Agenda
Plenary Session
Macro Stage
Industry Led Session
Pharma &
Healthcare
Industry Led Session
Focused AI
Session
Industry Led Session
Retail &
E-Commerce
Industry Led Session
Manufacturing &
Automobile
Plenary Session
Macro Stage
09:00 – 09:30
Registration
Registration
09:45 – 10:00
Welcome Address
Welcome Address
Hemant Sikka
MD and CEO, Mahindra Logistics
10:00 – 10:15
Global Keynote Address: The New Trade Realities – Adapting to Supply Chain Disruptions in 2025
Global Keynote Address: The New Trade Realities – Adapting to Supply Chain Disruptions in 2025
Amarendu Prakash
Chairman, Steel Authority of India
10:15 – 11:00
Inaugural Panel: The CEO’s Playbook for Supply Chain Success
Inaugural Panel: The CEO’s Playbook for Supply Chain Success
Aloke Bhuniya
CEO, Ascendas Firstspace
Jitendra Srivastava
MD & CEO, Triton Logistics & Maritime
Rajesh Jain
MD and CEO, Lacoste India
Rohit Vohra
CEO, Jindal Panther Cement
Sanjiv Navangul
MD & CEO, Bharat Serum & Vaccines
Moderator:
Ajay Nair
artner and Leader, Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
11:00 – 11:30
Opening Chief Guest Address: India’s Logistics Vision 2030: Blueprint for a $5 Trillion Economy
Opening Chief Guest Address: India’s Logistics Vision 2030: Blueprint for a $5 Trillion Economy
Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
11:30 – 11:35
Report Launch – The New Supply ChAIn Code – Connected, Efficient, Resilient & Sustainable
Report Launch – The New Supply ChAIn Code – Connected, Efficient, Resilient & Sustainable
11:35 – 11:40
Report Briefing
Report Briefing
11:40 – 11:55
In conversation
In conversation
Shashi Kiran Shetty
Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group
In conversation with Sanjay Dawar, Partner and Leader One Consulting, PwC India
11:55 – 12:40
Panel Discussion: Demand Sensing to Fulfillment: The AI-Powered Intelligent Supply Chain
Panel Discussion: Demand Sensing to Fulfillment: The AI-Powered Intelligent Supply Chain
Jagadeesh Kunchey
Executive Vice President-Supply chain& Logistics, Engineering, ITC
Sandip Satapathy
Head – Supply Chain, Tata Steel
Sojwal Vora
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Manipal Hospitals
Sreenivas Rao
Global Head of Supply Chain, Sun Pharma
Ankur Rastogi
Head – SCM, Jiomart Digital, Reliance Retail
Sreenivas Pamidimukkala
Chief Information Officer, Mahindra Logistics
Sachin Mane
VP – Technology, ElasticRun
Moderator:
Bharat Bansal
Partner – Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
12:40 – 13:00
Delivering the Future: How Amazon is Revolutionizing Logistics for Indian Businesses
Delivering the Future: How Amazon is Revolutionizing Logistics for Indian Businesses
Kishore Lanka
Director, India Operations Amazon Shipping, Amazon Freight, Amazon Air Caro
13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
Networking Lunch Break
BigMoves – Where Big Ideas Spark Game-Changing Supply Chain Moves
14:00 – 14:10
The Siachen Supply Chain: Sustaining the World’s Highest Battlefield
The Siachen Supply Chain: Sustaining the World’s Highest Battlefield
Maj Gen Dr Rajan Kochhar
VSM (Retd.), Former MGAOC Central Command, Adviser UPSC
14:10 – 14:20
Supply Chain in Space Industry: Precision at 0 Gravity
Supply Chain in Space Industry: Precision at 0 Gravity
Dr. Murthy Remilla
Former – Head Project Management, Gaganyaan Programme of India, ISRO- Indian Space Research Organisation
14:20 – 14:30
Supply Chain in Elections India: Moving the World’s Largest Democracy
Supply Chain in Elections India: Moving the World’s Largest Democracy
Shahabuddin Yaqoob Quraishi
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India
14:30 – 14:45
Special Address: Securing India’s Borders: Enabling Safe, Seamless and Smart Cross- Border Trade and Logistics
Special Address: Securing India’s Borders: Enabling Safe, Seamless and Smart Cross- Border Trade and Logistics
Dr Rajendra Kumar
Secretary (Border Management), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
14:45 – 15:30
Panel Discussion: The Infrastructure Imperative – How Logistics Investments Shape Supply Chain Competitiveness
Panel Discussion: The Infrastructure Imperative – How Logistics Investments Shape Supply Chain Competitiveness
