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Closing remarks by the Event Chair and we.CONECT Global Leaders

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Case Study: Shaping supply chains responsibly – Sustainable warehousing and inventory management practices at Bosch

Companies can only survive in global competition on the basis of robust and sustainable supply chains. Bosch is continuously working on responding even more flexibly, quickly and transparently to increasingly specific customer needs – while at the same time meeting the highest quality requirements. This means enabling innovation, quality and top performance along the entireRead more

Case Study: Integrated business planning – the way we steer and decide

Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP) serves as a fundamental business process and framework to guide decisions concerning supply and demand. Throughout the presentation, attendees will gain insights into the practical application of IBP through real-world examples, illustrating both its benefits and potential challenges. Target conflicts and decision-making processes, including trade-offs, will be explored in depth. Finally,Read more

4 | World Café: Strategies for optimizing the supply chain – material standards, cost management and digital transformation

What methods do companies use to define and enforce internal material standards? How do fluctuations in shipping and air freight prices affect companies’ supply chain strategies? What role do digital technologies play in stabilizing freight costs and monitoring supply chain risks? To what extent can partnerships with logistics service providers contribute to price stability andRead more

2 | World Café: How can Supply Chain Management be transformed with Generative AI?

Which use cases are currently in the foreground with regards to Gen AI in internal processes? What stumbling blocks can be encountered when implementing GenAI solutions? How can effective change be implemented management to encourage and motivate employees to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Gen AI? What architectural forms are likely to beRead more

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

Get your lunch, get some snacks, make contacts, network with your colleagues and use the opportunity to interactively discuss product and service demos on the Expo-Floor.  Read more

Case Study: Supply Chain Customer Collaboration – Increasing transparency in the supply chain

Challenges in terms of transparency along the cross-company supply chain mostly relate to the goal of integrating and synchronizing the activities of all players in the value chain. In this session, you will learn more about End-to-end supply chain assessment: development of an integrated supply chain between business partners Logistics concepts: visibility of products alongRead more

World Café Harvesting Session

In the Harvesting Session the World Café moderators will summarize the results of their discussions and present key findings.Read more

Welcome from we.CONECT Global Leaders and the Conference Chair

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2 | Challenge Your Peers Session: How can companies effectively engage suppliers to invest in the development and manufacturing of new products, particularly in emerging market segments?

What incentives and support measures could be offered to suppliers to encourage investment in the development and production of new products? What criteria should companies consider when selecting suppliers for new and specialized market segments, given the challenges of initially low volumes? How can companies efficiently identify and acquire new suppliers for entry into newRead more