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Smart supply chain management is all about aligning and orchestrating business processes internally and within the entire value chain. Learn how a human centered approach promoting open knowledge and data exchange with all business partners in your eco-system can unlock joint opportunities, lower costs, increase resilience, and build better longterm partnerships in your partner eco-system. Human-CenteredRead more

How to improve forecast accuracy? How can the S&OP Process be made more data driven? Optimization of the communication processes – How do we get people to be committed to a new S&OP process?Read more

What innovative solutions can we provide from a Supply Chain perspective to enhance value for our customers? What methods can we implement to effectively measure the impact of these initiatives? How can we deploy such initiatives within our organization to ensure that all strategic customers reap the benefits?Read more

In this presentation, Björn Neal Kirchner, Corporate Vice President Supply Chain Management at Henkel, will outline the key success factors for a successful supply chain transformation. The talk will highlight the strategic and operational aspects necessary to transform the supply chain in an increasingly complex and dynamic market environment. Emphasis will be placed on technologicalRead more

The transformative power of smart manufacturing and digital supply chain, showcasing how integrating technologies like IoT, AI, Robotics and Digital solutions can drastically enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. Attendees will explore the key components of smart manufacturing ecosystems, practical insights into successful implementation strategies, and the impact on the global manufacturing landscape. TheRead more

The concept of Digital Twin has emerged as a powerful tool for managing complexity and optimizing strategic material allocation in complex Supply Chain Networks. Leveraging Digital Twin for strategic material allocation improves forecasting accuracy, streamlines inventory management and enhances collaboration with partners, In this session you will learn … How real-time simulation and analysis ofRead more

What are the effects of geopolitical instability in regions such as the Middle East or Eastern Europe on energy supply and prices?  How does the geopolitical situation contribute to changes in global supply chains, and how is the economy affected by this?  To what extent do geopolitical developments change the competitiveness of European companies inRead more

Technological Innovations – Which specific technologies have had the most significant impact on improving and modernizing supply chains recently? Can you share examples of successful implementations? Sustainability and Resilience – How can companies effectively integrate sustainability goals into their supply chains without compromising on efficiency or cost? What are some best practices in this area?Read more

The presentation explores the paradigm of Connected Supply Chain Planning, focusing on sustainable supply chain management within the realm of flexible packaging. It further discusses the environmental implications of flexible packaging, scrutinizing plastic production in the context of recycling and waste management, and demonstrates how the adoption of flexible packaging extends the shelf life ofRead more

Get coffee, get snacks, make connections and talk with your peers – and have the chance to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.  Read more