Sukanta Das
President and Chief Logistics Officer, Hindalco Industries
Jaydeep Mukherjee
Vice President – Supply Chain, JK Tyre & Industries
Kuldeep Singh
Head Strategic Sourcing & Supply chain, Kinetic Green Energy and Power
Vineet Jain
Senior Vice President Supply Chain
Havells India
Anand Mishra
Supply Chain Professional
FMCG and E-Commerce
Moderator:
Nilesh Mashru
Head – Leasing and Marketing, Ascendas Firstspace
15:30 – 15:40
Building Intelligent Supply Chains
Building Intelligent Supply Chains
Ram Prakash
Director Business- SaaS Platforms, Delhivery
15:40 – 15:55
Brand Case Study: The Silent Guardian – How Nestlé is Driving Road Safety into Logistics Culture
Brand Case Study: The Silent Guardian – How Nestlé is Driving Road Safety into Logistics Culture
Varun Gupta
Supply Chain Director, Nestle
In-conversation with Dr Kamal Soi, Member- NRSC, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, GoI
15:55 – 16:20
Fireside Chat: Connected Supply Chains, Disconnected Systems? Solving the CIO’s Integration Puzzle
Fireside Chat: Connected Supply Chains, Disconnected Systems? Solving the CIO’s Integration Puzzle
Vipin Kumar
Global CIO, Uflex
Rajeev Soota
Vice President – IT, Usha International
Varun Pathak
CTO, Freight Tiger
Moderator:
Abhimanyu Rai
Managing Director, Supply Chain & Operations, PwC India
16:20 – 17:10
Panel Discussion: From Cost Control to Strategic Capital – The CFO’s New Role in Supply Chain Transformation
Panel Discussion: From Cost Control to Strategic Capital – The CFO’s New Role in Supply Chain Transformation
Aashish Ghai
Chief Financial Officer, Steam Power India Growth Areas, GE Vernova
Jogendra Singh
President & Group CFO, Hero Enterprise
Sachin Jain
Co- Founder & CFO, Procmart
Moderator:
Ajay Nair
Partner and Leader, Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
17:10 – 17:25
In Conversation: Supply Assurance Over Cost Advantage: The New Procurement Mandate in 2025
In Conversation: Supply Assurance Over Cost Advantage: The New Procurement Mandate in 2025
Sandeep Bhargava
Group Chief Procurement Officer, Havells India
Moderator:
Mayank Mehrotra
Execituve Director, PwC India
17:25 – 17:40
Special Address: Building India’s Logistics Backbone: Policy, Partnerships and Progress
Special Address: Building India’s Logistics Backbone: Policy, Partnerships and Progress
Pankaj Kumar
Joint Secretary – Logistics, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Macro Stage [Day 1 Evening]
18:00 – 19:00
Registration
Registration
19:00 – 19:05
Opening AV | The Power Behind the Movement
Opening AV | The Power Behind the Movement
A high-impact tribute video showcasing how supply chains drive the world — with fast cuts, dynamic visuals, and dramatic voiceover
19:05 – 19:15
Welcome Note
Welcome Note
Speaker – ET Edge
19:15 – 19:50
Behind the Judging Table: What Excellence in Supply Chain Truly Looks Like
Behind the Judging Table: What Excellence in Supply Chain Truly Looks Like
Prasad Shidhaye
Former-Director, India, Deliver Asia Pacific, Supply Chain, Johnson & Johnson
Parul Arora
Leadership & Supply Chain Coach; Former Supply Chain Head, India Subcontinent, Philips
Prof. Rajeev Tripathi
Chairperson, Supply Chain Management Centre, IIM Bangalore
Dr. Radha Mohan Gupta
Former Senior Management Professional at Reckitt, Pepsi, Castrol, and Devyani
Amitava Baksi
Former Chief Procurement Officer, Tata Steel
Alok Khanna
Former Executive Director, ONGC
Moderator:
Ajay Nair
Partner and Leader, Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
19:50 – 20:00
Spotlight Segment: On the Road – Logistics from the Driver’s Seat
Spotlight Segment: On the Road – Logistics from the Driver’s Seat
Rajesh Rawani
Indian Truck Driver YouTube Vlogger
20:00 – 20:20
Evening Special Guest
Evening Special Guest
Meenakshi Lekhi
Former Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India
20:20 – 20:25
Force of Inspiration Felicitation Ceremony
Force of Inspiration Felicitation Ceremony
20:25 – 21:00
Excellence in Supply Chain Awards
Excellence in Supply Chain Awards
21:00 Onwards
Cheers to Supply Chain Stars: Celebration Dinner Begins!
