2025 CSCRL Fall Forum

Innovation in the Supply Chain

November 6-7, 2025
Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Conference Center, Lehigh University

We will open with a cocktail reception on Thursday, November 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and follow up with a full day program on Friday, November 7 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (check-in and full breakfast begins at 7:30 AM). Networking and education will feature prominently throughout the day with interaction and takeaways. Register today!

Agenda

8:00 - 8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Zach Zacharia

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

8:15 - 9:00 AM | Session 1

Ginelle Julien

Ginelle Julien, Vice President, MedTech Supply Chain Digital, Johnson & Johnson

9:00 - 9:45 AM | Session 2

Leena Vadaketh

Embedding Innovation as a Cultural and Strategic Growth Engine
Leena Vadaketh, Executive Vice President, Global Operations, Crayola

9:45 - 10:05 AM
Coffee Break

10:05 - 10:50 AM | Session 3

Aaron Libbey

Aaron Libbey, Chief Growth Officer, Altana

10:50 - 11:35 AM | Session 4

Jeff Kaiden

Jeff Kaiden, Chief Executive Officer, Capacity LLC

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM | Session 5

Laudy Allan, Peter C. Bayer Jr., Sal Lombardo

Panel Discussion: Innovation in the Supply Chain
Laudy Allan, Vice President, Global Logistics and Manufacturing, Crayola
Peter C. Bayer Jr., Senior Vice President of Operations, Penske Logistics
Sal Lombardo, Territory Manager, Northeast, The Teneo Group
Kate Solomito, Pricing and MicroBulk Business Manager for the West Subregion, Air Products

12:20 - 1:15 PM
Lunch

1:15 - 2:00 PM | Session 6

John Atherton

John Atherton, Director of Evangelism & Innovation, Trimble

2:00 - 2:45 PM | Session 7

Michael Rivera

AI-Powered Problem Solving: Quick Insights for Leaders
Michael Rivera, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems, Lehigh University College of Business

2:45 - 3:15 PM
Closing Comments and Wrap-up

Zach Zacharia

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

3:15 - 4:00 PM
Closing Reception

Interested in attending?