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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

Case Study: CO2 Footprint & ESG – Establishing a program for CO2 management in global transports

In this presentation, we will explore the pivotal role of establishing a comprehensive program for CO2 management within global transports, with a particular focus on the case study of Kemira. Through a detailed examination of their journey, we will delve into the strategies employed in establishing, calculating, and creating transparency around their CO2 footprint. Furthermore,Read more

Lunch Break & Networking

Get food, 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

Refreshment Break & Networking

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