Date & Time
October 7, 2024 - November 25 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT
Details
Join us for a weekly (Oct 7 – Nov 25) virtual series on how to improve your supply chain resilience. Through self-guided modules (8) & live sessions (5) featuring industry experts, we cover the complexities so you can strengthen your biz.
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The Global Supply Chain for Small Business: Best Practices for Resilience training program is a collaborative initiative between UPS and the U.S. Commercial Service. This program is designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses, and will provide comprehensive information on global logistics, supply chain trends, sourcing best practices, and the impact of friendshoring. It is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses successfully navigate the complexities of global supply chains.
The training program will begin on October 9th and end the week of November 25th. Starting October 9th, participants will complete a self-guided training module each week. Additionally, participants will join five live virtual webinars throughout the program, with the first live webinar and program launch taking place on Wednesday, October 9th.
October 9 – Series Launch
OPENING REMARKS
Michael Kiely
President, Global Government Affairs, UPS
Arun Venkataraman
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
STATE OF SUPPLY CHAIN
Rodrigo Aznarez
Director, United States South Border, Mexico Brokerage and Mexico Global Freight Forwarding, UPS
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION’S SUPPLY CHAIN CENTER
Jim Cramer
Managing Director, Supply Chain Center, U.S. Department of Commerce
OVERVIEW OF SERIES RECORDED MODULES
Dawn Sizemore
PhD, Founder and CEO of iCURRIC
Schedule
With both self-guided modules and live sessions
*BONUS FEATURE*
Open Agenda Discussion Group – Weeks 2 and 4
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Series Fee: $60
Learn more and register here.