April 27-28, 2026
10th Annual
American Supply Chain Summit
Hilton Anatole Hotel - Dallas, TX
Featured Speakers


Catalina Vargas
SVP, Global Supply Chain
Bristol-Myers Squibb

Sajid Kunnummal
SVP, Chief Procurement Officer
BD

Darcy Arata
SVP, Supply Chain
PepsiCo

Jonathan Jennings
Chief Procurement Officer
HP

Chris Nielsen
EVP, Chief Supply Chain and Chief Quality Officer
Toyota North America

Matthias Huelsmann
SVP, E2E Logistics
Bosch
About the Supply Chain Event
Entering its 10th year, the American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused platform dedicated to advancing supply chain and logistics strategies through innovation and technology. This premier annual supply chain conference brings together senior supply chain and operations leaders to exchange ideas, address market dynamics, and explore emerging technologies.
The 2026 summit will feature in-depth discussions and case studies on navigating disruptions, leveraging 3PL/4PL services, optimizing warehousing, and applying AI and automation in world-class facilities. Key topics include supply chain management, process optimization, supplier relationship management, and digital innovation.
Key Themes
- Exploring a cohesive end-to-end supply chain strategy that enhances agility, visibility, and competitiveness
- Exhibiting resilience through advanced planning, scenario modeling, and integrated S&OP processes
- Identifying and managing systemic supply chain risks using data-driven early-warning insights and controls
- How to optimize supply chain performance through continuous improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration
- Streamlining warehousing and distribution processes to reduce lead times and increase throughput efficiency
- Driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and cross-functional collaboration
- Leveraging data analytics to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall supply chain performance
- Understanding of SRM principles and its role in sourcing and procurement
- Selecting and aligning suppliers to meet organizational goals
- Strategies to foster long-term, mutual supplier relationships
- Differentiating between strategic, transactional, and critical suppliers
- Processes to enhance risk management tactics
- Measuring supply chain data analytics and improving supplier performance with clear KPIs
- Integrating ERP systems to unify data, streamline workflows, and enhance supply chain decision-making
- Implementing automation and robotics to increase operational efficiency, reduce errors, and lower costs
- Adopting advanced digital tools to drive collaboration, visibility, and predictive insights across the supply chain
- Leveraging digital supply chain platforms to unify data, streamline logistics workflows, and accelerate decisions
- Unlocking real-time supply chain visibility to anticipate disruptions and strengthen operational responsiveness
- How AI and advanced analytics optimize forecasting, logistics planning, and transportation efficiency
- Navigating IoT-enabled sensors to enhance asset monitoring, cargo tracking, and environmental condition control
- Exploring agile transportation strategies that balances cost, service, capacity constraints, and risk exposure
- Navigating tariff impacts with scenario modeling that informs sourcing, routing, and global logistics decisions
- Elevating warehousing and track-and-trace performance through automation, traceability, and connected digital systems
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
- Supply chain management, digital supply chain, supply chain visibility, supply chain data analytics
- 3PL/4PL, warehousing, capacity planning, artificial intelligence, sourcing and procurement
- Continuous improvement solutions, inventory management, cost pressure in logistics, cost pressure in transportation, supplier collaboration, inventory planning and optimization
- Demand planning, change management, business performance management, supply chain operational resilience, aggregate supply planning, supply chain monitoring
The American Supply Chain Summit Experience
- 250+ Senior-Level Executives
- 600+ Business Meetings Onsite
- Hear Thought Provoking Case Studies
- Learn Key Implementable Ideas & Solutions
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Testimonials
The Supply Chain Summit exceeded all expectations, serving as a transformative hub for industry professionals. The calibre of speakers delivered cutting-edge insights that challenged conventional thinking. Networking opportunities fostered meaningful connections with potential partners and mentors. Interactive workshops provided practical tools I could immediately implement. The diverse representation across sectors offered fresh perspectives on common challenges. I left energized with actionable strategies and an expanded professional network, ready to elevate our supply chain performance.
























