Navigating Your Supply Chain in a Growth Business

• 1:00PM - 1:30PM • Workshop Room 2

People, Partners, Process & Systems—gain real examples and practical tactics to navigate your supply chain and know exactly when to adapt, adjust, or pivot so your growth never stalls.

Presented by:

Brent Ilgen from Orchard Retail Group Headshot Photo at Small Business Expo

Brent Ilgen Orchard Retail Group

Brent is a seasoned executive with over two decades of international experience in building and optimizing global supply chains. He excels at fostering strong partnerships with vendors and suppliers while driving operational excellence through strategic recruitment, team development, and meticulous planning.​ Throughout his career, Brent has led transformative supply chain initiatives across retail, food and beverage, and third-party logistics. His work has included scaling national distribution for a premium coffee brand, spearheading U.S. expansion efforts for a fast-growing international retailer, and managing high-volume operations in a global 3PL environment. These roles have honed
Brent is a seasoned executive with over two decades of international experience in building and optimizing global supply chains. He excels at fostering strong partnerships with vendors and suppliers while driving operational excellence through strategic recruitment, team development, and meticulous planning.​ Throughout his career, Brent has led transformative supply chain initiatives across retail, food and beverage, and third-party logistics. His work has included scaling national distribution for a premium coffee brand, spearheading U.S. expansion efforts for a fast-growing international retailer, and managing high-volume operations in a global 3PL environment. These roles have honed his ability to design agile, customer-focused networks that deliver both cost efficiency and service excellence.​ ​ Brent’s deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics—combined with a strong command of budget management, labor planning, and operational execution—has consistently produced measurable results. His track record reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth across all initiatives.​ He has successfully partnered with teams and stakeholders across six continents, including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America—bringing a truly global perspective to every project.
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