About the Conference
Join us for the 2026 Supply Chain Conference on October 27th at the UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus. Hosted by GKM WI Global Supply and featuring Key-Note Speakers from The Vollrath Company and other well-known companies in Wisconsin that Import or Export Products. Vollrath hosted an International Supply Chain Conference several years ago. This conference features presentations and insights from Vollrath and School Specialties LLC. The conference will explore how both companies worked with GKM WI Global Supply Chain to improve performance, manage costs, and create long-term value. Attend in person or virtually.
Date and time:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
10:00 AM CT
Location:
UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus
1 University Drive
Sheboygan, WI 53081
– or –
Virtual
(You will receive a confirmation email with a URL)
Information in Supply Chain Conference 2026 includes
Determine Best Practices to Change Import/Export Complexities to Competitive Advantages: Working with GKM WI Global Supply Chain for over 10 years, hear how The Vollrath Company (Sheboygan) and School Specialties, LLC (Greenville) responded to changes in the global supply chain by identifying challenges, evaluating opportunities, and developing strategies designed around real-world business needs.
Find Greater Efficiency from Port to Inventory: Explore how deconsolidation, flow analysis, and direct-to-inventory strategies can be engineered to improve the movement of TEUs, reduce unnecessary handling, and create a more efficient path to final inventory.
Hear New Strategies for Tariffs and Global Trade: Learn how tools such as bonded facilities can become part of a broader strategy to effectively manage tariff exposure, inventory flow, and the cost of importing goods.
Challenge Traditional Transportation Models: Listen to executives from Vollrath discuss how GKM WI designed, engineered, and integrated a customized Hybrid Solution to replace their traditional Dedicated Private Fleet program with a nationally known provider. The Hybrid model was designed around Vollrath’s specific needs and launched in 2023. The program was renewed in 2026.
Use Data to Make Better Supply-Chain Decisions: See how GKM applies algorithms, advanced analytics, and linear cost modeling to uncover opportunities, compare scenarios, and develop solutions that can improve cost, efficiency, and overall supply-chain performance.
Special Event Note
The Supply Chain Conference is an exclusive event for Importers, Exporters, Distributors, and Producers. Sales and marketing aren’t allowed because the Conference is for Information Purposes Only.
