Talent and Technology - Thinking Out of the Box
November 2-3, 2023
Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Conference Center, Lehigh University
We opened with a cocktail reception on Thursday, November 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and followed up with a full day program on Friday, November 3 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (check-in and full breakfast began at 7:30 AM). Networking and education featured prominently throughout the day with interaction and takeaways.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Zach Zacharia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, CSCRL, Lehigh University College of Business
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM | Session 1
"Developing Talent in the Modern Workplace"
Dave Broering, President of Integrated Logistics Solutions, NFI Industries
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Session 2
"Exploring Machine Learning and AI: Foundations, Applications, and Decisions"
Jyothi Nookula, Director of Product Management, ML, Etsy
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Session 3
"The Purple Cow Eats Labor Shortages For Breakfast"
Scott Rea, President, AvatarFleet
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Session 4
"Balancing Talent and Tech in A Global Environment"
Randy Pappal, VP of Purchasing and Supply Chain, Gentex Corporation
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Session 5
Panel Discussion: Talent and Technology - Thinking Out of the Box
Rob Guerriere, VP of Industry Solutions, TrueCommerce
Michael Magent, Data Science Manager, Supply Chain and Operations, Air Products
Karyn Troxell, VP of Human Resources, Penske Logistics
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Session 6
"Investing in Your Employees - The Hidden Benefits"
Shawn Furman, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy Manager, Manufacturers Resource Center
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | Session 7
“Revving Up Success: Automation and Transformation in Automotive Aftermarket Distribution”
Emily DeStefano, Director of Strategic Projects, Dorman Products
Brandon Grissom, Enterprise Director of Operational Excellence, Dorman Products
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | Session 8
"Learning from Exemplar Answers: Improving Algorithmic Fairness in Hiring through Loose Coupling"
Kofi Arhin, Assistant Professor of Decision and Technology Analytics (DATA), Lehigh University College of Business
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Closing Comments and Wrap-up
Zach Zacharia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, CSCRL, Lehigh University College of Business
4:00 PM
Closing Reception