlaff, our Supply Chain …
2024 Wisconsin Digital Symposium Recap
In our fast-paced and rapidly evolving digital environment, mastering digital transformation and product-led success is crucial, as AI, digital paranoia, and challenging economic switchbacks are on the rise. On May 2, 2024, UWEBC hosted the …