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April 27, 2026

* JOIN US FOR THE PRE-EVENT HAPPY HOUR ON APRIL 26, 2026 FROM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sponsored by:

7:00 am – 8:00 am CST

Delegate Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:00 am – 8:10 am CST

Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks

Supply Chain Management

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Jennifer Kobus

DVP, Global Supply Chain
REI

Process Optimization

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R. Steve Tungate

VP, GM Americas, Service, Supply Chain and Innovation
Toshiba America Business Solutions

Procurement and Sourcing

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Rob Guerriere

Head, Enterprise Sales
Techdinamics Integrations

Technology & Innovation

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Geoffrey Fry

VP, Supply Chain Management
Echostar

Logistics

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Stephanie Edwards

Senior Director, Demand Planning, MPA
Fossil Group

8:10 am – 8:40 am CST

Keynote

Arun Krishnan

SVP, Global Supply Chain and Strategy
AstraZeneca

Future-Proofing Supply Chains: AI-Powered Self-Healing Networks for Smarter Global Operations

Leveraging intelligent, self-healing AI to optimize global end-to-end supply chain performance
Using AI insights to enhance multi-dosage manufacturing speed, reliability, and product availability
Driving lean digital transformation through automated decisioning and AI-enabled process improvements
Integrating predictive AI for proactive planning, innovation acceleration, and new product introduction success
Future-proofing global supply chains through continuous innovation, analytics adoption, and sustainable operations

8:40 am – 9:10 am CST

PLENARY

Sarah Vercammen

EVP, Global Planning and Customer Excellence
GE Healthcare

DRIVING RESILIENCY THROUGH CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND DIGITALIZATION

Building scalable, standardized planning processes across global operations
Leading IBP execution for aligned, data-driven decision-making
Deploying digital tools to enhance supply chain visibility
Maintaining resiliency to adapt quickly to evolving market demands
Aligning internal investments and preparing supply networks to meet future needs

9:10 am – 9:40 am CST

Plenary

Derreck Travers

SVP, E-Commerce Sales and Business Development
Deliver Direct

Breaking the Parcel Monopoly: How Alternative Delivery Networks Are Redefining Speed, Cost, and Control

Address rising accessorial fees, service issues, and rigid pricing in traditional parcel networks
Leverage airline capacity and optimized routing for faster, more cost-efficient deliveries
Eliminate zones, hidden surcharges, and unnecessary handoffs through alternative delivery models
Utilize direct injection and underused capacity to improve control and customer experience
Build resilient logistics networks that enhance margins, speed, and operational flexibility

9:45 am – 11:25 am CST

Refreshments, Networking, and Pre-Arranged 1-2-1 Meetings

Sponsored by:

11:30 am – 12:00 pm CST

Sessions

Supply Chain Management

Jason Ballard

VP, Supply Chain Digital Innovations
Toyota Motor North America

Engineering a Resilient, Agile, and Globally Integrated Supply Chain to Navigate Disruption and Sustain Operational Excellence

Strengthening supplier networks to ensure business continuity and inventory visibility
Enhancing end-to-end transparency with digital tools and predictive analytics
Adapting just-in-time systems to respond to geopolitical and logistics disruptions
Aligning supply chain strategies with sustainability and regulatory compliance goals
Accelerating decision-making through integrated planning and demand sensing platforms
Leveraging Toyota Production System principles to build agile, responsive supply chains

Process Optimization

Miten Champaneri

VP, Critical Communications Supply Chain
Motorola Solutions

Scott Luton

Founder and CEO
Supply Chain Now

Fireside Chat: Partnering with Business Functions to Drive Scalable Growth

Developing strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to align action across functions
Delivering measurable value while navigating uncertainty and market volatility
Building your supply chain’s brand to enhance visibility and influence within the organization
Communicating effectively during crises to maintain trust and operational continuity
Driving cross-functional collaboration to support innovation and scalable business growth
Leveraging supply chain insights to inform strategic decision-making and business planning

Procurement and Sourcing

Sarah Hill

VP, Procurement, Americas and Manufacturing
BP

Powering Progress: Evolving Procurement and Supply Chain

Integrating regional procurement to unlock consistent, scalable value creation
Navigating geopolitical shifts impacting sourcing and supplier risk strategies
Advancing digital tools to boost procurement agility and visibility today
Empowering diverse supplier ecosystems for greater resilience and innovation
Aligning procurement strategy with sustainability and decarbonization imperatives now

Technology & Innovation

Steve Radewych

SVP, Supply Chain Operations
Spin Master

Unlocking Value: Data, ERP, and Automation in Supply Chain Transformation

Leading large-scale supply chain transformation across global operations and functions
Implementing ERP to optimize processes, visibility, and cross-functional alignment
Leveraging data insights to automate and streamline business decision-making
Digitally transforming manufacturing units for agility, efficiency, and scalability
Building a future-ready supply chain that balances innovation with resilience

