Denver, CO —March 4, 2024 — Spinnaker SCA, the leading supply chain consulting firm providing end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Groth as Vice President of Supply Chain AI & Data Engineering. As enterprises rapidly evolve toward AI-driven decision-making and advanced data architectures, Spinnaker SCA is deliberately investing in the capabilities, partnerships, and technical talent necessary to architect the future of supply chain transformation. Rick will be instrumental in shaping and scaling these capabilities across the firm’s global client portfolio.
Rick brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of supply chain optimization, advanced analytics, and enterprise technology enablement. He is recognized for his expertise in deploying intelligent platforms that enhance business performance—particularly in forecasting, planning, and data-driven decision-making. His contributions to the field include multiple patents and industry honors in supply chain analytics and applied technology.
Most recently, Rick served as Vice President of Global Value Chain Technologies – Global Planning Systems at PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies. There, he led the global planning systems strategy, guiding investment decisions and overseeing technology deployment initiatives. His prior experience spans leadership roles in information technology, business planning, consulting, R&D, and process reengineering across industries including retail, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, manufacturing, and automotive.
“I am excited to join the Spinnaker SCA team to expand our Supply Chain AI & Data Engineering capabilities,” said Rick Groth. “We believe this is a pivotal time for supply chain innovation, with unprecedented opportunities to harness data sharing, automation, and predictive analytics to solve enduring challenges. At Spinnaker SCA, we are combining next-gen technologies with our deep operational experience to drive measurable value for clients across manufacturing, consumer products, logistics, and retail.”
With Rick’s appointment, Spinnaker SCA strengthens its ability to deliver pragmatic, high-impact AI and data engineering solutions that unlock agility, resilience, and competitive advantage for today’s most complex global supply chains.
Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient, is a premier supply chain consulting firm providing end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and operations management solutions. Specializing in designing and building agile supply chains optimized for the complexities of the modern world, we create value by holistically unlocking people, process and technology capabilities to accelerate digital business transformations.
Our consulting solutions span Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation, Connected Planning & Fulfillment, Warehouse Operations & Automation, Transportation & Visibility, and Supply Chain AI & Data Engineering. By blending deep industry expertise with Publicis Sapient’s digital transformation capabilities, we are empowering businesses to discover value in new ways to future-proof their supply chains in an increasingly digital-first world.
Spinnaker SCA empowers our clients to design intelligently, implement seamlessly, and grow exponentially.
Jaime Reints
Sr. Director, Spinnaker SCA
info@spinnakersca.com
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