Toronto, ON
In Person
Build Supply Chain Resilience, Navigate Global Operations, and Scale with Confidence
Learn to tackle the operational complexities of cross-border trade, logistics, and compliance. This full-day, expert-led Executive Certificate will equip leaders of Canadian manufacturing firms with actionable strategies to drive global competitiveness, sustainability, and risk mitigation.
Event Overview
To build resilient, future-ready operations, manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape of cross-border trade, logistics, and compliance. This session explores how customs regulations, supply chain diversification, and ESG expectations impact a company’s ability to scale globally, manage risk, and remain competitive.
You’ll leave equipped with a Blueprint Plan to apply key learnings immediately to your operations strategy.
Key Topics
- Trade Compliance & Customs
Navigating tariffs, HS codes, duties, trade agreements, and cost control strategies. - Global Logistics & Risk Management
Understanding Incoterms, freight planning, and tools to reduce risk. - Supply Chain Agility
Supplier diversification, digital supply chain tools, and crisis planning. - Sustainability & ESG Integration
Meeting ESG expectations, green logistics, and circular supply practices. - Strategic Operational Planning
Aligning operations with long-term business goals and international expansion.
Eligibility: Participation is limited to a maximum of 25 companies. Eligible participants must:
- Be part of a small or medium-sized, innovation-driven manufacturing firm in Canada
- Focus on advanced manufacturing and/or have participated in Hannover Messe 2025
- Have annual revenue exceeding $500,000 or paid-in capital of at least $1,000,000
- Be operating for at least 2 years and registered in Canada
- Offer an attractive value proposition
Contact:
Mary-Anne Meersabeer | mmeerasabeer@bot.com
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions
Section 1 – Cross-Border Operations
- Customs, tariffs, trade agreements, and risk control
- Keynote, Presentation, Workshop
Break
Section 2 – Building a Resilient Supply Chain
- Risk mitigation, diversification, digital tools
- Presentations, Workshop, Debrief
Lunch
Section 3 – Sustainability & ESG
- Aligning operations with sustainability goals
- Panel, Presentation, Workshop
Group Photo & Break
Executive Club Fireside Chat + Wrap-up
- ISED Forms & Program Survey
Blueprint due: June 12
- Option for Expert Feedback
Note: Agenda is a draft and subject to change.
Speakers
Speakers for this event will be announced shortly.
Tickets & Registration
Members and WTC Alumni:
- $149
Non-Members:
- $179
NGen Members can register for this program at no cost.
If you require assistance with registration, please reach out to wtc@bot.com.