The Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network will be hosting a crucial conversation focused on the current challenges of managing global food and beverage supply chains. With increasing issues including rising costs of raw ingredients, labor, and now tariffs, a panel of industry experts will gather to discuss strategies for navigating these challenges and delve into key industry shifts, including how companies can build more resilient and adaptable supply chains, diversifying sourcing, utilizing technology for better visibility, and strengthening supplier relationships.
The event will also examine critical industry shifts that are expected to shape the future of food and beverage. Participants will gain valuable insights into how to implement innovative solutions, such as enhanced traceability systems, localized production and distribution models, and predictive analytics to anticipate and mitigate potential risks. It will serve as a forum for networking and knowledge-sharing, empowering attendees to address the evolving challenges and emerging opportunities within the global food and beverage sector.
AGENDA
5:00PM Doors Open
5:30PM Panel Discussion
6:30PM Q&A
6:45PM Networking
8:00 PM Event Ends
Panel
RANDY BRIDGEMAN
Corporate M&A Attorney
Perkins Coie
Randy Bridgeman represents businesses and their owners in sale transactions, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and general corporate matters throughout a wide variety of industries. He frequently serves as the client’s primary outside counsel, quarterbacking all its legal matters and utilization of legal resources. While Randy represents clients in a wide range of industries, he has worked extensively in the food and beverage sector, including beverage alcohol. He also represents companies with domestic and overseas operations in such sectors as gaming, transportation, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, waste management, and financial services.
He has extensive experience in representing management groups in various strategic transactions, counseling them on equity liquidation strategies and issues as well as executive employment matters.
SIMON CLARKE
Managing Partner
Argon & Co
Simon Clarke is the Managing Partner at Argon & Co US a leading global management consulting firm specializing in strategy and operations transformation. He leads the supply chain planning practice and can draw on his experience both in consulting and 25 years in the food and beverage industry with The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
Argon & Co has a presence spanning 17 offices worldwide and a team of over 700 experienced consultants, the firm is dedicated to helping clients achieve strategic and operational excellence. Argon & Co combines deep technical expertise, operational experience, and broad business knowledge to provide comprehensive consulting services across various operational functions, including operations strategy, sustainability, operational performance, new product development, procurement, supply chain planning, manufacturing, logistics, digital and IT, finance, SG&A, human resources, and data and AI.
DAVID G. FORGUE
Partner
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
David is a Customs and international trade attorney at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn in Chicago. He has practiced Customs and international trade law for almost 30 years and represents companies across the globe. He is from Chicago and has a political science degree and a law degree from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
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