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Master Class: Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Sustainability

Apr 17-2025   



Amid Reshaping Global Economic Dynamics, Sustainable Supply Chains Take Center Stage. The MBA Center at Peking University's National School of Development (NSD), in collaboration with Hangzhou Overseas Returnee Alumni Association, proudly presents Professor Behzad from Vlerick Business School. Together, we will explore innovative solutions for supply chain sustainability. Professor Behzad will share cutting-edge strategies, dissect critical pathways for sustainable development, and unveil opportunities for green transformation and new business models to empower the future.

Event Details

Host: MBA Center, National School of Development, Peking University

Co-organizer: 

Supported by: 

Theme:  Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Sustainability

Date & Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (GMT+8)

Location: WeWork Yan’an Road Community (Floors 7-8, Gonglian CC, 292 Yan’an Road, Exit D3 of Longxiangqiao Station, Metro Line 1), Hangzhou

Livestream available

 

Agenda:

7:00 PM - 7:20 PM: Introduction to the PKU NSD MBA Program (Mandarin)

7:20 PM - 8:20 PM: Keynote Lecture:  Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Sustainability

8:20 PM - 9:00 PM: Q&A and Networking Session

Fee: Free Admission

 

Registration: Click here  to reserve your spot.

 

Speaker:

Behzad Samii

Professor of Peking University-Vlerick MBA Programme

Behzad Samii has worked at the forefront of operations and technology management for more than two decades – developing technology, leading consulting projects and educating executives. He combines management experience in customer-centric, multicultural and technological industries, with academic rigour and curiosity to solve real business challenges. He has previously held management roles at Apple Inc. and Schlumberger.

Behzad works with businesses in a number of ways. This includes helping them overcome operational challenges in “new energy” supply and demand networks, identifying innovative pharmaceutical solutions and healthcare operations – and consulting on complex digital value chain transformations. He also supports entrepreneurs to develop business models that use big data from smart meters, drones and electrical vehicles to improve the quality, sustainability and resilience of value chains.

At Vlerick Business School, Behzad is a full professor of operations strategy and supply chain management. He teaches on Masters and MBA programmes, the Beijing International MBA programme and the Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management. He is also the director of the Brussels Executive MBA and holds the Fluvius Chair on Resilient Supply Chains.

Master Class: Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Sustainability

Apr 17-2025   



Amid Reshaping Global Economic Dynamics, Sustainable Supply Chains Take Center Stage. The MBA Center at Peking University's National School of Development (NSD), in collaboration with Hangzhou Overseas Returnee Alumni Association, proudly presents Professor Behzad from Vlerick Business School. Together, we will explore innovative solutions for supply chain sustainability. Professor Behzad will share cutting-edge strategies, dissect critical pathways for sustainable development, and unveil opportunities for green transformation and new business models to empower the future.

Event Details

Host: MBA Center, National School of Development, Peking University

Co-organizer: 

Supported by: 

Theme:  Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Sustainability

Date & Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (GMT+8)

Location: WeWork Yan’an Road Community (Floors 7-8, Gonglian CC, 292 Yan’an Road, Exit D3 of Longxiangqiao Station, Metro Line 1), Hangzhou

Livestream available

 

Agenda:

7:00 PM - 7:20 PM: Introduction to the PKU NSD MBA Program (Mandarin)

7:20 PM - 8:20 PM: Keynote Lecture:  Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Sustainability

8:20 PM - 9:00 PM: Q&A and Networking Session

Fee: Free Admission

 

Registration: Click here  to reserve your spot.

 

Speaker:

Behzad Samii

Professor of Peking University-Vlerick MBA Programme

Behzad Samii has worked at the forefront of operations and technology management for more than two decades – developing technology, leading consulting projects and educating executives. He combines management experience in customer-centric, multicultural and technological industries, with academic rigour and curiosity to solve real business challenges. He has previously held management roles at Apple Inc. and Schlumberger.

Behzad works with businesses in a number of ways. This includes helping them overcome operational challenges in “new energy” supply and demand networks, identifying innovative pharmaceutical solutions and healthcare operations – and consulting on complex digital value chain transformations. He also supports entrepreneurs to develop business models that use big data from smart meters, drones and electrical vehicles to improve the quality, sustainability and resilience of value chains.

At Vlerick Business School, Behzad is a full professor of operations strategy and supply chain management. He teaches on Masters and MBA programmes, the Beijing International MBA programme and the Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management. He is also the director of the Brussels Executive MBA and holds the Fluvius Chair on Resilient Supply Chains.