ISM World 2023 Detailed Agenda
Registration and Information Desk
Saturday May 6, 2023 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Sunday May 7, 2023 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Monday May 8, 2023 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday May 9, 2023 7:30AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday May 10, 2023 7:30AM - 10:00AM
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Sunday May 7, 2023
Sunday May 7, 2023 5:00PM CST
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5:00PM - 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.
Sunday May 7, 2023 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..
Sunday May 7, 2023 5:00PM CST
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5:00PM - 7:00PM
Exhibit Hall Open
No better way to kick off the conference than by starting with 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 newly designed ISM World Central Park experience walking through various solution neighborhoods, stop and get a specialty cocktail and interact with old friends and new. Kick off the conference by expanding your network and having fun doing it!
Sunday May 7, 2023 7:00PM CST
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7:00PM - 10:00PM
ISM Awards Gala
The ISM Awards Gala is a celebration of both our individual and organizational awards. Join this year's winners from 30Under30, Shipman and Richter as well as the organizations who blazed trails in the inaugural ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer awards. You will be among the best of the best to network and celebrate amazing contributions to the supply management profession. Tickets must be purcahsed for this black-tie event.
Monday May 8, 2023
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 in neighborhoods that showcase solutions in ESG, Logistics, Risk and Technology. Join an education session at one of the Insights stages, visit with new suppliers or relax and have lunch.
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8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast
Start off your day with some fresh coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Breakfast is served from 8:00-9:00 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.
Monday May 8, 2023 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, before our big keynote takes the stage (see our keynote section for details). Please note you must be in your seat at promptly 9:00am. Doors will close at 9:00 am and you will not be allowed to re-enter.
Monday May 8, 2023 11:00AM CST
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11:00AM - 1:00PM
ExecIn: Exclusive Executive Roundtable (Invitation Only)
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
Avetta: Getting Started with Third Party Risk Management
According to Global Newswire, the worldwide third-party risk management market is expected to grow from $5.68 billion in 2022 to $18.20 billion by 2030. In this session, participants will learn how to manage these third-party risks by gaining instant supply chain visibility to protect their business and eliminate risks...
Speaker: Patrick Higgins
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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
Monday May 8, 2023 11:30AM CST
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11:30AM - 12:00PM
Global Indirect Procure to Pay Transformation at Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric had no standard processes, unclear organization accountability and many legacy indirect e-Procurement tools used for indirect purchase requisition management. With a clear P2P Program vision, a cross-functional team of business, IT, procurement, and accounting professionals was faced with an opportunity to transform the organization: deliver a global standard P2P core model...
Speaker: Amanda Conlen
Speaker: Isela Hernandez
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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
Monday May 8, 2023 12:00PM CST
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12:00PM - 12:30PM
Lead Free DC - A Supply Management Approach
In 2019, DC Water started on a bold move to consolidate Capital Projects procurement (Typically procured at DC water Engineering & Construction) under the Procurement Office. This presentation briefly discusses the private sector supply management best practices implemented, the challenges (pandemic and otherwise) addressed. . .
Speaker: Rudy Gonzalez
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Element Fleet: Fleet as a Strategic Asset: 3 Ways to Drive your Decarbonization Goals
Fleet electrification presents organizations with a powerful opportunity to influence their ESG goals in a meaningful way. However, ensuring the long-term success of this strategic initiative goes beyond vehicle selection and charging infrastructure. . .
Speaker: Jason Kazmer
Speaker: Philip Chow
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Achieving Sustainability, Safety and Cost Productivity Goals Through IoT/ AI/ ML
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 benefits such as real-time data, increased sustainability, better safety, and even 360-degree views of. . .
Speaker: Hemant Porwal
Speaker: Brad Stevens
Speaker: Akash Khurana
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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
Speaker: Trip Garner
Monday May 8, 2023 12:30PM CST
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12:30PM -1:00PM
The Road to Supplier Diversity Success with San Jose Water
Through most of 2020, San Jose Water’s supplier diversity program continued to experience multiple challenges, leading to a corporate supplier diversity spend percentage of 13% of total spend. Fast forward to 2022 and San Jose Water’s diverse spend percentage achieved an all-time high of 35.7%. How did they do it.. . .
