Agenda

The supply chain is continually in danger of disruption in a world that is becoming more volatile and unpredictably organized. You have no control over the weather, political outcomes, or the consequences of a pandemic that has never been seen before, but you do have influence over how your supply chain responds to these challenges.

Points of discussion:

• Modifying and modernizing existing procedures and techniques
• Balancing resilience and efficiency to secure networks
• More focus on inventory and capacity buffers

The success of the future supply chain depends on the effective integration of technology, due to which many businesses are digitizing their business processes. The top technologies that supply chains are using to improve process efficiency and transparency include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and digital twins.

Points of discussion:

• Reducing errors with tech-enabled demand forecasting
• Ensuring fast delivery with advancements in AI, robotics and more
• Higher order accuracy rates
• Real-time monitoring
• Optimizing shipping strategy to save costs and meet customer expectations
• Drone deliveries
• Last-mile delivery solutions

Suez Canal a Green Canal: Roadmap of global trade route

Active supply-chain decarbonization is becoming a license to operate for businesses, but companies aiming to be role models in the fight against climate change must overcome roadblocks along the way. Let us deep-dive into making decarbonization a priority for all

Points of discussion:

• Lack of carbon-accounting foundations
• Reliance on secondary data
• Building alliances
• Sustaining engagements

There is no denying that the globe is presently experiencing an economic crisis. Businesses across the world have closed their doors as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, which has caused massive employment losses. It's also impossible to say with certainty how long this recession will endure, but one thing is for sure that it won't be like anything we've seen recently.

Points of discussion:

• Managing cash flow
• Protecting revenue
• Data-driven decisions
• Debt management and new financing
• Capitalizing on delivery services

11:00 - 11:05

Setting the tone

11:05 - 11:20

Special Address: Unleashing the Power of the Consumption Supply Chain

11:20 - 11:35

Case Study

11:35 - 12:35

Panel Discussion: Transforming FMCG and Pharma Industries with Supply Chain 5.0: Innovations and Opportunities

Country’s economy is driven by its efficient supply chain system. These days, it’s difficult to know what the future holds for and industry/sector, especially when a new norm is marked with unpredictability. However, one thing we know for sure is that change and innovation will always be constant, making it necessary to advance what’s within your control. To prepare for these changes, an organization need to equip themselves to handle alterations and move fast in a changing landscape. They must be ready to innovate and find ways to keep up with their customer demand. This session is an effort to understand the upcoming trends and challenges in the two most promising sectors – FMCG & Pharmaceutical

• Evolving regulatory environment and upcoming changing standards – a forefront challenge for supply chain executives
• Adopting a customer-centric approach to achieve long-term benefits through loyalty and retention
• Integrated planning with various teams such as store ops, supplier, and merchandizing, to increase efficiencies in the supply chain
• Increased Focus on Cost-to-serve
• Enterprise Mobility Penetration into the Supply Chain
• Speed, Agility, Collaboration
• Reacting to Innovation & Change but with An Eye On Fundamentals

12:35 - 12:45

Open Floor

12:45 - 13:00

Summarizing the Conversation

14:00 - 14:05

Setting the tone

14:05 - 14:20

Special Address: In the Brink of Supply Chain Revolution - India Today and in 2025

14:20 - 14:35

Case Study

14:35 - 15:35

Unlocking the Future of Retail and E-Commerce Supply Chain in 2023: A comprehensive Outlook

• Govt.'s current Plan from DGFT Perspective
• What do Ecommerce Players expect from the Government?
• Refining omnichannel strategy to address dynamic changes
• Challenges with handling cash at the bottom of the pyramid
• How to fix the last mile challenges?
• Inventory management & Fulfilment
• Tactical approaches (ship to store, ship from store, reserve online, curbside pickup, etc.)
• Working across merchants, brands, providers, and carriers
• Methods to eliminate costly logistics errors
• Ways to shorten the last mile

15:35 - 15:45

Open Floor

15:45 - 16:00

Summarizing the Conversation

16:00 - 16:05

Setting the tone

16:05 - 16:20

Special Address: Sustainable Procurement – People. Planet. Profit

16:20 - 16:35

Case Study

16:35 - 17:35

Panel Discussion: Disrupting the norm: Building a State-of-the-Art Ecosystem for M&E Supply Chain to Foster Operational Excellence

No matter how great the business strategy is, if the operations function can’t meet the mark, it’s game over. It is of utmost importance for organizations to practice effective supply chain and manufacturing operations to translate business strategies into practical plans. An organization needs ways to improve operational performance across complex value chains. The need of the hour is to employ a programmatic approach that can help improve top-line growth, lower costs, reduce response times, and increase productivity. The panel will discuss and not be limited to:

• New strategies being adopted in demand planning, distribution network, and logistics optimization
• Tactics to transform the inbound supply chain structure
• How important is it for manufacturers to increase supply chain flexibility and agility?
• Fast delivery, excellent aftersales service, and increased sustainability – the mantra to achieve Operational Excellence? Or there’s more to it?
• The People side of M&E supply chains
• Reverse logistics to extend the lifecycle of products and is it a solution to environmental and ecological problems?

17:35 - 17:45

Open Floor

17:45 - 18:00

Summarizing the Conversation