Join us for "Oil and Chips: A Supply Chain Conundrum"-a panel hosted by the INFORMS SF Bay Area Chapter.
๐ Thursday, May 7, 2026
๐ 5:30 โ 7:30 PM PT
๐ JJ Lake Business Center, Mountain View, CA
๐ฒ $10 (in-person)
As global supply chains face growing pressure, this discussion will explore the risks of concentrated suppliers, geopolitical dynamics, and critical chokepoints-through the lens of oil and semiconductors.
We'll cover:
โข Systemic risks and single points of failure
โข Tradeoffs between efficiency, cost, and resilience
โข How disruptions ripple across interconnected networks
โข How Operations Research supports more resilient decision-making
Includes refreshments, food, networking, and Q&A. Open to professionals, students, and anyone interested in navigating today's complex supply chain landscape.
๐ Learn more & RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/informs-sfo-chapter/events/314267447/
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Anita Bowers
Sr Account Manager
Gurobi Optimization
Reno NV
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