The Predictive Enterprise: Book Launch & Supply Chain Conversation

Discover the Future of Procurement, AI & Supply Chain Innovation

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM ET

Rutgers University Corporate | 1 Corporate Place South, Lounge 112A, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Hosted by ISM–New Jersey, Rutgers Business School – Supply Chain Management & Arkestro

Parking: Complimentary onsite parking is available. No parking pass or permit is required.

Food & Refreshments: Complimentary food and light beverages will be provided.

Space may be limited, so we encourage you to register in advance.

Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of The Predictive Enterprise while supplies last.

Join Us for an Evening of Innovation, Insights & Networking!

What if the future of supply chain management isn't just about doing things faster—but fundamentally rethinking how decisions are made?

Join ISM–New Jersey, Rutgers Business School, and Arkestro for a special evening celebrating the launch of The Predictive Enterprise: How Superhuman Supply Chains Transform Global Business, authored by Edmund Zagorin, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Arkestro.

This engaging event brings together procurement and supply chain professionals, business leaders, educators, and industry colleagues to explore how artificial intelligence and predictive technologies are fundamentally transforming enterprise operations.

Enjoy an evening of thought-provoking conversation, valuable industry insights, and networking with fellow professionals as we explore the next generation of procurement and supply chain management.

Registration – Complimentary Admission!

There is no fee to attend, but advance registration is required for all attendees.

Space may be limited, so we encourage you to register in advance.

Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of The Predictive Enterprise while supplies last.

REGISTER HERE

About the Book

The Predictive Enterprise: How Superhuman Supply Chains Transform Global Business explores how leading organizations are using AI to transform procurement and supply chain operations at enterprise scale.

The book introduces three powerful pillars:

  • Faster-Than-Human Decision-Making: Leveraging AI to enable faster, more informed decisions.

  • Humanless Loops: Creating intelligent, automated processes that reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.

  • Outcome-Based Process Re-Engineering: Fundamentally redesigning workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Featuring a foreword by Jeffrey Immelt, former Chairman & CEO of General Electric, and a conclusion by Len DeCandia, the book provides a compelling vision for the future of enterprise operations.

 

Special Guest: Len DeCandia

Three-Time Chief Procurement Officer | Contributor to The Predictive Enterprise

We are also delighted to welcome Len DeCandia, a three-time Chief Procurement Officer who contributed the book's concluding perspective.

Len brings extensive executive leadership experience and a valuable perspective on the evolving role of procurement, technology, and enterprise transformation.

Together, Edmund and Len will offer insights into how organizations can rethink traditional approaches and prepare for the future of AI-enabled supply chain management.