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HOUSTON WILL SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMSThis year, the 2nd Annual American Supply Chain Management Strategies Summit moves to America’s fastest growing metropolis: Houston, TX. It brings with it even more sessions, expert speakers and senior supply chain professionals than ever before.

With the ever-increasing globalization of supply chains, Texas is the place to be. Houston boasts the number 1 port in foreign tonnage along with the number 1 breakbulk port in the US – everything is bigger in Texas.

At the SCMS Summit, you’ll discover unparalleled cross-industry expertise, assisting you in overcoming your supply chain challenges. You’ll hear industry-leading case studies in Technology, Digitalization, the Internet of Things, Collaboration, Transparency, Inventory Management, Logistics, Risk Management and Leadership & Workforce Development.

You’ll not only discover innovative technologies, transformation strategies and collaboration methods, but how best to implement them to optimize your supply chain processes.

The summit provides unrivalled expertise from and for American supply chain professionals. Helping you reach your supply chain goals of efficiency, transparency and collaboration.

Now is the time to develop your skills, operations and move towards supply chain excellence.

We look forward to seeing you in Houston!

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KEY THEMESThe summit agenda is split into 5 separate streams, each focusing on a key area for optimizing your supply chain operations.

LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Looking to address the skills gap by training and retaining the current workforce

How can companies adapt to the roles of the changing market

Featuring: Appvion, Chamberlain Group, Bombardier, Anheuser- Busch InBev, GKN Aerospace Transparency System, Faraday Future, Cummins Inc, New York City Small Business Services, Johns Manville

LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

NEW FOR 2019 Case studies focusing on companies who have transformed their logistics model

How to utilise available data to manage logistic operations and your inventory

Featuring Össur Americas, Materion Corporation, Cree Lighting, AGCO Corporation and GST Autoleather.

COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY

Case studies focusing on the necessity to collaborate with other departments, your suppliers and customers to turn ever more complex supply chain networks into an advantage

Collaboration between all stages of the supply chain – from procurement to the logistics and to the customer themselves

Featuring: MRC Global, e.l.f. Cosmetics, The Coca Cola Company, IEWC Global Solutions

TECHNOLOGY & IOT

Looking at the potential of emerging technology, such as blockchain and robotics to optimise supply chain processes

Big Data – the power of visibility and what this can do for your supply chain

Featuring Estée Lauder and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT

Using analytics to defend your supply chain from external and internal risks

Develop a robust supply chain to withstand ever evolving risks and demands

Featuring: Reshoring Institute

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AGENDA7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Refreshments8:30 AM - 8:40 AM Chair’s Opening Remarks8:40 AM - 9:15 AM TECHNOLOGY & IOT

Estée Lauder’s Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation Uwe Bräsecke, Vice President Strategy and Transformation, Chief of Staff, Estée Lauder Companies

9:20 AM - 9:45 AM LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Global Efficiency Transformation – Strategic Sourcing Axel Bjornsson, Vice President, Sourcing and Procurement, Össur Americas

COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY Partnering with 3PLs: How to Manage your Network and Create Transparency? Barry Gipson, Executive Director, Global Logistics MRC Global

10:00 AM - 10:35 AM LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT How can Blockchain Address the Ever-Increasing Demand for Track and Trace within the Supply Chain?

TECHNOLOGY & IOT Overhaul S&OP to Keep Pace with the Complexity and Subtlety of Supply-Demand Balancing

10:35 AM - 11:25 AM iSolve & Networking Refreshments11:25 AM - 12:00 PM LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Building Blocks of Global Operations Transformation Marc Rands, Vice President Global Operations Materion Corporation

LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Building a High Performing Supply Chain Team from Scratch: The Challenges and Rewards Kyle Jensen, Director of Supply Chain, Appvion

12:05 PM - 12:40 PM LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Integrated Business Planning Todd Stillwell, Vice President, Supply Chain Chamberlain Group

COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY A Transformation Journey: Using Collaboration To Create Synergy and Improve Supply Chain Efficiency Ranwei Chiang, Director, Supply Chain Planning e.l.f. Cosmetics

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM Networking Lunch1:40 PM - 2:15 PM COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY

Collaboration and Transparency: “Changing Tires on a Bus Moving 70 Miles Per Hour” Keith Woods, Director of Supply Chain – Coca Cola North America, The Coca-Cola Company

LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT How can you Enable Your Staff to Make the Most of the Technology? What are the Training and Support Considerations?

