27th - 28th October 2025
Agenda
DAY 1
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 - 09:30
The role of a Supply Chain Leader in managing successful rapid organizational change
- In today’s environment, we have plenty of resources: Artificial Intelligence, different inventory management techniques, automatization possibilities in the warehouses; however what if our team resists change?
- What is the role of a leader to drive the change in the organization?
- What are the obstacles that we confront?
- Should we force the people to change, or should we convince them?
09:30 - 10:00
Navigating supply chain in a complex network: Leveraging S&OP and IBP with Digital Precision
- S&OP and IBP as Company-Wide Catalysts
- Unlocking efficiency: The Power of a Unified Digital Tool
- Scenario planning: anticipating the unpredictable
10:00 - 10:30
Mastering Cross-Functional Supply Chain Leadership
- Why do many supply chains experience cross-functional missteps when attempting new initiatives?
- The need for cross-functional coordination
- How great supply chains manage cross-functional initiatives
- Deployment of proven cross-functional processes
- Celebrate and learn from successes and failures
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00
Transforming Supply Chains through Digitization
- SupplyChainWise share thoughts on tackling supply chain challenges using digitisation
- They leverage their experience in Amazon and AWS to share a perspective on how digitisation can help connect your whole supply chain, leading to improved performance, better customer service and reduced costs
- Think Big, Start Small and Move Fast
12:00 - 12:30
Building a Proactive Supply Chain to Achieve Operational, Financial and ESG Goals: Redefining Resilience in the Context of ESG
- Embedding ESG into the heart of supply chain decision-making for lasting success
- Breaking through unseen barriers to fully realize the value from AI and advanced optimization
- Why including ESG into supply chain planning goes far beyond reducing waste or CO2
- Fostering collaboration with an integrated and empowered supply chain to drive excellence
12:30 - 13:00
Why a holistic approach to AI is key to sustainable procurement transformation
- Enabling end-to-end process improvements with a cognitive system
- Data and AI to bridge automation, insights, and decision-making
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Artificial Intelligence
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Software
- Workforce Development and Leadership
- Materials Handling / Automation
- Spend Management
- Autonomous Procurement
- AI Enabled Supply Chain
- 3PL / Logistics Optimisation
- Regional Distribution Hubs / Localised Networks
- Lean Strategies & Operational Excellence
- Supply Chain Finance / Risk Management
- Additive Manufacturing
- Cyber Security / Third Party Risk Assessment
- Sustainability Initiatives (Scope 3, CSRD, GGP…)
- Green supply Chain
- ERP / SAP Integration
- Inventory Planning / Demand Planning
- SC Carbon Footprint
- S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
- Robotics
- Packaging Innovation
- Change Management
- Industry 4.0 / IoT
- Transport Management
- Source-to-pay / Procure2Pay / eCommerce
- Blockchain
13:05 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30
Embracing AI and automation to unlock supply chain efficiencies
- Utilizing AI to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness
- Learning AI for supply chain roles as integration becomes essential
- Leveraging genAI to simplify content generation, mechanism inspection, streamline communications to better inform decision making for supply chain teams
14:30 – 15:00
Reinventing Supply Chains 2030
- Increasing frequency of supply chain disruptions
- Evolving Technological advances
- Rising competition of fully-integrated ecosystems
- The Supply Chain Compass enables companies to catch up and gain a competitive advantage
15:00 – 15:30
How to financialize and fully integrate your S&OP process
- Benefits and objectives
- Integrating key stakeholders
- Why should Finance care?
