2020 Supply Chain Management Directors’ Conference

Welcome to the 9th SCM Directors’ Conference at USC!

Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2020 Supply Chain Management Directors’ Conference. We are pleased to welcome you to University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business and we hope you enjoy your time with us. This year’s conference will focus on a number of exciting topics, including supply chain analytics, building innovative and practical supply chain curriculum in the digital era, and the importance of strong industry engagement and partnerships for outstanding supply chain research and curriculum. This conference is a wonderful opportunity for leading supply chain management colleagues to exchange ideas as together they confront challenges and recognize innovations in the field. I would like to thank the conference program committee, including Dr. Nick Vyas, and Dr. Shawn Alborz at UT Dallas for their time and dedication to planning and delivering this conference. I am confident you will have a reinvigorated view of the work you do in your programs. Best wishes for a productive and enjoyable conference on the USC University campus. Best wishes, Gareth Games, PhD Interim Dean, Marshall School of Business

Exposition Park

Walking distance from the USC campus is the City of Los Angeles, museum row. Visit the science, math and technology museum at the California Science Center. The California Science Center, also houses the Endeavor Space Shuttle. The Science museum is free, tickets to the space shuttle is $2.00. Also, Explore natural and cultural worlds at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The Natural History museum, features artifacts from the prehistoric, dinosaur era to the evolution of Los Angeles, rich history beginnings. The museum is free after 3pm. Tickets for earlier entrance $15.00 at the door. The recently renovated California African American Museum gives you a unique view into one of America’s oldest and influential cultures. The African-American museum is free. The iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the brand new Banc of California Stadium offer the excitement of world-class athletic competition, while the EXPO Center is a hub of recreational activity for the neighborhood.

The Broad Museum

The Broad is a contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles. The museum was founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, who also funded the Broad Contemporary building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The distinctive white honeycomb-covered building is located just south of the Walt Disney Concert Hall across Grand Avenue from the Museum of Contemporary Art. The addition of The Broad to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s two downtown campuses, Gallery Row and the Downtown L.A. Arts District, makes the area world-class destination for contemporary art, from fine art to street art. The museum is free. Advanced registration is recommended.

Olvera Street

Olvera Street (Calle Olvera or Placita Olvera) is a historic district in downtown Los Angeles, and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Many of the historic buildings are on Olvera Street, as well as some of the oldest Los Angeles monuments including the Avila Adobe built in 1818, Pelanconi House built in 1857, and the Sepulveda House built in 1887. The tree-shaded, pedestrian mall marketplace with craft shops, restaurants and roving troubadours is a popular tourist destination. The street has been described as a “Top Five” in the “Great Streets of America” journal.

Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo Historic District, is an ethnically Japanese American district in downtown Los Angeles and the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in North America. Explore museums, shops and some of the best sushi restaurant in town.

LA Live and The Staples Center

Entering the corridor of the heart of downtown Los Angeles, you’ll see the Los Angeles Convention Center, The Staples Center and LA Live. Just 2 miles from USC campus, you can check the venues listings for concerts, basketball and other events at the Staples Center. LA Live, located right next to Staples, offers varied cuisine, as well as entertainment of Lucky Strike bowling and bar, The Conga Room, as well as the Grammy Museum. Check the websites for current events.

The Hollywood Bowl

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood. It was named one of the 10 best live music venues. You can picnic under the stars while listening to the Orchestra play. Check the website for current events, transportation and ticket information.