2:20 PM - 2:55 PM COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY What can Building a Successful Control Tower do for your Supply Chain?

TECHNOLOGY & IOT How can a Comprehensive ERP System Optimise your Supply Chain Processes?

3:00 PM - 3:35 PM LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The Development of Bombardier’s Procurement Academy Shauna Gamble, Vice President Procurement - Bombardier Aviation – Final Assembly & Completions, Bombardier

LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Lead Time as a Competitive Weapon Geoffrey Fry, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Cree Lighting

3:35 PM - 4:25 PM iSolve & Networking Refreshments

4:25 PM - 5:00 PM LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Steps Needed to Create a Sustainable Supply Chain: Focusing on Decarbonizing the Supply Chain to Create More Sustainable Value Chains Virginia Covo, Global Director, Sustainability Supply Chain, Anheuser-Busch InBev

TECHNOLOGY & IOT 3 Pillars to Planning Success: Analytics, Practicality Adoption, and Selling to Management

5:05 PM - 5:50 PM SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT With the Growing Complexity and Globalisation of Supply Chains – How can Developing a Robust Supply Chain Help You to Overcome these Ever-changing Risks and Demands?

5:50 PM - 5:55 PM Chair’s Closing Remarks and End of Day 1

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM Evening Drinks Reception

American Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards 2019 Presentation

DAY 1 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 2019

KEYNOTE

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

SOLUTION SPOTLIGHTS

SOLUTION SPOTLIGHTS

PANEL DISCUSSION

See the full session abstracts at www.american-scms.com/program-2019

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AGENDA8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Registration & Refreshments

8:50 AM - 8:55 AM Chair’s Opening Remarks

8:55 AM - 9:30 AM LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Driving Change Through Leadership – “What Does Great Leadership Look Like?” Dr. John H. Danley Jr., President & General Manager, GKN Aerospace Transparency System

9:35 AM - 10:10 AM LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Challenges and Methodologies within The Start up Environment Ann Lee-Blythe, Director of Supply Chain, Faraday Future

COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY Supply Chain Lean and Continuous Improvement Lanny Million, Chief Supply Chain Officer IEWC Global Solutions

10:15 AM - 10:50 AM SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT Exploring Strategies to Shield Your Supply Chain from Volatility and Drive Performance

TECHNOLOGY & IOT Digitalization of the Supply Chain as a Competitive Advantage: Are you Missing Out on Value Creation and Cost Reduction?

10:50 AM - 11:40 AM iSolve & Networking Refreshments

11:40 AM - 12:15 PM LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Inbound Freight Visibility and Carrier Performance Management; Options to Deliver Value to Your Organization Greg Toornman, Global Vice-President Materials, Logistics, and Demand Planning, AGCO Corporation

COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY How to turn Supply Chain Complexity into a Competitive Advantage

12:20 PM - 12:55 PM LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Building a Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain Network Priscila Nobre, Director, Supply Chain Planning and Supplier Collaboration, Cummins Inc.

TECHNOLOGY & IOT How to Instigate Supply Chain Transformation Through the Application of Advanced Technologies

12:55 PM - 1:55 PM Networking Lunch

1:55 PM - 2:30 PM LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Logistics & Inventory Management at GST Autoleather Marco Padilla, Global Director, Supply Chain Management, GST Autoleather

LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Using Apprenticeship Programs: The Workforce Challenges of Finding and Attracting Talent Miquela Craytor, Executive Director, Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council, New York City Small Business Services

2:35 PM - 3:10 PM LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Change Management: Developing Strategies, Innovating Processes, Developing the Team Kirsten Donisi, Project Manager of Operational Excellence - Global Procurement & Logistics, Johns Manville Marcia Howes, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Johns Manville

COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY How can Creating a Collaborative Supply Chain Save Costs and Optimise Supply Chain Processes?

