2022 CSCRL Spring Symposium

Utilizing Technology for Competitive Advantage in the Supply Chain
April 21-22, 2022

Woods Dining Room, Iacocca Hall, Lehigh University

 

We will open with an in-person cocktail reception on April 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM (EST) and follow up with a full day's program on April 22 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST). Networking and education will feature prominently throughout the day with plenty of chances for interaction and take-aways that can be implemented at your company. Check back soon for event details and the final agenda.

Tentative Agenda

7:30 AM
Registration and Full Breakfast

8:30 AM
Welcome
Zach Zacharia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, CSCRL, Lehigh University College of Business

8:45 AM
Session 1

Bob O'Donnell

“Maersk's Approach to the Changing Dynamics of End to End Logistics”
Bob O’Donnell, Head of Cold Chain Logistics Growth, North America, Maersk

9:30 AM
Session 2

Eric Silfen

“Supply Chains and the Blockchain Database Technology”
Eric Silfen MD, MSHA, MA, Principal, MedTech Analytics, LLC

10:15 AM
Break

10:30 AM
Session 3

Matt Ratner

"Optimizing Within the 4 Walls"
Matt Ratner, Chief Strategy Officer, Accelerate360

11:15 AM
Session 4

2022 CSCRL Spring Symposium panelists

Panel Discussion-"Technology and Automation Across Your Supply Chain"
Jeff Kanterman, David Lankewicz, Fred Koeck, Sandy Vosk

12:00 PM 
Lunch

1:00 PM
Session 5

Nimi Srivastava Meschke

“Employee Engagement While Dealing with Supply Chain Challenges”
Nimi Srivastava Meschke, Vice President of Human Resources, Turn 14 Distribution

1:45 PM
Session 6

Joshua Cohen

"The Role of Strategic Patenting in Complex Supply Chains"
Joshua Cohen, Director, RatnerPrestia

2:30 PM
Break

2:45 PM
Session 7

Robert Ginsburg

“Using Big Data to Make Big Decisions in an International Context”
Robert Ginsburg, Professor of Practice, Hult International Business School 

3:30 PM
Closing Comments and Wrap-Up

Zach Zacharia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, CSCRL, Lehigh University College of Business

3:45 - 5:00 PM
Closing Reception

 

 

2022 Spring Symposium Registration