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Master supply chain and tariff challenges 

Date

June 11, 2025

Location

The Drake Hotel, Chicago

Time

9:00am to 4:00pm 

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Join us for an exclusive session where we'll cover how to tackle the complexities of tariffs and supply chain management using advanced AI technologies. 

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Discover how innovative AI tools can help manage tariff fluctuations, optimize sourcing, and maintain a competitive edge in a dynamic global market. 

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Gain valuable insights into current supply chain challenges and the latest technologies to address them, equipping you with the knowledge to make strategic decisions that enhance supply chain resilience. 

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Learn how to turn risks into opportunities by leveraging data-driven insights to improve profitability and position your organization as a leader in an increasingly complex economic landscape. 

 

This exclusive workshop is tailored for senior executives and will:

 

Why Attend?

  • Insights from industry leaders and real-world case studies in supply chain and tariffs
  • Expert perspective on tools and approaches scaling AI to address these challenges  
  • A confidential, peer-only environment for strategic dialogue 

 Who Should Attend?

  • Designed for senior executives: CXOs, SVPs, Heads of Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, Procurement, and Inventory Management
 

Agenda 

9:00 – 9:30

Check-In, Breakfast & Networking

9:30 – 10:00

Welcome & Introduction

10:00 – 11:15

Session 1: Mitigating Tariff Challenges

11:15 – 11:30

Coffee & Networking

11:30 – 12:45

Session 2: Opportunities in Supply Chain Management

12:45 – 1:30

Lunch & Networking

1:30 – 2:15

Session 3: Scaling AI for Impact

2:15 – 3:15

Roundtable Discussions

3:15 – 3:45

Closing Remarks & Feedback Session

Meet Your Speakers & Hosts

Brian Love

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Leads Wayfinders Customer Experience (CX) Practice;  experienced consultant with 25+ years experience leading commercial transformation, growth and innovation strategies with retail and industrial clients; prior experience leading analytic-driven margin improvement strategies, including pricing, promotion, cost management, and tariff mitigation, that have delivered significant bottom line impact to global companies;  ex-IBM, ex-Booz Allen Hamilton

Nathan Cheng

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Strategy consultant with 25 years experience guiding Fortune 500  clients through large-scale transformations that strengthen resilience and unlock new value streams;  expert in tariff mitigation, supply chain optimization, and cost management having delivered hundreds of millions in savings for top global retailers;  ex-IBM, ex-BCG consultant. 

Luke Gerdes

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Leads Wayfinders Data & AI Practice; 20+ years in machine learning and AI across consulting and academia; leads AI, machine learning, data, and digital transformation engagements across industries including mining, oil & gas, utilities, & chemicals; ex-McKinsey, former West Point professor.

Raja Chandrashekar

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Leads Wayfinders Operational Excellence (OX) Practice;  over 25+ years experience leading supply chain and operations transformation, digital transformation strategies with manufacturing, hi-tech, life sciences and consumer industries. Leads teams driving improved supply chain resilience, agility and performance. ex-TCS, ex-Blue Yonder.

Exclusivity & Privacy Statement 

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Attendance to the AI Boardroom is strictly by invitation only.  We have invited a distinguished group of senior executives to ensure that content and conversations are of the highest caliber, guaranteeing interactions with peers who share similar expertise, influence, and vision.

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Privacy is paramount to the AI Boardroom experience.  Chatham House Rule applies—what’s shared stays in the room.

Interested in joining event?

Register now to be considered for our invitation-only event. Please note that registration does not guarantee attendance.  

Inquiries? 
Luke.Gerdes@fujitsu.com