Weather and our/your Supply Chain
As some of us sit and look out our windows, as many of us cannot get out due toe COVID-19 – there are many of us, while at the same time, see more than just an issue with the weather. Many are working at addressing bottlenecks, created by the weather, on their organization(s), teams, and communities.
Snow, Ice, White-outs, Slush, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Flooding, Winds, Extreme Heat
Impacting Food security, Infrastructure, Populations, Countries
Regional vs Global
Adapting – what is being done?
Predictive Technology – is it being implemented at all levels of the Supply Chain?
How are we doing?
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We want to start a conversation. What are you and/or your organization doing to address your supply chain through weather challenges?
We hope that those looking for solutions will find those who have the solutions!
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Inaugural Monday Motivator
February 1, 2021
We want to thank Dr. Wilma Slenders for being our first presenter for this new series. It was informative and encouraging. We left with many tools and things to think about.
Motivation over coffee the first Monday morning of each month. A motivational topic will be set each month that gives participants something positive and food for thought. The morning will consist of having coffee conversations around how the previous month went, and how we see the coming month going. This event is an opportunity to share successes, challenges, and support.
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WISC and Wine
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm MST
Cost $25.00
Senior Director
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WISC and Wine is an evening event, with engaging conversation on topics relevant to Supply Chain, followed with Q&A, conversation, and networking in a casual and relaxed environment. This is an opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with others, and initiate engaging conversations.
Through Sales Success to the Success of an Innovative Start-up – an Unplanned Journey to Supply Chain
Rindi will share her journey and share what she has learned through sales to agribusiness innovation.
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Dinner by Demand
Thursday, February 18, 2021
5:00 - 6:30 pm MST
Cost $25.00
Sr. Manager, Strategy
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Dinner by Demand is a late afternoon, early evening event, where we invite you join us virtually, as you enjoy your dinner. Dinner by Demand is an educational and inspirational evening with an opportunity to learn from leading professionals in their field, from current and trending topics in supply chain, followed by Q&A and conversation with our guest.
Railroading in the Digital Age: A Journey of Sustainable Growth Where Technology Espouses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In this session, Laurence will discuss:
- Railroading, not just for men
- The importance of women in railroading and why more women should investigate it as a career choice
- How CN, railroading nationally, and logistics as a whole, must adopt technology
- Like supply chain, our career journey is not linear
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Monday Motivator
March 1, 2021
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM MST
Motivation over coffee the first Monday morning of each month. A motivational topic will be set each month that gives participants something positive and food for thought. The morning will consist of having coffee conversations around how the previous month went, and how we see the coming month going. This event is an opportunity to share successes, challenges, and support.
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Tuesday Tech
March 9, 2021
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MST
A mid-day – around lunch hour – event hosted once per quarter on the second Tuesday of the month. These are short presentations around new technology, embracing technology, future of technology – focusing on what is being discussed in supply chain – followed by discussion.
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WISC and Wine
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm MST
WISC and Wine is an evening event, with engaging conversation on topics relevant to Supply Chain, followed with Q&A, conversation, and networking in a casual and relaxed environment. This is an opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with others, and initiate engaging conversations.
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Thank You to our Partnership Sponsors! |
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Platinum Partner
CN - Canadian National Railway
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Gold Partner
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
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Become a WISC Association Sponsor Today! |
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We are looking for organizations who want to partner with WISC to continue to produce events that engage and inform professionals.
Your sponsorship gives insight and support to your valued team and other professionals, as well as engage future team members!
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SAIT's WITT Women in Trades and Technology
3rd Annual INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The 2021 Theme is ALLYSHIP
March 8, 2021
We are excited to support the event and announce that Cindy Clark, President, WISC Association will be the Panel Moderator with Panelists:
Lorena Solis, PhD Student examining micro-inequities experience by women in STEM, University of Calgary
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The WISC Association has and remains focused on support, development, and collaboration of women for women in supply chain. Our message, since COVID-19 became global, has been to recognize how women, and marginalized communities, have been disproportionately impacted.
We are excited that our focus and commitment resonates this year with the UN Women theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 (#IWD2021) of: “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.”
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