Supply Chain Technology Seminar
Name:
Supply Chain Technology Seminar
Date:
September 6, 2023
Time:
8:30 AM - 2:45 PM CDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Join CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research & Service at Iowa State University) and the Greater Des Moines Partnership on September 6, 2023 for our Supply Chain Technology Seminar. During this seminar we will present information on how current and developing technologies can be deployed to improve your company’s supply chain. Our Keynote Speaker will be the Interim Chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management at Iowa State University, Dr. Haozhe Chen who will introduce the concept of the Digital Supply Chain. Additional topics we will cover include deploying RFID in your operation, cybersecurity in the supply chain, what may be some of the impacts of AI (artificial intelligence) on your supply chain; Industry 4.0 including supply chain and warehouse automation, and technology impacts on transportation. There will also be opportunities to network with your peers and participate in a debate with our manufacturers panel and how technology is impacting supply chains. Join us to be prepared for how technology is changing how we manage and drive supply chain improvements.
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:30 AM Arrival & Coffee
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:30 AM Arrival & Coffee
9:00 AM Welcome & Program Introduction
Ryan Carroll, Senior Director of Regional Business
Development
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Development
Greater Des Moines Partnership
9:10 AM Supply Chain Technology Ice Breaker
Marc Schneider, Logistics & Supply Chain
Iowa State University CIRAS
Melissa Burant, Supply chain & Supplier Scouting
Iowa State University CIRAS
Marc Schneider, Logistics & Supply Chain
Iowa State University CIRAS
Melissa Burant, Supply chain & Supplier Scouting
Iowa State University CIRAS
9:25 AM Keynote: The Digital Supply Chain
Dr. Haozhe Chen, Interim Chair Dept. of Supply Chain
Management
Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University
Management
Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University
10:15 AM Morning Break & Networking
All
All
10:25 AM Cyber Security & Your Supply Chain
Melissa Burant, Supply Chain & Supplier Scouting
Iowa State UniversityCIRAS
Melissa Burant, Supply Chain & Supplier Scouting
Iowa State UniversityCIRAS
10:45 AM Introduction to RFID
Satyam Sharma
Iowa State University CIRAS
Jeremiah Lehr, Product Manager
Van Meter Inc.
11:15 PM Technology Challenges & Opportunities
OEM Panel
Satyam Sharma
Iowa State University CIRAS
Jeremiah Lehr, Product Manager
Van Meter Inc.
11:15 PM Technology Challenges & Opportunities
OEM Panel
12:00 PM Lunch & Networking
12:45 PM Supply Chain AI – Group Discussion
Mike O'Donnell, Director - Manufacturing Extension
Partnership
Iowa State University CIRAS
Mike O'Donnell, Director - Manufacturing Extension
Partnership
Iowa State University CIRAS
1:15 PM Warehouse Automation & Industry 4.0
Pat O'Brien, VP, Systems Automation and Execution
RMH Systems, Inc.
Pat O'Brien, VP, Systems Automation and Execution
RMH Systems, Inc.
1:45 PM Technology & Transportation
Marc Schneider, Logistics & Supply Chain
Iowa State University CIRAS
Marc Schneider, Logistics & Supply Chain
Iowa State University CIRAS
2:05 PM Wrap-Up & Opportunities
Marc Schneider, Logistics & Supply Chain
Iowa State University CIRAS
Marc Schneider, Logistics & Supply Chain
Iowa State University CIRAS
2:15 PM End of Program Networking
All (optional)
All (optional)
2:45 PM Conclusion