3:15 PM - 3:50 PM COLLABORATION & TRANSPARENCY Aligning with Customer Needs to Create a Dynamic Relationship with a Competitive Edge

SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT Counterfeit Goods in the Supply Chain Rosemary Coates, Executive Director, Reshoring Institute

3:55 PM - 4:30 PM TECHNOLOGY & IOT Driving Efficiency Through Automation Bobby Burg, SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

4:30 PM - 4:40 PM Chair’s Closing Remarks

DAY 2 – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2019

KEYNOTE

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

KEYNOTE

CASE STUDIES

SOLUTION SPOTLIGHTS

2019 MEDIA PARTNERS

If you’re interested in a media partnership or attending on a press pass, contact Josh Lowth at josh.lowth@markallengroup.com

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SPEAKERSANN LEE-BLYTHEDirector of Supply ChainFaraday Future

MIQUELA CRAYTORExecutive Director, Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation CouncilNew York City Small Business Services

KEITH WOODSDirector of Supply Chain – Coca Cola North AmericaThe Coca-Cola Company

BARRY GIPSONExecutive Director TransportationMRC Global

RANWEI CHIANGDirector, Demand and Supply Planninge.l.f. Cosmetics

KYLE JENSENDirector of Supply ChainAppvion

AXEL BJORNSSONVice President, Sourcing and ProcurementÖssur Americas

PRISCILA NOBREDirector, Supply Chain Planning and Supplier CollaborationCummins Inc.

KIRSTEN DONISIProject Manager of Operational Excellence - Global Procurement & LogisticsJohns Manville

BOBBY BURGSVP, Chief Supply Chain OfficerSouthern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

ROSEMARY COATESExecutive DirectorReshoring Institute

LANNY MILLIONChief Supply Chain OfficerIEWC Global Solutions

GEOFFREY FRYVice President, Global Supply ChainCree Lighting

SHAUNA GAMBLEVice President Procurement – Bombardier Aviation – Final Assembly & Completions Bombardier

MARC RANDSVice President Global OperationsMaterion Corporation

GREG TOORNMANGlobal Vice-President Materials, Logistics, and Demand PlanningAGCO Corporation

TODD STILLWELLVice President, Supply ChainChamberlain Group

MARCIA HOWESVice President, Global Supply Chain Johns Manville

DR. JOHN H. DANLEY JR.President & General ManagerGKN Aerospace Transparency System

VIRGINIA COVOGlobal Director, Sustainability Supply ChainAnheuser-Busch InBev

MARCO PADILLAGlobal Director, Supply Chain ManagementGST Autoleather

See the lastest speaker list at www.american-scms.com/speakers-2019

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October 21st, 2019Hyatt Regency Houston

AWARDS 2019American Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Celebrate the achievements of the manufacturing & supply chain industries!

You’re invited to join us at the Day 1 evening drinks reception, where the American Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards will be presented.

The relaxed environment is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen relationships with those you’ve met earlier at the summit.

AMERICAN SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP AWARDCOKELA ‘NICOLETTE’ WALKERDirector of Supply Chain Management and Hospital OperationsHarris Health System

AMERICAN MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP AWARDMICHELE D’ALESSANDROVice President and CIO, Manufacturing ITMerck & Co

2018 Winners:

Find out more about award nominations at www.american-scms.com/awards

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EXPLORE THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF SPACE EXPLORATIONGet behind the scenes of Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center – home to the nation’s Astronauts Corps, the Orion program and future space exploration developments.

You’ll be guided through historic JSC locations, including:

• Astronaut Training Facility

• Mission Control Center

• Rocket Park

It’s the perfect opportunity to network in a relaxed environment and make more contacts after the summit.

Just select your preferred tour at checkout.

Join us for a private tour of NASA’s Johnson Space Center!

