December 22, 2019

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Discover how Adidas is using data science to deliver third-party governance

Discover how Adidas is using data science to deliver third-party governance

Drawing on examples from Adidas, Kristian Skoeld explains how to create a data-driven third-party governance strategy that delivers greater insights into frontend performance and continuous delivery.
Talk Title Discover how Adidas is using data science to deliver third-party governance
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Conference Velocity
Conf Tag Build resilient systems at scale
Location Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Date November 7-9, 2016
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The importance of third-party governance cannot be understated, yet developing an effective strategy can prove difficult. Adidas has pioneered an innovative approach that allows it to maintain flexibility while delivering a comprehensive third-party governance program—a strategy built around data science. Drawing on examples from Adidas, Kristian Skoeld explains how and why a data-driven approach can deliver greater insights into front-end performance and continuous delivery while encouraging collaborative working practices across departments. This session is sponsored by SOASTA.

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