Pros to Know: Owl Solutions' Hugo Fuentes Details the Importance of Transforming Data into Meaningful Insights

Hugo Fuentes, CEO of The Owl Solutions, was named one of our Top Procurement Pro award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.

March 28, 2024

Hugo Fuentes, CEO of The Owl Solutions, was named one of our Top Procurement Pro award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award, presented by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

He talks exclusively with us about his journey, his goals for the future of supply chain and what transforming data into actionable insights looks like.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2024 Pros to Know winners.

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