Speaker: Timothy McLaughlin
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12:30PM -1:30PM
Best Practices from Billion Dollar Roundtable
The Billion Dollar Roundtable Inc. (BDR) is a corporate-based organization that advocates for opportunity for diversity business enterprises worldwide. We believe we are making a difference as our focused engagement results in numerous societal benefits, including. . .
Speaker: Vonshe Jenkins
Speaker: Shelley Stewart
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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
Monday May 8, 2023 1:00PM CST
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1:00PM - 1:30PM
GSK Site Procurement Excellence: Assess, Coach, Connect
How GSK delivered a high performing global team across 35 complex manufacturing sites. GSK manufacturing sites had legacy procurement practices that had not been standardized due to evolution as well as integration of acquisition sites. Understanding of the role of procurement, its objectives and shared purpose, ways of working varied between sites.. . .
Speaker: Vince Ricevuto
Speaker: Nurcan Binici
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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.
Monday May 8, 2023 1:30PM CST
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1:30PM - 2:00PM
ScottMadden - Procurement Transformation: Operating Models Which Incorporate Service Delivery, Centers of Expertise, Tools & Technology
Prior to the mid-2000s, procurement focused on transactions. Emphasis transitioned to strategic procurement to realize. . .
Speaker: John Francis
Speaker: Trey Robinson
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1:30PM - 2:00PM
Scoutbee: Supplier Data - from basics to best in class with the power of generative AI
Effective supplier data management is a critical component of procurement success, but it also presents significant challenges. In this session, we will explore the most common challenges to supplier data management, including data silos and duplicates, and examine. . .
Speaker: Gregor Stühler
Speaker: Chris Sawchuk
Monday May 8, 2023 2:00PM CST
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2:00PM - 2:30PM
Dun & Bradstreet: The Data Makes the Difference | 4 Practices for Effective Supplier Risk Management
Global trade and supply chains are evolving faster than ever before. New risks and opportunities are driving increased pressures on procurement and sourcing teams to conduct better, faster, and stronger risk management, often with fewer resources and tighter dead. . .
Speaker: Aaron Ketofsky
Monday May 8, 2023 2:30PM CST
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2:30PM - 3:00PM
Egencia: The New Normal: How Disruption Fueled Digitalization in Business Travel
This session will explore how disruption caused by the pandemic has led to the accelerated adoption of digital technologies in the business travel industry. Join Egencia is discussing the key trends and innovations that are shaping the industry, and. . .
Speaker: Roxanne Lowry
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2:30PM - 3:00PM
CoreTrust: The Global Supply Chain Symphony: How to Conduct a Perfect Performance
CoreTrust Logistics is committed to providing our members the most current business intelligence, market data, and supply chain insights to ensure that your business remains nimble and is able to navigate the ever-changing supply chain complexities. In our breakout session, “The Global Supply Chain Symphony: How to Conduct.. . .
Speaker: David Pollard
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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
Monday May 8, 2023 3:00PM CST
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3:00PM - 3:30PM
Moving Your Supply Base Onward: Lessons in Building Sustainability Capability with Mid-Size Suppliers
Procurement can play a unique role in linking subject matter expertise with a company’s extended supply base. Learn how Johnson & Johnson Procurement bought key subject matter experts to their....
Speaker: Michael Hewer
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Revitalize Your Procurement Career: Leveraging AI, Tools, and People for the Future of Work
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
Co-Presenter: William Dorn
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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. All interested attendees are welcome, inclusive of men and women. . .
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
Monday May 8, 2023 3:30PM CST
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3:30PM - 4:00PM
Solving Real World Supply Chain Problems by Using Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
The last few years were full of unprecedented supply chain issues, that strained both people and systems. Using RPA and empowering employee led development is not a silver bullet, but it helps to solve real world problems by complementing IT solutions while. . .
