Speaker Panel discission, see description for detailsAs part of the Global Business Club series, the IBC/MSU-CIBER is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service to hold a panel on the need for DEI in global supply chain management. This event will be moderated by Assistant Professor of Supply Chain at MSU, Simone Peinkofer, and panelists will include: Kaori Koide – Senior Consultant specializing in supply chain at Deloitte in Tokyo, Matt Anderson – Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at MSU Broad College of Business, Vandana Bahl – Vice President of Trade Management at Supply Chain Solutions, Bill Grice – VP and Executive Director for the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council and Michigan MBDA Center, and Bob Lundquist – Procurement Manager with Global Procurement at Steelcase. Following the panel will be refreshments and time for networking. This in-person event will also be available for viewing online, please specify type of attendance during registration.

To watch: https://youtu.be/t_D0HnEDAecThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.