Fort Worth-based Incora has introduced a global supplier development organization that will be led by U.K.-based Chiara Laiena, VP of supply chain development and transformation. She will report directly to Chad Stecker, chief supply chain officer.
Laiena is a veteran executive with extensive experience leading global teams across supply chain, program management, and commercial operations. Previously at Incora, Laiena was the general manager of hardware in the United Kingdom.
Incora is the trade name for the group of companies formed by Wesco Aircraft and Pattonair, a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace and other industries.
“Incora continues to differentiate itself as the leader in supply chain services and solutions,” Stecker said in a statement. “At a time when industry capacity is finite, the greatest value we can provide is stability through source development. We deploy technical resources, leverage strategic relationships and utilize our global reach to break free capacity and increase efficiency.”
A leading global provider of innovative supply chain management solutions, Incora said the new organization will add to its already broad capabilities, further expanding its technical expertise and unique supply chain solutions for its hardware business.
“Incora isn’t just another distributor,” Stecker said. “Rather, with our global team of experts and expanded capabilities, we’re able to provide complete end-to-end supply chain solutions.”
Benefits of the new division
Incora said the multidisciplinary team will focus on enhancing the resilience of its broad supply chain network through strategic source development of critical raw materials, supply base capacity, and increased manufacturing efficiencies via technology maturation and lean manufacturing principles.
The company said that by utilizing its existing talent, technical expertise, and expansive network, the Supplier Development organization will be deployed into multiple markets to simplify the evolving complexities of global supply chains.
Incora said it has made significant investments into the supply chain as a whole, resulting in maximized safety stock coverage, with $2 billion in annualized order coverage—a 30% increase year-over-year.
The company said it has positioned itself to deliver unique solutions, stability and continuity of supply to its end customers, calling its approach a true differentiator in the segment that demonstrates Incora’s commitment to continued evolution, value and customer success.
Incora has a global footprint that includes 68 locations in 17 countries and more than 3,800 employees.
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