Logistics

Sergio Villar

VP, Fulfillment
Target

Future-Fit Fulfillment: Transforming Retail Supply Chains for Speed and Scale

Omnichannel execution at scale: How to integrate stores and distribution centers to deliver faster, seamless customer fulfillment experiences
Reducing waste and increasing speed without compromising quality or safety standards
Empowering diverse teams through clear metrics, inclusive leadership, and focused workforce development
How to build strong supplier relationships through smart contracts, trust and cross-cultural collaboration
Leveraging real-time data and forecasting tools to drive fulfillment accuracy and business performance

12:05 pm – 12:35 pm CST

Workshops

Room 1

Yaniv Butel

Chief Revenue Officer
Fixefy

You Don’t Have a Supply Chain Problem - You Have a Decision-Making Problem

Case Study: How a tariff misclassification cost a major solar manufacturer 6 figures—and how Fixefy caught it first
Why Agility Alone Is a Lie: You can’t pivot if you can’t audit, the hidden cost of supplier flexibility no one is talking about
The Secret Nobody Talks About: The 2-week onboarding advantage. Everyone says diversify—Fixefy makes it auditable in real time
Scenario Planning in Days, Not Quarters: Why pre-tariff decisions need forecasting, not guesswork—and how to model them instantly
Forget Cost-Cutting. Think Cost-Command: In a world of surcharges, warehousing chaos, and HS code landmines

Room 2

Doug Erwin

CEO
ChainLink SRM

Take Back Your Supply Chain with Process-Driven SRM

Most supply chains are reactive and fragmented—process-driven SRM restores control, consistency, and scalability
Learn the core principles of process improvement and how they apply to supplier relationship management
Walk through a practical process improvement exercise to see how process creates alignment
Discover how true supply chain visibility is not just a dashboard—but the natural output of disciplined process execution to deliver the right data at the right time to the right person
See how process-driven visibility forces supplier accountability and drives measurable performance transformation

Room 3

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Bill Drummer

CEO
GPA Logistics Group

From Employee to Leader: Developing The Next Generation of Management

The Peter Principle: Promotions That Turn Competent Employees into
Incompetent Ones
Employee Development: How to develop and assess employee’s potential
Getting Promoted: How to prepare yourself for a successful promotion
The Management Mindset: The switch in mindset from Employee to
Management
Mastering Delegation: The Skill That Separates Good Leaders from Great Ones

Room 4

Philip Nordenstrom

Partner and Managing Director
Applied Value Group

You Don’t Have a Supply Chain Problem You Have a Decision-Making Problem

In today’s volatility, slow decisions cost more than the wrong decisions
Most supply chains don’t break from disruption—they break from delayed response
Pressure exposes weak decision ownership, unclear priorities, and slow escalation paths
Leaders lose control when tradeoffs between cost, service, and inventory aren’t clear
The best companies simplify fast—focusing on cash, core flows, and key customers
Speed comes from clarity: who decides, what matters, and how fast you act

Room 5

Anouk Schoenmakers

Managing Partner
Bluecrux

Hassan Daramsis

Business Alliance Manager
Bluecrux

What It Takes to Make AI Work in Supply Chains

Understand how AI enables true value chain thinking across interconnected supply chain networks
Connect decisions across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics with advanced AI capabilities
Assess whether your organization has the right data and process foundations for AI success
Learn practical lessons for moving from AI experimentation to scalable, measurable business impact
Explore real-world examples demonstrating how to operationalize AI across complex supply chain environments

12:40 pm – 1:40 pm CST

Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussions and Open Seating Lunch

Benefit from additional learning by joining a moderated roundtable discussion on pressing issues in the industry. Registration is required, and attendance for moderated roundtables on Day 1 is limited to attendees and speakers. Choose from:

Michael Lunderville

SVP and Sales Director USA
Weida Freight System

RESPONDING TO TRUCKING MARKET RECOVERY: STRATEGIC CARRIER CONTRACTS AND PROACTIVE COST MANAGEMENT

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Shan Muthuvelu

President
Karolium

Unlocking End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility Through AI-Powered Integration and Composable Enterprise Platforms

Tony Bianco

Director, Sales, Intermodal
CN

Exploring Strategic Partnerships with Intermodal Services across North America

Brandon Blanton

VP, National Client Service Operations
Integrity Staffing Solutions

Workforce Optimization in the Supply Chain: Building Agile, Engaged, and High-Performing Teams

Tom Larson

SVP, Enterprise Sales
ITS Logistics

Elevating Drop Trailer Solutions To Match Modern Demand Cycles

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Brian Cantrell

President
GPA Logistics Group

B2B vs. DTC fulfillment: why running both in the same building is harder than it looks

Brian Quigley

Director, North America Sales and Consulting
Kardex

The 10 Million Dollar Problem Hiding in Your Warehouse: Preventing Inventory Inaccuracy and Mispicks Without Compromising on Efficiency

