Solutions Workshop: Hot Topics in Supply Chain Management

This was another highly interactive event featuring an excellent panel. The discussion included a number of topics such as:

• Strategies for recruiting and retaining Supply Chain Talent
• The impact of tariffs on supply chain planning and costing
• The wide range of impacts of Amazon from labor to warehouse availability
• Environmental Sustainability and supply chain
• Transportation strategies to address capacity challenges

A significant number of people stayed after to continue discussions and enjoy refreshments.  Thanks again to our panelists, our hosts AFN Logistics, and Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network for helping us present the session.

Speakers

• Janice Kim – Procurement Manager, Enjoy Life Foods
• Steve Kotleba – Senior Director of Inventory Management, Walgreens
• Shane McCarthy – Vice President, Supply Chain, Lawson Products
• Kristee Mitchell – Vice President, Supply Chain Planning & Logistics, World’s Finest Chocolate
• Brian Winshall – Executive Vice President, AFN Logistics
• Harry Haney – Associate Director, Loyola’s Supply & Value Chain Center
• Alan Reed – Executive Director, Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network

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