American Supply Chain Summit
Entering its 10th year, the American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused platform dedicated to advancing supply chain and logistics strategies through innovation and technology.
This premier annual supply chain conference brings together senior supply chain and operations leaders to exchange ideas, address market dynamics, and explore emerging technologies.
The 2026 summit will feature in-depth discussions and case studies on navigating disruptions, leveraging 3PL/4PL services, optimizing warehousing, and applying AI and automation in world-class facilities.
Key topics include supply chain management, process optimization, supplier relationship management, and digital innovation.
Key Themes:
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Exploring a cohesive end-to-end supply chain strategy that enhances agility, visibility, and competitiveness
Exhibiting resilience through advanced planning, scenario modeling, and integrated S&OP processes
Identifying and managing systemic supply chain risks using data-driven early-warning insights and controls
How to optimize supply chain performance through continuous improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration
PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Streamlining warehousing and distribution processes to reduce lead times and increase throughput efficiency
Driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and cross-functional collaboration
Leveraging data analytics to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall supply chain performance
PROCUREMENT AND SOURCING
Understanding of SRM principles and its role in sourcing and procurement
Selecting and aligning suppliers to meet organizational goals
Strategies to foster long-term, mutual supplier relationships
Differentiating between strategic, transactional, and critical suppliers
Processes to enhance risk management tactics
Measuring supply chain data analytics and improving supplier performance with clear KPIs
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Integrating ERP systems to unify data, streamline workflows, and enhance supply chain decision-making
Implementing automation and robotics to increase operational efficiency, reduce errors, and lower costs
Adopting advanced digital tools to drive collaboration, visibility, and predictive insights across the supply chain
LOGISTICS
Leveraging digital supply chain platforms to unify data, streamline logistics workflows, and accelerate decisions
Unlocking real-time supply chain visibility to anticipate disruptions and strengthen operational responsiveness
How AI and advanced analytics optimize forecasting, logistics planning, and transportation efficiency
Navigating IoT-enabled sensors to enhance asset monitoring, cargo tracking, and environmental condition control
Exploring agile transportation strategies that balances cost, service, capacity constraints, and risk exposure
Navigating tariff impacts with scenario modeling that informs sourcing, routing, and global logistics decisions
Elevating warehousing and track-and-trace performance through automation, traceability, and connected digital systems
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
At this supply chain event, executive-level attendees can look forward to fostering new relationships with solution providers dedicated to the following areas:
Supply chain management, digital supply chain, supply chain visibility, supply chain data analytics
3PL/4PL, warehousing, capacity planning, artificial intelligence, sourcing and procurement
Continuous improvement solutions, inventory management, cost pressure in logistics, cost pressure in transportation, supplier collaboration, inventory planning and optimization
Demand planning, change management, business performance management, supply chain operational resilience, aggregate supply planning, supply chain monitoring
Featured Speakers:
Catalina Vargas – SVP, Global Supply Chain, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Sajid Kunnummal – SVP, Chief Procurement Officer, BD
Darcy Arata – SVP, Supply Chain, PepsiCo
Jonathan Jennings – Chief Procurement Officer, HP
Chris Nielsen – EVP, Chief Supply Chain and Chief Quality Officer, Toyota North America
Matthias Huelsmann – SVP, E2E Logistics, Bosch