Cheers to Supply Chain Stars: Celebration Dinner Begins!
Industry Led Session
Pharma &
Healthcare
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
Registration
10:00 – 10:05
Welcome Address
Welcome Address
10:05 – 10:20
Keynote Address: The Zero Hour: Building Intelligent, Responsive Pharma Supply Chains for 2025 and Beyond
Keynote Address: The Zero Hour: Building Intelligent, Responsive Pharma Supply Chains for 2025 and Beyond
10:20 – 10:35
Case study: Seamless, Secure, Scalable: The New Face of Pharma Logistics
Case study: Seamless, Secure, Scalable: The New Face of Pharma Logistics
Vineet Mathur
ED
Concor
10:35 – 11:20
Panel Discussion: Domestic Distribution vs Global Exports: Solving India’s Pharma Logistics Dichotomy
Panel Discussion: Domestic Distribution vs Global Exports: Solving India’s Pharma Logistics Dichotomy
Vikas Goyal
Head Supply Chain Management
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Bharat Bhushan Rathi
Head Distribution and Logistics
Mankind Pharma
Dr. Venkatesan N
Director & Chief Procurement Officer – SCM
Max Healthcare
Moderator:
Nitin Soudale
Partner
PwC India
11:20 – 11:30
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Saurabh Tewari
Managing Director- Supply Chain, PwC India/Nitin Soudale, Partner
PwC India
Industry Led Session
Focused AI
Session
11:30 – 11:45
The Future of Supply Chains in an AI-first world
The Future of Supply Chains in an AI-first world
Nishith Rastogi
Founder & CEO
Locus
11:45 – 12:30
Panel Discussion: Enterprise Logistics Transformation in the Age of AI
Panel Discussion: Enterprise Logistics Transformation in the Age of AI
Anirban Sanyal
Head – Supply Chain & National Logistics
Century Ply
Vishal Kumar
Vice President – Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Sourcing
Bombay Shaving Company & Bombae
Pankaj Kumar Patodi
Head of Supply Chain
Godfrey Phillips
Nishith Rastogi
Founder & CEO
Locus
Moderator:
Vipin Mohan
Partner – Pharma & Lifesciences
PwC India
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
Networking Lunch Break
Industry Led Session
Retail &
E-Commerce
14:00 – 14:25
Fireside Chat: Navigating the Future of Retail: The CEO’s Perspective on Supply Chain Transformation
Fireside Chat: Navigating the Future of Retail: The CEO’s Perspective on Supply Chain Transformation
Ketan Kulkarni
MD & CEO
AllcargoGATI & Allcargo Supply Chain
Deepak Aggarwal
Founder and MD
KAZO
14:25 – 14:55
Panel Discussion: Vision 2030 – Retail Supply Chains at an Inflection Point
Panel Discussion: Vision 2030 – Retail Supply Chains at an Inflection Point
Atul Barve
Vice President – Head Supply Chain Operations
Reliance Digital Retail
Sankaranarayanan Alagappan
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Plum
Manoj Tripathi
CEO
TCI Supply Chain Solutions
Dipanjan Banerjee
Chief commercial officer
BlueDart
Moderator:
Sukanya Krishnan
Execituve Director
PwC India
14:55 – 15:40
Panel Discussion: Building Adaptive, Intelligent & Sustainable Supply Chains
Panel Discussion: Building Adaptive, Intelligent & Sustainable Supply Chains
Raushan Rishu
VP – Supply Chain Management
Jockey India
Anil Chauhan
VP – ILS
3SC
Alok Varman
Head Supply Chain
Pepperfry
Megha Bansal
Vice President
ONDC
Sajit Sidharthan
Head of E-Commerce Business
Mahindra Logistics
Deepti Anand
Head of Amazon Shipping India
Amazon
Percy J Engineer
Senior Director – Academics
Blue Ocean
Ashvini Jakhar
Founder & CEO
Prozo
Moderator:
Ravi Kapoor
Partner and Leader Retail
PwC India
15:40 – 16:20
Panel Discussion: Meeting Regulatory Standards in Food & Beverage Supply Chains
Panel Discussion: Meeting Regulatory Standards in Food & Beverage Supply Chains
Puskar Mukherjee
