Ryan Hazelton
Ryan Hazelton is a Sr. Manager of Direct Procurement at Dexcom. He leads global procurement categories of Capital Equipment, Sterilization, and Chemicals globally. Ryan has over 20 years of experience in supply-chain, procurement, supplier management, and new product development. Ryan’s team is responsible for delivering exceptional value by sourcing quality products to enhance patient outcomes while driving innovation & sustainability within Dexcom’s supply chain. He has driven growth and global expansion within medtech, defense, and retail industries throughout his career. Ryan holds a B.S. in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a M.B.A from Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma.
Thursday September 18, 2025
Make vs. Buy: An OEM/CM Supply Chain Discussion
How do you best determine what to do yourself versus employing the expertise of an outside service provider? Many factors go into this decision, hence the challenge with making the determination. And a wrong decision can lead to time delays and increased costs. This session will feature a panel discussion among industry representatives who have had to answer this question. They will share the best practices they use and their own recommendations for an effective evaluation.
Moderated by Barry Schnur.