Seminar Programme
SCL HUB 2025
Digital Transformation & AI
Supply Chain Planning
Resilience and Risk Management
Sustainability and Green Supply Chains
Leadership and Innovation
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
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SCL HUB Conference Agenda
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Theater: Reception
Registration
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Event Director’s Welcome
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Opening Keynote Presentation Theater: Syon 3
Steering the Supply Chain: Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation in the Age of AI & Disruption
Maciej Kaniowski
As AI continues to evolve, its applications within supply chain management are becoming more sophisticated and transformative. This session will dive into the key areas where AI is expected to drive the most significant changes, such as predictive analytics for demand forecasting, autonomous supply chain operations, and AI-driven decision-making. Attendees will gain insights into how AI can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain resilience. Supply chain leaders will leave with a clear understanding of the strategic advantages AI can offer their organisations.
Key discussion points:
- Predictive analytics for demand forecasting
- Autonomous Supply Chain Operations
- AI-driven decision-making processes
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10 minute break
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Theater: Syon 1 & 2
Scheduled 1-1 Meetings 01
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5 minute break
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Presentation 01 Theater: Syon 3
Topic TBC
Abstract TBC
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Presentation 02 Theater: Dukes 1
Tackling carbon footprint with next-generation command centers
Ville Parkkinen
Supply chain visibility plays a key role in driving sustainable commerce. With emerging ESG and carbon emissions regulations, companies must look beyond the boundaries of their organisation and extend visibility into their multi-tiered supplier networks. The task is not easy and requires deeper collaboration with partners and employing complex data from multiple sources. Join this session to learn how the largest Supply Chain network in the world is tackling decarbonisation and sustainability challenges for its clients, taking supply chain visibility to the next level.
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Presentation 03 Theater: Dukes 2
RELEX Solutions: Driving Value in the End-to-End Supply Chain
Presenter TBC
Rapid shifts in consumer demand and supply chain complexities mean CPG and manufacturing industries are increasingly reliant on integrated, data-driven strategies to optimize their supply chain performance.
In this session, we highlight how RELEX Solutions enables businesses to achieve seamless end-to-end supply chain orchestration. Leveraging AI-driven technology, the RELEX platform enhances responsiveness across the entire supply chain – boosting demand forecasting, inventory management, and synchronizing planning from demand to distribution, production and sourcing.
Key discussion points:
- Predicting demand and improving inventory management using AI
- Real-world case studies of AI implementation in supply chains
- Overcoming challenges in AI adoption.
- Future trends in AI for supply chains
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Roundtable 01 Theater: Empire 1
Portfolio Optimisation: Move Beyond Segmentation to Manage Complexity and Deliver Profitable Growth
Innovation is a key growth strategy for many companies — creating significant complexity for supply chains. Organisations have developed portfolio segmentation but struggle to move beyond it to effectively manage the offering and align cross-functionally on the definition of optimal product supply for each segment.
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10 minute break
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Theater: Syon 1 & 2
Scheduled 1-1 Meetings 02 & 03
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5 minute break
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Presentation 04 Theater: Syon 3
Weathering the Storm: Building a Resilient Supply Chain
Graeme Clelland
Presenter TBC
Disruptions are the new normal in the global supply chain. From geopolitical conflicts to natural disasters and unexpected demand shifts, businesses are constantly on edge. Traditional, siloed supply chains struggle to adapt, leading to stockouts, delays, and frustrated customers. The pressure is on to build resilience – a supply chain that can bend but not break, absorbing disruptions and emerging stronger. But how? Many businesses feel lost at sea, unsure how to navigate these stormy waters.
With insightsoftware as your trusted ally, you can build a resilient supply chain equipped to weather any challenge. Our integrated solutions provide real-time visibility across your entire supply chain, empowering you to anticipate disruptions, optimize inventory levels, and react swiftly to changing market conditions
During this session, you will learn how insightsoftware can help your organization:
- Gain real-time visibility across your entire supply chain.
- Anticipate disruptions and proactively adjust your strategy.
- Optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
- React swiftly to changing market conditions.
- Leverage predictive analytics to mitigate risk.
Don’t just weather the storm – thrive in any climate with a resilient supply chain powered by insightsoftware and SAP.
Learning Points:
- Understand the key challenges facing modern supply chains
- Discover the benefits of a resilient supply chain for your business
- Learn how insightsoftware integrates with SAP to deliver real-time insights and advanced analytics
- Gain practical strategies for optimizing inventory, mitigating risk, and responding to disruptions
- See real-world examples of businesses leveraging SAP and insightsoftware to build resilient supply chains
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Presentation 05 Theater: Dukes 1
Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG
Raphael Tocanne
From small to large businesses, the entire supply chain eco-system has reached a point where action is now essential to be more sustainable and reach net zero. However, this can be a complex subject and companies can struggle to determine where to start and how best to turn ideas and passion into actionable plans.
