ISM World 2023 Detailed Agenda
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Sunday May 7, 2023
3:00PM CST
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3:00PM - 7:00PM
Welcome Reception
No better way to kick off the conference and make an IMPACT than to start off the trifecta of audience members... fabulous attendees, thought leaders and leading suppliers from around the world in one room. In this reception, located in the Exhibit Hall, experience the new "neighborhood" design and follow a fun food and drink map to try out international cuisine as you meet with fellow peers and learn about solutions for some of the key challenges you face in digital transformation, risk, sustainability, diversity and inclusion and the future of work.
4:00PM CST
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Attendee Orientation and Networking
New to the ISM World conference? Haven't attended in a while and want a refresher? Want to learn more about what ISM has in store for the future? This session covers all of the basics of the conference, covers highlights of ISM's vision for the future and answers your most frequently asked questions. Bonus, you get to meet other fellow "newbies" and kick off your conference experience by expanding your network and making new friends..
5:00PM CST
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5:00PM - 7:00PM
Exhibit Hall Open
Experience the newly designed exhibit hall format where suppliers are located in neighborhoods that showcase solutions in Future of Work, Risk, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Tech & Innovation. Join an education session at one of the Insights stages, visit with new suppliers or relax and have lunch. There will be a limited number of to go lunches for those who would prefer to eat outside or have more social distancing.
Monday May 8, 2023
8:00AM CST
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8:00AM - 4:00PM
Conference Check-in
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8:00AM - 3:00PM
Exhibit Hall Open
Experience the newly designed exhibit hall format where suppliers are located in neighborhoods that showcase solutions in Future of Work, Risk, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Tech & Innovation. Join an education session at one of the Insights stages, visit with new suppliers or relax and have lunch. There will be a limited number of to go lunches for those who would prefer to eat outside or have more social distancing.
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8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast
Start off your day with some fresh coffee, a breakfast sandwich and some fruit (multiple options to accommodate various dietary needs). Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. outside the general session area. You can grab and go to find a quiet spot to catch up on email, meet with friends old and new or enjoy some fresh air outside on the beautiful property.
9:00AM CST
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9:00AM - 10:30AM
Opening General Session
The Opening General session kicks off your conference inspiration and education. This session includes an introduction from ISM CEO, Tom Derry, as well as an interactive session with our keynote speaker. Hybrid attendees can chat with the keynote just before the session and in-person attendees can submit their questions LIVE and have a chance to meet the speaker onsite. You will get energized and geared up to make an IMPACT at the conference and in your work after this powerful session.
11:00AM CST
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11:00AM - 1:00PM
Exclusive Executive Roundtable
Exclusive to ExecIn attendees, this roundtable discussion will dive into hot topics and concerns identified and facilitated by ISM's Thought Leadership Council. This includes discussion on the current and future state of the profession, talent...
Speaker: Jami Bliss
Speaker: Sopan ShahSpeaker: John Foody
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Vertically Integrated Supply Chain at Bath & Body Works
Experts from Bath & Body Works will share an insider's view on their world-class vertical production campus that handles contract manufacturing, component production and packaging as well as giftset assembly. Fifty-five to sixty percent of the finished goods produced on...
supply chain risk Case study manufacturing
Speaker: Lisa Szekely
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
The Power of Play: Experience How the Foundations of Improv Comedy Empower Teams
Back by popular demand! Attend what was highlighted by attendees at ISM World 2022 as the "most interesting, humorous, energetic and applicable team building event I attended."...
Team Building Personal Development Soft Skills
Speaker: Samuel Setiawan
Speaker: Jonathan Ulrich
Speaker: Anya Kroupnik
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Supply Chain ESG: Moving Beyond Compliance
With increasing pressures both externally and internally around ESG, it's become a critical function in supply chain management today...
Speaker: Jamie Wallisch
Speaker: Devin O’Herron
11:30AM CST
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11:30AM - 12:30PM
Leveraging the ISM Semiannual Economic Forecast
The ISM Report On Business® makes the news each month with its Manufacturing and Services PMI® Indexes as they have been referenced on-air for more than 40 years. The Report On Business® has been a reliable month-by-month indicator of economic conditions for more than 80 years, and the methodology for compiling...
