Calendar of Events

PMI Keystone Chapter

Educational and Networking Event

Virutal Event

Hosted by State College Community

Date: August 12, 2025

Time: 6:30-8:00pm EST

AGENDA:

• 6:20 - 6:30 PM - Welcome 
• 6:30 - 6:45 PM - Networking and Guest Speaker Introduction
• 6:45 - 7:45 PM - Educational Event
• 7:45 - 8:00 PM - Chapter Book of Business and Closure

TOPIC: Supply Chain Projects in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities

PRESENTATION SUMMARY: 

Latin America offers a fertile yet challenging environment for the development of supply chain projects, particularly in regions where infrastructure gaps, informality, economic volatility, and logistical fragmentation coexist with a growing demand for efficiency and digital transformation.
This presentation will explore the key challenges and lessons learned from managing supply chain initiatives across the region, with a special focus on Peru. We will address topics such as technological integration, adaptation to complex social contexts, organizational change management, and the critical role of human capital.
Through real-world examples and practical insights, we will present an honest look at how supply chain initiatives are designed, implemented, and scaled in emerging markets—highlighting both structural barriers and opportunities for innovation.

PRESENTER:  Aurio de la Cruz, PMP      

Aurio is a Project Manager at Vistony | Mining/Oil/Gas and an Industrial Engineer with an MBA and solid experience leading supply chain, logistics, and technology projects across Latin America. He has worked on strategic initiatives such as warehouse automation, WMS implementation, and supply chain optimization in both corporate and regional contexts, especially in emerging markets like Peru.
He is also a university professor and advisor, focused on operations management, project strategy, and innovation. He combines his academic and industry experience to bridge theory with practice in the development of future professionals.
He currently leads social impact initiatives across Latin America through the Project Management Institute (PMI), helping promote sustainable and inclusive project practices. He is a member of the PMI Lima, Perú Chapter.

TALENT TRIANGLE:  Business Acumen - 1 PDU 

LOCATION: Online - Zoom Meeting Instructions will be sent automatically at registration

REGISTRATION: click on Learn More below, then login if you are a PMI Keystone Member, then register

• MEMBERS: No fee is charged at registration, if logged on with their PMI Keystone Chapter ID and Password.
• NON-MEMBERS: A nominal fee of $5.00 at registration is charged.