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What specific benefits do you see in a diverse team for supply chain collaboration?  What challenges are associated with building and leading a diverse team, and how can these be effectively overcome?  What specific measures can companies take to create an inclusive work environment and promote diversity in their supply chains?Read more

How global is your manufacturing footprint Do you experience Demand volatility on SKU level and in which range (<10%, 10-30%; > 30% in a Q) How is the ration of your carbon footprint per product (Scope3) coming from fix portion (demand independent) / transporation (<1; ~ 1; >1) Is or can be global flexibility an answer forRead more

What role do innovative applications play in increasing efficiency and productivity on the shopfloor and how can they be scaled to be used across industries? How can noise analysis help identify mold blockages and what other predictive maintenance techniques could be applied in production? To what extent does the connected worker philosophy support workforce inclusionRead more

The official registration for the conference: Pick up your name badge, take a Polaroid photo for the Pharma MES Community Wall, use your personalized matchmaking app, make first contacts & plan meetings and get started.  Welcome to the Rethink! Smart SCM Europe 2024!Read more

This presentation delves into the unique logistical challenges and structures at Rolls-Royce Motorcars compared to other BMW Group production facilities. The discussion will then shift to a core focus on leadership, exploring cultural differences between Germany and the UK, particularly in managing day-to-day production performance. Key insights will include how challenges are communicated and managed within these different cultural contexts. Logistical Differences:Read more

The presentation outlines the latest digital transformation of the Supply Center in Berlin where the construction and implementation of a Data Platform is leading the road to Pharma 4.0. Together with the integration of GenAI as a tool to support digitalization and paperless maintenance the presentation gives insights into Bayer’s Digitalization roadmap. In this session, you willRead more

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Get the show on the road  Discover who is joining the conference and why. To warm you up for the conference we invite you to get to know your conference peers. Have your business cards ready.Read more

Experience the inspiring journey of digitalization at Beerenberg. Kjetil Stigen presents real user cases, including a digital employee (AI) performing purchasing tasks. Learn how to build digital competence and understand why failure is not an option. If you are not failing, you are not innovating enough. Be inspired by the possibilities of digital transformation andRead more

In this presentation, Hans Ehm from Infineon will address the current challenges and innovative solutions in supply chains involving semiconductors. The semiconductor industry, known for its complexity and long production cycle times, is crucial for technological advancements, including CO2 reduction. Ehm will explore how optimizing global physical flexibility and implementing true end-to-end (E2E) supply chainRead more