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 |