PRIVATE TRAM TOUR90min Private Tram Tour around

Johnson Space CentreFree all-day admission ticketDate: Wednesday, October 23Time: 9.20am - 11.35amCost: $95

GUIDED TOUR OF SPACE CENTER HOUSTON90min Private Tram Tour around

Johnson Space CentreFree all-day admission ticket60min private customized guided tour of

Space Centre HoustonLunch at the Zero G DinerDate: Wednesday, October 23Time: 9.00am - 1.00pmCost: $150

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PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS

81.8%

75.8%

72.7%

69.7%

63.6%60.6%

54.5%

51.5%

48.5%

45.5%33.3%

Taken from 60 industry survey responses

Training & Development

ERP

Real-Time Information

Globalisation

Cyber Security

Mergers & Acquistions

Customer Acquisition/Segmentation

Security of the Supply Chain

Working Across Silos

Cloud Technology

Customer Handling/Service

Internet of Things/ Digitalization

Big Data

Corporate Social Responsibility

Forecasts and Predictive Analytics

S&OP

Inventory Management

Strategic Design/Planning

Trade Compliance

Risk Management

3PL’s & Distribution

Transportation

Reverse Logistics

81.8%

75.8%

72.7%

69.7%

63.6%60.6%

54.5%

51.5%

48.5%

45.5%33.3%

4.8%3.2%

1.6%1.6%

11.3%9.7% 9.7%12.9%12.9%

32.3%SENIORITY 32.3%

12.9% 11.3%9.7%

4.8%3.2%

1.6%1.6%

9.7%12.9%

SeniorDirector

ManagerSenior Vice

President

Executive C-LevelSeniorManager

Other Head ofDirector VicePresident

69%Over 69% Head of, Director, VP or C-level

INDUSTRIES 16.1%

11.3%

11.3%

11.3%

9.7%

8.1%

6.5%

4.8%

4.8%

4.8%

3.2%

Medical Equipment & Devices 16.1%

Food & Beverage Production / Products 11.3%

Electronics 11.3%

Pharmaceuticals 11.3%

Consumer Goods 9.7%

Paper, Packaging & Printing 8.1%

Academic / Non-Profit Institution 6.5%

Energy & Utilities 4.8%

Retail 4.8%

Industrial Equipment & Machinery 4.8%

Telecoms 3.2%

8%Other industries represented: 8% • Textiles • Materials Handling • Aerospace & Defence • Agriculture • Transport & Logistics

ATTENDEESTake a look at the senior supply chain professionals that attended the 2018 American SCMS Summit. Here’s a snapshot:

CLICK HEREFor a sample of the 2018 attendees CLICK HERE

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NASA Private Tram Tour

Guided Tour of Space Center Houston

+$95+$150

BOOKYOUR PLACEAS A DELEGATEIf your company has an internal supply chain you can register as a delegate.

If your company offers supply chain management services, solutions or technologies and your responsibilities involve business development, you can only attend as a Commercial Partner.

To find out more about commercial partner opportunities please contact:

Alexandra KrchoAlexandra.krcho@markallengroup.com+44 (0)20 3874 9205

Launch rate $295 until 28 June

Super early bird $395 until 02 August

Early bird $595 until 06 September

Late rate $795 until 11 October

Full price $995

AS A COMMERCIAL PARTNER

Register your place online at www.american-scms.com/book-nowOr contact: ADRIAN FORDE adrian.forde@markallengroup.com • +44 (0)20 3874 9209

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BOOK NOW

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Join us in Berlin for our larger sister event. With 3 streams across 3 days, discover the challenges and successes of 35+ speakers’ global supply chains.

The 6th Annual European Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leadership Awards will be taking place to celebrate achievements within the industry. It could even be you accepting the next European Supply Chain Leadership Award!

Plus, take a look behind the scenes of BMW’s Berlin Motorcycle Assembly Plant at one of our sell-out tours. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with contacts you’ve made at the summit.

If you have colleagues working across the pond, why not share this with them!

To find out more, contact us at maxconferences@markallengroup.comwww.scms-summit.com

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