The Supply Chain practice area, led by Jenny Patzlaff, provides a highly interactive forum for member companies to gain insights and discuss challenges with supply chain experts. During our meetings, we welcome our members to join and learn from our member company presentations and case studies as well as voice their own thoughts in break-out sessions. Some topics that were recently covered include risk mitigation & management, navigating tariff changes, and digital transformation of the supply chain.
To better serve our members, the Supply Chain practice area is split into two groups. Learn more information about each Peer Group below.
Special Interest Groups bring together members with a shared interest in a specific topic for in-depth discussion over several meetings. There are currently two Special Interest Groups in the Supply Chain practice area:
Select a group below to see all upcoming and past events for that group, and click on an event title to view or download available assets for the event.
Upcoming Events
- January 22, 2026Virtual
- February 10, 2026Virtual
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Supply Chain Peer Group
Next Event
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | Supply Chain Analytics - Optimization and Network Design | Supply Chain and Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Virtual | Event Details |
Past Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | Sustainability - ESG Priorities for a Robust Supply Chain | Supply Chain and Manufacturing, Supply Chain Peer Group | Supply Chain, Supply Chain Peer Group | Virtual | Event Details |
| February 4, 2025 | Supply Chain Peer Group | Supply Chain Focus Area | Supply Chain | Virtual | Event Details |
Logistics and Distribution Peer Group
The Logistics and Distribution Peer Group encompasses topics relating to all modes of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment and distribution. Supply chain professionals can use this Peer Group to gain insights from other member companies, learn from supply chain experts and network with peers.
Past Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | Logistics and Distribution Peer Group (in-person event) | Supply Chain Focus Area | Logistics and Distribution | In-person | Event Details |
| July 22, 2025 | Warehouse Automation | Supply Chain Peer Group | Logistics and Distribution | Virtual | Event Details |
Procurement Peer Group
The Procurement Peer Group focuses on direct and indirect procurement, sourcing and purchasing aspects of the supply chain. Members leverage collaborative discussions, expert presentations and case studies to succeed.
Past Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | Procurement Peer Group | Supply Chain Focus Area | Procurement | Virtual | Event Details |
| March 4, 2025 | Procurement Peer Group | Supply Chain Focus Area | Procurement | Virtual | Event Details |
Trade Compliance Special Interest Group
Explore the foundational elements of building and maintaining solid trade compliance programs, departments and processes for long term success.
The Trade Compliance Special Interest Group (SIG) offers a forum for individuals involved in import/export activities and trade compliance within UWEBC member companies to interact, share opinions and expertise, and leverage each other’s experiences. Attendees of the SIG:
- Engage with a trusted peer-to-peer network of trade compliance leaders, customs brokers, import/export professionals and those who support trade activities, such as legal and compliance departments.
- Identify opportunities to further enhance their current trade compliance processes and structures.
- Validate their organization’s compliance strategies and practices through knowledge exchange with other participants and subject-matter experts.
Read the Trade Compliance SIG charter document.
Past Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2025 | Trade Compliance Special Interest Group | Supply Chain Focus Area | Trade Compliance | Virtual | Event Details |
| August 7, 2024 | Trade Compliance Special Interest Group | Supply Chain Focus Area | Trade Compliance | Virtual | Event Details |
Thank you to our Steering Committee
- Mike Heindselman, Senior Director – Global Logistics, ORBIS Corporation
- Julie Pojar, Director, Trade Compliance, Kohler Co.
- Matt Chizeck, Import / Export – Trade Compliance Manager, Sub-Zero Group, Inc.
Sales and Operations Planning Special Interest Group
Connect with fellow practitioners on what is happening in the Sales & Operations Planning space and help develop a strategy for ongoing success in this practice.
This is a forum for practitioners of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to collaborate with peers to learn from each other’s experiences and practices. In this space, we will discuss the current tools, strategies, and challenges that planners and leaders experience in the S&OP process. The S&OP Special Interest Group (SIG) is a collaborative space for participants to:
- Discuss trends, tools, challenges, and strategies in the S&OP process.
- Learn about successful strategies to overcome planning challenges from other UWEBC practitioners.
- Meet and connect with other S&OP practitioners from across industries.
Read the S&OP SIG charter document.
Next Event
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | Breaking Down Silos - S&OP Crossfunctional Collaboration | Supply Chain and Manufacturing | Sales and Operations Planning | Virtual | Event Details |
Past Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | Sales and Operations Planning Special Interest Group | Supply Chain Focus Area | Sales and Operations Planning | Virtual | Event Details |
| October 24, 2024 | Sales and Operations Planning Special Interest Group | Supply Chain Focus Area | Sales and Operations Planning | Virtual | Event Details |
Thank you to our Steering Committee
- John Cavey, Director of Global Sales, Inventory & Ops Planning, Brunswick Corporation
- Leah Westpfahl, Director, Global Supply Chain, The Master Lock Company
- Stu Heil, Systems Manager, Sourcing, Greenheck
Questions about the Supply Chain Practice Area? Contact:
Jenny Patzlaff
Position title: Supply Chain Practice Director
Email:
jenny.patzlaff
Phone: 608-890-1298