Speaker: Timothy Fiore
Speaker: Anthony Nieves
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11:30AM - 12:30PM
Leadership and Personal Effectiveness: The Game You Must Win, Now More Than Ever!
People in the supply management industry today are experiencing significant and often unsettling new challenges. While it is true that external conditions are creating huge disruptions to the status quo, it is also an opportunity for your association members to tap into new levels of resiliency...
leadership soft-skills team building
Speaker: Will Matthews
12:00PM CST
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Achieving Sustainability and Safety Goals Through IoT
There is so much demand and disruption on supply chains that the need for digitalization and innovation is clear. As IoT enablement expands through a digitized supply chain, the opportunities to improve operations grow with. . .
Speaker: Hemant Porwal
Speaker: Brad Stevens
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Me, Myself, and My Mentor
Do you pick your mentor or does your mentor pick you? Have you ever had a mentorship program fail? When mentorship works well, it's an amazing experience for both parties, but when it goes bad it leaves a sour taste in everyone's mouth. . .
Research Leadership Personal Development Talent Management Soft Skills
Speaker: Amy Georgi
Speaker: Jeanne Rineer
Speaker: Linsey Vasilenko
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
DuPont Case Study: Procurement Strategies to Support Your Renewable Electricity Strategy
In 2019 DuPont made a public commitment to use 60% of renewable electricity by 2030. Multiple groups within DuPont were challenged to help meet various short, medium, and long-term goals related to this commitment. . .
Speaker: Dan Mentrikoski
Speaker: Antonio Cortada
12:30PM CST
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12:30PM -1:30PM
Top KPIs and Future Trends from CAPS Research
What are you doing now to future-proof your practice? While year-over-year cost savings will always be an important number for supply management and procurement groups, our profession is becoming increasingly strategic and the landscape has changed drastically. Now more than ever, it's important for your group to align to the goals of.. . .
Speaker: Denis Woloweicki
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12:30PM - 1:30PM
Keep Your Best People in a Post-Pandemic Economy
The impact of COVID-19 has profoundly changed business for good. Not only did companies have to change many of their work practices, but employees have found they have lots more options when it comes to how, when, and where they can get their work done. Even the term "workplace" has potentially become obsolete. Companies that . . .
Speaker: Lisa Ryan
1:00PM CST
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1:00PM - 3:00PM
Lunch
Enjoy a great lunch followed by time to explore the exhibit hall neighborhoods or stop to listen to a presentation on the Insights Stage. Make sure to play the conference game and find clues in the exhibit hall to help you earn points for a chance to win great prizes.
2:30PM CST
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2:30PM - 3:30PM
The Power of Market Intelligence
In 2023 cost reduction is key. Finding ways to improve EBITDA through cost savings is at the forefront of many conversations, but unfortunately, this becomes increasingly difficult with limited resources, expertise, data, and time. This session will address the low-hanging fruit that every company can take advantage of to create savings for their.. . .
Speaker: Eric Cunningham
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2:30PM - 3:30PM
Sustainability - Net Zero Transformation
GSK's sustainability journey has been accelerated over the past 2 years following the announcement of our leading sustainability ambition: Net Zero Impact on Climate, Net Nature Positive by 2030. As a result, the procurement organization had to rapidly evolve being accountable for delivering a material portion of this 2030 ambition. The procurement team is. . .
Speaker: Richard Hollingsworth
Speaker: Lisa Martin
3:00PM CST
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3:00PM - 4:30PM
Women's Supply Management Community Symposium: Addressing Women's Challenges
Join the Women’s Supply Management Community, supported in partnership by ISM® and Power Your Impact, for an extensive and interactive session focused on challenges and opportunities for women in the profession based. . .
Speaker: Shami Anand
Speaker: Angela Rankins-Jones
Speaker: Tania Santiago Mirabal
Speaker: Stacey Taylor
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
State of the Procurement Profession Survey 2023
The “State of the Procurement Profession” survey – one of the largest worldwide empirical studies of professionals in purchasing and supply management – has been conducted on a yearly basis since 2018. This session will provide a detailed summary of the most current iteration of the survey including insights on current strategic postures, operating. . .
