Dr. Nick Vyas
EDUCATOR | KEYNOTE SPEAKER | AUTHOR | GSCM SPECIALIST | LEGAL EXPERT | INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE ADVISOR | THOUGHT LEADER
Dr. Nick Vyas is an educator, global thought leader, author, keynote speaker, American Society for Quality Fellow (ASQ), Chair of the ASQ Lean Division, and legal advisor to leaders in supply chain and global trade practice and policy. Dr. Vyas educates the next generation of business leaders as the founding Executive Director of USC Marshall Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute and Academic Director of the M.S. Global Supply Chain program.
Keynote Speaker
As a recognized thought leader, he delivers keynote addresses at conferences held worldwide, particularly in countries home to economies in transition, such as Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, and the Dominican Republic, on matters concerning global trade and disruptive technologies and their impact on global supply chain management and operations.
Media Presence
An early proponent of the need to recognize the pivotal role of global supply chain management in international trade policy trends and economic growth, Dr. Vyas has frequently contributed articles and opinions to reputed media platforms such as CNN, ABC News, Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR), NPR, KCRW, CBS News, The Economist, Los Angeles Times, Rachel Maddow Show, Al Jazeera, BBC, LA Business Journal and numerous others. He is the author of Enterprise Excellence – A Modern Approach to Organizational Change and Leadership using Blended Quality Management as well as co-author of Blockchain and the Supply Chain 2nd edition: Concepts, Strategies, and Practical Applications, a book that highlights industry use cases to illustrate the significance of Blockchain as an enabler and a key driver for solutions in global supply chain networks.
SCM Subject Matter Expert
An authority on global SCM and Logistics, Vyas has led more than 500 projects on business and cultural transformation for Fortune 100 M&A Companies over the last 30 years. He also serves as a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) and the Vice-Chair of the Innovation, Technology & Strategic Competitiveness Subcommittee for ACSCC. Vyas, who earned a Doctorate in Education from USC, combines his practical expertise with a robust academic background. His dissertation, “Conceptualization of Higher Education Excellence System (HEES): Use of Advanced Data Analytics and Blended Quality Management,” demonstrates his academic expertise and its practical applications in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
World-class Recognition
Dr. Vyas received the prestigious Supply Chain Leader Award of Excellence from APICS, the leading professional association for supply chain management. APICS honored him for his significant contributions to shaping the next-generation supply chain ecosystem.
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The 9th Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit | Panel Session