Supply Chain & Logistics Club
About the Club
The Supply Chain and Logistics Club at FACC was launched in January 2022 to bring together industry leaders from all areas of the supply chain sector. Our club offers a collaborative environment for professionals in purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing to connect, share insights, and address industry challenges.
Our Mission: To create a dynamic venue for supply chain experts to network, collaborate, and find innovative solutions to the industry’s pressing issues. We focus on fostering collaboration and providing a platform for industry professionals to enhance their knowledge and expertise.
Co-Chairs
Ludovic Valls
Ludovic Valls is Director of Business Development at Flat World Global Solutions, based in the Greater Chicago Area, with nearly two decades of international logistics and freight forwarding experience. He has held senior business development and commercial leadership roles at cargo-partner, NNR Global Logistics, MGI, and UniGroup across the US, Europe, and Asia, with a strong specialization in air and ocean freight, pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, and international relocation services. He holds an Executive Global MBA with a Maritime major from KEDGE Business School and a Master's in International Trade from ISCID Dunkerque.
Philippe Carlier
Philippe Carlier brings over 40 years of international experience in supply chain, logistics, and operations, having led global teams at Ingram Micro, WestconGroup, and Exclusive Networks across the US, Canada, and Europe. He holds a Master's in Supply Chain Management from ISLI Bordeaux and previously served as Executive Director of FACC Chicago. He remains active on several boards, including FACC Midwest, where he now serves as Co-Chair of the Supply Chain Club.