Speaker: Max Ioffe
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3:30PM -4:30PM
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 Wolowiecki
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3:30PM - 4:30PM
Electrification is Coming - Time to Get Ready
"The goal of this workshop is for attendees to walk away with an increased knowledge of how companies and individuals can prepare for automotive electrification. The session will cover the complexities of this transition within automotive, the associated challenges, and the downstream impacts. This presentation will also discuss this transition's effect on the economy, sustainability, and the U.S.’s electrical infrastructure. . .
Speaker: Lori Sisk
Speaker: Jay Glanton
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3:30PM - 4:30PM
Leading Lean and Managing Competing Agendas
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 - 4:30PM
ADM´s Procurement Transformation: From Service Function to Strategic Business Partner
In this session, we will share ADM´s transformation journey, recognized by ISM’s inaugural Trailblazer Awards in the ‘Transformation’ category. We will outline the strategy and challenges we faced to become a trusted advisor at ADM, and to support the company´s. . .
Speaker: Luanda Marques
Speaker: Evelyn Martinez
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Mandatory Back to Work: One Size Doesn't Fit All
In this highly interactive session, both panelists from the ISM Talent Management Committee and the audience will participate in a lively discussion around your experience, lessons learned and best practices on the hot issue of mandatory return to the office policies. Companies large and small haven’t found the right answer, but many are finding paths to successfully making the transition. Prepare to engage and share your ideas as well as hear from others. The goal is for everyone to walk away with fresh ideas on creating a successful and productive work environment.
Panelists: Steve Welsh, Anya Kroupnik, Linsey Vasilenko
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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
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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 and a breakfast sandwich. Breakfast is served from 8:00-9:00 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 - 5:00PM
Exhibit Hall Open
Experience the newly designed exhibit hall format where suppliers are in neighborhoods that showcase solutions in ESG, Logistics, Risk and Technology. Join an education session at one of the Insights stages, visit with new suppliers or relax and have lunch.
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8:30AM - 10:30AM
General Session
One of the highlights of the ISM World Conference is the presentation of the J. Shipman Gold Medal Award. Our most prestigious award is presented to those individuals whose sincere and persistent efforts have aided in the advancement of the supply management field. This distinguished professional is viewed as an innovator, community leader, mentor and teacher.
The winner of the 2023 J. Shipman Gold Medal Award is announced and celebrated at ISM's Annual Conference, ISM World 2023. Best of all, you’ll get to hear from the 2023 Shipman winner as well as past winners. This panel of global supply management leaders is year after year one of our most popular sessions full of golden nuggets, on-the-ground insights and shared challenges.
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11:00AM - 11:30PM
Building Success in the Face of Adversity with Mercury Marine
Mercury has introduced new products, increased production and transformed the marine landscape as an innovative and technological powerhouse. The Global Procurement team has collaborated around the world and around the clock to deliver products and end-to-end...
Speaker: Sekhar Visvanathan
Speaker: Karly Yuds
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
iValua: Getting Started on Managing Scope 3 Emission
Managing Scope 3 emissions is not an activity, it is a process and a journey. A journey that is plagued by varying requirements, disparate knowledge, and varying levels of maturity within the supply base. Join Ivalua to discuss some of the challenges to measuring these emissions and what to consider...
Speaker: Jarrod McAdoo
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
ExecIn Economic Update: Show Me The Money (Invitation Only)
Soft landing? Something harder? Whither inflation? This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of the major factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policymaking, worker attitudes, business confidence, and geopolitics. ...
Speaker: Anirban Basu
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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 - 12:30PM
Implementing a Supplier Inclusion Task Force at MGM Resorts
To increase supply chain inclusion and further the overall impact of diversity, equity and inclusion, MGM Resorts created a cross-function supplier inclusion task force with the goal of identifying and removing barriers within processes, policies and supplier...
Speaker: Kenyatta Lewis
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Holman: Moving Forward: From EVs to Supplier Diversity, How Fleet Can Drive Your ESG Goals
Procurement and supply chain professionals are being challenged like never before to deliver not only financial results, but to meet sustainability and social targets as well. One place getting more and more attention is fleet. From category spend to carbon emissions...
