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Clarity Amidst Disruption: AI in Action Across the Supply Chain

  • Event

September 4, 2025 | 2:00PM CST

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Event Details

  • Event Start: September 04, 2025 · 2:00PM CST
  • Event End: September 04, 2025 · 6:00PM CST
  • Location: DHL Americas Innovation Center (9580 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018)
  • Participation Fee: GACC Midwest Members: Free
    Non-Members: Free
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The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest) – in partnership with BearingPoint – invites you to an exclusive afternoon at the immersive DHL Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont, IL. Leaders from major German companies and global reach will explore how AI is transforming supply chain and manufacturing operations, from the factory shop floor to strategic decisions.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Executive insights from BearingPoint, DHL, GACC Midwest, KUKA Robotics, and SAP 
  2. Leading AI use cases: from SAP Business AI to IoT-driven supply chain innovation 
  3. A dynamic panel with industry experts 
  4. An exclusive tour of DHL’s Innovation Show Floor 
  5. Attending this event offers a clear path to unlocking strategic value from AI in the supply chain.

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots, global reach, and a growing US footprint. The firm operates across three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital. Consulting delivers strategic advisory services focused on select business areas. Products offers IP-driven digital assets and managed services for business-critical processes. Capital provides M&A and transaction support. BearingPoint also co-leads Arcwide, a joint venture focused on business transformation and consulting excellence based on IFS.

BearingPoint works with many of the world’s leading companies, guiding complex transformations with clarity and confidence. With 10,000+ professionals across 70+ countries, the firm combines industry, business, and IT expertise to accelerate technology and deliver lasting impact.

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Event Speakers

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    Jared Coyle

    Chief AI Officer at SAP Americas Jared Coyle is an AI technologist, creative leader, garlic enthusiast and family man. He leads AI for SAP Americas, responsible for helping leaders understand and adopt the latest in traditional and generative AI in their business processes. Jared has held leadership roles in global escalations, support, consulting and sales at SAP since 2013. Prior to SAP, he was a university professor and lead researcher in the field of Quantum Organic Optoelectronics. Jared has been recognized as one of 15 rising star employees at SAP by Business Insider and was given SAP’s highest award, the Hasso Plattner award. He holds multiple patents in intelligent software debugging and organic interferometric thin films.

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    Ralf Dillmann

    Partner at BearingPoint Ralf Dillman is a global leader and trusted advisor. He heads BearingPoint’s Global Supply Chain and Procurement practice, responsible for guiding organizations through business transformations and helping them strengthen resilience in times of disruption. With over 20 years at BearingPoint and more than 25 years of consulting experience, Ralf has worked with leading companies across automotive, manufacturing, and consumer goods on strategy, digital supply chain, and large-scale digital transformation programs. He holds a master’s in business administration and economics, frequently speaks at industry events, and is recognized for developing Strategic Navigation – a methodology that guides organizations with clarity and precision in times of uncertainty throughout transformation journeys.

  • Rich Parkhurst

    Rich Parkhurst

    Business Development Manager at KUKA Robotics Rich Parkhurst is a Business Development Manager at KUKA Robotics Corporation, where he leads growth initiatives across North America in the Consumer Goods sector—including food & beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, and logistics. With over 25 years of experience in industrial automation, Rich brings a unique blend of engineering expertise and strategic insight to the evolving landscape of smart manufacturing. Throughout his career, Rich has helped manufacturers modernize operations by integrating advanced automation technologies. His work has focused on improving system reliability, reducing operational costs, and enhancing safety—often through solutions that now intersect with AI-leveraged control systems and robotics. Rich is passionate about bridging the gap between emerging technologies and real-world manufacturing challenges. His perspective on AI’s role in automation—from predictive maintenance to intelligent robotics—offers valuable insight into how manufacturers can stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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