Supply Chain Plenary Stage 

Day1, 15 April


09:00 - 11:00

Block 1: Navigating Regulatory and Economic Pressures

09:00 - 09:30

 Regulations and Resilience: Striking the Balance in Supply Chains

  • Balancing compliance with cost pressures is more critical than ever
  • Turning regulatory challenges into operational gains.
  • Consumer trust as a driver for regulatory innovation.

09:30 - 09:50

From Cost to Value: Transforming Compliance into a Growth Strategy

  • Turning compliance costs into investments for long-term growth.
  • Using regulatory demands as a springboard for innovation.
  • Building brand value through proactive compliance.

 09:50 - 10:10

Agility in Action: Adapting to Policy and Market Shifts with Smart Automation

  • Preparing for volatility in labor and resource availability.
  • Embedding agility to handle regulatory and economic shocks.
  • Leveraging data insights to stay ahead of policy trends.

 10:10 - 10:40

Competing Globally, Complying Locally: Finding the Sweet Spot

  • The push and pull of staying competitive globally while meeting strict local rules.
  • Navigating compliance hurdles without sacrificing agility.
  • Setting compliance standards that align with global best practices.

 

 10:40 - 11:00

Coffee Break

 11:00 - 13:00

Block 2: Technology and Workforce Efficiency

11:00 - 11.30

Balancing Tech and Talent: The Road to Operational Excellence

  • AI helps forecast demand, but it’s only as good as the data feeding it.
  • Keeping inventory lean and responsive with clean, accurate data.
  • Identifying the break-even point for automation investments.

11:30 - 11:50

 From Insights to Action: Harnessing Data for Supply Chain Success

  • Aligning workforce with demand by leveraging integrated data.
  • Strengthening collaboration through transparent, shared data.
  • Improving cross-functional collaboration through CRM-driven insights.

11:50 - 12:10

Smarter Logistics: Digital Tools for Agile Operations

  • Streamlining supply chain operations with automated freight management.
  • Enhancing inventory management with real-time freight data.
  • Supporting workforce efficiency through intelligent dock scheduling and planning.

 12:10 - 12:30

Scaling Sustainably: Digital Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

  • Leveraging technology for collaborative freight sourcing and scheduling.
  • Using real-time data for agile workforce and inventory decisions.
  • Scaling supply chain operations sustainably with automation.

 12:30 - 13:00

Automation vs. Workforce: Striking the Balance for Scalability

  • Balancing AI-driven forecasting with human insight remains a challenge.
  • Leveraging automation as a complement, not a replacement, for workforce skills.
  • Scaling automation to handle demand surges while optimizing workforce use.

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

 14:00 - 16:00

Block 3: Consumer-Centric Adaptability and Market Responsiveness

14:00 - 14:30

 Adapting to Rapidly Evolving Consumer Expectations

  • Staying in sync with consumer trends through agile demand planning.
  • Using predictive analytics to anticipate and adjust for rapid demand changes.
  • Building flexibility into inventory strategies to handle demand variability.

    14:30 - 14:50

Using Predictive Power to Meet Consumer Demand

  • Leveraging predictive analytics to forecast and prepare for demand surges.
  • Enhancing inventory strategies to reduce overstock and stockouts.
  • Driving agile decision-making through actionable consumer insights.

      14:50 - 15:10

Cognitive Supply Chains: Staying Ahead of Market Shifts

  • Leveraging AI and cognitive planning tools to respond to demand volatility.
  • Using real-time data for rapid decision-making across supply chain tiers.
  • Building supply chain resilience to match fast-changing consumer trends.

 

15:10- 15:30

 From Insights to Action: Transforming Consumer Data into Agility

  • Turning consumer insights into real-time inventory adjustments.
  • Building replenishment strategies that dynamically adapt to demand surges.
  • Integrating consumer feedback to refine supply chain operations.

 15:30-16:00

 Flexibility in Action: Meeting Demand Surges with Precision

  • Scaling inventory dynamically to meet fluctuating demand.
  • Adjusting workforce levels in real time to handle peak periods.
  • Cross-training employees to boost flexibility during high-demand times.

 16:00 - 16:30

Leveraging Consumer Insights to Drive Supply Chain Agility

  • Using consumer feedback to refine supply chain planning and operations.
  • Enhancing product offerings by listening closely to market signals.
  • Building agile supply chains that adapt quickly to real-time market changes.

16:30 - 17:00

Coffee Break

17:00 - 17:30

 Real-Time Responsiveness: Driving Decisions with Consumer Data

  • Leveraging integrated consumer data for rapid supply chain adjustments.
  • Using data to predict and respond to evolving consumer preferences.
  • Building decision-making frameworks that prioritize market responsiveness.

 17:30 - 18:00

Scaling Supply Chains to Match Market Dynamics

  • Balancing agility and scalability to meet changing market conditions.
  • Leveraging technology to enable rapid scaling during demand peaks.
  • Building partnerships to ensure supply chain continuity under market pressures.



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