Western Illinois University and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will host the Supply Chain Management (SCM) ConNEXT Conference from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, on the WIU Quad Cities campus in Moline.
The conference, which will be held at Western Illinois University-QC Campus, is designed to give students an understanding of the broad field of supply chain management, which includes business functions that plan, source, make and deliver. Supply chain management and logistics have been further emphasized in the current economic environment, increasing awareness of the industry’s vital role in the economy.
During ConNEXT, students will rotate through four breakout sessions, each led by a panel of regional industry professionals. The sessions will cover key areas within supply chain management, including sourcing and procurement, manufacturing and operations, distribution and warehousing, and transportation. Each panel will discuss the types of careers available in these sectors and the skills necessary for students interested in entering the workforce.
The conference will highlight the opportunities in supply chain management, which is essential to industries such as agriculture, hospitality, entertainment, retail, healthcare and manufacturing. This event is open to all high school and college students.
The tentative schedule is:
8:30-9:15 a.m. – Student arrival and check-in.
9:15-9:45 a.m. – Opening remarks.
10–10:30 a.m. – Breakout session 1.
10:35–11:05 a.m. – Breakout session 2.
11:10–11:40 a.m. – Breakout session 3.
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Breakout session 4.
12:20 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Concluding remarks
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. Picnic-style box lunches served on the lawn (weather permitting)
To register, visit go.wiu.edu/41VrUU1. For more information, contact the WIU School of Accounting and Business Administration at (309) 298-1152. To learn more about the Supply Chain Management program at WIU, visit wiu.edu/scm.