Sr. Vice President and Head of Supply Chain
Emami Agrotech
Samrat Sehgal
Global Supply Chain Head
Dabur
Mansi Mahansaria
Founder
Just Deliveries
Manish Parmar
VP – Supply Chain, Process Excellence & Sustainability
Country Delight
Ashok Goyal
MD
BLR Logistiks India
Moderator:
Saurabh Tewari
Managing Director- Supply Chain
PwC India
16:20 – 16:25
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Sukanya Krishnan
Execituve Director
PwC India
Industry Led Session
Manufacturing &
Automobile
16:25 – 16:35
Special Address: The High Cost of Chasing Low Cost – Rethinking Supplier Value in the Manufacturing Ecosystem
Special Address: The High Cost of Chasing Low Cost – Rethinking Supplier Value in the Manufacturing Ecosystem
Amit Gossain
MD
KONE
16:35 – 17:20
Panel Discussion: Commanding Complexity: Rewiring Supply Chains for Manufacturing & Mobility
Panel Discussion: Commanding Complexity: Rewiring Supply Chains for Manufacturing & Mobility
Sanjay Shridhar
Director of Purchasing & SQE – APAC Region
CNH Industrial
Brish Bhan Vaidya
Head of APAC Strategic Sourcing & Global Buying Center
Uber
Nitish Rai
CEO & Co-Founder
FreightFox
Mudit Dobhal
Senior Vice President – Head Strategy & Business Development
IndoSpace
Manish Rawat
Head of Business Development India
GXO
Moderator:
Pallab De
Partner, Leader Operation & Manufacturing Consulting and A&D
PwC India
17:20 – 18:05
Panel Discussion: Sync or Sink: Building Operational Harmony Across Sourcing, Production & Distribution
Panel Discussion: Sync or Sink: Building Operational Harmony Across Sourcing, Production & Distribution
Shivam Pandey
Chief Logistics Officer
Dabur
Manoj Kumar
Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals
Anupam Shrotary
Head of Supply Chain India and South East Asia
Kimberly Clark India
Ramit Mahajan
Head Customer Experience IMEA | Supply Chain Enablement IMEA | Supply Chain Indian Subcontinent
Henkel
Shitiz Bansal
Co-Founder and CTO
Elasticrun
Ravi Bulusu
Founder & CEO
Enmovil
Piyush Tiwari
Senior Vice President Operations
ProcMart
Moderator:
Amit Jha
Managing Director
PwC India
18:05 – 18:10
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Amit Jha
Managing Director
PwC India
18:10
Close of Day 1
Close of Day 1
Plenary Session
Macro Stage
Industry Led Session
Micro Stage
Plenary Session
Macro Stage
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
Registration
10:00 – 10:10
Welcome Address
Welcome Address
10:10 – 10:30
Opening Guest of Honor Address: Transforming Delhi’s Supply Chain Ecosystem
Opening Guest of Honor Address: Transforming Delhi’s Supply Chain Ecosystem
Shri Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Industry, Food & Supplies,
Forest & Environment
Government of NCT of Delhi
10:30 – 10:45
Special Address: The Ganga Waterway: Unlocking Sustainable Logistics for India’s Future
Special Address: The Ganga Waterway: Unlocking Sustainable Logistics for India’s Future
Vijay Kumar
IAS, Chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
10:45 – 11:00
Keynote Address: Transforming Air Cargo Infrastructure: Digitalization, Security, and Multi-Modal Integration
Keynote Address: Transforming Air Cargo Infrastructure: Digitalization, Security, and Multi-Modal Integration
Ajay Kumar
CEO
AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company
11:00 – 11:45
Panel Discussion: From Godowns to Smart Warehouses: Redefining the Backbone of India’s Supply Chain
Panel Discussion: From Godowns to Smart Warehouses: Redefining the Backbone of India’s Supply Chain
Kanishka Basu Das
Director Supply Chain
Hershey India & APAC
Om Prakash
VP Supply Chain
Blue Star
Manoj Kothari
Head Supply Chain
Zydus Wellness
Gopala Krishana
