Agenda

Agenda

Monday
10/10/2022

3:00 pm

Registration Desk Opens 
Location: Regency Foyer T
 

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Welcome Reception & Dinner 
Location: Upper Pool Deck (In case of inclement weather: Regency Rotunda)

Tuesday
10/11/2022

8:00 - 9:00 am

Breakfast 
Location: Regency Ballroom V

9:00 - 9:10 am

Conference Opening Remarks 
Location: Regency Ballrooms T-U
Speaker: Matt Riddleberger, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Services, Firehouse of America, LLC

9:10 - 10:05 am

Strategic Economic Insights from an Industry Veteran

Speaker: Dr.Dhamu Thamodaran, Former Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Commodity Hedging Officer, Smithfield Foods

Pulling from his decades of experience analyzing the economy and commodity markets, Dr.Dhamu Thamodaran will provide insights on the current climate from a macro and micro perspective. He'll discuss how we got here and tell us what to look for moving forward.

10:05 - 10:45 am

Best Practices for Communicating up, down and across your organization 

Moderator: Courtney Chance, Senior Director of Supply Chain, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Panelists:
Mark Avery,Managing Director Supply Chain, FAT Brands, Inc
Jaime Davis, VP of Supply Chain & Procurement, Insomnia Cookies
Caitlin Kleefeld, Purchasing Manager of Produce & Perishable Foods, Zaxby's
Lisa Wickstrom, Senior Director of Procurement for Food & Packaging, FOCUS Brands

Every organization needs regular updates on the supply chain status and developments that affect every aspect of the business. And supply chain issues touch so many departments today, prompting more frequent and more complex communication outreach. It’s critical for supply chain professionals to be able to communicate effectively not only to leadership, but to peers, and across the organization to other departments whose functions rely on supplies. If your “message” is not received, the ramifications can domino quickly.

10:45 - 11:25 am

Morning Break

11:25 am - 12:05 pm

Data, technology, and intelligent supply chain management

Moderator: Jeff Dorr, President, Arrowstream
Panelists: 
Paula Coleman, Director of Supply Chain Solutions Operations, & Alignment, Whataburger
James Kennedy, Senior Executive Director, Restaurant COE, P&G Professional
Gary Nash, Senior Director of Purchasing, Zaxby's
Kelly Walker, Senior Director, National Sales Execution, Sysco

Technology and data can offer a line of sight into the supply chain challenges that impact the bottom line-delivery information, price variance issues, and substitution tracking. The real question is: What are the right platforms for your restaurant brand? Each new solution raises a new set of questions to consider.

12:05 - 12:45 pm

Network Optimization: Delivering optimum results through a data and solutions driven supply chain approach 

Panelists:
Dessi Zaneva, Director, Strategic Sourcing, Panera Bread
Tyrell Childs, Vice President of Supply Chain, Panera Bread
Bryan Gaines, Senior Director of Business Development, KINEXO
Amy Snook, Vice President of Business Development, DMA
Loraine Yalch, Chief Commercial Officer, ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions

Join us for an end-to-end supply chain panel discussion on how to take a fresh, data driven look at our operations and how to deliver results through enhancing and/or reevaluating existing supply chain models. You will hear tips and how to’s from a Chain Operator, 3PL, Distributor, and a Supplier on how they are approaching these ongoing challenges and their tactics to combat uncertainty and maximize supply efficiency and security.

12:45 - 1:45 pm

Lunch 
Location: Regency Ballroom V

1:45 - 3:45 pm

Curated Networking 
During our Curated Networking event, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your network by easily connecting with peers to discuss similar interests. This event will be comprised of three (3) 25-minute sessions. This allows you to visit three of the Community Tables outlined below. During your table visit, you will be hosted by a Community Captain who will guide discussion and help you extend your professional network.

3:15 - 3:50 pm

Afternoon Break 

3:45 - 4:25 pm

Keynote 

4:25 - 4:30 pm

Conference Wrap-up