Two operators with 65 years of supply chain experience talking honestly about what's working right now. Free to attend.

Tariffs are rewriting cost structures. AI tools are getting bought faster than they're getting implemented. Trade flows are shifting in ways that mid-market manufacturers didn't plan for. Lee Blackstone and Tom Valentine are spending an hour getting into all of it on April 30 — what's working, what isn't, and where the real exposure is sitting right now.

Between them they've got 70+ years of actual operational experience. Lee has worked inside hundreds of organizations on supply chain transformation and AI implementation, and over 80% of his clients' project owners receive a bonus or promotion based on what gets delivered. Tom has spent 35 years in logistics cost reduction with results ranging from $50,000 to over $2 million per engagement, and he's a featured presence at the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit in Savannah on April 17.

One hour. Free to attend. No pitches.

What they're covering:

The operational impact of tariffs on mid-market manufacturers and logistics companies. A framework for mapping tariff exposure by supplier tier. Where supply chain leaders are finding cost reduction without gutting capacity. What's actually working with AI inside real supply chain operations right now. What questions to be asking technology vendors before you sign anything in 2026.

Who should attend:

VP of Supply Chain, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Director of Logistics, VP of Operations, COO at mid-market manufacturers, logistics companies, and distributors. If supply chain decisions land on your desk personally, this is the hour.

LEE BLACKSTONE — CEO, Blackstone+Cullen

Lee founded Blackstone+Cullen over 35 years ago. He's worked inside hundreds of organizations across supply chain, AI implementation, and large-scale operational transformation for mid-market and Fortune 500 companies. More than 80% of his clients' project owners receive bonuses or promotions based on what gets delivered. He's a Vistage speaker and serves on the Logistics and Supply Chain Advisory Board at the University of North Georgia.

TOM VALENTINE — President, Valentine Solutions LLC

Tom has spent 25+ years helping companies find real savings inside their logistics and supply chain operations — from freight management and warehousing to fulfillment and AI-driven logistics technology. His engagements deliver between $50,000 and $2 million in measurable savings per client throughout North America. He's a member of the CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable, a founding board member of the Georgia Logistics Association, and serves on the Logistics and Supply Chain Advisory Board at the University of North Georgia.

REGISTRATION: https://www.blackstoneandcullen.com/symposium

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