Speaker: Ruth Schültken
Speaker: Marcell Vollmer
Speaker: Christoph Bode
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Electrification is Coming - Time to Get Ready
Sustainability and ectrification grows in its impact on the economy, supply chain, and our daily lives. This session will provide examples of how companies and governments need to transform their business processes and the resulting trickle down impact. . .
Speaker: Lori Sisk
Speaker: Jay Glanton
3:30PM CST
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3:30PM - 4:30PM
Leading Lean and Managing Competing Priorities
Post pandemic reorientation in private and public firms as well as government agencies are still occurring at all levels as the marketplace forces entities to continually redefine and reinvent themselves. The supply chain, economy, and geopolitical environments have become highly dynamic and no longer follow the cyclical business and political patterns. . .
Personal Development Leadership Talent Management soft-skills
Speaker: Althea Pemsel
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Powered by Partnership: How Collaboration is Fueling Impactful Supply Chains in the Wood Industry
Cambium Carbon is on a mission to build local regenerative supply chains. In this session you will learn the opportunities and challenges associated with making local scalable and actionable strategies to meet your sustainability goals. This session will summarize the catalytic partnership with ISM to launch the Carbon Smart Wood Challenge. . .
Speaker: Jeff Cohen
Speaker: Natasha Main
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5:00PM - 6:00PM
Networking Reception
Close out the first full day of conference by joining us for appetizers and cocktails. Connect with your peers, thought leaders and solution providers to share your experiences from the day and grow your network.
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8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast
Start off your day with some fresh coffee, a breakfast sandwich and some fruit (multiple options to accommodate various dietary needs). Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. outside the general session area. You can grab and go to find a quiet spot to catch up on email, meet with friends old and new or enjoy some fresh air outside on the beautiful property.
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8:00AM - 3:00PM
Exhibit Hall Open
Experience the newly designed exhibit hall format where suppliers are located in neighborhoods that showcase solutions in Future of Work, Risk, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Tech & Innovation. Join an education session at one of the Insights stages, visit with new suppliers or relax and have lunch. There will be a limited number of to go lunches for those who would prefer to eat outside or have more social distancing.
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9:00AM - 10:30AM
General Session
Kick off the second full day of conference in this powerful general session where we will honor this year's Shipman Medal Award winner. And, back by popular demand, following the award recognition, Tom Derry, ISM CEO, will lead a powerful fireside chat discussion with Shipman Medal winners including 2021's recipient, Sidney Johnson, 2020's recipient, Sue Spence and 2022's newest Shipman addition. These great minds will discuss their perspectives on the latest challenges in the profession and what they see coming in the future.
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
The State of Supplier Diversity
In this session we'll review the data on the state of supplier diversity programs across the US including what's working, key challenges, and best practices. We'll also share case studies of some of the most successful supplier diversity programs. ...
Speaker: Aylin Basom
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Forecasting: When Being Right is Bad for Business
Decades of research has shown definitively that effective forecasting yields tangible financial benefits, but primarily only the most sophisticated organizations realize these benefits. Part of the challenge is that the financial and operational cost of best-in-class forecasting for many organizations will outstrip the anticipated...
Forecasting; Finance Business Strategy
Speaker: Jonathon Karelse
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11:30AM - 12:30PM
Commercial Real Estate Strategies to Drive Cost Savings in Today’s Environment
Businesses are facing numerous financial challenges today. Whether it’s rising wages or borrowing costs, or declining revenues, the current environment is not for the faint of heart. With commercial real estate a top expense for most businesses...
Speaker: Jonathan Keyser
Speaker: Brian Uretzky
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11:30AM - 12:30PM
Fueling Growth through Resiliency, Agility and Sustainability in the Supply Chain
The events of the past few years have placed significant pressure on global supply chains. It also caused Procurement and Supply Chain professionals to rethink how to overcome the many unprecedented challenges thrown...
