Keynote Speaker & Panelist
Supply Chains Under Pressure --Building Resiliency in the Global Landscape of 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Morris Lawrence Building
About
Washtenaw Supply Chain Exchange was created to bring together students, educators, and industry professionals to explore the evolving landscape of supply chain strategy and its impact on regional and national economic development.
This year’s theme will focus on building resiliency in the 2025 global supply chain landscape--exploring lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, the promise and pitfalls of nearshoring, revitalizing U.S. manufacturing and current U.S. policies and their impact on global trade.
Don't let this opportunity get held up in transit—register early to secure your spot!
Your Registration Includes:
Networking
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Join us for unmatched networking and professional growth. Connect with industry peers, rising professionals, and executives from top global companies.
Insights
Expert Insights from Industry Leaders
Learn about global logistics trends, innovations, and strategic approaches that are driving transformation with the current global supply chain environment. Stay on the cutting edge through discovery and dialogue.
Perks
Fuel your day before the freight moves!
Kick off the conference with a just-in-time complimentary breakfast, coffee bar, and a chance to haul in prize baskets at our raffle!
Speakers
Michael Fahy
Keynote Speaker & Panelist
Judith Whipple, Ph.D.
Bowersox-Thull Endowed Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Panelist
James McLaughlin
Senior Director of Global Logistics and Partner Management at Cisco
Panelist
Adam Jeevunjee
Senior Director of Worldwide Logistics Operations at Apple
Panelist
Shirley Sharma-Paterson
Global Head of Sales at Kuehne + Nagel
WCC Facilitator
Barry McNeil
Professional Faculty, Supply Chain Management in the Department of Business and Computer
Technologies
Welcoming Address
Rose B. Bellanca, Ed.D.
President, Washtenaw Community College
Schedule
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| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:50 a.m. | Welcome Address |
| 9:00 a.m. | Speaker #1 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Speaker #2 |
| 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 11:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
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Registration
Registration coming soon.
Questions? Contact Business and Computer Technologies Instructional Support Coordinator, Nicolle Smid, at nsmid@wccnet.edu.