Schulich Supply Chain Alumni – Networking Mixer

Join us for this casual, in-person networking event for Schulich alumni who studied and/or currently work in supply chain management roles. We welcome graduates from Schulich’s Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Management (MMgt), and other relevant programs to attend this event on:

Saturday, November 19, 2022
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM EST
York University
Schulich School of Business
Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building
45 York Blvd.
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Map & Directions | Parking
Alumni Ticket – $15.00 CDN

Benefits of attending:

  • Network with a diverse group of Schulich alumni who work in supply chain management roles
  • Attend panel sessions to hear alumni perspectives on the trends and challenges affecting supply chains
  • Learn more about Schulich’s newest alumni chapter, the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA)
  • Light lunch and refreshments will be served

Agenda:

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Registration & Open Networking
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
David Johnston, Research Chair and Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy, Co-President, Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (MSCM ‘21)
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Panel: Supply Chain’s Top Challenges and Opportunities Today

An interactive discussion on the current challenges and opportunities for today’s supply chain managers. Panelists include:

  • Rafael Franco, Director Supply Chain, Thermo Fisher Scientific (MBA ’05 / MSCM ’20)
  • Vinay Kurien, Manager, Strategic Projects and Sourcing, Loblaw (MSCM ’21)
  • Katie Oestebo, Sr. Director, Replenishment, Walmart (MSCM ’23)

(Moderator) Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy, Strategic Sourcing Manager at OECM (MSCM ’21) & Co-President, Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association

11:40 AM – 12:30 PM Panel: Visions of Supply Chain Management in 2030

Schulich researchers and alumni address the leadership challenges for transforming supply chains for the end of the decade. Themes will include supply chain resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. Panelists include:

  • Raman Boparai, Director, Multimodal Optimization & Innovation, CN (IMBA ‘05)
  • David Markwell, Chief Technology and Analytics Officer, Loblaw (MBA ’07)

(Moderator) David Johnston, Research Chair and Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains and Program Director, Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Open Networking with Light Lunch and Refreshments  

 

Hosted by the George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA) and the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE).To learn more about the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA) and to sign up for membership please register here.



Refund Policy
Refunds may be requested up to 48 hours in advance of the event. Requests for refunds after the event will not be processed.
Contact alumni@schulich.yorku.ca with a copy of your receipt to request your refund.

Photo Disclaimer
This session may be photographed. If you have any concerns or questions please contact the Alumni Engagement Office at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca. The resulting images may be used in feature stories in print, on the Schulich website and on Schulich’s social media channels.