Speaker: Daniel Bartel
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11:30AM - 12:30PM
Fixing Dirty Spend Data
We’re all expected to cleanse or fix spend data, but no one tells us how to do it! In this session, you'll see real-life examples of dirty data and the consequences it has on output like decision making, reporting, analytics, AI and machine...
Speaker: Susan Walsh
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Exclusive Executive Roundtable
Exclusive to ExecIn attendees, this roundtable discussion will dive into hot topics and concerns identified and facilitated by ISM's Thought Leadership Council. This includes discussion on working capital management, revenue protection, geopolitical risk, and...
Speaker: Kee Chang
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Unlocking Value through Localization: Tools and Techniques
With the recent push to reevaluate supply chains there has been a hard look at localization. Evaluating localization opportunities takes in a lot of key factors like the impact on sustainability and getting local content to the market and the overall...
Localization reshoring nearshoring category management
Speaker: shaun doherty
Speaker: Nagendra Doddapaneni
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Understanding and Engaging Veteran-Owned Businesses for Supplier Diversity Programs
Veteran-Owned Businesses are important suppliers with unique strengths. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), veterans owned majority interest in 2.52 million businesses in 2012, while according to the 2018 Annual Business Survey, veteran business owners accounted for 6.1% (351,237) of all U.S. employer businesses and...
Speaker: John Perez
Speaker: Misty Fox
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12:30PM - 1:30PM
Operationalizing Sustainability in Procurement
During this session, we will share the top 10 steps your organization can take to operationalize sustainability to effectively and efficiently achieve your impact reduction goals without sacrificing...
Speaker: Daniela Osio
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12:30PM - 1:30PM
The Year of the Tail—How To Win at Tail Spend
Increasing globalization and the resulting localization of supply chains have helped skyrocket tail spend to the top of the CPO agenda, all of whom are looking for that “silver bullet” solution...
Tail spend Senior leaders procurement strategy
Speaker: Stefan Dent
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12:30PM - 1:30PM
Future Considerations for Commodity Pricing & Risk Strategies
How can the C-Suite align to avoid the impact of price risk on supply chains? Price inflation has increased the risk to organizations and supply chains globally. The increased volatility has often resulted in increases in the cost-of-goods (COGS) putting pressure on...
Price Inflation Senior Leaders Risk
Speaker: Angel Rubio
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1:00PM - 3:00PM
Lunch
Enjoy a great lunch followed by time to explore the exhibit hall neighborhoods or stop to listen to a presentation on the Insights Stage. Make sure to play the conference game and find clues in the exhibit hall to help you earn points for a chance to win great prizes.
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2:30PM - 3:30PM
Understanding Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning
Our supply chains are full of chaos, conflict, and frustration. Even prior to the pandemic, things were not running smoothly. The core of our supply chain issues come down to six failures and the solutions to address those failures are packaged in a framework called Demand Driven Material. . .
Speaker: John Melbye
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2:30PM - 3:30PM
Legal Service: The Spend that Procurement Forgot
Does your managed spend include legal service? Often times its the area that falls outside of your managed spend portfolio. In fact, global legal spend is over $330BN annually and yet only 12% of companies apply basic process improvement principles to its resources. As a result the largest RFP in legal . . .
Legal managed spend procurement technical skills
Speaker: Trevor Faure
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Leaving China? It’s Not As Easy As You Think
There are still shortages of supplies and equipment around the world including acute shortages in America. Global supply chains sourcing from China have been part of the problem. But companies can’t expect to simply pack up shop, lock the doors, turn out the lights, and move back. . .
INFLATION CHINA RESHORING RISK
Speaker: Rosemary Coates
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Logistics Technology: Tips on How to Evaluate and Select the Right Solution
Technology and supply chain topics are top of mind for most businesses today. The technology available to supply chain participants is plentiful, specialized and confusing. It is critical to find technology that solves your logistics problems that gives you better visibility. But, how do. . .
Speaker: Doug Ladden
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Successful Implementations Begin at Procurement
Have you ever had smooth procurement of a product or service followed by a disastrous implementation? Suddenly, you’re spending more money, spending more time, and executing more change orders all while answering tough “how did we get here” questions. If you’ve been there and done that (and don’t want to go back), then join this panel’s “hard knocks” session focused on. . .
