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Matt Stekier

Principal at Plante Moran

Matt Stekier is a principal at Plante Moran with nearly 30 years of experience helping organizations transform their supply chain and operations. He has spent 10 years in industry, followed by almost two decades in consulting, working extensively in the medical device sector. Stekier’s expertise spans supply chain, manufacturing operations, SIOP, inventory optimization, logistics, and organizational transformation, with a track record of guiding companies through complexity to achieve sustainable growth and improved margins. He is passionate about simplifying and optimizing supply chains and leveraging innovation to help businesses compete in a rapidly changing environment. Over his career, Stekier has partnered with clients across sectors such as automotive, life sciences, and healthcare to deliver practical solutions that drive measurable results. He holds a degree in Supply Chain Management and an MBA focused on organizational change. Stekier is also certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt and trained in Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing.

1:45-2:45 p.m.

Wednesday April 22, 2026

Beyond the Backlog: Building Resilient Orthopedic Supply Chains

There are important strategies with which orthopedic OEMs and contract manufacturers can move from reactive to proactive supply chain strategies. This session will highlight lessons learned from pandemic-era disruptions and how to build resilience through several methods—regionalization and nearshoring, dual/multi-sourcing strategies, inventory segmentation and risk-based planning, and supplier collaboration and visibility tools.

Moderated by Matt Stekier