Texas McCombs Operations Conference
Bring your learning to life. We partner with industry professionals to give MBA students insight into real-world supply chain and operations issues. Come explore the strategies and tools that are driving innovations.

Supply Chain Management and Leadership Strategies for Balancing Cash and Profitable Growth

November 6, 2026 | Rowling Hall

Supply chain organizations are under constant pressure to enable flawless customer experience and support business growth. At the same time, they must respond to shifting financial mandates for cost and working capital control as market conditions change.

Join us as industry leading analysts and practitioners discuss approaches and examples of balancing between expense management and investment for profitable growth through supply chain management.

Conference Overview

Our conference will feature expert insights from the front lines. Get involved in the discussion and take advantage of ample Q&A and networking opportunities.

Conference Schedule

Friday, November 6, 2026

9:00-10:00 am

Conference check-in

10:00-10:10 am

Welcome Remarks

10:10-10:55 am

Paul Lord, VP Analyst Supply Chain, Gartner

10:55-11:15 am

Networking break

11:15 am – 12:05 pm

Keynote Speaker

12:05-12:45 pm

Industry Panel

12:45-2:00 pm

Networking lunch

Conference Location

Rowling Hall, Room 4.314

300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Join Us in November
Whether you are an MBA student interested in enhancing your passion for operations, or an industry professional looking for new talent and peer perspective, make plans to join us. Sponsors and invited guests will join an exceptional group of MBA students and faculty, and help us deliver an event filled with real-world experience and insight. We invite companies to support the Conference through one of our corporate partnership options.
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