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Hugues Foltz

Executive Vice President
Vooban

Accelerating Smart Supply Chains: Applying AI to Drive Resilience, Visibility and Performance Gains

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Jing Jing Chen

VP, Growth
Basic 3PL

Where Supply Chains Actually Break: The New Bottlenecks Everyone Is Talking About

Collin Russell

Director, Business Development
TGW Logistics Group

Supply Chain Insights & Hot Topics

Glenn Koepke

VP, Industry Solutions
Vector

How Shippers Are Using AI to Solve For Visibility, Labor, And Loss Prevention

Yehonathan Barnea

SVP and Head, DemandForecast.ai
Pecan AI

How to overcome the typical pitfalls of adopting an AI demand forecast

Chris Sargent

Senior Manager, Sales, Small and Medium Business and Mid-Market
Loadsmart

The $10,000 Dwell Problem: How AI Solves What You Can't See

Michael Haag

Head, Product Strategy
Loop

The Agentic Era: Creating Adaptive, Predictive Supply Chains

Chase McKinzie

Enterprise Account Executive
ShipStation

Unlocking Global Commerce Through Seamless, Scalable Shipping Solutions

Coming soon

Zach Knobel

SVP, Enterprise Sales
Emerge

Modernizing Freight Procurement and Leveraging AI for Strategic Advantage

Derreck Travers

SVP, E-Commerce Sales and Business Development
Deliver Direct

Unlocking E-commerce Growth Through Smarter, Data-Driven Logistics Platforms

Scott Walker

VP, Product Management
Powerfleet

Powerfleet AIoT: Safer Operations Through Total Visibility - from Warehouse to Road

Eric Andrews

Director, Strategic Sales
Express Employment Professionals

Strategic Workforce Planning: Aligning Talent with Operational Demands

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Tiffany Tavoularis

Senior Director, Business Development
GXO Logistics

Scaling Automation and Predictive Intelligence for Operational Excellence

Kurt Witt

Managing Partner, HudsonLogic
Incorta

Streamlining Supply Chain Analytics with AI, Low-Code Tools, and Complete Data Fidelity

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Kenneth Moyer

Partner and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Strategic Advisory
LJM

Parcel Pricing Under Pressure: How Shippers Protect Margin and Control Costs

Eric Jehu

VP, Transportation and Logistics
Virginia Economic Development Program

Jeremy Kroft

Director, Strategic Accounts
The Port of Virginia

Choosing the Right State: Talent, Infrastructure, Incentives, and Global Growth Potential

Matt Moran

Senior Account Executive
Descartes Systems Group

No-Touch Visibility: Launching AI Coworkers for Exception Management

Peer Steffensen

VP and General Manager
o9 Solutions

Mercedes Hill

Senior Director, Industry Solutions
o9 Solutions

From Planning to Decisioning: The Next Operating Model for Supply Chains

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm CST

Sessions

Supply Chain Management

Joanna Kostecka

CVP, Global Cloud Supply Chain Planning
Microsoft

Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Forecasting AI Growth and Workforce Evolution

Navigating complexity in global forecasting and planning
Mastering strategies for enabling AI-driven growth
Aligning supply chain planning with evolving AI capabilities
Building and training next-generation talent to scale for the future

Process Optimization

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R. Steve Tungate

VP, GM Americas, Service, Supply Chain and Innovation
Toshiba America Business Solutions

Optimizing Strategic Changes: How the Supply Chain Responds and Adapts

Exploring strategies for achieving continuity throughout operations and the supply chain
How to adjust and adapt while maintaining customer satisfaction and filling orders
Understanding and sharing proven strategies for mitigating global risks
Leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making

Procurement and Sourcing

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Sajid Kunnummal

SVP, Chief Procurement Officer
BD

Luis Eraña

CEO
Alba Group

Fireside Chat: Driving Procurement Transformation Through Digitalization and Strategic Alignment

Prioritizing digital transformation in traditional procurement environments
Leveraging digitalization to enhance procurement visibility, agility, and risk management
Strengthening supplier collaboration through performance governance and strategic partnerships
Aligning procurement strategy with enterprise transformation and business growth priorities
Separating AI and digital buzzwords from operational reality and measurable outcomes
Elevating traditional industrial organizations through technology adoption and change leadership
Translating digital investments into cost optimization, resilience, and performance impact

Technology & Innovation

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Lakshman Lakshmanan

Chief Supply Chain Officer
Fossil Group

Mark Heinrich

President, r4 Federal
r4 Technologies

Fireside Chat: Resilient Global Supply Chains: Integrating Networks, Capabilities, and Cost Transformation During Corporate Turnaround

Redesigning global distribution networks to improve speed and service
Integrating manufacturing, sourcing, and logistics under unified governance
Driving cost transformation while protecting customer experience
Strengthening planning and execution across multi-brand global portfolios
Leveraging operational excellence to support enterprise turnaround strategies
Building resilient, future-ready supply chains in dynamic consumer markets