Contracting Negotiation Technical skills
Speaker: Jessica Chapman
Speaker: Stephen Guth
Speaker: Spencer Kraemer
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3:00PM - 4:30PM
Thought Leadership Roundtable and Networking
Leaders and ExecIn attendees are encouraged to attend this roundtable discussion. Featuring ISM Board of Directors members and thought leaders, this session will focus on the current disruptions and many of the supply and demand challenges and impacts currently. . .
Speaker: Judith Whipple
Speaker: Joe Matthews
Speaker: Jocelyn Stahl
Speaker: Darla Morse
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3:30PM - 4:30PM
Getting the Relational Contract that You Want for Your Complex Outsourcing Relationship
Many organizations continue to struggle to effectively design, manage and execute an effective outsource program to meet objectives, let alone deliver the anticipated transformational value promised at the outset. There are limitations and inherent weaknesses in traditional contracts to meet the. . .
Negotiation Outsourcing Contract Management
Speaker: Raj Ghosh
Speaker: Bonnie Keith
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Sustainable Procurement 101
Unless you are a sustainability expert, you may not have a solid understanding of the definition of sustainability and what it means to practice sustainability through procurement. Or, you may be looking for easy ways to explain these concepts to others. . .
Speaker: Sarah O'Brien
Speaker: Johanna Anderson
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Robotics as a Service (RaaS)
The future is NOW. Procurement entails a wide variety of categories including robotics. In this session, learn a practical approach to evaluating robotics beyond traditional manufacturing. Review various use cases, understand the pros and cons and how to evaluate lease vs. buy and gain knowledge in. . .
Speaker: Johan Rahardjo
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Mitigating Risk Through Relationships
If recent history has taught us anything, it’s that we have to mitigate our risks. Business as usual just isn’t a thing anymore. As supply chain professionals, we often interact with nearly every department and several suppliers. . . .
Technical skills Risk Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Speaker: Paige McDonald
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6:00PM - 8:00PM
Closing Party
If we start the conference with a party, it's important to close the conference with a party. Enjoy great music, great company and themed drinks and appetizers on the pool deck (weather permitting) for an evening under the stars. Attire: Resort Casual.
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Wednesday May 10, 2023
8:00AM CST
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8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast
Start off your day with some fresh coffee, a breakfast sandwich and some fruit (multiple options to accommodate various dietary needs). Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. outside the general session area. You can grab and go to find a quiet spot to catch up on email, meet with friends old and new or enjoy some fresh air outside on the beautiful property.
9:00AM CST
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9:00AM - 10:30AM
How to Play in Your Zone of Genius and Keep Winning Together!
What we don’t know about ourselves controls our lives and limits our success! What we don’t know about the people around us dictates the level of success of our teams and...
Leadership personal development soft skills
Speaker: James Madison
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9:00AM - 10:30AM
Developing a Strategic Approach to Sustainable Procurement
Supply chain management and procurement possess immense leverage to address the climate crisis and other critical sustainability issues. Every supplier engagement and sourcing process represents an opportunity to reduce or reverse negative impacts – on climate, modern slavery, worker health and safety, water pollution and more...
Speaker: Sarah O'Brien
Speaker: Johanna Anderson
10:30AM CST
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10:30AM - 12:00PM
Revitalize Your Career: How to Differentiate and Optimize Yourself to a Path of Success
Career growth and the path to get there have changed dramatically in recent years. From shifting industries to technological advancements that automate jobs and from remote work to the gig economy...
Co-Presenter: Naseem Malik
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10:30AM - 12:00PM
Women's Community - Addressing Women's Challenges Workshop
Join the Women’s Supply Management Community, supported in partnership by ISM® and Power Your Impact, for an interactive workshop focused on challenges and opportunities for women in the profession based on our...
Speaker: Shami Anand
Speaker: Linsey Vasilenko
Speaker: Angela Rankins-Jones
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Tuesday May 9, 2023
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