- Integrated process flow
15:35 - 16:25
COFFEE BREAK
16:30 - 17:00
Process Automation between Sales and Production
- Executive Direction to reduce Cost
- brief Project summary & Approach
- Automation (Prerequisites & ROI)
- Standardization
- Change Management
- Limits of Automation
- Results
17:00 - 17:05
DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 - 09:30
Redesigning Procurement Value Creation: Unlocking Resilience and Innovation through Strategic Partnerships
- Exploring the power of partnering with suppliers or directly investing to secure the scale-up of critical supply chains
- Leveraging analytical modelling to extract valuable insights from procurement data
- Fostering cross-functional teams to enhance visibility, address downstream issues, and provide comprehensive insights into key use cases
- Investing in advanced market research, integrated technology and talent development for strategic advantage
09:30 - 10:00
Leveraging Data and Technology for Strategic Advantage
- Harnessing advanced analytics and AI for predictive insights
- Utilizing predictive analytics to forecast demand and identify market trends
- Implementing AI-driven tools to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
- Case studies on the successful integration of AI in supply chain operations
10:00 - 10:30
Enhancing Decision-Making with Real-Time Data Insights Across the Supply Chain
- Leveraging data-driven forecasting to enhance supply chain efficiency and accuracy Implementing cutting-edge technologies for seamless end-to-end product supply management
- Optimizing inventory levels through advanced planning and predictive analytics
- Driving NPI success by aligning supply chain strategies with market demands
- Enhancing decision-making with real-time data insights across the supply chain
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00
Intelligent Supply Chains and How to Enhance Visibility
- Leveraging AI to collect real-time data, enhance tracking capabilities and ensure transparency
- Adopting automated inventory management systems to monitor stock levels in real-time, reduce excess inventory, and avoid stockouts
- How to enhance end-to-end visibility and reporting tools that provide a holistic view of the entire supply chain, from raw materials to final product delivery
- Strengthening supplier collaboration through regular communication, shared platforms, and collaborative planning to improve information flow and alignment
12:00 - 12:30
Empowering Supply Chain Transformation Through Advanced Analytics
- Integrating data pipelines for centralized access and streamlined information management
- Utilizing data visualization to extract insights and drive operational optimization
- Applying predictive models and machine learning to enhance decision-making
- Embracing digital transformation to reduce development costs and increase efficiency
12:30 - 13:00
Evolving Supply Chain Processes for Future Challenges
- Proactively anticipating and adapting to geopolitical, climate, and financial uncertainties in supply chains
- Transforming inbound supply chains into engines for value creation using risk detection and mitigation
- Creating a resilience blueprint with advanced technologies, agile processes, and top talent to maximize value
- Enhancing resilience and agility in supply chain operations with data analytics and predictive modelling
- Strengthening partnerships across the supply chain to collectively tackle emerging threats and challenges
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Artificial Intelligence
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Software
- Workforce Development and Leadership
- Materials Handling / Automation
- Spend Management
- Autonomous Procurement
- AI Enabled Supply Chain
- 3PL / Logistics Optimisation
- Regional Distribution Hubs / Localised Networks
- Lean Strategies & Operational Excellence
- Supply Chain Finance / Risk Management
- Additive Manufacturing
- Cyber Security / Third Party Risk Assessment
- Sustainability Initiatives (Scope 3, CSRD, GGP…)
- Green supply Chain
- ERP / SAP Integration
- Inventory Planning / Demand Planning
- SC Carbon Footprint
- S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
- Robotics
- Packaging Innovation
- Change Management
- Industry 4.0 / IoT
- Transport Management
- Source-to-pay / Procure2Pay / eCommerce
- Blockchain
13:05 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30
Integrating digital tools to streamline procurement workflows and enhance global efficiency
- Optimizing Supply Chains: Efficiency, Flexibility, and Resilience through Leadership
- Optimizing supply chains for resilience through strengthening workforce capabilities with targeted recruitment, training and development
- Aligning supply chain and procurement strategies to further enable business growth and scalability
- Leading teams to deliver impactful, transformational projects
- Building continuous improvement and culture to drive organizational success
14:30 – 15:00
Elevating Procurement Efficiency Through Advanced Integration, Innovation, and Global Partnerships
- Driving innovation through collaborative partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Maintaining consistent global procurement execution through scalable strategies across regions
- Strengthening change management techniques to boost adoption of next-gen procurement initiatives
- Expanding strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience and meet sustainability targets