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1 | Challenge Your Peers Session: How can AI transform supply chain connectivity and workforce optimization to create a more efficient and collaborative environment?

How can AI-driven solutions enhance real-time communication and data sharing among supply chain stakeholders? What specific AI technologies are most effective in optimizing workforce tasks and productivity? Why is the integration of AI crucial for addressing supply chain disruptions and improving resilience? In what ways can AI contribute to sustainable supply chain practices and reduce environmental impact?Read more

4 | Customer Café: One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Rethinking Customer Differentiation in Supply Chains

How do you currently segment your customers in the supply chain—and is it truly based on their needs or just on sales volume?  What are the risks and rewards of offering differentiated service levels to different customer segments?  How can digital tools and data analytics enhance customer differentiation strategies in supply chains?  Where do youRead more

Panel Discussion: How are AI agents reshaping the role of humans in mechanical engineering—and how close are we to fully deploying autonomous co-pilots in industrial environments?

With the rapid evolution of large language models (LLMs) and intelligent automation technologies, AI agents are becoming powerful tools in the mechanical engineering sector. These agents can make autonomous decisions, analyze complex data, and interact with machines and systems in real time—transforming traditional processes across maintenance, production, sales, and service. This panel discussion explores howRead more

Case Study: How Can AI Transform Supply Chain Connectivity and Workforce Optimization?

AI is revolutionizing supply chain management by enhancing connectivity among stakeholders and optimizing workforce efficiency. Discover how AI-driven solutions can streamline operations, improve decision-making, and foster collaboration across the supply chain. How can AI improve connectivity among supply chain stakeholders? What are the benefits of AI in optimizing workforce efficiency? Why is AI crucial for modern supply chainRead more

1 | SCM Café: What are the key enablers for future-proof retail supply chains?

What technology investments provide the best ROI in supply chain? How can AI improve forecasting and replenishment? How do we better integrate stores, e-commerce, and last-mile delivery? What’s the future of regional vs centralized logistics in Europe? How can supply chain support sustainability goals without losing efficiency?Read more

5 | Challenge Your Peers Session: How can companies leverage customer complaints to find the balance between efficiency and customer experience in service quality?

Which complaint metrics provide the most actionable insights for improving service quality at both local and organizational levels? How can large-scale complaint data be structured and analyzed to reveal systemic inefficiencies across the supply chain? What criteria should companies use to prioritize improvements when resources are limited? How can organizations ensure that insights from complaintsRead more

Icebreaker – Meet the community, break the ice and get the show on the road!

WHAT IS THE ICEBREAKER SESSION? On the evening before the conference, we start with our Icebreaker Roundtables. The participants come together in an informal and pleasant setting to get to know each other before the conference starts and to get into conversation with each other at moderated round tables. The moderators have brought provocative thesesRead more

We.CONECT World Cafés – Round 1-3

The participants use the phenomenon of collective intelligence and discuss constructively in moderated and thematically focused groups in a café-like atmosphere.Read more

Case Study: How Can We Overcome the Challenges in the Semiconductor Supply Chain?

In this presentation, Hans Ehm from Infineon will shed light on the current challenges and innovative solutions within semiconductor supply chains. Known for their complexity and long production cycles, semiconductor supply chains are critical to technological progress, including CO₂ reduction. Ehm will explain how optimizing global physical flexibility and implementing true end-to-end (E2E) supply chainRead more

CASE STUDY: How Can Digital Twins Avoid Data Gaps and Optimize Production Processes?

In modern manufacturing, digital twins play a crucial role in optimizing production processes. This presentation explores how the implementation of digital twins can help close data gaps, leading to improved scenario planning and faster, leaner, and safer operations. Through practical examples and the latest research, we will demonstrate how companies can enhance their efficiency andRead more