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Supply Chain Management: Building a Strong Foundation for Success

3/11/2026 1:00 PM
3/11/2026 3:00 PM
Online

Learn supply chain management (SCM) foundational concepts and mapping know-how. Leave with actionable steps to strengthen SCM protocols.

Join the Washington State Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington, for the 2026 International Trade Talk series with this informative session on Supply Chain Management.

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Our speakers will share actionable strategies to help businesses create a stronger operational foundation and reduce supply chain risks—practical insights you can apply right away.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why supply chain management matters and key performance metrics
  • Supply chain mapping: from foundation to actionable steps
  • Core operational levers: inventory, logistics, and production planning
  • Hands-on exercise and AI in SCM (depends on time allowed)

Speakers:

Shi Chen, PhD, Marion B. Ingersoll Professor of Operations Management, Foster School of Business, University of Washington. Shi Chen | Foster School of Business

Anibeth Ruiz, Project Logistics Coordinator and Continuous Improvement Manager, Impact Washington. Anibeth Ruiz Bio

Who should attend: Those who are responsible for logistics, procurement, inventory control, supply chain management, production planning, import/export operations, and finance.

Date and time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

Cost: This event is FREE for Washington businesses

 

Partners:

Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
Impact Washington
University of Washington, Foster School of Business