Join the WSU Alumni Association for a virtual event series exploring the synergy between Wayne State and Silicon Valley. Expert WSU faculty, community leaders and alumni across the globe will discuss forthcoming opportunities, trends and innovations among the two areas. Leading the series, Kevin Ketels, lecturer of Global Supply Chain Management at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, will host the panel discussion.

Healthcare Supply Chain: Thursday, June 24th at 8:30 EST / 5:30 PST

Healthcare supply chain leaders have faced several unprecedented challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Sourcing and designing vaccine distribution centers, accurately forecasting data, shifting demands of hospital equipment, addressing supply shortages and more have all been pressing issues since last year. This virtual event will bring healthcare supply chain management experts and leaders together to discuss the future of the industry including lessons learned, preparedness for future pandemics, career paths for those interested in the field, and growing responsibilities for industry leaders and organizations.

MODERATOR:

Kevin Ketels, MISB Lecturer, Global Supply Chain Management, Wayne State University

PANELISTS:

Tim Essenmacher, Director of Supply Chain, Beaumont Health, Troy and Grosse Pointe Campuses

Stephen Shaya, MD, Managing Director, Akkad Holdings -and- Executive Servant Leader, J&B Medical

Zoom Event Link:

https://zoom.us/j/96308837163?pwd=MzNBT0ptSE1FeDR4N3Z4eFU4bVVOZz09

Meeting ID: 963 0883 7163

Passcode: 591721