The CSCRL Fall Forum is an opportunity to learn and discuss new insights from industry and academic experts.

There will be presentations that discuss how different companies have managed to succeed. There will also be interactive workshops where participants will have opportunities to learn from each other. There will also be time to network at the opening reception, breakfast session, lunch session and closing reception with industry peers, Lehigh University students and faculty. 

November 8, 2024
Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Conference Center, Lehigh University

A full day program on Friday, November 8 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 interaction and takeaways. Additionally, there will be a closing reception from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Register today!

Agenda

8:00 – 8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Zach Zacharia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, CSCRL, Lehigh University College of Business

8:15 – 9:00 AM | Session 1

“Culture, Supply Chain, and Data Insights at Crayola: Fueling a ‘Next Level’ Mindset”
Peter Ruggiero, President and CEO, Crayola, LLC

9:00 – 9:45 AM | Session 2

“Transforming Operations: How Penske Logistics Uses AI to Enhance Efficiency, Customer Experience and Insight Generation”
Vishwa Ram, Vice President, Data Science and Analytics, Penske Logistics

9:45 – 10:00 AM
Coffee Break

10:00 – 10:45 AM | Session 3

“Preparing the World for Zero-Emission Hydrogen Trucks”
Mike Jocsak, Director, Supply Chain Operations, Air Products

10:45 – 11:30 AM | Session 4

“AI-Powered Problem Solving: Quick Insights for Leaders”
Michael Rivera, Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems, Lehigh University

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Session 5

Panel Discussion: “Innovating for the Future: The Role of Technology in the Supply Chain”
Scott Palochik, Director of Business Development, Enterprise Systems Partners, Inc.

12:15 – 1:00
Lunch

1:00 – 1:45 PM | Session 6

Mark Ostrowski, Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

1:45 – 2:30 PM | Session 7

“B. Braun’s Commitment To Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse, Thriving Workforce”
Scott Blair, Senior Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, B. Braun

2:30 – 2:45 PM
Coffee and Dessert Break

2:45 – 3:30 | Session 8

“Does Purchasing Always Have the Best Interest of the Firm?”
Kimberly Whitehead, Associate Professor of Quantitative Management, Anderson University

3:30 – 4:00 PM
Closing Comments and Wrap-up

Zach Zacharia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, CSCRL, Lehigh University College of Business

4:00 – 5:00 PM
Closing Reception

Register Here!