10th Edition of ET Edge

Supply Chain Management & Logistics Summit

28th June 2023

Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi

Overview

10th edition of ET Edge

Supply Chain Management & Logistics Summit

The event will bring together renowned SCM & Logistics leaders to talk about the solution to disruptions and leading trends. With technological advancement and increased digitization, the SCM sector is witnessing a marked change in its operations, efficiency, and role in the global economic value chain. The highly engaging and educative conference is designed to deliver practical information about supply chain agility, policies, supply risk management, automation of repetitive tasks, technology development, and more.

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From present or new geopolitical conflicts and inflationary pressures to climate change related events and other emerging issues, supply chain disruptions are expected to stay in 2023. However, this year maybe a ground-breaking year for the sector due to factors such as technology and changing markets. In the coming years, predictive analytics tools, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0 are all expected to revolutionize the way businesses operate their supply chains. With these changes, businesses will be able to make better decisions, lower expenses, and respond swiftly to fluctuating market conditions.

The annual summit is the most prestigious and influential meeting of supply chain leaders.

Over the years, it has served as a platform to engage in dialogue with the leaders on the most important opportunities and challenges of recent times.

Speakers & delegates

Chief Guest

Shri. Nitin Jairam Gadkari

Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India

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Advisory Board

Chair Person

Dipali Goenka

CEO & Joint MD, Welspun

Agenda

08:45 - 09:15
Registration
09:15 - 09:25
Setting the tone
09:25 - 09:45
Yoga Matters: Yoga Session for Corporate Wellness
  • Pradeep Solanki, Director, Yoga on Call
09:45 - 10:00
Advisory Board Chair Address: Adaptability, Sustainability, and Visibility
  • Dipali Goenka, MD & CEO, Welspun
10:00 - 10:15
Case Study: Developing New-Edge Supply Chain Strategies for Business Value Creation
  • Rampraveen Swaminathan, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Logistics
10:15 - 10:30
Case Study: The Future of Mobility
  • Abhijit Sengupta, Senior Director and Head of Business, India, SAARC region & Southeast Asia HERE Technologies
10:30 - 10:45
Global Keynote Address: What is Causing Disruptions in Global Supply Chains and How to Respond to Them?
  • Robin Joffe, Partner Managing Director -Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, Frost and Sullivan
10:45 - 11:00
Case Study: Reduce Risks and Lower Costs with Artificial Intelligence Powered Supply Chain Application on Cloud
  • Anindya Bhattacharya, Industry Specialist – Manufacturing, AWS India
11:00 - 11:45
CEO Panel Discussion: The Future of Supply Chains Amidst New Customer Behaviors, Global Headwinds and a Rapidly Evolving Technology Landscape

Speakers:

  • Manish Sharma, Chairman, Panasonic Life Solutions India and SA
  • Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International
  • Rampraveen Swaminathan, CEO, Mahindra Logistics
  • Anil Syal, President, Safexpress

Moderator:

  • Ajay Nair, Leader Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
11:45 - 12:00
Case Study: Tradition to Transformation: The 3PLs Reshaping the Future of Logistics Through Innovation
  • Percy Avari, Country Head, Aramex India
12:00 - 12:05
DEI Alliance Introduction
  • Jyotsana Chuchra, Head of Content, ILC
12:05 - 12:15
Case Study: Unlocking the Potential: Transforming Logistics for Sustainable and Innovative Supply Chains
  • Kami Viswanathan, Senior Vice President Operations - Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA), FedEx Express
12:15 - 13:00
Panel Discussion: Sustainable supply chains – fulfilling stakeholder expectations

Speakers:

  • Sunit Mukherji, Head Lubricant Supply Chain - India Hub, Shell
  • Sreenivas Rao Nandigam, Global Head of Supply Chain, Sun Pharma
  • Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur, VP Supply Chain, Dr. Reddy's
  • Deepak Sharma, President & Head – Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Bajaj Electricals
  • Prarthana Borah, Country Director, CDP

Moderator:

  • Sambitosh Mohapatra, ESG Leader, PwC India
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:20
Global Keynote Address: Supply Chain Trade Finance: Unlocking Global Growth and Efficiency
  • Christian Hausherr, Project Management Head - Supply Chain Trade Finance EMEA Deutsche Bank, and Chair of the Global Supply Chain Finance Forum
14:20 - 14:35
Case Study: Sustainability at Colgate
  • Sarala Menon, Executive Vice President End – to - End Supply Chain, Colgate-Palmolive
14:35 - 15:35
Infrastructure Development in India 2023 & Beyond: Propelling India’s Growth Story

The main responsibility of logistics is finding the best mode for a specific shipment. Each one has different aspects in terms of volume, speed, and cost. To build an effective supply chain, it is important to understand each mode. 

