Supply Chain Planning & Logistics Board
September 16, 2024ㅤ•ㅤPhoenix, AZ
Founders Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 16
1:45 PM
Registration and Refreshments
2:15 PM
Welcome and Introductions
2:30 PM
Member-Led Discussion — AI in supply chain: Separating the hype from reality
Douglas Guilherme, The Hershey Company
You’ve heard the sales pitches — AI promises to revolutionize everything, including supply chains. But what’s real and what’s hype? And how to implement a thought-through strategy rather than a list of activities? Join Douglas Guilherme, Vice President Supply Chain at the Hershey Company, for a confidential, members-only discussion on the practical applications of AI in supply chain planning and logistics. We’ll explore the most promising areas to implement AI now, discuss the challenges and limitations of vendors we’re exploring, and consider what to watch for in the future. Come ready to learn from your peers at other large companies, share your experiences, and uncover the truth about which AI initiatives are yielding the best results and which to avoid.
3:00 PM
Break
3:10 PM
Member-Led Discussion — Securing the future: Attracting top supply chain talent in a changing environment
Shannon Newkirk, Ecolab
Staying ahead today means more than just adapting to change — it means leading it. This requires actively growing the leaders of tomorrow. As the demand continues to grow and the supply chain environment continues to change, how are you attracting top talent in your organization? Join Shannon Newkirk, VP of Supply Chain – Planning & Equipment at Ecolab, for a candid discussion on how leading companies are attracting their next generation of leaders as organizational design and structure continues to change. Benchmark with your peers and learn strategies to build a robust talent pipeline for the future, including the impacts of AI on skillsets needed for success.
3:40 PM
Networking Break
It’s the perfect opportunity to connect one-on-one with your fellow Founders.
4:20 PM
Unconference Round 1
EXAMPLE TOPICS
- Cultivating an antifragile mindset
- Finding the balance: JIT versus JIC
- Consensus demand planning
- Keeping top talent
- ERP vendors
4:50 PM
Break
4:55 PM
Unconference Round 2
EXAMPLE TOPICS
- Connecting supply chain strategies to business priorities
- Managing SKU proliferation
- Reducing environmental impact
- Preparing future leaders
- Bridging the gap between long-term planning and short-term execution
5:25 PM
NASCES Keynote: Thinking strategically about supply chain resilience
Ernest Nicolas, HP Inc.
After our unconferences, we’ll head over to NASCES to catch HP Inc. Chief Supply Chain Officer Ernest Nicolas discuss the importance of accountability, communication, and collaboration between stakeholders when we talk about supply chain risk and resilience. He’ll dig into the cost-benefit ratio of investing in supply chain resiliency — even at the expense of efficiency — and showcase real-world examples where a resilient supply chain has been the difference-maker to an organization’s competitive advantage.