Speaker: Joe Foster
Speaker: Peter Nogalo
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Exclusive ExecIn: Exclusive Executive Roundtable (Invitation Only)
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
Speaker: Bob Mahlik
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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
Speaker: Matthew Pavelek
Speaker: Nancy Minchillo
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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
Risk Management in Commodity Pricing
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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2:00PM - 2:30PM
Keelvar: Demystifying Autonomous Sourcing: Practical Uses of This Next Gen Sourcing Technology
Join Dylan Alperin Vice President of Professional Services at Keelvar for a session about the current state of Autonomous Sourcing. Learn about the hype surrounding this technology, and gain a real perspective on where the market stands today. You will also discover practical applications of. . .
Speaker: Dylan Alperin
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2:30PM - 3:00PM
Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Highly Regulated Industries
Finding immediate supply chain solutions is often challenging, but within the regulated medical device industry, the challenge can be daunting. . .
Speaker: Paul Marshall
Speaker: Mark Lybarger
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2:30PM - 3:00PM
Regrello: What’s Required for E2E Process Orchestration in Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Process Orchestration has become a key topic in digital transformation as companies deal with supply chain disruptions and changing economic landscapes. Process orchestration brings many benefits and enables companies to drive change management, streamline processes. . .
Speaker: Bernie Susskind
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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 - 3:30PM
GSK - Transformation: Building an Agile Sourcing Hub
Finding the sweet spot between category and business alignment – while balancing the cost of the function and managing peaks and valleys in workload – can be a challenge when designing a procurement organization. GSK Procurement’s vision was to build a high “capability and high capacity” procurement team based in. . .
Speaker: Richard Hollingsworth
Speaker: Jami Bliss
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Sustainability thru Agility: Sprint Your Way to Carbon Neutral
Companies of all sizes, locations, industries and offerings grapple with ways to plan for and provide direct contributions to the earth’s sustainability. Join this session to enjoy a lively, expert panel discussion framing up the big 17 sustainable development goals as ratified by all United Nation member nations, filtering these through the priorities. . .
Speaker: Jeff Singleton
Speaker: Lara Nichols
Speaker: Thayne Martin
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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
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: Tanya Penny
Speaker: Jocelyn Stahl
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3:00PM - 4:30PM
ISM International Student Case Competition
"Join the final four student teams as part of the final round of the annual ISM International Student Case Competition as they present their creative and compelling solutions to this year’s case. The competition gives students an opportunity. . .
Speaker: Jessie Lewis
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3:30PM - 4:30PM
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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3:30PM - 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: Angela Easterwood
Speaker: Bonnie Keith
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Wheels: Demonstrating value in a high-risk environment
With interest rate increases, capital market constraints, supply chain disruptions, and marketplace unpredictability, implementing new strategies and taking calculated risks is challenging. Even with a volatile business environment to navigate, internal pressure to demonstrate value does not. . .
Speaker: George Belcher
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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
Robot 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 from "The Ultimate 80s New Wave Tribute Band", The Spazmatics, great company, drinks and appetizers. There will be some fun surprises! Check out the conference app for updates.
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Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023 8:00AM CST
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8:00AM - 9:00AM
Closing General Session
Join us for a closing keynote session with Alison Levine, Rise Up: Finding Strength and Conquering Challenges in Tough Times.
In any situation where the stakes are high—there’s no better training ground for leaders than settings where people are pushed beyond their perceived limits. History-making mountaineer Alison Levine draws on her experiences in some of the most remote, extreme places on the planet and explains how leaders can help people succeed in unpredictable environments and achieve more than they ever thought possible. Her motto: "Fear is okay...but complacency will kill you."
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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.
Wednesday May 10, 2023 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
Wednesday May 10, 2023 10:30AM CST
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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. All interested attendees are welcome, inclusive of men and women...
Speaker: Shami Anand
Speaker: Linsey Vasilenko
Speaker: Angela Rankins-Jones
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Monday May 8, 2023 4:00PM CST
Monday May 8, 2023 6:00PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023
Tuesday May 9, 2023 8:00AM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 8:30AM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 11:00AM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 11:30AM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 12:00PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 12:30PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 1:00PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 2:00PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 2:30PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 3:00PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 3:30PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 4:00PM CST
Tuesday May 9, 2023 6:00PM CST
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