Roadways: Encouraging Economic Growth and Industrialization with Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)

  • Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India

Waterways: Sagarmala Project - Rejuvenating Sea Ports for Economic Development

  • Shri Sanjeev Ranjan, Chairman, National Shipping Board, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India

Gati Shakti: Transforming India: National Master Plan for Infrastructure Development

  • Smt. Sumita Dawra, IAS, Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

ONDC Paving the Way: Building an Interconnected Digital Infrastructure

  • Nitin Naiir, Senior Vice President Mobility Domain, ONDC
15:35 - 15:50
Special Address: Building Future Relationship of BRICS (+) Nations - Trade, Supply Chain, Political & Cultural Cooperation
  • Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar, Director General- BRICS CCI, Former CMD-MMTC Ltd, Chairman FORE School of Management
15:50 - 16:10
Afternoon Chief Guest: India’s Aim to Become Global Hub for Green Shipbuilding
  • Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
16:10 - 16:15
Festival of Manufacture Introduction
  • Rahul Kamat, Editor – B2B Division WorldWideMedia, Times of India Group
16:15 - 17:00
Panel Discussion: Leaping Over Roadblocks with Mindful Resilience

Speakers:

  • Avinash Kant Kumar, President, Integrated Supply Chain, Jubilant FoodWorks
  • Anil Parab, Whole-Time Director & Sr. EVP (Heavy Engineering and L&T Valves). Member of L&T Board, L&T
  • Abhishek Agrawal, SVP Supply Chain and Sourcing, Bombay Shaving Company
  • Shridhar Kulkarni, Director Operations, Perfetti Van Melle
  • Sandeep Kulkarni, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Tata CLiQ
  • Animesh Gupta, Chief Logistics Officer, Jindal Steel & Power

Moderator:

  • Sudipta Ghosh, Leader Data and Analytics, leader Manufacturing sector, PwC India
17:00 - 17:15
Networking Coffee Break
17:15 - 18:00
Panel discussion: Holistic Transformation: Building digitally enabled, human-led & tech powered Supply Chains

Speakers:

  • Shailesh Solkar, Head Merchandising and Supply chain, Trent Retail
  • Shonik Goyal, President & Head Supply Chain, Sheela Foam
  • Anirudha Karnataki, VP Supply Chain, CEAT
  • Shubhankar Chatterji, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Cummins
  • Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, Canon India

Moderator:

  • Somick Goswami, Leader Transformation, PwC India
18:00 - 18:45
Chief Guest Address: India’s Decade-Trusted Trade Partner for World in Global Supply Chains
  • Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, GOI
18:45 - 19:00
Felicitation of States
19:00 - 19:00
Close of Conference
16:00 - 16:05
Setting the tone
16:20 - 17:05
Panel Discussion: Transforming Pharma Industries with Supply Chain 5.0: Innovations and Opportunities

Speakers:

  • Sidharrth Shankar, Partner, JSA
  • Hemakumar N, Country Head - Supply Chain Management & Central Procurement, Aster DM
  • Vikas Goyal, Head Supply Chain Management, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
  • Rajkumar Adhya, Director Supply Chain and Market Access Projects - EMEA Operations, AstraZeneca

Moderator:

  • Vipin Mohan, Executive Director - Pharma & Lifesciences, PwC India
17:05 - 17:20
QnA Session
17:20 - 17:30
Summarizing the Conversation
  • Vipin Mohan, Executive Director - Pharma & Lifesciences, PwC India
14:00 - 14:05
Setting the tone
14:05 - 14:20
Special Address: Art and Science of Supply Chain
  • Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International
14:20 - 14:35
Standalone Session: All About Sales Primary, Secondary, Scheme and Claim, Stock etc
  • Milind Y. Bhadsavle, Director- Sales and Marketing, Zylem
14:35 - 15:35
Panel Discussion: Unlocking the Future of Retail, E-Comm and Consumer Supply Chain: A comprehensive Outlook