National Head Supply Chain
Big Basket
Vipul Arora
Head – Supply Chain – South Asia
Kohler
Moderator:
Arka Gupta
Executive Director
PwC India
11:45 – 12:00
In conversation: Building Resilient and Agile Supply Chains in a Dynamic Global Environment
In conversation: Building Resilient and Agile Supply Chains in a Dynamic Global Environment
Balfour Manuel
Managing Director, BlueDart in conversation with Ajay Nair, Partner and Leader, Supply Chain Transformation
PwC India
12:00 – 12:20
Special Address: Bridging the Skill Gap: Building a Future-Ready Workforce for India’s Logistics Sector
Special Address: Bridging the Skill Gap: Building a Future-Ready Workforce for India’s Logistics Sector
Ravikanth Yamarthy
Chief Executive Officer
Logistics Sector Skill Council
12:20 – 12:35
Illicit Trade & Supply Chain Integrity: Risks, Realities, and Responses
Illicit Trade & Supply Chain Integrity: Risks, Realities, and Responses
Sungita Sharma
Former Special Secretary and Member
Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC)
12:35 – 12:55
Special Address: National Logistics Policy: Driving India Towards a $5 Trillion Economy
Special Address: National Logistics Policy: Driving India Towards a $5 Trillion Economy
Sagar Kadu
Director (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Government of India
12:55 – 13:10
Special Address: Maharashtra: Pioneering the Future of Smart and Sustainable Logistics in India
Special Address: Maharashtra: Pioneering the Future of Smart and Sustainable Logistics in India
Deependra Singh Kushwah
IAS, Development Commissioner (Industries)
Government of Maharashtra
13:10 – 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
Networking Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:20
In conversation: Make in India, Move in India: Building Globally Competitive Automotive Supply Chains
In conversation: Make in India, Move in India: Building Globally Competitive Automotive Supply Chains
Ram Kuppuswamy
Chief Operations Officer – Manufacturing and Chief Procurement Officer
Hero MotoCorp in conversation with
14:20 – 14:40
Guest of Honor Address: Andhra Pradesh: Emerging as India’s Multi-Modal Logistics Powerhouse
Guest of Honor Address: Andhra Pradesh: Emerging as India’s Multi-Modal Logistics Powerhouse
T.G. Bharath
Minister for Industries, Commerce & Food Processing
Government of Andhra Pradesh
14:40 – 15:05
Fireside Chat: Gender Equity and Inclusion in the Supply Chain Workforce
Fireside Chat: Gender Equity and Inclusion in the Supply Chain Workforce
Darpan Khurana
Director Supply Chain India & South-West Asia
Coca-Cola
Rajni Gupta
AVP-Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Jubilant FoodWorks
Moderator:
Sukanya Krishnan
Execituve Director
PwC India
15:05 – 15:45
Panel Discussion: Cash, Code, and Capacity: Decoding the New Supply Chain Playbook
Panel Discussion: Cash, Code, and Capacity: Decoding the New Supply Chain Playbook
Pankaj Aggarwal
COO, Unibuild. Ai and Group Purchasing Head
Motherson Group
Rinkesh Satija
Senior Director & Supply Chain Head
PepsiCo India
Moderator:
Vinod Kumar
Partner and Leader- Manufacturing
PwC India
15:45 – 16:00
Special Address: Tamil Nadu: Redefining Supply Chain Excellence Through Industrial Strength and Smart Logistics
Special Address: Tamil Nadu: Redefining Supply Chain Excellence Through Industrial Strength and Smart Logistics
Sandeep Nanduri
IAS, Managing Director
Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation
16:00 – 16:20
Sankalp Se Siddhi Infrastructure Honour
Sankalp Se Siddhi Infrastructure Honour
16:20 – 17:00
Impactful Leaders
Impactful Leaders
17:00
End of the 2025 Fest
End of the 2025 Fest
