Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh

Newsletter | August 2023

Vistex Institute for Executive Education to Offer Executive Certificate in Supply Chain Management Program this Fall

Earn your Executive Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Lehigh by taking four programs focused on creating and sustaining competitive advantage in your supply chain. Each program consists of 3 live online sessions designed to fit into your busy schedule and can either be taken separately or as part of the certificate program. Learn more and register at the links below!

Utilizing Supply Chain Management for Competitive Advantage

September 12, 14, and 15, 2023, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET each day

Demand and Inventory Planning

October 10, 12, and 13, 2023, from 12:30 - 2:30 PM ET each day

Supply Chain Risk & Resilience

November 14, 16, and 17, 2023, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET each day

Supply Chain Analytics

December 5, 7, and 8, 2023, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET each day

War in Ukraine's Effect on Food Supply Chain

Zach Zacharia, Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh, was recently interviewed by WFMZ-TV 69 News

for a story on the sharp rise in food commodity prices amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

View the full story & interview

Upcoming

2023 Fall Forum

November 2-3, 2023

Talent and Technology: Thinking Out of the Box

We will open with a cocktail reception on Thursday, November 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and follow up with a full day program on Friday, November 3 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 plenty of opportunities for interaction and takeaways that can be implemented at your company.

Confirmed Speakers:

Dave Broering, President of Integrated Logistics Solutions, NFI Industries (Keynote)

Scott Rea, President, AvatarFleet

Shawn Furman, AMT Strategy Manager, Manufacturers Resource Center

Randy Pappal, Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain, Gentex Corporation

Kofi Arhin, Assistant Professor, Lehigh Department of Decision and Technology Analytics

Rob Guerriere, VP of Industry Solutions, TrueCommerce (Panel Moderator)

Use Discount Code EarlyReg23 at checkout to pay only $200 for both days.

More information coming soon!

View the Tentative Agenda and Register Now

Fall Forum 2023 - Spolight on Speaker,

Shawn Furman

Shawn Furman, AMT Strategy Manager at Manufacturers Resource Center, will present at this year's Fall Forum:

Investing in Your Employees - The Hidden Benefits

Manufacturers are becoming more concerned about equipment performance, specifically Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). It seems much of the energy is focused on achieving the elusive “green” day, where OEE meets or exceeds the target for the day. Is it time to consider a paradigm shift in dealing with the employees who are running the manufacturing equipment? This presentation will provide a different perspective on improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness by engaging the employees involved in the manufacturing process.

Click on the buttons below to learn more about Shawn and MRC's mission.

Learn More - Shawn Furman

Learn More - Manufacturers Resource Center