Modern Workspace Webinar

Supply Chain Constraints Webinar

As manufacturers prioritise capacity for large-scale AI deployments, organisations are beginning to feel the downstream effects across the enterprise tech stack, with client devices seeing immediate price and supply impacts that may persist for 12–18 months.

In this webinar, CDW’s Modern Workspace Team will unpack the market dynamics behind these constraints, examine advice from our extensive partner community, and outline practical steps End User Device leaders can take now to manage volatility, protect budgets, and plan more confidently in an uncertain supply environment.

Who Is Invited?

This webinar will focus specifically on the evolving impacts within the Client Device market. We particularly encourage technical stakeholders and procurement leaders responsible for end user compute initiatives and projects to join us for the latest insights and guidance.

Attendees will learn:

Hear the latest news and updates on the forces driving current memory and storage constraints, and how AI workloads are reshaping supply and pricing across devices and infrastructure.
Understand the latest impacts being experienced across the tech stack, including client devices and peripherals, where availability and cost pressures have primarily emerged.
Gain an overview of what CDW’s extensive OEM community are advising, including impact on lead times and pricing.
Understand how CDW’s practical strategies can reduce risk and maintain continuity, including strategic planning, inventory positioning, and flexible procurement routes suited to a volatile market.
Explore actionable tactics being employed by CDW and our customers to help mitigate the growing challenges.
Why this is different from past supply challenges including how reoccurring macroeconomic challenges are changing global supply paradigms

Speakers

Ben Laws - Director, Partner Management & Marketing

Ben, with over 20 years in Partner Management & Marketing, excels at navigating complex partner relationships to drive sustainable, profitable outcomes. He has a proven track record in partner satisfaction, loyalty, and retention, consistently identifying new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. His expertise ensures that partnerships contribute to long-term business success.

Tim Russell - Chief Technologist, Modern Workspace

Tim Russell is a technology leader and Chief Technologist for Modern Workspace, with over thirty years of IT experience. He specialises in shaping digital workplace strategies, translating trends like AI and hybrid collaboration into practical solutions. Tim is known for his commitment to human-centric design, helping organisations create environments where employees thrive.

Lily Wiliams - Category Lead

Lily has spent the past 10 years at CDW, building high-performing teams that support CDW’s largest strategic partners, consistently delivering year-on-year growth across the Modern Workspace category. Lily takes a highly collaborative approach, working closely with Sales and Solutions to drive shared outcomes through strong partner engagement, operational excellence, and a focus on results.