Industry Led Session
Micro Stage
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
Registration
10:00 – 10:05
Welcome Address
Welcome Address
10:05 – 10:20
Keynote Address: The Silent Differentiator: How Strategic Warehousing Boosts Manufacturing Agility
Keynote Address: The Silent Differentiator: How Strategic Warehousing Boosts Manufacturing Agility
Sanjiv Navangul
MD & CEO, Bharat Serum & Vaccines
10:20 – 11:00
Panel Discussion: India’s Cold Chain Imperative: The Future of Perishable Warehousing
Panel Discussion: India’s Cold Chain Imperative: The Future of Perishable Warehousing
Abhishek Aditya
SCM Director, McCain Foods India
Arif Azal Siddiqui
MD, Coign Consulting
Hemakumar Nemmali
Country Head – Supply Chain Management & Central Procurement, Aster DM
Ashvant Shanmugam
Chief Commercial Officer India, EFL
Moderator:
Santosh Subramaniam
Partner – Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
11:00 – 11:05
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Santosh Subramaniam
Partner – Supply Chain Transformation, PwC India
11:05 – 11:20
Special Address: India’s Air Cargo Vision 2040: Infrastructure, Innovation & Investment
Special Address: India’s Air Cargo Vision 2040: Infrastructure, Innovation & Investment
Dr. Vandana Singh
Chairperson Aviation Cargo, Federation of Aviation Industry in India (FAII)
11:20 – 11:45
Fireside Chat: Balancing Speed and Spend: Is Air Cargo Worth the Price for Global Supply Chains?
Fireside Chat: Balancing Speed and Spend: Is Air Cargo Worth the Price for Global Supply Chains?
Avinash Dhagat
Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth)
Sushil Dugar
COO, Balmer Lawrie Logistics
Moderator:
Amit Jha
Managing Director, PwC India
11:45 – 12:10
Fireside Chat: Steering Through the Storm: Solving Maritime’s Big 5 Challenges
Fireside Chat: Steering Through the Storm: Solving Maritime’s Big 5 Challenges
Mohit Jauhari
Head SCM, Shriram Pistons
Priyanka Shivan
Head Of Supply Chain- South Asia, Clariant IGL Speciality Chemicals
Mayur Chhabra
Head of Supply Chain – White and Paints Business, JK Cement
Moderator:
Abhisek Ghosh
Partner, Digital Enterprise, PwC India
12:10 – 12:55
Panel Discussion: Blue Routes, Bold Moves: Transforming Maritime Supply Chains for Speed, Sustainability, and Security
Panel Discussion: Blue Routes, Bold Moves: Transforming Maritime Supply Chains for Speed, Sustainability, and Security
Naveen Ahlawat
Head of Power to X, Green Hydrogen, Green Steel & CCUS, Jindal Steel & Power
Sanjay Kumar Awasthi
Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Valvoline Cummins
Ajay Singh
Chief Supply Chain Officer & VP, Hindustan Platinum
Kapil Mahajan
Global Chief Information and Technology Officer, Allcargo Group
Moderator:
Prenayan Kaul
Partner, PwC India
12:55 – 13:00
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Knowledge Partner Insights: Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
Prenayan Kaul
Partner, PwC India
13:00
Close of Day 2
Close of Day 2
Ascendas Firstspace
11:00 - 11:05
Opening Remarks & Setting the tone
Opening Remarks & Setting the tone
11:05 - 12:00
Impact of Global Geopolitical Trends on Indian Manufacturing
Impact of Global Geopolitical Trends on Indian Manufacturing
This session will explore key facets of the global manufacturing realignment, including the impact of tariff wars, whether this period represents another VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) event, and the preparedness of Indian industries. It will also highlight emerging opportunities, and the strategic steps India must take to position itself as a reliable, sustainable, and competitive alternative in the global supply chain.