Key learning points:
- Global Warming: Understanding its causes and effects
- Sustainability in Supply Chain: Why it’s non-negotiable
- Carbon Footprint: Understanding and managing our impact
- Setting the Right Targets: The importance of strategic and realistic goals
- Organizational Change: Driving positive change at all levels
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Presentation 06 Theater: Dukes 2
Topic TBC
Peter Budweiser
Emanuela Müller
Abstract TBC
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Roundtable 02 Theater: Empire 1
Breaking Barriers: How Collaboration Transforms Supply Chain Resilience
Oliver Hunt
In today’s unpredictable global environment, supply chain resilience is essential. This interactive roundtable will explore how collaboration—across companies and within organisations—strengthens supply chains by improving visibility, agility, and responsiveness. Attendees will gain insights into breaking down silos, leveraging partnerships, and using technology to build more resilient and sustainable supply chains.
Key discussion points:
- Global Disruptions:
- How recent events have exposed supply chain weaknesses.
- The urgent need for resilience.
- Collaborative Resilience:
- Successful partnerships that enhance supply chain agility.
- Examples of cross-industry collaboration.
- Technology’s Role:
- How tools like AI, blockchain, and IoT boost real-time data sharing.
- The impact of transparency on risk reduction.
- Internal Collaboration:
- Breaking down silos within organizations for improved decision-making.
- Overcoming barriers to internal teamwork.
- Building Trust:
- Establishing trust as the foundation for long-term partnerships.
- Tackling challenges like data security and competing priorities.
- Sustainability & Risk:
- How collaboration supports sustainability goals and risk management.
- Joint efforts in ethical sourcing and environmental impact reduction.
- Future Outlook:
- How digital networks will shape the next phase of supply chain collaboration.
- Global Disruptions:
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Business Foyer & Astor Suite
LUNCH
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Delegates make their way to meetings
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Theater: Syon 1 & 2
Scheduled 1-1 Meetings 04
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5 minute break
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Presentation 07 Theater: Syon 3
Topic TBC
Presenter TBC
Absract TBC
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Presentation 08 Theater: Dukes 1
Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in an Inflationary Environment Through Automation and Digitisation
Nick Archer
Inflation and Supply Chains: Challenges and Strategies, we can bring a lot of around automation, digitalisation and also our Continuous improvement initiatives sharing our commitment with the customer to bring efficiency to their operation.
Hear how by leveraging automation, digitization, and continuous improvement initiatives, organizations can address supply chain challenges in an inflationary environment more effectively.
Understand how these strategies can drive operational efficiency, enhance collaboration, and enable proactive decision-making. It’s important to align these initiatives with the organization’s overall strategy and customer commitments to achieve optimal results.
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Presentation 09 Theater: Dukes 2
Topic TBC
Presenter TBC
Absract TBC
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Roundtable 03 Theater: Empire 1
Hyper automation in Supply Chain Operations
Yulia Khromova
In this insightful session, we will explore the transformative power of hyper automation in supply chain operations. As companies strive for greater efficiency and agility, the convergence of AI, robotic process automation (RPA), and machine learning (ML) is reshaping how businesses manage their end-to-end supply chain processes.
Discussion Points:
- AI, RPA, and ML Integration: How these technologies collaborate to optimize operations, reduce manual tasks, and enable data-driven decision-making.
- Use Cases of Hyper Automation: Practical examples demonstrating the impact of hyper automation in key supply chain areas, including: Inventory Management: Automating demand forecasting, stock optimization, and replenishment strategies.
- Logistics: Streamlining transportation management, warehouse automation, and real-time tracking.
- Procurement: Enhancing supplier selection, contract management, and order processing. This roundtable will provide actionable insights into the role of hyper automation in driving operational excellence, improving accuracy, and unlocking the full potential of the modern supply chain.
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10 minute break
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Theater: Syon 1 & 2
Scheduled 1-1 Meetings 05
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5 minute break
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Theater: Syon 3
Roundtable Sessions 04 – 11
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Workshop Theater: Dukes 2
How focusing on the right Supply Chain Metrics drives business value
How can E2E supply chain teams across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, customer service and planning align incentives and KPIs for one common purpose and overcome organisational and political boundaries to enable increased service levels, inventory reduction and cost savings?
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10 minute break
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Panel Debate Theater: Syon 3
Building an Inclusive Supply Chain: Driving Innovation and Resilience through Diversity
MODERATOR
Dr. Abhi GhadgeMaciej Kaniowski
Marisa Schoeman
Carmen Chira
Jane Burkitt
Discussion Points
- The business case for inclusiveness in supply chains: Explore how diverse talent and inclusive policies enhance innovation, drive resilience and improve operational efficiency.
- Breaking Barriers: Identifying challenges faced by underrepresented groups in the supply chain and logistics industry, how do we overcome these barriers?
- Measuring Inclusiveness and Diversity: How can companies track progress and outcomes related to diversity in their supply chains? KPIs and metrics used to measure inclusiveness, both in the workforce and through supplier diversity programs, including diversity audits, tracking the percentage of underrepresented suppliers, or employee sentiment surveys.
- Inclusive Leadership and Decision Making: How leadership teams can foster an inclusive culture across supply chain operations, from sourcing to delivery
- Supplier diversity programmes: Leveraging supplier diversity to promote equitable opportunities, strengthen relationships, and ensure long-term sustainability
- Technology and Inclusivity: How digital tools can be leveraged to create a more accessible and inclusive supply chain networks
- Case studies of success: Real-world examples of companies that have embraced inclusiveness in the supply chains and the positive outcomes they’ve experienced.
- Actionable steps to foster inclusiveness: Practical guidelines for organisations to create a more inclusive workforce
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Closing Speech