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The CSCMP EDGE Conference will feature several dynamic speakers this year including Mattel’s Robert Isais, J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson, and a panel of industry execs.

Supply Chain Xchange Staff
By Supply Chain Xchange StaffJul 07, 2024
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As the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) inches closer to its EDGE 2024 Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee, a dynamic lineup of speakers is emerging. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds, the speakers will shed a light on creating innovative products/experiences, harnessing emerging technology to develop services and inspire people, and retaining high-performing supply chain teams.

Taking the stage on October 1, Roberto Isaias, executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Mattel, will discuss how the toy company’s supply chain helped it deliver on its mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences, and develop children through play. With a focus on the iconic Barbie brand, Isaias will explore Barbie’s supply chain journey, detailing how the brand has expanded its share worldwide, weathered supplier challenges, and managed the surging demand after the **ital{Barbie} movie launched.

Also speaking on Tuesday is Shelley Simpson, president and incoming chief executive officer at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. She will draw on her more than 29 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry to inspire attendees.

Not to be outdone, October 2 will kick off with a panel of supply chain leaders who are determined to leave attendees with actionable insights and strategies for developing and retaining high-performing supply chain teams. Panelists for this session include Tim Perkins, chief executive officer at supply chain sourcing company Sourcifi; David Colyott, executive vice president of operations at distilled spirits and food ingredients producer MGP Ingredients; Joe Peloquin, vice president of fulfillment at meal-kit company Hello Fresh; Colin Yankee, chief supply chain officer at retailer Tractor Supply Company; and Lucas England, vice president of operations at global international trade company DP World.

The conference runs from September 29 to October 2 in Nashville, Tennessee. More than 3,000 supply chain professionals are expected to attend the annual event, which will feature more than 100 education sessions and over 25 hours of networking opportunities. For more information about the conference program or to register, go to cscmpedge.org.

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