EVENT
Reprogramming Global Supply Chain DNA : Driving Strategies, Technologies, and Human Capital in a New World Disorder
To connect leaders and create transformation through supply chain excellence.
Hotel Recommendation
Located across the street from the USC Campus, the USC hotel is a smoke-free hotel that features 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, self-parking, a business center, dry cleaning, premium bedding, coffee makers, and free local calls, among the amenities available to guests.
To reserve your room with discounted conference rates, click here or you may call 213-748-4141 and mention the group name as “Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit”.
Parking is available at $35 per night.
The last day to make reservations under the group’s discounted rate is 07-18-2023.
AGENDA 2023
| Time (PST) | Activities | Location | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM | VIP Reception / Breakout | Town & Gown | Dr. Nick Vyas |
| 6:00 PM | Registration | Ballroom |
| Time (PST) | Activities | Location | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration | Ballroom | |
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast and Kickoff (interactive) | Ballroom | MC – Wink Williams and/or Ravi Dosanjh |
| 8:35 AM | Trojan Band | ||
| Welcome Remarks | Carl Mount | ||
| 8:45 AM | WELCOME REMARKS – Given the disruptions of the last 3 years and future uncertainty, where do we Reprogram the Global Supply Chain DNA? | Ballroom | Dr. Nick Vyas Executive Director USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Ballroom | Dean Geoffrey Garrett USC Marshall School of Business |
| 9:15 AM | Keynote from BofA - Digital Trade Trends | Ballroom | Madhav Goparaju |
| 9:15 AM | Anticipating Commerce and Geopolitical Issues in the New World Order - Driving Resiliency and Mitigating Risks to Prepare for Future Interruptions | Ballroom | Dr. Noel Hacegaba (Moderator) Dr. Nick Vyas |
| 10:45 AM | Break | Ballroom | TBD |
| Infrastructure Challenges: Addressing the West Coast Ports' Market Share Loss and Implementing Strategies for Efficient and Effective Supply Chain Management | Ballroom | Eugene Seroka (Moderator) | |
| 11:00 AM | Multimodal Capacity Trends: A Practical View and Their Implications for Efficient and Sustainable Transport Operations | Ballroom | TBD |
| 12:30 PM | Interactive Lunch | Ballroom | TBD |
| 1:30 PM | Commerce and Supply Chain Outlook from 2025 and Beyond in the Era of Decoupling: Managing the Movement Out of China and Exploring Sustainable Sourcing Strategies for Long-Term Success | Ballroom | TBD |
| 3:00 PM | Break | Ballroom | |
| 3:15 PM | Navigating the High Cost of Capital in Supply Chain Finance: Strategies for Managing Business Operations and Ensuring Financial Stability | Ballroom | BofA |
| 3:45 PM | Getting Results through Sales and Operations Planning: Key Takeaways from Mid-Sized and Large Company Journeys to Optimize Performance and Improve Supply Chain Efficiency | Ballroom | TBD |
| 5:15 PM | Break | Ballroom | TBD |
| 5:30 PM | Trojan Band / Cheer Leaders / Awards and Networking Event | Ballroom |
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| 8:30 PM | End |
| Time (PST) | Activities | Location | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration | Ballroom | |
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast and Kickoff | Ballroom | MC – Wink Williams or Ravi Dosanjh |
| 8:45 AM | RECAP REMARKS | Ballroom | Carl Mount |
| 9:00 AM | Best Supply Chain Practices Across Industries and Verticals: Insights and Strategies from Experts to Drive Innovation and Improve Performance Across the Broader Market | Ballroom | Matt Powers (JLL) |
| 10:30 AM | Break | Ballroom | TBD |
| 10:45 AM | Supply Chain Technology and the Future: Making Sense of Emerging Trends and Identifying Opportunities for Innovation and Growth | Ballroom | Jeff Amerine (Startup Junkie) |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch | Ballroom | TBD |
| 1:15 PM | Human Capital: Unleashing the Potential of the Next Generation of Supply Chain Superheroes and Exploring Opportunities to Find and Hire Top Talent | Ballroom | Sue Sundar (University of Utah) |
| 2:45 PM | Environmental Social Governance: Getting Ahead of the Industry Priority and Implementing Strategies for Sustainable and Ethical Business Practices | Ballroom | Dr. Lee Kindberg |
| 4:45 PM | Intelligent Network Design for Tomorrow's Supply Chains: Leveraging Technology and Analytics to Optimize Efficiency, Resilience, and Sustainability | Ballroom | Sam Vahie |
| 5:00 PM | How Supply Chain Management is Revolutionizing Smart Cities and Smart Nations | TBD | |
| Exploring the Final Frontier: The Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities of Space Economy | TBD |
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USC campus, Ronald Tutor Campus Center.
Date: August 9-10, 2023
IN-PERSON
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VIRTUAL EVENT
*Summit is subject to event format and health guidelines