INAUGURAL SOUTHEASTERN SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

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INAUGURAL SOUTHEASTERN SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

The 2025 Southeastern Supply Chain Summit, held on February 17–18 in Starkville, Mississippi, brought together manufacturers, suppliers, industry experts, and partners from across the Southeast to enhance supply chain connectivity and drive economic growth. Industry leaders from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee gathered to exchange insights, build strategic relationships, and develop partnerships that will help shape the future of regional manufacturing.

Key Takeaways: Strengthening the Southeast’s Supply Chain

The summit’s discussions centered on critical issues impacting regional supply networks. Key insights included:

✅ Reshoring Initiatives – Strategies for bringing manufacturing operations back to the U.S.
✅ Additive Manufacturing in Supply Chains – Exploring the role of 3D printing and advanced production methods.
✅ Transforming Southeast Manufacturing – Adapting to new technologies and evolving industry demands.
✅ Strengthening Regional Supply Chains – Addressing disruptions and fostering collaboration.

Each session provided actionable strategies to help businesses navigate supply chain challenges and build more resilient and efficient operations.

Industry Leaders Share Their Expertise

The summit also served as a platform for collaboration, bringing together top industry voices.

“The Southeast Supply Chain Summit was an invaluable opportunity to collaborate, exchange insights, and tackle real-world challenges in manufacturing. The level of engagement and expertise in the room was truly inspiring,” said Dayna Blanchard, Executive Director of the LCTCS Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana.

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (LCTCS MEP) featured supply chain consultant Stuart McAvoy of VersoriumIQ as a panelist. He led discussions on the most pressing challenges facing supply chain logistics, including:

📦 Transportation & Freight Management – Reducing costs and improving efficiency.
🏭 Warehousing Solutions – Enhancing storage and distribution strategies.
🔄 Supply Chain Resilience – Preparing for and mitigating future disruptions.

“The Southeastern Supply Chain Summit was an outstanding experience.  The speakers, the panels, the networking and collaboration, and the content provided was extremely relevant. It was an honor to be part of the panel discussion on ‘Navigating the Future of Logistics and Distribution’. The audience was very engaged with great questions”, said Stuart McAvoy, Supply Chain Consultant at VersoriumIQ.

Take Advantage of a Free Supply Chain Assessment ($3,000 Value!)

For a limited time, LCTCS MEP of Louisiana is offering a free supply chain assessment to help businesses evaluate and optimize their operations.

🔹 Is your supply chain as efficient as it could be?
🔹 Do you need backup suppliers to strengthen your resilience?
🔹 Are your supply chain costs rising faster than your revenue?

If these questions resonate with you, take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to receive expert insights into your supply chain’s performance.

📌 Complete the assessment in just 30 minutes: mepol.org/la-manufacturer-supply-chain-assessment

About the LCTCS Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEP of LA) is part of a national network supporting manufacturers through expert guidance in:

✔ Cost Reduction & Growth Strategies
✔ Website Development & Branding
✔ Process & Quality Improvement
✔ Engineering & Prototyping
✔ Facility Layout & Leadership Training

As a division of LCTCS, MEP of LA also connects manufacturers to workforce development programs across all 12 LCTCS colleges.

📢 For more information, visit: mepol.org

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