BC Supply Chain Week 2026: Watson Gloves Tour
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Location: Watson Gloves - 7955 N Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC
Promo Code: *Please use the promo code: CITT2026 for discounted rates to ALL events throughout Supply Chain Week BC
As part of Supply Chain Week BC, Supply Chain Canada invites you to an exclusive in-person tour of Watson Gloves, a proudly Canadian company with over 100 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality work gloves for industries across North America.
This exclusive tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Watson Gloves manages its operations to deliver innovative hand protection solutions to customers in construction, industrial, agriculture, manufacturing, and other essential sectors. Participants will gain firsthand insight into the company's supply chain, from product development and sourcing to warehousing, inventory management, and distribution. As a long-standing leader in the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry, Watson Gloves continues to evolve its operations through innovation, sustainability, and customer-focused supply chain practices.
Participants will gain insights into:
- How Watson Gloves designs, sources, and brings innovative PPE products to market
- Inventory management, warehousing, and distribution strategies that support customers across North America
- Quality assurance processes and product testing that ensure safety and performance
- Supply chain planning, supplier relationships, and demand forecasting in the PPE industry
- Sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing, packaging, and environmental stewardship
- The challenges and opportunities of managing a resilient supply chain in today's global marketplace
Whether you're a procurement professional, supply chain leader, logistics specialist, or student, this tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how a Canadian industry leader combines innovation, operational excellence, and supply chain expertise to meet the evolving needs of customers across multiple industries.
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