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Spring 2023 Conference

Spring 2023 Supply Chain Expert Exchange Conference

Connect with your restaurant supply chain peers May 18-19 at the Swissotel, Chicago at the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference.

With an agenda crafted by leaders in the industry, this is the only conference created by and for professionals that run restaurant supply chains.

The conference is only open to restaurant operators and those who work in supply chain management for restaurant or hospitality companies.

All operator attendees will receive free admission to the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Show, May 20-23.

Get more details and register here

AGENDA:  May 18 & 19 at the Swissotel Chicago:

Day 1 – Thursday, May 18

11:00 AM        Registration Desk Opens

2:00 PM          Conference Kick-off

2:10 PM          Strategic Economic Insights from an Industry Veteran - Dr. Dhamu Thamodaran,  a renowned expert on commodity risk, will be sharing his insights on the evolving economic trends impacting foodservice supply chains and the restaurant industry.  One of our most popular and requested speakers, Dr. Thamodaran will discuss how we got here and what to anticipate going forward.

2:55 PM          Deep-dive discussion with John Barone – President, Market Vision and Dr. Dhamu Thamodaran.

3:20 PM          Networking Break

3:55 PM          Case Study – Join Tim Hand of Kinetic 12 for an engaging and interactive case study discussion. This session offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with your peers and collectively solve a real-world supply chain challenge. Together, we’ll explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and generate a list of actionable ideas that you can apply at your company. As a bonus, Tim will process the output from this session and present the ideas back to the group on Friday. Don’t miss this exciting new addition to the conference agenda!

4:35 PM          Day’s Wrap-up and Preview to Day 2

6:00 PM          First busses depart for Offshore Rooftop Reception & Dinner

 

Day 2 – Friday, May 19

8:00 AM          Breakfast

9:00 AM          Opening Remarks

9:10 AM          Food Commodities Outlook: The Next Chapter – A detailed overview of the current state and future prospects for some of the most common food commodities. From grains and meats to dairy and produce, Bill Lapp will take a deep dive into the supply and demand dynamics, as well as any economic and political factors that may impact these markets.

9:55 AM          Vision 2025: Drivers of Change Shaping the Future of Restaurants. In 2022, the IFMA Restaurant Foodservice Leadership Council, in conjunction with IFMA and Kinetic 12 Consulting, created Vision 2025: Drivers of Change Shaping the Future of Restaurants. This framework outlines the key trends shaping the service model, production model, supply chain, and total operation. In this session you’ll learn about these key drivers and hear perspectives from operators on how they are navigating these changes with a heightened focus on Cost Management & Price/Margin Maximization.

10:35 AM        Networking Break

11:10 AM        Navigating Government Regulations in the Foodservice Supply Chain – Laura Abshire from the National Restaurant Association will share recent and potential government regulations that are relevant to the foodservice supply chain, including food safety, labeling, packaging, and transportation. She’ll also discuss how these regulations may impact foodservice operators and their supply chain partners and provide strategies for compliance and staying current with the latest regulations.

11:40 AM        Lessons Learned Implementing Food Traceability. In this session, we’ll explore the importance of food traceability in today’s complex supply chains. Our panel of experts will discuss their traceability journey, share lessons learned, and detail the benefits of having a robust traceability program. Benefits include increased visibility to ensure food safety, quality and enhanced inventory data. In addition, they will discuss how they are preparing for FSMA 204 Final Traceability rule recordkeeping and compliance.

12:20 PM         Lunch

1:15 PM          Adding Supply Chain Value with Consultants – Panel discussion

1:55 PM           Case Study Recap with Tim Hand, Kinetic 12

2:05 PM           Networking Break

2:40 PM           Curated Networking Roundtables. Looking for a valuable networking experience at the conference? Look no further than our Curated Networking Roundtable session, back by popular demand after being a hit last Fall. This session is designed to help you build valuable connections while discussing specific topics that are most relevant to the challenges you face every day. You will have the opportunity to interact with peers in a small group format and participate in two (2) roundtable discussions each lasting 25 minutes. Each roundtable will hosted by an experienced Community Captain who will facilitate the discussion and capture key takeaways. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from other industry leaders, broaden your knowledge, and meet new people in similar roles.

