Keynote and Content - SupplyChainPoint

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Keynote and Content Sessions

We are incredibly excited to bring you an exceptional opening keynote and panel discussion at SupplyChainPoint. This is an opportunity for you to gain valuable insights and be inspired by some of the most respected and accomplished professionals in the industry.

Keynote

Sunday, June 1

Rick McDonald

Former Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Clorox Company

Rick McDonald is an accomplished global supply chain executive with over three decades of leadership experience at The Clorox Company and Frito-Lay. As Clorox’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, he oversaw operations across 27 countries, leading 6,000 employees and managing a network of 4,000 suppliers, 37 manufacturing sites, and 145 contract manufacturers. He has been recognized as a Top 100 Global Supply Chain Leader and a Top 10 Chief Supply Chain Officer. Today, Rick serves as a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker, supporting innovation and excellence across the supply chain ecosystem.

Content Session | Innovating in the Warehouse—Getting to a Common Goal

Monday, June 2

Kevin Lawton | Founder, The New Podcast Warehouse

With 13 years of hands-on warehousing experience, Kevin Lawton is a force in the supply chain space—equal parts practitioner, educator, and podcast pioneer. In 2019, he launched The New Warehouse Podcast, now one of the most respected warehousing and logistics media voices. Kevin’s journey spans inventory control, operations management, continuous improvement, and launching an e-commerce fulfillment operation. Today, he teaches supply chain at Rider University and proudly champions the mantra | Warehouses Are Sexy. In this content session, Kevin brings sharp industry insight and a contagious energy to the conversation, helping attendees rethink what’s possible inside the four walls.

Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | The New Podcast Warehouse Website

Drew Thomas | Founder, Oneiro Technologies and Co-founder, ShipStork

Drew Thomas is on a mission to modernize fulfillment—without losing the human touch. With over 25 years in industrial automation, Drew has designed and delivered everything from craft breweries to high-speed production lines and cutting-edge distribution centers. As founder of Oneiro Technologies and co-founder of ShipStork, his focus is clear—break the mold, build flexible systems, and make tech that works for real people. His vendor-agnostic approach brings together people, processes, and tech for automation that sticks. In this content session, Drew shares candid insights on what makes automation succeed—and where it falls flat—emphasizing the importance of adaptability, change management, and empowering teams on the floor.

LinkedIn | Oneiro Technologies Website | ShipStork Website