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Supply Chain Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Storytelling with Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Methods to help technical experts present data in a compelling manner that drives effective decision-making.  Participants will see examples that layer story-telling on top of analysis, and practice techniques to help convey insights from their analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Supply Chain Improvements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s supply chains need these fundamental capabilities: 1) Visibility, 2) Agility, and 3) Adaptability. Supply chain leaders need to be able to SEE what is happening in their supply lines, REACT QUICKLY to those perceived events, and be willing to CHANGE AND EVOLVE to meet these rapidly-changing conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labor and HR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On-Boarding New Supply Chain Talent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tremendous effort is spent identifying, attracting, and hiring the right people. The next step is to provide a great onboarding experience for your new hires into 1) their role, 2) the department, and 3) the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should There Be a Standard Supply Chain Certification?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SCMI was pleased to hear from 4 panelists from APICS, CSCMP and ISM about the certifications available to supply chain professionals. The presentations were packed with useful information on the certifications each organization offers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Agile Methods to Accelerate Digital Supply Chain Transformation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Agile methodology is not only for software application development, it can also be effective in supply chain transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchasing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transforming Merchandise Sourcing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An agile and strategic approach in this volatile supply chain can provide opportunities to differentiate and make the sourcing supply chain a competitive advantage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engaging Physicians in Product Selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Engaging surgeons to address the issues faced with product desires, contracts, and decision-making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supply Unchained: How We Got into This Mess and How We Will Get Out of It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This presentation focuses on geopolitics, the pandemic, and longer-term changes we can expect from changing conditions and assumptions for supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Practices for Warehouse Automation Readiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A discussion of the best practices involved with warehouse automation roll-outs for a successful digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impacting Operational Metrics through a Digital Supply Chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This presentation focuses on how digitized operations productivity is impacted by that system\u2019s ability to integrate with a larger global digital supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cyber Risk in the Supply Chain: Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A wide range of quantitative tools and methods are used to quantify cyber risk across a company\u2019s supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Practices in Data Visualizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capture your stakeholder\u2019s attention and unlock the power of your data by creating compelling visualizations in Excel and Tableau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving Work Productivity with Prompt Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generative AI tools are revolutionizing our Excel work, enabling users to automate data tasks, streamline formatting, and visualize insights effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced AI for Analytics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How ChatGPT and CoPilot can be used to interact with data, simplify complex Excel formulas and create high-level visualizations for better data storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n