• Schulich Supply Chain Alumni

    2024 Networking Event

    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.

    Registration is open to Schulich alumni on a first come-first serve basis. RSVP early as space is limited.

    Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Schulich School of Business
    Rob & Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building
    45 York Blvd., Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
    Map & Directions
    Tickets: $20.00 for Alumni

    Registration has now closed.

  • About the George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains

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 the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA)
  • Light lunch and refreshments will be served

Agenda:

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Opening Remarks:

  • Anthony Ferreira, Associate Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
  • David Johnston, Research Chair and Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Karina Butzek-Morris, Director, Alumni Engagement, Schulich School of Business
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Panel: “Supply Chain’s Top Challenges and Opportunities Today”
An interactive panel of Schulich alumni discuss the current challenges and opportunities for today’s supply chain managers.

  • Anthony An, Director of Supply Chain & Operations, Balzac’s Coffee Ltd (BBA ’11)
  • Jose Urdaneta, National Manager Demand & Supply Planning, Martin-Brower of Canada (MBA ’13)
  • Fiona Woticky, Manager, Sales and Operations Planning, Wellness Natural Inc. (MSCM ’20)
  • David Wang, Director, National Warehousing, Stone Tile International (MSCM ’20)
  • Moderator: Rubani Gill, Senior Fulfillment Manager, Walmart Canada (MSCM Candidate)
11:30 – 11:45 p.m. Coffee Break
11:45 – 1:00 p.m. Leadership Panel: “Implementing Data Driven Supply Chains: Benefits and Challenges”
Leaders discuss the challenges involved in implementing data-driven supply chains to drive better decision-making, including through the implementation of data analytics, A.I., and machine learning. Session to be followed by audience Q&A.

  • Mark Bednis, Vice President, Supply Chain Analytics, Loblaw Companies Limited
  • Paul Draffin, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Canadian Tire Corporation (MBA ’99)
  • Moderator: David Johnston, Research Chair and Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Networking with Light Lunch and Refreshments

 

Speakers:

Anthony An

Director of Supply Chain & Operations, Balzac's Coffee Ltd (BBA '11)

Mark Bednis

Vice President, Supply Chain Analytics, Loblaw Companies Limited

Paul Draffin

Chief Supply Chain Officer, Canadian Tire Corporation (MBA '99)

Anthony Ferreira

Associate Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, Schulich School of Business

Rubani Gill

Senior Fulfillment Manager, Walmart Canada (MSCM Candidate)

David A. Johnston

Research Chair and Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, Schulich School of Business

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Gaurav Kakkar

SSCAA Co-President; Operations Excellence Specialist, Sanofi (MBA '24)

Benaisha Major

SSCAA Co-President; Manager, Supply Planning (Tim Hortons, US), Restaurant Brands International (BBA '21, MSCM '24)

Jose Urdaneta

National Manager Demand & Supply Planning, Martin-Brower of Canada (MBA '13)

David Wang

Director, National Warehousing, Stone Tile International (MSCM '20)

Fiona Woticky

Manager, Sales and Operations Planning, Wellness Natural Inc. (MSCM '20)

Hosted by:

The George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA), and Schulich’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE).

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