Webinar Beyond the Chain: Building Earth-Centered Supply Networks

Beyond the Chain: Building Earth-Centered Supply Networks

Catalog: Webinar
Short name: Beyond the Chain: Building Earth-Centered Supply Networks

Description

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar where we explore the evolution from traditional end-to-end supply chains (E2E SC) to Earth-to-Earth supply networks, highlighting the vital role our planet plays in every step of the supply process. From the extraction of raw materials to the ultimate disposal of waste, every supply chain has an impact on the Earth. This perspective emphasizes the urgency of adopting sustainable practices and proactive solutions.


In today’s interconnected world, organizations rarely work with just one supplier or customer. Instead, they manage complex, dynamic networks with numerous stakeholders—many of whom may be competitors, subcontractors, or partners. This shift in perspective moves us from thinking about supply chains to thinking about supply networks.


The session will also feature an interactive CSR exercise designed to challenge participants to assess whether their organization’s approach to social responsibility is proactive or reactive, and whether their actions are strategically aligned with sustainability goals.

Activity

Beyond the Chain: Building Earth-Centered Supply Networks

Video Video
1
Content Type
Webinars
Author Bio

Michael Ford

Michael D. Ford, M.S.I.S.E., CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, CMQ/OE, CQA, CRE, CQE, ACPF, CPSM, CSSGB is an Earth-to-Earth Sustainable Supply Network Expert with TQM Works Consulting. He provides innovative solutions, based on forty years of experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, training, and consulting.  His work history includes software implementation, business planning, inventory control, distribution planning, and corporate training.  This includes a broad range of experience in manufacturing from engineer-to-order to make-to-stock, as well as distribution, non-profits, service, and Department of Defense.

Ford has presented at over 400 industry events throughout the U.S., Canada, Japan, Nigeria, South Africa, Australia, Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands, and United Arab Emirates. He has provided over 7,500 hours of classroom training, averaging 4.5/5.0 on evaluations. He has taught accredited and continuing education courses for multiple Penn State and State University of NY campuses. He has delivered on-site training at BAE, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Raymond Corp, Universal, Pfizer and many others.

Ford has created online content using learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Angel, Canvas and Brightspace. He has facilitated live virtual training (LVT), asynchronous, and hybrid formats. He has authored scripts for online courses, journal articles, newsletters, and blogs.

Ford combines his technical expertise with personal skills, to develop a unique “outside the box” approach to life’s challenges.  He is a charismatic speaker who specializes in delivering training that is “edutaining.”

Member Content
Yes
ASCM Resource Center Content
No
Instructor Development Program
No
Supply Chain Knowledge Center Content
No
Duration In Seconds
2257

Tags

Circular Economy Ethical Supply Chain Sustainability