We were pleased to welcome David Simchi-Levi, William Barton Rogers Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Director of the MIT Data Science Lab, along with Cosmo Tech CEO Phillip Hazen, a former Senior Managing Director at Accenture with over 30 years of experience transforming global customers with technology. David was considered one of the premier thought leaders in supply chain management and business analytics. His work in both academia and industry has shaped modern supply chain strategies. 

David and Phillip led an in-depth discussion on how businesses could navigate today’s trade and tariff volatility while continuously optimizing their supply chains. 

With global uncertainty reshaping sourcing strategies, nearshoring, and inventory management, this webinar explored how organizations could proactively assess risk, enhance resilience, and respond dynamically to disruptions—from tariff shifts to supply shortages. The discussion also highlighted how AI and simulation capabilities enable the emergence of intelligent supply chains today, and how, in the coming years, they will drive their evolution into self-optimizing systems.

This 45-minute session, facilitated by Cosmo Tech CMO Stephanie Kidder, featured minimal slides and provided practical strategies for balancing cost, risk, and agility. offered practical strategies for balancing cost, risk, and agility. Attendees also had the opportunity to ask questions during the interactive portion of the webinar.