The Supply Chain Transparency Summit is a half-day working session that will compare and contrast approaches to supply-chain sustainability among different sectors, using food and ag as a model. Participation is by-invitation, resulting in a diverse group of about 100 leaders from across industries, sectors and job functions.

Previous GreenBiz supply-chain summits focused on multiple industry approaches to transparency and traceability (2017), the role of sourcing and procurement and the potential for technology to increase product transparency (2018), and the human side of supply-chain operations, including human rights, fair labor practices and diversity and inclusion (2019).

The 2020 Supply Chain Transparency Summit will take a deep dive into the extended food supply chain, from procurement to logistics to delivered product. The Summit will feature leaders from across the entire spectrum of agriculture and food production and distribution, sharing strategies and lessons learned that can be applied across other sectors.

Agenda

The summit begins with an opening breakfast to establish the focus and frame for the session. Participants will then engage in a series of facilitated discussions focused on lessons learned in the food sector, and how others can apply them to their own supply chains. The summit is designed to be a roll-up-your-sleeves experience, with panels that set the stage for each interactive discussion.

What You Can Expect

• Deep learning about what programs and practices are employed across the food supply chain

• Focused networking with a diverse group of leaders who can be effective allies and potential partners

• Collaborative investigation of key actions you can take, individually and through your organization, that can move the needle

Topics We Will Address

During the primary working session, we will explore various aspects of the food supply chain and how those approaches can be adopted or adapted by other industries, including:

• Incentives strategies -- Retailers and other downstream supply chain actors have offered incentives such as slightly higher prices but that has failed to encourage participation in sustainability programs. Other financial and non-financial incentives will be discussed.
  
  
• Supply Chain Communications Strategies -- What level of transparency are supply chain partners looking for? Discussions will focus on how to best communicate complex supply chain issues in a clear and concise way?

Who Should Attend

Participants include leaders in:

• Procurement

• Supply chain operations

• Stakeholder relations

• Sustainability

• Human rights and labor

• Technology solutions

• Government affairs

• Human Resources

• Certifications and standards

• Industry associations

• NGO’s and government agencies