DePaul Supply Chain Management Society

The finale of our 4th Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum at DePaul University couldn't have been more fitting: Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management! Led by three visionary CEOs - Nilay Parikh of Arvist, Alex Witcpalek of Continuum | B2B Returns Made Easy, and John Sexton Abrams of Nutrienād - we explored the transformative power of AI in revolutionizing supply chain operations. From discussing cutting-edge advancements to showcasing real-world applications, it was inspiring to witness how the supply chain industry is embracing and integrating these transformative technologies. Special thanks to our moderator, Khadija Ali Vakeel, Professor and Program Co-Director for MSBA, for guiding the conversation seamlessly, and facilitating an engaging and informative discussion for all attendees. #AIinSCM #SupplyChainInnovation #DePaulUniversity #Chicagoland #ArtificialIntelligence #SupplyChainManagement

The Sales and Operations Planning Panel at the 4th Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum hosted at DePaul University brought diverse perspectives to the table, discussing strategies for aligning sales with operations to optimize efficiency and customer satisfaction. Featuring discussions on demand forecasting, inventory management, and interdepartmental collaboration, our panelists - Daniel Koth, Director of Supply Chain Strategy at HAVI; Jim Byron, Managing Director at EY; and Brit Videbeck, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Away - underscored the critical role of sales and operations planning in propelling business success. Special thanks to our moderator Mike Ozmeral, Professor at DePaul University for guiding the conversation seamlessly, and facilitating an engaging and informative discussion for all attendees. #SalesAndOperationsPlanning #SupplyChainForum #DePaulUniversity #Chicagoland #BusinessStrategy #OperationsManagement

Following our exploration of Chicago's expansive logistics industry, our attention turned to Green Logistics for our second panel at the 4th Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum. It was imperative to understand the precautions and developments major organizations are undertaking to reduce their carbon footprint and promote decarbonization. Our esteemed panelists, Moritz Rittstieg, Partner at McKinsey & Company; Paul Rizzo, Senior Vice President at Reyes Holdings; Krishna R.; and Pablo Durango-Cohen, Associate Professor at Northwestern University, shared invaluable insights with the audience. This panel provided a crucial opportunity to learn how to navigate as cautious, informed, and responsible leaders within an ever-changing and evolving ecosystem, all while striving for profitability. Skillfully moderating the panel was Zheng Han, Assistant Professor at DePaul University, ensuring a smooth flow of discussion reminiscent of our expectations for both our lives and transportation systems. #GreenLogistics #SupplyChainForum #Sustainability #Decarbonization #Leadership #DePaulUniversity #Transportation

Presenting the State of Chicagoland Logistics, the flagship panel of our 4th Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum! We were honored to host representatives from the four major transportation modes in the Windy City: 🌊 Erik Varela, Executive Director, ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL PORT DISTRICT 🚛 Matt DiPilato, MBA, Vice President, ARKA EXPRESS INC. and President, Traffic Club of Chicago ✈️ Kristopher VanderWilp, Senior Director of Operations, DHL 🚆 Eric Jakubowski, Chief Commercial Officer, Anacostia Rail Holdings With expertise spanning water, road, air, and rail transportation, our panel delved into the pressing logistical issues facing Chicago. We discussed challenges encountered, future industry developments, and talent management in this dynamic sector. Guiding the discussion was our esteemed moderator, Jonathan Kevin Green, MSA, an Adjunct Faculty at DePaul University specializing in Transportation and Logistics. We eagerly anticipate the recurrence of this panel in the future, providing further insights into Chicago's development alongside the growth of the logistics industry! #ChicagolandLogistics #SupplyChainForum #Transportation #Logistics #ChicagoDevelopment #DePaulUniversity

Kicking off the series of posts for the 4th Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum at DePaul University, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Program Director Nezih Altay for his unwavering motivation every step of the way! Special thanks also go to Alyssa Westring, Department Chair for Management and Entrepreneurship and Margaret P. for their invaluable support in ensuring the success of this remarkable event! We were honored to have the opening remarks delivered by the esteemed Dean of DePaul Driehaus College of Business, Sulin Ba! Her steadfast leadership serves as a beacon for both students and faculty, and we are truly grateful for her presence at our events. Our forum commenced with an inspiring and insightful presentation by our keynote speaker, Lou Sandoval, President of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. His wealth of knowledge on navigating life while concurrently developing career-enhancing skills left a lasting impression on us all. We're confident that both the audience and panelists would agree it was the perfect start to our series of four panels for the day! #SupplyChain #KeynoteSpeaker #Conference #DePaulUniversity #Networking #Chicago

Illinois Chamber President Lou Sandoval provided the keynote speech last week to kick off DePaul Driehaus College of Business 4th Annual DePaul Supply Chain Management Society Forum. DePaul’s graduate level program provides world-class experience in the supply chain hub of the Midwest. The Chicagoland forum attracts supply chain thought leaders from a variety of industries and some of the areas top companies. Thank you DePaul University and Professor Nezih Altay for inviting Pres. Sandoval to kick off the forum! #ILChamber #SupplyChain #Infrastructure #DePaulDriehaus #workforcedevelopment

🌟 Honored to have had the opportunity to host the esteemed Transportation Pricing Guru, Chris Pickett, at DePaul University for our recent Transportation and Load Pricing Workshop! 🎓 Students from various programs were in attendance, and it was inspiring to see their active participation, which was rewarded with certificates of completion. 🚀 This workshop marks just the beginning of an exciting journey, with many more insightful workshops planned in the future under the expert mentorship of Nezih Altay! #Transportation #Pricing #Workshop #DePaulUniversity #Logistics #SupplyChain #LearningJourney

What a start to the conference! With Lou Sandoval as our keynote speaker! Looking forward to more such collaborations!

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On May 3rd, Chamber CEO Lou Sandoval will return to his Alma mater and be keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum for the DePaul Supply Chain Management Society at DePaul Driehaus College of Business . Enclosed below is a breakdown of this robust forum of all things Supply Chain. #supplychainforum #DePaulSCMS #depauluniversity #supplychain #infrastructure