Summit: October 7, 2026 | Expo: October 8-9, 2026

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Summit: October 7, 2026 | Expo: October 8-9, 2026

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

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Danielle Riggs

Danielle Riggs

Managing Director/CEOWurth Logistics USA
Danielle Riggs is Vice President of Compliance & Logistics for Würth Industry group in North America, where she leads a team of 25 compliance and logistics professionals providing service and support across numerous operating companies in the US, Canada, and Mexico. A Licensed US Customs Broker and US Export Compliance Officer, she oversees a $200+ million international trade compliance and freight/logistics portfolio, directing strategy for classification, licensing, and regulatory engagement with various government agencies such as US Customs, the Department of Commerce, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of State.
Over her career, Danielle has led export control reform efforts spanning more than 700 active export authorizations, secured a favorable US Customs Headquarters ruling resulting in over $1 million in duty refunds, and guided the resolution of federal audits that mitigated more than $10 million in penalties and lost revenue. She began her career as a first-grade teacher before transitioning into trade compliance - an unconventional path she credits with shaping her focus on people development alongside process rigor.
Danielle holds an MS in Technology, Leadership & Innovation from Purdue University and frequently speaks on import/export compliance and operations.
Wed Oct 078:30 AM – 9:10 AMRoom A

Global Supply Chain Resilience: Building the Next-Generation Production Ecosystem

Global manufacturing and assembly operations are operating in an era of unprecedented disruption, driven by geopolitical volatility, shifting trade po

Global manufacturing and assembly operations are operating in an era of unprecedented disruption, driven by geopolitical volatility, shifting trade policies, regionalization, and ongoing capacity constraints. This session examines how OEMs and suppli

Global manufacturing and assembly operations are operating in an era of unprecedented disruption, driven by geopolitical volatility, shifting trade policies, regionalization, and ongoing capacity constraints. This session examines how OEMs and suppliers are rethinking traditional supply chain models to build greater resilience, flexibility, and responsiveness. Attendees will explore how organizations are adapting to supply chain fragility by rede

Global manufacturing and assembly operations are operating in an era of unprecedented disruption, driven by geopolitical volatility, shifting trade policies, regionalization, and ongoing capacity constraints. This session examines how OEMs and suppliers are rethinking traditional supply chain models to build greater resilience, flexibility, and responsiveness. Attendees will explore how organizations are adapting to supply chain fragility by redesigning production ecosystems that balance cost, risk, speed, and reliability across regions and tiers.

Bringing together perspectives from industry, consulting, and government-focused market intelligence, this panel will explore the practical strategies companies are using to strengthen supply chain resilience. Luke Gilliland of DACIS/InfoBase Publishers will discuss how geopolitical risk and defense supply chain priorities are shaping sourcing decisions. Amish Thakkar of AlixPartners will share insights on network redesign and operational transformation, while Danielle Riggs, CEO of Wurth Logistics USA, will offer expertise in global trade, logistics, and compliance. Together, they will provide actionable guidance on improving visibility, managing risk, and building future-ready production ecosystems.
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PanelSession TypeIFASSession Track
Luke Gilliland
Amish Thakker
Danielle Riggs
Luke Gilliland
Luke GillilandSenior Manager, Business Development, DACIS/Infobase Publishers Inc.
Amish Thakker
Amish ThakkerPartner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
Danielle Riggs
Danielle RiggsManaging Director/CEO, Wurth Logistics USA
Luke Gilliland
Luke GillilandSenior Manager, Business Development, DACIS/Infobase Publishers Inc.
Amish Thakker
Amish ThakkerPartner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
Danielle Riggs
Danielle RiggsManaging Director/CEO, Wurth Logistics USA