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AI as a Foundational Tool: Dr. Rose Yu on Transforming Business and Science
AUTHOR | Chihyu (Linda) Liu Executive Summary Dr. Rose's presentation illuminated the pervasive and increasing influence of Artificial...


Exploring Global Supply Chain Hotspots – Comparative Insights into Mexico, China, and India
AUTHOR | Leonard C. Stovall II Executive Summary The closing panel of the 25th ISEI Supply Chain forum “Exploring Global Supply Chain...


From Internet to Intelligence: Tom Linton’s Vision for an AI-Driven Supply Chain
AUTHOR | Anvesha Mishra Executive Summary At the UC San Diego Supply Chain Forum, Tom Linton, CEO of Linton Advisors and former Chief...


Beyond Guidance: The Emotional Intelligence Behind Great Mentorship with Jimmy Anklesaria
Jimmy Anklesaria is a seasoned business leader and expert in supply chain cost management. He is the founder of Anklesaria Group, Inc.,...


General Surgeon, Dr. Herr | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Damon N. Herr, a California native, has been a General Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente's Sacramento Medical Center since 2001, with a...


ChatGPT in Real Life | LITE Talks
Sean McCrary shared an insightful and grounded perspective on how generative AI is being applied to real business problems today....


Agents of Change: AI’s Real-World Impact in Supply Chains
AUTHORS | Anvesha Mishra, Chihyu (Linda) Liu Executive Summary Sean McCrary, Digital Supply Chain Product Leader at Thermo Fisher...


The Reshoring Puzzle: How Mexico, China & India Fit into the Future
At a recent panel discussion, top experts from UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy tackled one of the most urgent issues...


Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Weapon for Better Problem-Solving | LITE Talks
In this video, Helen breaks down the key components of Emotional Intelligence with real-world examples and actionable frameworks,...


Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Supply Chain Economy: A Candid Talk with Caroline Freund | LITE Talks
In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Tom Derry, CEO of the Institute for Supply Management, sits down with Caroline Freund,...


Navigating Trade Uncertainty: Freund and Derry on Inflation, Reshoring, and Global Economic Pressures
AUTHOR | Selene Sundahl, Chihyu (Linda) Liu, Amitraj Mukund Executive Summary In a discussion facilitated by Tom Derry, CEO of ISM, Dr....


ISM Insights: Reading the Signs of a Potential Supply Shock Recession
AUTHOR | Selene Sundahl, Chihyu (Linda) Liu Executive Summary Tom Derry, CEO of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), presented a...


A Hitchhiker's Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions | LITE Talks
This week, we’re thrilled to feature Benjamin Lyon, a visionary engineering leader behind some of the world’s most advanced technologies....


Supply Shock: Is Your Business Ready? | LITE Talks
Tom Derry, CEO of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), delivered valuable insights on the economic landscape and key factors...


D.J. & Tammy, Cytodyme | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Cytodyme is pioneering the future of clinical product development with their rapid onboarding software. Designed for small to midsized...


Top 10 Most Common Pitch Deck Mistakes with Haje Jan Kamps | LITE Talks
Welcome to our new series “LITE Talks – Ideas that spark LITE,” where we share expert insights in Leadership, Innovation, Technology, and...


Chief of General Surgery, Dr. Londeree | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Welcome to our new series, “Purpose: Why Medicine?,” dedicated to sharing stories, advice, and perspectives from professionals in the...


From Tech Giant to Supply Chain Strategist – Helen Wang
In this fascinating discussion, supply chain expert Helen Wang takes us on a journey through her career at Foxconn, Apple, and Google X,...


Leadership Intelligence: Key Lessons for a Thriving Multi-Generational Workplace
AUTHOR | NATALIE ALVAREZ Thank you for following along this month on our Leadership Intelligence in Generational Diversity series. Over...


Reflection on Generational Shifts in the Workplace
AUTHOR | NATALIE ALVAREZ Working with multiple generations can be challenging, especially for managers navigating differing perspectives....
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