Global Supply Chain Institute

Wednesday, November 13

• 7:30–8 a.m. Breakfast and Check-in
  Stop by the registration table and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet before a day of main and breakout sessions.
• 8–8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
  A brief welcome and update from GSCI Managing Director Thomas Deakins and Co-Executive Director Ted Stank.
• 8:15–9 a.m. Main Session 1: Planning for Global Success with Jan Kelly of Schneider Electric
  Jen Kelly of Schneider Electric kicks off a day of thought-provoking sessions at the UT Supply Chain Forum. Ranked as the world’s premier supply chain organization in both 2023 and 2024, SE is the global leader in energy management and automation and is at the forefront of optimizing planning to improve performance. Kelly will discuss initiatives being implemented at SE to drive transformative growth and agility to meet expectations and create happy customers. Make sure to be there for this must-watch session!
• 9–9:15 a.m. Break
• 9:15–10:15 a.m. Main Session 2: Building Meaningful Employment Environments™ with Robert Martichenko, Arch Thomason, and Diane Lowman (Live Podcast Recording)
  Fundamental forces such as population demographics and shifting societal attitudes are changing the nature of work and the relationships between people and their employers. This is particularly evident in our supply chains, where frontline team members have high expectations of performing purposeful and meaningful work while being treated with respect and dignity. This has created a challenging environment to attract, recruit, develop, and retain top talent. GSCI’s co-executive directors moderate a panel of seasoned executives developing and implementing operational initiatives relative to building Meaningful Employment Environments ™. Don’t miss a breakout session on Wednesday afternoon in which TrailPath’s Robert Martichenko and Sunland Logistics leaders Arch Thomason and Diane Lowman provide a case study for successful adoption.
• 10:15–10:30 a.m. Break
• 10:30–11:45 a.m. Main Session 3: Maritime Challenges and Opportunities: Navigating the Sea of Change
  Since the pandemic, shippers have realized how much their operations rely on the maritime industry. Geopolitics, trade regulations, and shifting climate conditions all contribute to the industry’s daily operations. Co-moderated by Jim Newsome, the former president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, and UT maritime expert Don Maier, this panel will discuss how supply chains impact and are impacted by the maritime industry. They will also discuss what the rest of 2024 and the near future look like as ‘new charts’ may be needed to deliver our goods.
• 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch
• 1–2 p.m. Main Session 4: Beyond Supply Chain with Dollywood Parks President Eugene Naughton
  Join John Bell, department head for supply chain management at the Haslam College of Business, as he converses with theme park industry veteran Eugene Naughton, who became just the third president in Dollywood Company history in 2020. They will discuss the vision, mindset, and approach required to succeed as a leader across different sectors.
• 2–2:30 p.m. Break
• 2:30–3:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
  • Breakout #1: Unlocking the Potential of the Gen XYZ Labor Force
    • Learn key findings on enhancing productivity and retention of Generations X, Y, and Z in the supply chain workforce.
  • Breakout #2: Measuring Transportation Sustainability Using the Fleet Sustainability Index
    • Learn how the Fleet Sustainability Index helps shippers assess carrier sustainability and accurately measure Scope 3 emissions.
  • Breakout #3: Beyond Supplier Metrics: Prioritizing Order Fulfillment in Supplier Management
    • Discover a new framework for supplier management that prioritizes order fulfillment and enhances on-time delivery while reducing complexity.
  • Breakout #4: How TrailPath Helped Sunland Logistics Implement a Meaningful Employment Environment™
    • Uncover how TrailPath Workplace Solutions assisted Sunland Logistics to create an MEE.
  • Breakout #5: Shaping Tomorrow’s Transportation Experts: A Student Panel on Learnings from Implementing Oracle Transportation Management
    • Hear from GSCI’s managing director and his students about their experiences and learnings from implementing Oracle Transportation Management.
  • Breakout #6: Advance Your Career at a Top Supply Chain University
    • Learn about educational and professional growth opportunities through UT’s Graduate and Executive Education Division for supply chain management.
• 3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
• 3:30–4:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions (Repeat)
• 4:15-5:00 p.m. Break
• 5–7 p.m. Partners Reception at The Foundry
  The reception will feature poster presentations from seniors who recently completed honors theses as part of the Smith Global Leadership Scholars program. This event will provide partners with a fantastic opportunity to learn about undergraduate student research and connect with a handful of UT’s best and brightest upcoming graduates.