Upcoming event
October 1-4, 2023
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 West Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34746
United States
Discover best-in-class supply chain solutions and technology at CSCMP EDGE. Connect with us and the broader supply chain community for the latest insights, market trends, and technology solutions you can use to gain an edge over your competition.
Chat with our supply chain leaders by scheduling a meeting or dropping by our meeting room, Emerald Bay #2 during the conference.
When: Monday, Oct. 2, 9:45–10:45 AM
Where: Osceola Ballroom CD
About: While the pandemic brought global supply chain challenges to the forefront, leaders continuously face ongoing disruptions whether they are physical, financial, or technology-related. Supply chains need to evolve to take into account cost, speed, profit, customer service, and risk; one that can withstand the forces of change to build more resilient and flexible networks for the long-term. The general session will discuss how leaders deal with increased risk and greater uncertainty. A discussion of how diversity of thought, diversity of experience and diversity of perspective increases the probability of success.
Panelists
When: Monday, Oct. 2, 2–3 p.m.
Where: Coastal 2
About: Freight transportation is a derived demand subject to uncertainties across the supply chain, including demand, supply, timing & weather - risks that result in capacity challenges & rate variability. While traditionally, shippers have tried to control rate variability through extensive use of annual RFPs, the pandemic showed that isn't sufficient. Session to explore how shippers can identify potential uncertainties and employ a balanced smart transportation portfolio to minimize total cost and mitigate risk and will include research from MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics FreightLab and DAT.
Session speakers
When: Monday, Oct. 2, 2–3 p.m.
Where: Lafayette 1
About: CSCMP’s Sustainable Supply Chain Committee, in collaboration with MIT's Center of Transportation and Logistics, will share the results of the 2022-2023 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Survey including deeper insight into findings and provide a gauge to what extent sustainability is diffusing into global supply chains. In this session, you will learn how sustainability is evolving in organizations and the role of supply chain professionals. You can also expect to better understand current and future SC sustainability practices across diverse industries, geographies, and cultures.
Session speakers