Why SCM Directors’ Conference?
With multi-tier supply chains that extend across the globe and ever-increasing competition, firms are constantly faced with new business challenges that often result in new and exciting operational techniques and strategic approaches. Therefore, supply chain programs need to be continually updated to equip students with the latest techniques and skills that employers need and value.
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SCM Directors’ Conferences by Year
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2012 | 2011Why should you attend?
The SCM Directors’ conference aims to help degree program administrators in business schools improve their programs! The conference encourages thought-provoking conversations and debates on the issues confronting business schools in developing, managing, and promoting the SCM program at every level, from the classroom through the industry engagement. The program directors will:
- Exchange notes about their programs and curricula
- Discuss innovative and effective pedagogical approaches with faculty members
- Identify placement opportunities for students, and
- Learn from practitioners about new skills needed to be imparted to students to make them competitive in the marketplace.
This healthy dialogue among program directors, faculty members, and industry experts ensures that SCM programs and curricula are continually adapted to the ever-changing requirements of the marketplace and that our graduates are endowed with skills that employers highly value.
Past Conferences
12th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 7-8, 2023
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
11th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 3-4, 2022 (Virtual)
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
10th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 4-5, 2021 (Virtual)
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
9th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 4-6, 2020 (Virtual)
Nick Vyas, PhD
Conference Chair Executive Director,
Center for Global Supply Chain Management
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
8th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 13, 2019 – 15, 2019
Frances Tucker, PhD
Conference Co-Chair
Associate Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain
Mr. Gary La Point
Conference Co-Chair
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Practice
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
7th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 21-23, 2018
Lian Qi, PhD
Conference Chair
Associate Professor and Department Chair, SCM
James King
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, SCM
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
6th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 1-3, 2017
Nick Vyas, PhD
Conference Chair
Executive Director, Center for Global Supply Chain Management
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
5th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 23-25, 2016
Roberto Perez-Franco, PhD
Conference Chair
Director, Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG)
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
4th Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, March 4-6, 2015
Dr Naren Agrawal
Santa Clara University
Conference Chair
Associate Dean, Operations Management and Information Systems
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
Dr Ram Bala
University of Santa Clara
Conference Co-Chair
Assistant Professor, OMIS
3rd Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, February 12-14, 2014
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
Joel Sutherland
University of San Diego
Conference Co-Chair
Managing Director, SCM Institute
2nd Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, October 11-13, 2012
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean
Michele Pfund
Arizona State University
Conference Co-Chair
Managing Director, SCM Program
1st Annual SCM Directors’ Conference, February 23-25, 2011
Shawn Alborz, PhD
Conference Co-Chair, UT Dallas
Associate Dean