Speaking and Writing
Speaking Topics
Tariffs and Trade Policy: Where Do We Go From Here?
Global trade is in chaos as the United States tries to renegotiate the world economic order with sanctions and tariffs as its lever. Will it work? Globalization has in part been a zero-sum game over the last 20 years, as China's middle and upper classes have grown sharply while Western economies have stagnated. Wealthy countries, most notably the United States and the United Kingdom, are abandoning free trade. Based on his book Trump, Trade, and the End of Globalization (Praeger/ABC-CLIO, 2018), David Steven Jacoby explains why the ultimate solution lies in a "new multilateralism" that preserves innovation, growth and free markets. Copies of book can be made available to every participant.
Energy Transition: At What Cost?
The world was gearing up to shift from fossil fuels to low-carbon or net zero fuels. Then, on closer examination, many people questioned the cost and timeframe. Is decarbonization out of economic bounds? Based on his book Reinventing the Energy Value Chain: Supply Chain Roadmaps for Digital Oilfields Through Hydrogen Fuel Cells (PennWell, 2021), David Jacoby offers groundbreaking new ways to make renewable energy technologies less expensive - from the small to the large project, and from solar to nuclear and everything in between. Using his experience in the energy industry, he explains how to organize supply chains to lower the carbon intensity of energy and even achieve net zero. His talk covers nuclear power, hydrogen & fuel cells, energy storage, wind, solar, biomass, oil & gas, geothermal, gas and coal-fired power, and hydropower. Copies of the book can be made available to every participant.
Net Zero: For Real?
Net Zero grew from a scientific term to a mainstream, albeit slightly liberal, battle cry. A dissenting minority held that it is an impossible dream. Both sides use alternative facts to prove their point. Based on his book “Getting to Net Zero: The Complete Guide to Decarbonizing Businesses and Supply Chains” (2023), David Jacoby describes where decarbonization is or can be profitable and where it can’t, addressing the arguments of both sides. The talk is useful to anybody in the energy industry or energy-intensive industries, including data centers and AI software tools as well as manufacturing industries. Copies of the book can be made available to every participant.
Retooling for AI: What to Change and How To Change It?
The rise of automation, digital commerce and Generative Artificial Intelligence are completely reshaping the way supply chains operate, innovate, and compete. The way companies are handling resources, moving goods and engaging with customers is already shifting and those who don’t adapt could get left behind. Based on his book Retooling America for AI-Driven Supply Chains (2025), David Jacoby provides concrete real-life examples of current solutions companies are deploying as well as future initiatives they are teeing up, from warehouse automation and predictive analytics to digital twins, robotics, and blockchain security. This talk provides C-level executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and academics with the knowledge and strategy to formulate a clear path to coming out on top. Copies of the book can be made available to every participant.
David Jacoby is an industry leader who delivered our keynote address at the Health & Personal Care Logistics Conference…David’s depth of the topic, and ability to connect to the audience is truly outstanding.
Not only is David Jacoby an accomplished speaker, but his knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management is superb.
David has the ability to analyze complex problems and present solutions in a clear, concise, practical manner. His primary research is excellent and he has consistently added a welcomed level of sophistication to the field of supply chain management.
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If you haven’t heard him speak, you’re missing out on a great experience. David has provided professional development and training for APICS that allows members to gain “instant” value-adding information to return to their companies and use the very next day.
…David is a talented speaker at many conferences
David is a highly respected thought leader in Supply chain management.