Why Every Student Should Speak Supply Chain
Explore the importance of supply chain literacy in understanding complex business processes and its role in preparing students for today’s job market.
Tuesday, April 29th 2025
15:30-17:00 (CEST, Amsterdam), 9:30 - 11:00 (EDT, Miami)
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Are you ready to equip your students with the knowledge that drives modern business success?
Explore the critical role of supply chain management in today’s interconnected economy with our expert-led session!
Join experienced educators and industry leaders as they share insights into the growing importance of supply chain literacy across all disciplines.
Learn how integrating supply chain concepts into your teaching can empower students with the skills they need to excel in an increasingly complex and competitive global workforce.
Why Supply Chain Literacy?
Supply chain management is crucial for navigating the complexities of the global economy. By understanding the flow of products and services, students gain valuable insights into systems that drive success across industries. This knowledge fosters critical skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptability, essential for a fast-paced, interconnected job market. Even students not directly involved in supply chain will benefit from these skills.
Join us to learn how supply chain literacy can enhance your curriculum and ensure your students are prepared for future success.
Topics
We’ll dive into a range of topics during this 1.5-hour webinar, including:
Importance of Supply Chain Knowledge in a Globalized World
The Importance of Integrating Supply Chain Concepts into Your Curriculum for Understanding Complex Business Processes
How Supply Chain Disruptions Can Teach Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
The Critical Role of Supply Chain Knowledge in Shaping Future-Ready Graduates
This webinar is brought to you by the Inchainge Connect Educator Series:
For and by Inchainge’s global community of educators and program managers in higher education. Where we bring all the trending topics in higher education up to discussion!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peers, learn from industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the importance of supply chain literacy!
Speakers
Host
Tracy Cheetham
Tracy is the Director Americas Education at Inchainge, she leads the delivery of innovative and interactive supply chain learning solutions for academic clients across the region. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain management, consulting, and education, she is passionate about closing the talent gap and developing the next generation of supply chain professionals
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Speaker
Bill Raffield
Bill Raffield is a Senior Operations Executive with a wealth of experience in global supply chains. He specializes in driving operational efficiency and strategic growth across various industries.
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Speaker
Karine Appeltans
Karine Appeltans is an experienced professional in Strategic Marketing Innovation and Route to Market. With a strong background in marketing, commercial strategy, and procurement, she has expertise in areas such as innovation, service design thinking, and brand positioning.
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Speaker
Linsey Piot
Linsey Piot is a Lecturer at UC Leuven-Limburg with more than 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Retail.