Speakers:

  • Manoj Kothari, Vice President Global Demand & Supply Organization, Zydus wellnes
  • Rohit Sharma, Chief- Supply Chain & Service, Croma
  • Venkat Venepally, Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain, Mondelez India
  • Yogesh Dhingra, Founder & CEO, Smartr Logistics
  • Dr. Ashvini Jakhar, Founder & CEO, Prozo
  • Vishal Barnabas, Vice President - Consumer & Manufacturing Business, Mahindra Logistics

Moderator:

  • Ajay Nair, Leader Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
15:35 - 15:45
QnA Session
15:45 - 16:00
Summarizing the Conversation
11:00 - 11:05
Setting the tone
11:05 - 11:55
Panel Discussion: Disrupting the Norm: Building a State-of-the-Art Ecosystem to Foster Operational Excellence

Speakers:

  • Matteo Boddi, Head of Supply Chain, Piaggio India
  • Rajasekhara Reddy Avthu, Group Head - Supply Chain Management APMEA, Apollo Tyres
  • Anil Shipley, Executive President Chief Supply Chain Officer, Polycab India
  • Rajesh Gupta, Head Supply chain, JK Tyre & Industries 
  • Ashwani Bhargava, Senior Director - Supply Chain, Boeing
  • Prasanna Pahade, Vice President - Auto & Farm Business, Mahindra Logistics

Moderator:

  • Sudipta Ghosh, Leader Data and Analytics, leader Manufacturing sector, PwC India

 

11:55 - 12:05
QnA Session
12:05 - 12:20
Special Address: Sustainable Procurement – People. Planet. Profit
  • Manish Sharma, Chairman, Panasonic Life Solutions India and SA
12:20 - 13:00
Summarizing the Conversation
  • Sudipta Ghosh, Leader Data and Analytics, leader Manufacturing sector, PwC India
14:35 - 15:35
Round Table Discussion: Unlocking the Power of Data – Leveraging Cloud Analytics in Supply Chain Transformation

Speakers:

  • Umang S Bhatnagar, Sr. Vice President (Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Planning), SRF
  • Mantosh Singh, Assistant Vice President Supply Chain Head, NISPL SAR Group
  • Shonik Goyal, President & Head Supply Chain, Sheela Foam
  • Vipul Aggarwal, EVP Supply Chain, Polycab
  • Vijay Wadhwani, Head- SCM Logistics, Relaxo Footwears
  • Puneet Agarwal, Director Strategy Logistics, CJ Darcl
  • Manoj Sharma, Supply Chain Head, HMC MM Auto


Moderator:

  • Anindya Bhattacharya, Industry Specialist - Manufacturing, AWS India

 

09:00 - 10:00
Registrations
09:50 - 10:00
Opening Remarks by Deepak Lamba, CEO WWM & President TSSL
09:45 - 10:00
Opening Remarks

MasterClass

Emerging technologies for operational and strategic interventions in supply chains

Supply chain digitization is picking up. Especially during the pandemic, it was visible that digitized supply chains were quite resilient as well. In this masterclass, we will discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping supply chains, both intralogistics as well as transportation and procurement. Using practical use cases, we will drive the following objectives:

11:00 - 11:05
Opening Remarks
11:05 - 12:15
Masterclass : Emerging technologies for operational and strategic interventions in supply chains Trainer:

Supply chain digitization is picking up. Especially during the pandemic, it was visible that digitized supply chains were quite resilient as well.

In this masterclass, we will discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping supply chains, both intralogistics as well as transportation and procurement. Using practical use cases, we will drive the following objectives:

 

(a) How technology allows us to question existing supply chain practices?

(b) How can data be harnesses to improve supply chain decision making?

(c) How can organizations demonstrate supply chain leadership?

 

Trainer:

Prof. Debjit Roy,The IIM-A Chair Professor, Professor of Operations and Decision Sciences, IIM–A

12:15 - 12:45
Workshop: Emerging Supply chain solutions using Blockchain – opportunities and challenges

Arijit Chakraborti,PwC

12:45 - 12:55
Open Floor
12:55 - 13:00
Summarizing the Conversation

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