Stillman School of Business Announces Fall 2023 Distinguished Lecture Series
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Stillman School of Business has announced the line-up for its Fall 2023 Distinguished Lecture Series in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management, which presents executive insights into analytics, advanced technologies, and supply chain management.
Snap-on Tools Executive to Open Series on Global Supply Chain Risks
On October 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Walsh Library Beck Rooms, the series will launch with Patrick F. Healy, M.M.M., director of worldwide strategic sourcing at Snap-on Tools. With over three decades in supply chain management and an impressive academic background from institutions like Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Northwestern University, Healy will address intricate supply chain challenges. Attendees can expect insights into geo-political uncertainties, currency fluctuations, environmental dilemmas, and labor issues. Healy will also highlight Snap-on's Dual Region/Dual Sourcing strategies as part of their pioneering risk-mitigation approach. The session promises an interactive Q&A segment, with Snap-on Tools giveaways and Halloween candy.
Snap-on Tools, a global leader founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reported a staggering $4.5 billion in sales for 2022. Renowned for providing professional-grade tools and equipment, they cater to industries such as automotive repair, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Digital Transformation in Government Highlighted in November Lecture
The lecture series continues on November 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Jubilee Hall auditorium, featuring Jay Liebowitz, D.Sc., former executive-in-residence for public service at Columbia University and former visiting professor for the Department of Computing and Decision Sciences here at Seton Hall. Recognized among the world's top 2% of scientists, Liebowitz brings a wealth of knowledge from his roles at institutions including Columbia, Seton Hall, and NASA. His lecture will be centered around his recent book, Pivoting Government Through Digital Transformation. Attendees will learn about strategies to harness data analytics and cultivate digital talent in the U.S. federal government. Liebowitz will delve into addressing talent gaps in light of challenges like the Great Resignation and an aging workforce, offering solutions not only pertinent to the U.S. but to governments worldwide.
Both lectures are open to the public and will also be available via live stream. Those interested in attending or tuning in are encouraged to register for the events here.
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