Logistics

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Fabiano Lopes

VP, Cost Management and Indirect Procurement
Cardinal Health

Driving Global Procurement Transformation Through Cost Optimization, Operating Models, and Strategic Value Creation

Redesigning global procurement operating models to unlock efficiency, scalability, and enterprise value
Driving indirect procurement cost optimization through data-driven insights, governance, and process discipline
Aligning procurement strategy with corporate growth, investment priorities, and profitability targets
Leveraging digital operations and automation to streamline procure-to-pay and reduce organizational complexity
Leading transformation initiatives including M&A integration, outsourcing, and shared services deployment

2:20 pm – 2:50 pm CST

Workshops

Room 1

Doug Zahur

VP, Enterprise Solutions
Project 44

Sandeep Kunapareddy

Senior Solutions and Value Engineer
Project 44

Stop Reacting, Start Orchestrating: How AI Agents Unlock Cost Savings and Service Performance

How leading companies move from reactive firefighting to predictive, intelligent supply chain execution
How autonomous AI agents help resolve exceptions at scale so teams can focus on strategic priorities
Eliminating visibility gaps automatically to improve carrier data accuracy and on-time performance
Why connected, contextual data is the foundation for AI that delivers trustworthy, actionable outcomes
Turning real-time execution data into smarter inventory, planning, and disruption response decisions
Automating exception management to help supply chain teams scale operations without adding complexity

Room 2

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Arun Samuga

Chief Innovation Officer
Elemica

Orchestrating End to End Digital Supply Chain Execution Across Demand, Supply, and Fulfillment with Network Powered Visibility

Connect manufacturers, suppliers, carriers, and distributors through one unified digital supply chain network
Leverage AI-ready data and decision intelligence to improve responsiveness across multi-tier partner ecosystems
Gain the ability to build an end-to-end data architecture for proactive risk management and remediation
Standardize business processes across diverse ERP systems without costly system overhauls or disruption
Process over millions of daily transactions with real time visibility across orders, shipments, invoices, and quality documents

Room 3

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Craig Edwards

Head, Solutions Consulting
Freehand

From Leakage to Leverage: Building the Freight Intelligence Foundation That Pays for Itself

Why traditional audit can't keep up and what it's actually costing you
How AI audit agents recover dollars faster while building something more valuable
The Context Graph: a normalized, connected view of every charge, contract, and carrier relationship
Context Graph: the nucleus for smarter data allowing for better carrier scorecards, sharper RFQs, and procurement decisions you can actually defend
From reactive cleanup to continuous intelligence: catching billing drift and contract non-compliance before it compounds
How audit ROI self-funds the broader AI investment — and why it's the right place to start

Room 4

Peter Harten

Director, Business Development
LiquiDonate

From Cost Center to ESG Asset: How Retailers Are Solving the Modern Returns Problem

Quantifying the hidden cost of overstock and returns sitting in your network - and why liquidation is leaving money (and goodwill) on the table
How enterprise retailers are integrating donation workflows directly into existing WMS and 3PL operations without adding headcount or complexity
Turning reverse logistics from a margin drain into a reportable ESG outcome - with the data your finance and sustainability teams actually need
Real-world implementation: how Kenmore and Tuft & Needle operationalized LiquiDonate within their existing fulfillment infrastructure

Room 5

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Alexandre Gervais

Chief Revenue Officer
Vooban

The Era of Supply Chain Agents: From Static ERP to Real-Time, Risk-Aware Orchestration

Explore how AI agents enable real-time, risk-aware orchestration across end-to-end supply chains
Move beyond static ERP systems toward dynamic, adaptive planning, inventory, and transportation execution
Examine use cases including dynamic rerouting, disruption management, and inventory rebalancing strategies
Reduce logistics costs, minimize delivery exceptions, and improve on-time performance with AI-driven decisions
Build an executive roadmap to scale AI capabilities across complex, multi-party supply chain networks

2:55 pm – 4:15 pm CST

HAPPY HOUR, NETWORKING, AND PRE-ARRANGED 1-2-1 MEETINGS

Sponsored by:

4:20 pm – 4:50 pm CST

Plenary

Massimo Sapone

SVP, Distribution Planning and Logistics North America
EssilorLuxottica North America

Implementing Smart Warehousing to Accelerate Fulfillment, Improve Accuracy, and Eliminate Waste

Leveraging automation and digitalization to optimize warehouse operations
Enhancing fulfillment speed and accuracy through smart warehousing solutions
Driving continuous improvement to eliminate waste and maximize efficiency
Building resilient, customer-centric logistics networks across North America
Empowering teams with data-driven insights and advanced technologies for growth

4:55 pm – 5:25 pm CST

Plenary

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Shan Muthuvelu

President
Karolium

Accelerating Supply Chain Transformation with Zero-Code Platforms and AI-Driven Intelligent Workflows

