Schulich Celebrates Alumni at 3rd Annual Supply Chain Networking Event
On October 26, 2024, the Schulich School of Business hosted its 3rd annual networking event to celebrate alumni working in supply chain management. The event brought together a diverse group of alumni, faculty, and industry guests for a day of industry panel sessions and networking.
The event featured a keynote Leadership Panel, “Implementing Data Driven Supply Chains,” which showcased insights from senior industry leaders: Mark Bednis, Vice President, Supply Chain Systems and Analytics, Loblaw Companies Limited, and Paul Draffin, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Canadian Tire Corporation (MBA ’99). The panel was moderated by David Johnston, Research Chair and Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains.
The event also highlighted insights from Schulich alumni speakers, including: 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); David Wang, Director, National Warehousing, Stone Tile International (MSCM ’20); Fiona Woticky, Manager, Sales and Operations Planning, Wellness Natural Inc. (MSCM ’20); and Rubani Gill, Senior Fulfillment Manager, Walmart Canada (MSCM Candidate).
“The George Weston Ltd. Centre is honored to support our expanding alumni community,” said Johnston. “This year’s event offered alumni the chance to learn from one another and to exchange insights on key challenges, including the digital transformation of supply chains. It was a personal joy to reconnect with such a talented group of alumni from various Schulich programs.”
The event was organized by the George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains in collaboration with Schulich’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, and the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA).
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