Discussion Points:
- How ongoing tariff wars and protectionist policies are impacting Indian manufacturing
- Are we entering another VUCA phase for global trade?
- Strategic opportunities for India amid global supply chain realignments
- Assessing India’s preparedness and resilience for external geopolitical shocks
- Key policy, operational, and infrastructure challenges manufacturers must address
Speakers:
Manuj Malhotra
VP – Sourcing & Supply Chain
Omega Seiki
Saroj Raj Ray
Head – Procurement
Valvoline Cummins
Manoj Mule
Supply Chain Functional Excellence & Transformation Leader
Cummins India
Sachin Poharkar
Head of Purchasing
NeoliteZKW Lightings
Mahendra Shelke
Head – Logistics, Region India
LANXESS India
Mantosh Singh
VP – Supply Chain
SAR Group
Hemanth Balan
Deputy General Manager
Isuzu Motors India
Nilesh Mashru
Head – Leasing and Marketing
Ascendas Firstspacen
Moderator:
Saurabh Tewari
Managing Director- Supply Chain
PwC India
12:00 pm onwards
Vote of Thanks
Vote of Thanks
Elasticrun
14:00 - 15:00
Smarter Supply Chains, Stronger India: Innovation as a Competitive Edge
Smarter Supply Chains, Stronger India: Innovation as a Competitive Edge
As India aspires to become a $5 trillion economy and a global manufacturing and logistics powerhouse, the need for smarter, agile, and technology-enabled supply chains has never been more critical. This discussion will explore how innovation—across platforms, processes, and partnerships—is enabling India to address its supply chain challenges and position itself as a globally competitive logistics hub.
Discussion Points:
- Building Resilient and Responsive Supply Chains
- Infrastructure and Policy Enablers for Seamless Movement
- Inclusive Growth Through Supply Chain Integration
- Enabling Industry Collaboration Across the Ecosystem
- Using Technology to Drive Visibility and Operational Control
Speakers:
Abhinav Singh
AVP Supply Chain & National Manufacturing Head and Business Excellence Head
Jubilant Foodworks Limited
Anil Mishra
National Logistics Head
Pladis Global
Mohit Jauhari
Head SCM
Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.
Abhishek Luthra
Director, Supply Chain Transformation
The Coca-Cola Company
Rishi Mutreja
Head – Supply Chain & Logistics
Relaxo Footwear Ltd
Shelender Raina
Sourcing Leader
Livpure Pvt Ltd
Hemant Saini
HEAD SCM
Chakr Innovation Pvt. Limited
Amanprit Rekhi
Senior Manager - Logistics (Warehouse Excellence)
Pernod Ricard
Manish Parmar
VP - Supply Chain, Process Excellence, Sustainability
Country Delight
Sameer Gupta
Deputy General Manager - Supply Chain (LSS- Black Belt)
JK Tyres & Industries
Rahul Bhatia
VP - Operations
Elasticrun
Moderator:
Saurabh Nigam
Co-founder and COO
Elasticrun
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