Enable rapid application development and customization without coding across complex supply chain ecosystems
Integrate legacy systems and modern applications through unified orchestration and seamless data connectivity
Leverage AI-driven forecasting, lead time prediction, and analytics for smarter operational decisions
Eliminate silos with real-time collaboration across suppliers, partners, and internal business functions
Drive agility and scalability with composable platforms delivering faster deployment and measurable business outcomes

5:25 pm – 6:10 pm CST

Panel Discussion

Sajid Kunnummal
SVP, Chief Procurement Officer
BD
Marco Rasch
VP, Logistics Mobility Aftermarket North America
Bosch
Detrick Grimes
Chief Procurement Officer, Gulf of America and Canada
BP
Ming Zu
VP, Supply Chain and Global Distribution, Systems and Software
Emerson
Lakshman Lakshmanan
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Fossil Group
Jim Hilbert
Chief Revenue Officer
Freehand

Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Driving Visibility, Resilience, and Agility

Insights on the challenges and strategies that will define the next 5-10 years in supply chain
Navigating the future, focusing on digitalization, automation, sustainability, and talent management
The role of AI, automation, and data-driven insights in route optimization and lead time reduction
How to empower teams and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Navigating changes in demand, regulations, and geopolitical influences that will impact supply chain operations

6:10 pm – 6:20 pm CST

Chair's Closing Remarks

Supply Chain Management

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Jennifer Kobus

DVP, Global Supply Chain
REI

Process Optimization

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R. Steve Tungate

VP, GM Americas, Service, Supply Chain and Innovation
Toshiba America Business Solutions

Procurement and Sourcing

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Rob Guerriere

Head, Enterprise Sales
Techdinamics Integrations

Technology & Innovation

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Geoffrey Fry

VP, Supply Chain Management
Echostar

Logistics

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Stephanie Edwards

Senior Director, Demand Planning, MPA
Fossil Group

6:20 pm – 7:20 pm CST

Networking drinks reception

Sponsored by:

April 28, 2026

Delegate Registration

7:00 am – 8:00 am CST

Networking Breakfast and Empower Hour

Start your day with breakfast and networking in the Exhibition Hall, where Breakfast Briefs (7:00–8:00 am) will be taking place. At the same time, you can also choose to attend the Women in Leadership Panel Discussion in Room 1 (7:15–8:00 am), featuring insights and experiences from inspirational leaders in supply chain. Please note that you may only attend one of these sessions, or you are welcome to simply enjoy breakfast at an available table in the Expo Hall where no sessions are running.

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Phil Weir

Chief Commercial Officer
Elemica

Building AI-Ready Supply Chain Ecosystems Through Seamless Partner Connectivity, Data Standardization, and Intelligent Workflow Automation

Blake Tablak

CEO
Trax Technologies

The AI-Empowered Supply Chain Leader: Amplifying Expertise, Not Replacing It

Jason Albrecht

Director, North America
Sunstice

BEYOND SILOS: BUILDING AN INTELLIGENT, OPTIMIZED, AND CONNECTED SUPPLY CHAIN WITH SUNSTICE'S STRUCTURED AGILITY® FRAMEWORK

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Cam Patters

Senior Director, Supply Chain Management Global Domain Advisor
SAP America

Empowering smarter supply chain decisions using an integrated ecosystem of AI, analytics, and automation

Taylor Vandersteenhoven

Enterprise Sales Manager
Revenova

Our Tech Is Your Tech: Achieving Total Supply Chain Visibility on Salesforce

Chris Kadavil

Co-CEO
ALLSERV

Eliminating Inventory Chaos: How AI-Powered MRO Data Accuracy Drives Leaner, More Resilient Supply Chains

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Brennan Grignon

Founder and CEO
Vantive Technology

Leveraging AI Driven Scenario Planning for Resilient Supply Chains

Iramis Ralat
Executive Director, General Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Erin Hurley
VP, Strategic Sourcing
DIRECTV
Jennifer Kobus
DVP, Global Supply Chain
REI
Selena Delk
VP, Global MP&A
Fossil
Darcy Arata
SVP, Supply Chain
PepsiCo
Dina Boggess
VP, Global Procurement, Performance Solutions
Tenneco

Panel Discussion: Women in Leadership

What actionable strategies can you take in the workplace to build a culture that empowers women in leadership?
How do you push for systemic change in scenarios where you might experience some resistance?
What has been the most significant barrier in your career and what did you do to overcome that barrier?
What's one leadership lesson you've learned in your career?
How do you and your organization empower the next generation of skilled professionals in the Supply Chain industry?

