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SUMMARY:Register Now for the ISM Houston Monthly Professional Development Meeting October 13, 2025 – Silent Costs in Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:This Event Reminder is Sponsored by:\n\nInstitute for Supply Management\nWe advance the strategy and practice of integrated, end-to-end supply chain management through leading edge data-driven resources, community, and education to empower individuals, create organizational value and drive competitive advantage.\n\nNeil Z. Platt\n\nNeil Z. Platt is a change-management and process-excellence leader, with 30+ years’ experience\nin global work processes and procurement. He has led international activities in over two dozen\ncountries. His diverse background includes both corporate and field office assignments covering\nfacilities maintenance and construction, as well as both procurement management and strategic\nsourcing (category management), leading international activities in over two dozen countries.\nAs Global Process Excellence Lead for Shell Oil Company, he recently delivered Shell’s first\nmulti-year global maintenance strategy, covering $8B annually. His previous roles include Global\nWork Process Lead, where he was charged with optimizing multi-billion dollar spend on maintenance\nand reliability through integration with procurement and logistics, as well as Global Procurement\nCategory Manager responsible for a $3.5B portfolio. Currently, Neil serves as Strategic Advisor\nto PEMEX Deer Park Supply Chain department.\nNeil’s stories “from the field” will be taken from a rich supply chain career, exploring his\nreal-world experience of the “silent costs” that impact the Oil & Gas industry. A graduate\nof Texas A&M University and an Eagle Scout, Neil is a member of the Texas A&M Industry\nAdvisory Council. He previously was a member of the Construction Industry Institute Research\nTeam 242, and a presenter at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).\n\nLinda McAlpin\n\nLinda McAlpin is a global supply chain and compliance leader with over 23 years of experience\ndriving operational excellence and transformation across the energy, maritime, and technology\nsectors. Originally from the UK, she brings a truly international perspective, having led\nstrategic programs and high-performing teams across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.\nIn her current role at Air Products, Linda leads compliance initiatives under the U.S. Inflation\nReduction Act, bridging regulatory requirements with practical execution on multi-billion-dollar\nprojects. Her expertise spans strategic contract management, risk mitigation, and embedding\nContinuous Improvement and Change Management practices to unlock sustainable value.\nDrawing on her global experience, Linda will share insights on the “silent costs” that impact\nsupply chain performance—illuminating hidden compliance challenges and revealing opportunities\nfor resilience and long-term value creation. She holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool,\na Business Management credential from the University of Cambridge, and is a Certified Lean\nPractitioner.\n\nDaniel Berg\n\nSenior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, CPRS\nDan Berg is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at CPRS, which solves payment-accuracy\nproblems for the world’s largest corporations. Known for his forward-thinking mindset and\ncollaborative leadership, Dan brings a tenacious, solutions-oriented approach to helping clients\noptimize performance and uncover measurable value. His leadership has been central in positioning\nCPRS as the trusted partner for organizations seeking to safeguard payments, strengthen supplier\nrelationships, and achieve sustainable cost recovery.\nDan has led numerous departments during his nearly 20-year tenure at CPRS, working directly with\nthe company’s top 5 clients who have all been with CPRS for more than a decade.\n
URL:https://downstreamcalendar.com/events/register-now-for-the-ism-houston-monthly-professional-development-meeting-october-13-2025-silent-costs-in-supply-chain/
CATEGORIES:2025 Oil and Gas Downstream Events,2026 Conferences in Oil, Gas, Chemical Industry in Downstream
LOCATION:816 Town & Country Blvd. Suite 210, Houston, TX 77024
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