Share Your Insights

Data, analytics, and technology are transforming the way supply chain management is approached. This workshop will challenge students to redesign a transactional supply management structure in a multi-billion dollar company to a strategic organization.  By leveraging data analytics, professionals and leaders can gain valuable insights into their supply chain operations, detect anomalies, benchmark operations, and optimize strategic sourcing relationships.   As the lines between the digital and physical worlds continue to blur, it is essential for organizations to invest in effective analytics to mine data for valuable, proactive insights and accelerate intelligent decision-making. Technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics can be used to automate supply chain processes and create new customer experiences that increase satisfaction and boost sales. Students will explore using data, analytics and technology to transform the strategic effectiveness of corporation’s supply chain as measured by profit & loss statements, balance sheets, industry benchmarks, and emerging economies.

Join us for a candid discussion and behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable career journey of Tricia Brannigan, a prominent senior supply chain executive and VP and Chief Procurement Officer at The Hershey Company. Tricia will share her personal highs and lows, offer invaluable insights and lessons learned throughout her distinguished career.

Tricia has over 30 years of consumer packaged goods experience and has served in a variety of leadership roles across Procurement, Engineering and R&D at global organizations such as Kraft Foods and Dean Foods/White Wave Foods. Prior to joining Hershey, she was Chief Procurement Officer at Dawn Foods.

This webinar is a must-attend for women aspiring to excel in the field. Discover how Tricia carved her path to the top and emerged as a respected leader. Don't miss this chance to hear from an industry leader. Gain practical advice and empowering recommendations tailored specifically for women in supply chain roles.

ISM membership is not required to attend – all are welcome.

Contracts guide key aspects of business strategies and relationships. Many organizations spend a considerable amount of time and resources writing, reviewing, and managing contracts. Having deeper knowledge of terms and conditions will protect your organization from legal risk. This course will build and expand your contracting knowledge to ensure positive outcomes for your organization.