8:00 am – 8:10 am CST

Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks

Supply Chain Management

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Jennifer Kobus

DVP, Global Supply Chain
REI

Process Optimization

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R. Steve Tungate

VP, GM Americas, Service, Supply Chain and Innovation
Toshiba America Business Solutions

Procurement and Sourcing

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Rob Guerriere

Head, Enterprise Sales
Techdinamics Integrations

Technology & Innovation

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Geoffrey Fry

VP, Supply Chain Management
Echostar

Logistics

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Rick Jones

Chief Revenue Officer
ArchLynk

8:10 am – 8:40 am CST

Keynote

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Matthias Huelsmann

SVP, E2E Logistics
Bosch

DRIVING E2E SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION IN AFTERMARKET AND WAREHOUSING

Leading E2E transformation across global aftermarket distribution network
Managing high-complexity warehouse and shipping operations to customers
Optimizing on-time delivery and navigating a complex, multi-node network with precision and agility
Leveraging digitization to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making
Transitioning to an E2E organizational model for greater visibility and accountability

8:40 am – 9:10 am CST

Plenary

Alexander Gregorian
SVP, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Amplifying Strategic Impact: Where Human Ingenuity Meets AI

How ELC aligns AI initiatives to strategic priorities to drive meaningful impact
The operating model enabling success, including fusion teams, governance, communities of practice, and external partnerships
Real-world use cases demonstrating measurable value across the value chain
How AI is elevating ways of working by empowering human ingenuity
Key learnings and how we’re preparing our workforce for an AI-enabled future

9:10 am – 9:40 am CST

Plenary

Eric Spadafora
SVP, Sales, Americas and Asia Pacific
GXO Logistics

Transforming Global Supply Chains: The Technology and AI Advantage

Learn how the evolution of technology has defined the strength and speed of global supply chains throughout history
Understand where logistics innovations stand now in today’s AI-powered ecosystems
Gain insights into current supply chain concerns and priorities
Explore how the next wave of intelligent tools can help organizations stay resilient through uncertainty

9:45 am – 11:05 am CST

Refreshments, Networking, and Pre-Arranged 1-2-1 Meetings

Sponsored by:

11:10 am – 11:40 am CST

Workshops

Room 1

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Brennan Grignon

Founder and CEO
Vantive Technology

Turning Risk into Readiness: Scenario Planning for Supply Chains

We pair real-world supply chain expertise with advanced AI and ML to help leaders see what's coming next across their supply chain and industrial base, so they can act before disruption hits
Using a GenAI, subject matter expert-validated scenario engine, we model real-world disruptions across the global industrial base and measures direct impact to your revenue and production goals
Our agentic course-of-action generator enables users to proactively plan so your team moves with informed agility and brings supply chain planning into your business strategy

Room 2

Robert Thacker

Head, Americas Solution Architecture
ARIS USA

Operationalizing Agentic AI: Building Intelligent Supply Chains with ARIS Process Intelligence Foundations

Establish governed digital process twins connecting systems, roles, controls, and workflows
Use process mining to reveal execution gaps and optimize end-to-end supply flows
Enable agentic AI deployment on trusted operational backbones for scalable automation
Continuously improve warehousing, logistics, and planning through real-time process intelligence insights
Strengthen resilience, compliance, and performance with transparent, adaptive supply chain governance

Room 3

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Kenneth Moyer

Partner and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Strategic Advisory
LJM

Negotiating Small Parcel Contracts in a Volatile Market: Gain Leverage and Regain Control

Navigating volatile carrier pricing and protect margins from mid-cycle disruptions
Building real negotiating leverage in an increasingly selective carrier environment
Exposing hidden fees, surcharges, and contract traps draining profitability
Turning shipping data into clear, defensible contract decisions
Take back control of parcel spend with continuous performance insight

Room 4

Rajesh Naik, Ph.D

Chief Operating Officer
Mined XAI

No Surprises: A "Whole Enterprise" Approach to Supply Chain with Explainable AI

Closing blind spots by connecting departments and updating strategy automatically when forecasts change
Leveraging AI overlays to unify legacy systems and deliver insights without costly IT overhauls
Optimizing forecasts to drive operations and position inventory where demand is highest
Aligning sales with supply by using data to target promotions and protect margins

Room 5

Adan Gomez

VP, Sales and Business Development
American Industries

Building Stronger Supply Chains: Operating in Mexico, The Easiest Way

Mexico as a strategic partner for U.S. competitiveness
Binational manufacturing drives U.S. industry, separating myths from facts
The key to manufacturing growth across the USMCA region
Business models to start / expand operations in Mexico
How much will it cost your operation?

11:45 am – 12:15 pm CST

Sessions

Supply Chain Management

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Michael Shin

Chief Supply Chain Officer
Trinity Industries

Architecting the GenAI Supply Chain Platform: From Platform to Operating Performance

Leading the AI Transformation in procurement and SIOP to unlock enterprise value creation
Building the “Always-On” Autonomous Procurement Platform, leveraging internal expertise and Key Technology Partners
Augmenting human expertise with intelligent automation, eliminating non-value-added work, reducing manual friction, and empowering our teams to focus on strategic value creation
Shifting talent toward high-impact P&L performance: Where my teams govern, optimize, and innovate while AI executes transactional, analytical, and manual heavy lifting
Implementing predictive procurement, driving prophetic forecasting accuracy, ensuring execution reliability, and building end-to-end supply chain resilience
Delivering speed and simplicity at scale while amplifying superhuman judgment through GenAI

