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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
1:30-5:30 p.m.

AI and Advanced Planning in Supply Chain

The Center for Supply Chain Innovation at the TCU Neeley School of Business is proud to host an annual summit, bringing together thought leaders and industry experts to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and shape the future of global supply chains.

Join us for in-depth conversations that foster innovation and insights on AI Technologies and Advanced Planning.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

TCU Neeley School of Business, Hays Hall 2nd Floor, Banquet Room (2303)

1:30-2:00 p.m. Check-in
2:00-3:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker 
Title: AI in Supply Chain: Today and Tomorrow
Speaker: Nick Elizondo, Vice President IT, Supply Chain/R&D Solutions, Keurig Dr. Pepper
3:15-4:30 p.m. Making the Most of AI Opportunities in Supply Chain Management
Moderator: Morgan Swink, Executive Director, Center for Supply Chain Innovation, Professor, Eunice and James L. West Chair of Supply Chain Management
Panelists:
  • Robert Dally, Senior Director, Data Science and Business Intelligence, Alcon
  • Kevin Gregory, Practice Lead - Generative AI, Energy & Resources, Deloitte Consulting LLP
  • Luiz Solia, Vice President, Industry Prinicpal, Kinaxis
  • Kelly Slaughter, Professor of Professional Practice, Texas Christian University
4:30-5:30 p.m. Networking Cocktail Hour 
Nick Elizondo   

Nick Elizondo

Vice President IT, Supply Chain/R&D Solutions
Keurig Dr Pepper

Nick Elizondo is a digital executive with extensive experience in international supply chain management, planning and execution. Many of his strengths include strategic planning to align IT investment with business strategies and goals, implementation of top tier business solutions to support both global and local capabilities, and managing various programs and technology vendor relationships. For over 20 years, Nick has lent his expertise to renowned organizations, including the PepsiCo, Frito-Lay and Keurig Dr Pepper. Nick has served in many leadership roles and currently serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain IT Solutions at Keurig Dr Pepper.

Nick’s commitment to education is as strong as his dedication to his career. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University. To further hone his leadership acumen, Nick pursued an executive certificate in Management and Leadership at MIT Sloan School of Management in 2018 and an executive series for supply chain management at Northwestern University.
     

Venue
TCU Neeley School of Business
2900 Lubbock Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Hays Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 2303

Parking
For campus visitors only: Please park in Lot 15. Print your guest parking pass and put it on your vehicle dashboard.

Hotel
We recommend TCU Hyatt Hotel. Please call 682-385-9743 to make reservations.