3:40 PM          Closing Keynote – TBA

4:25 PM           Conference Wrap-up

 

Fall 2023 Conference

Fall 2023 Supply Chain Expert Exchange Conference

Join us October 16-17, 2023, in Orlando, Florida for the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall Conference.

Learn from industry leaders, share your own experience, and grow your network so you’ll be ready to face the industry’s most pressing challenges.

We’re excited to once again be hosting the event prior to the Market Vision Fall conference giving the restaurant supply chain community the opportunity to network with and learn from leaders in the foodservice industry. 

Don’t miss the ONLY event created by people that run restaurant supply chains.

Past Events

Fall 22 SCS Conference Registration

Fall 2022 Supply Chain Expert Exchange Conference

Join Us in October

Join us October 10-11, 2022, in Orlando, Florida for the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall Conference. Our agenda, built by supply chain professionals, is focused on the skills and knowledge needed to go from resilience to results. Learn from industry leaders, share your own experience, and grow your network so you’ll be ready to face the industry’s most pressing challenges.

We’re excited to once again be hosting the event prior to the Market Vision Fall conference giving the restaurant supply chain community the opportunity to network with and learn from leaders in the foodservice industry.  

Don’t miss the ONLY event created by people that run restaurant supply chains.

REGISTER HERE

VIEW THE AGENDA HERE

Supply chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference

Spring 2022 Conference - Designed for Today's Supply Chain Management Leaders

Reunite with your restaurant supply chain peers on May 19-20 at the Swissotel, Chicago for the 10th anniversary of the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference.

Join us in person to discuss what opportunities are ahead as we enter a whole new world for supply chain and our industry.

  • All operator attendees will receive free admission to the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show, May 21-24.

Don’t miss the ONLY event created by people that run restaurant supply chains.

We are excited to see you again!

REGISTER HERE

PREVIEW THE CONFERENCE AGENDA HERE

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED - Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry

New York Times Best Selling Author, Award-winning Entrepreneur, 

Top-rated Keynote Speaker.

Dr JP Pawliw-Fry
Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry

 

"The key to successful innovation and leadership today does not start with the strategies you implement or the technologies you use - it's how you and your team manage your thinking, your emotions, and your conversations under pressure."

 

 

 

 

Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry has over 20 years of experience helping individuals lead and innovate under pressure in the most extreme situations. Using science and research to help prepare people and organizations to meet their biggest challenges, he has worked with Olympic, NBA, and NFL teams, some of the world’s biggest brands, and even the US Navy and the CIA.

We are excited to have him join us for the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference 2022 as supply chain leaders in the restaurant industry tackle a whole new world of work.

Join us and walk away from this keynote feeling inspired and armed with practical tools to drive better business and personal outcomes.

Swissotel
323 E Wacker Dr

Chicago, IL

Room Rate: $274/night + tax

Room Block Deadline: Tuesday, April 29, 2022

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Operator registration is only open to restaurant operators and those who work in supply chain management for restaurant or hospitality companies. Product and service providers are only allowed to attend as sponsors. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a sponsor in 2022.  

 

 

 

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Expert Exchange Gathering: Foodservice Demand Forecasting Research - Benchmarks & Best Practices

Expert Exchange Gathering - Tuesday, February 8th 4:00 PM ET

What to expect:

Being able to accurately forecast demand is critical to your company’s success especially when it comes to Limited-Time Offers and New Product Introductions. The forecasts for these events are the foundation of demand and supply plans and are critical in enabling sales while minimizing obsolescence and waste. Please join us as we share our latest industry research, including best practices and benchmarks, which you can use to measure and improve your forecasting practices. Featured speakers will be Morgan Swink Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation, Texas Christian University, Neeley School of Business and Steven Rodgers Vice President, Business Development, HAVI.

You must be registered to attend - we hope you can join us!

REGISTER HERE

 

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Supply Chain Expert Exchange - COVID 19: Capacity - Recovery

Join us Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 PM ET for this Zoom event.

What to expect;

We have all been impacted by COVID-19 and the supply chain disruptions will take a long while to work through our systems. Please join us and hear Mike Zerr, Economist and Analytics Lead at Cargill, discusses the long road to recovery on the supplier side.

You must register to attend.

Immediately after registering you will receive a confirmation email from Patti Beese <no-reply@zoom.us> containing meeting login details. Please check your Spam or Other folder if you do not receive it.

Questions? Contact Lo Mittelbronn.

 

We hope you can join us!