Process Optimization

Anuradha Tripathi

VP Supply Chain
Deoleo USA

Optimizing End-to-End Supply Chain Operations Through Technology, Forecasting, and Continuous Improvement

Implementing ERP systems to streamline demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management
Improving supply chain visibility and forecasting accuracy to drive operational efficiency and reduce costs
Designing processes that maximize performance across warehousing, logistics, and third-party manufacturing networks
Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, system integration, and supply chain performance

Procurement and Sourcing

David Bixler

Director, Product Management, Supply Chain
Blue Origin

Scaling AI and Automation to Optimize Global Supply Chain Operations

Leading the integration of AI and automation across end-to-end supply chain operations
Implementing advanced machine learning algorithms to optimize demand forecasting and planning
Leveraging AI for real-time decision-making to improve supply chain visibility and agility
Automating processes to enhance production efficiency and reduce operational costs
Driving cross-functional collaboration to maximize the impact of AI and automation technologies

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Melissa Deuth

Director, Global Planning, Advanced Planning System
3M

Rajesh Shetty

Partner and Director, Digital Supply Chain
Boston Consulting Group

Transforming Global Operations into a Customer-Centric, AI-Driven Competitive Advantage at Enterprise Scale

Building a supply chain strategy rooted in customer-centricity to enhance responsiveness, loyalty, and experience
How AI-powered forecasting and intelligent automation are reshaping decision-making across 3M’s global operations
Accelerating enterprise transformation by embedding digital capabilities into legacy operations without disrupting performance
Aligning operational execution with corporate growth priorities and long-term enterprise value creation

Logistics

Hakim Richard Savoy

SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
C.H. Guenther & Son

Mastering Supply Chain Management with Strategies for Global Optimization and Efficiency

Collaborating with global partners for synchronized operations and shared goals
Implementing analytics and real-time tracking to monitor across the entire supply chain
Seamlessly integrating processes across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution
Exploring automation and robotics to enhance operational efficiency
Optimizing procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve supplier relationships

12:20 pm – 12:50 pm CST

Workshops

Room 1

Abdurrehman Muhammadi

Managing Partner
HachiAI

A Practitioner's Guide: Why 70% of Supply Chain AI Pilots Never Reach Production and What the Other 30% Do Differently

The 8 failure patterns that kill supply chain AI pilots after the demo across receiving, dispatch, freight audit, exceptions, finance and back-office workflows
A practical deployment playbook for making AI agents work across ERP, WMS, TMS, email, PDFs, and supplier/carrier portals, without rip-and-replace
Example real production use cases and what it actually took to get them live, where humans stay in the loop, and where ROI shows up first
The 8 questions to ask any vendor or internal team before approving a pilot, so you leave with a Monday-morning checklist, not a product pitch
Exclusive guides, case studies, and resources for attendees

Room 2

Jeff Metersky

SVP, Strategy and Innovation
GAINS

Jeff Metersky on Engineering Smarter Supply Chain Decisions in a World of Constant Disruption

The real problem isn’t lack of AI — it’s slow, disconnected decision-making
Why “doing AI” without a decision focus leads to wasted investment
How to identify high-impact decisions worth automating or augmenting
Combining AI, optimization, and simulation instead of relying on one tool
Designing systems that adapt instead of reacting after the fact
What measurable value looks like when decisions actually improve

Room 3

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Cam Patters

Senior Director, Supply Chain Management Global Domain Advisor
SAP America

Empowering Smarter Supply Chain Decisions Using an Integrated Ecosystem of AI, Analytics, and Automation

Leveraging integrated AI and analytics to enable real-time, data-driven supply chain decision-making
Unifying planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics through a connected digital ecosystem
Automating routine workflows to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and accelerate response times
Enhancing end-to-end visibility with embedded analytics to proactively manage risk and disruption
Driving smarter scenario planning and forecasting using AI-powered insights and predictive intelligence
Enabling scalable, resilient supply chains through cloud-based platforms and continuous innovation

Room 4

Blake Tablak

CEO
Trax Technologies

From Cost Center to Strategic Asset: How Finance and Logistics Leaders Use AI to Own Transportation Spend

How leading organizations are repositioning freight audit as a proactive cost strategy, not a back-office function
Leveraging AI for anomaly detection to eliminate billing errors and enforce contract compliance at scale
Achieving 5–7% annual transportation spend reduction through predictive analytics and automated savings capture
How AI-powered cost allocation and GL coding enables precise budget planning and financial reporting
Building the case internally for transportation spend management as a strategic finance and logistics priority

12:55 pm – 1:55 pm CST

Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussions and Open Seating Lunch

Benefit from additional learning by joining a moderated roundtable discussion on pressing issues in the industry. Registration is required, and attendance for moderated roundtables on Day 2 is limited, but open and available to all. Choose from:

