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Schedule

*Schedule subject to change

Session 1
SC and Global Business
Location: Columbia, SC

Date: January 16 (evening reception), 17-18
Topics:

  • Understanding the Southeastern US economy
  • Succeeding in global business as a supplier or customer to international firms based in SC or overseas
  • Managing global value chains 

Session 2
Strategy Meets Technology
Location: Sumter, SC

Date: March 20-21
Topics:

  • Strategic thinking and acting for growth
  • Understanding and leveraging markets and customers
  • Exploring the impact of technology, AI, and data on manufacturing

Session 3
Supply Chain & Culture
Location: Charleston, SC

Date: May 15-16
Topics:

  • Managing the supply chain
  • Forecasting, production, and inventory management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Quality improvement and innovation

Session 4
Driving Performance
Location: Greenville, SC

Date: July 17-18
Topics:

  • How to develop customized operational and financial metrics
  • Financial acumen
  • Managing incentives

Session 5
Leadership & Personal Development
Location: Aiken, SC

Date: August 28-29
Topics:

  • Talent identification, recruitment, and retention
  • Leading teams, developing, and engaging Talent

Session 6
The International Visit
Location: Monterrey, Mexico

Date: September 9-13
Topics:

  • Key business issues in emerging markets
  • Managing innovation and risk
  • Traditional vs. advanced manufacturing

Session 7
Bringing it all Together
Location: Columbia, SC

Date: October 1-2

    • Participants present final projects
    • Graduation