According to www.manilatimes.net, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit will take place at Navy Pier, Chicago, on 21–22 April 2026, featuring senior executives from PepsiCo, Constellation Brands, Regions Bank, Coinbase, Reynolds American, Trane Technologies, and BDO USA.
Confirmed Speaker Lineup
The event—organized by BizClik, Procurement Magazine, and Supply Chain Digital—brings together practitioners across sectors to address real-world challenges in procurement and supply chain operations. Confirmed speakers include:
- Marcelo Stefani, Chief Procurement Officer at PepsiCo
- Jenni Baez, Director, Procurement at Constellation Brands
- Allen Schramm, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing at Regions Bank
- Katie Sharma, Director, Global Sourcing at Coinbase
- Patricia Mendoza, Vice President Procurement at Reynolds American
- Scott Tew, Global Head of Sustainability Strategy & Vice-President, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability at Trane Technologies
- Ashley Hetrick, Principal, Sourcing and Supply Chain Segment Leader at BDO USA
Core Discussion Themes
Speakers will deliver insights across five priority domains: procurement processes, strategic sourcing, global sourcing strategies, sustainability integration, and supply chain efficiency. The agenda emphasizes actionable knowledge—not theoretical frameworks—with dedicated sessions on digital transformation, supplier partnerships, sustainability, and risk management. As the summit’s organizers state, it is designed for professionals seeking practical tools to strengthen resilience amid persistent volatility in logistics, geopolitics, and regulatory environments.
Context for Practitioners
This summit follows a wave of industry-led knowledge-sharing initiatives launched since 2023, including DHL’s Resilience Roadshow series and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)’s annual Edge Conference, both of which reported >25% year-on-year growth in attendance through 2025. According to CSCMP’s 2025 State of Logistics Report, 68% of North American supply chain leaders cite cross-functional collaboration and peer benchmarking as top drivers of process improvement—underscoring the operational relevance of forums like this one. For practitioners, participation offers direct exposure to how peers are adapting sourcing governance models amid tightening ESG disclosure rules—including SEC climate reporting requirements effective for large filers in 2024—and evolving tariff structures affecting nearshoring decisions in Mexico and Southeast Asia.
Source: www.manilatimes.net
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