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Lakshman Lakshmanan

Chief Supply Chain Officer
Fossil Group

Modernizing Global Supply Chains: Integrating Networks, Governance, and Cost Transformation for Resilient Growth

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Matthias Huelsmann

SVP, E2E Logistics
Bosch

Driving End-to-End Aftermarket Supply Chain Transformation Through Digitization, Visibility, and Network Optimization

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Fabiano Lopes

VP, Cost Management and Indirect Procurement
Cardinal Health

Global Procurement Strategies for Maximizing Operational Efficiency

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Geoffrey Fry

VP, Supply Chain Management
Echostar

Integrating AI and Digital Platforms to Streamline and Synchronize Global Supply Chain Operations

Eric James

VP, Supply Chain and Logistics
Half Price Books

NAVIGATING TARIFFS AND TRADE AGREEMENTS: FORECASTING IMPLICATIONS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN COMPLIANCE

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Dina Boggess

VP, Global Procurement, Performance Solutions
Tenneco

Driving Procurement Transformation Through Strategic Sourcing, Organizational Design, and Category Excellence

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Michael Shin

Chief Supply Chain Officer
Trinity Industries

Architecting GenAI-Driven Supply Chain Platforms to Enable Autonomous Procurement and Predictive Performance at Scale

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Selena Delk

VP, Global MP&A
Fossil

Bree Dodson

Director, Logistics and Customs
Fossil

Connecting Demand Planning, Allocation, and Logistics for Better Inventory Decisions

Kevin Lawton

Founder and Host
The New Warehouse Podcast

Driving Warehouse Innovation: Technology, Automation, and the Future of Operations

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Erin Hurley

VP, Strategic Sourcing
DIRECTV

From Silent Spend Leakage to Financial Control: Rethinking Contract Compliance

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Nariesha Murray-Graham

Chief Supply Chain Officer
Grace Kennedy

Driving Supply Chain Excellence Through Leadership and Strategic Collaboration

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Summer Multer

VP, Manufacturing, North America Water Supply Chain
Ecolab

Transforming Supply Chain Through People-First Leadership, Culture Change, and Operational Excellence

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Ming Zu

VP, Supply Chain and Global Distribution, Systems and Software
Emerson

Driving Global Supply Chain Transformation Through Strategy, Data, and Distribution Excellence

Jeremy Johnson

VP, Supply Chain Operations
PepsiCo

Integrating Food and Beverage Supply Chains to Drive Operational Excellence and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Randy Pappal

VP, Purchasing and Supply Chain
Gentex Corp

Using Metrics to Improve Supplier Performance

Marco Salzmann

VP, Transportation, Supply Chain and D&T
Amer Sports

Driving Cost Efficiency and Service Excellence in International Freight and 3PL Operations at Scale

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Eduardo Soto

Director, Strategy and Business Operations
Bristol-Myers Squibb

Driving Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence Through Lean Six Sigma and Data-Driven Strategy

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST

Plenary

Jing Jing Chen
VP, Growth
Basic 3PL
Laura Lakhwara
VP, Growth
Soapbox

Speed Without Synchronization: Why Faster Supply Chains Are Creating Bigger Bottlenecks

Synchronizing demand and supply to prevent misaligned systems from turning growth into stockouts, excess inventory, and rising expedited costs
Recognizing and correcting timing misalignment across inventory, freight, and tariff decisions to protect cost efficiency, cash flow, and revenue
Building precision-timed supply chains powered by real-time systems, strategic inventory positioning, and automation where cost, speed, and demand align exactly when it matters

2:35 pm – 3:20 pm CST

Panel Discussion

Shannon Medsker
Head, Operations Procurement
BP
Summer Multer
VP, Manufacturing, North America Water Supply Chain
Ecolab
Geoffrey Fry
VP, Supply Chain Management
Echostar
Nariesha Murray-Graham
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Grace Kennedy
Jonathan Jennings
Chief Procurement Officer
HP
Ryan Seckinger
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Stateside Brands

Attracting, Retaining, and Developing Top Talent for the Future of Supply Chain Leaders

Navigating the talent shortage: Unpacking its impact on the future of supply chain leaders
Proven strategies for attracting elite professionals in a highly competitive market
Developing training and upskilling programs that equip workers with cutting-edge technical skills
Cultivating transformational leadership that inspires teams, drives performance, and fosters a high-engagement culture
Ensuring a resilient and future-ready workforce in an ever-evolving industry

3:20 pm – 3:30 pm CST

Chair's closing remarks

Supply Chain Management

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Jennifer Kobus

DVP, Global Supply Chain
REI

Process Optimization

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R. Steve Tungate

VP, GM Americas, Service, Supply Chain and Innovation
Toshiba America Business Solutions

Procurement and Sourcing

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Rob Guerriere

Head, Enterprise Sales
Techdinamics Integrations

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

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Geoffrey Fry

VP, Supply Chain Management
Echostar

Logistics

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Rick Jones

Chief Revenue Officer
ArchLynk