AGENDA
ZURICH INNOVATION DAY
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CET
CHECK-IN AND INFORMAL NETWORKING
2:00 PM -
2:15 PM CET
OPENING REMARKS: Supplify and Supply Chain Innovation
- Welcome address by the event host
- Introduction to the event vision and objectives and the Purpose of Supplify
SPEAKERS:
Andrei Palamariu, Head of Innovation and Founder, Supplify;
Fei Yu, Managing Director Europe, Alcott Global
2:15 PM -
2:30 PM CET
Key Challenges in Supply Chain: Navigating a VUCA World
- In the contemporary global landscape, supply chain professionals grapple with the unprecedented challenges of a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) world.
SPEAKERS:
Radu Palamariu, Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe, Alcott Global
2:30 PM -
2:45 PM CET
The Imperative of Transforming Planning and Decision-Making
- In an era marked by increased volatility and complexity, siloed planning and decision-making cause global enterprises to leak hundreds of millions of dollars in value every year.
SPEAKERS:
Stephan de Barse, Chief Revenue Officer, o9 Solutions
2:45 PM -
3:15 PM CET
Navigating Uncertainty: Building Predictability in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
- In an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, supply chain professionals face unprecedented challenges. Join our panel of experts as they delve into the strategies and tools necessary to build predictability and resilience within your supply chain.
SPEAKER: Gabriel Werner, Vice President Manufacturing, Blue Yonder
;
Alexandre Baubert, CSCO, Head of Supply Chain, Schindler Group;
Frank Baur, Chief Operating Officer, GE Vernova
MODERATOR: Radu Palamariu, Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe, Alcott Global
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CET BREAK TIME
3:30 PM -
4:00 PM CET
Harmonizing the Symphony: The Art of Supply Chain Orchestration
- In today's complex global marketplace, orchestrating a seamless and efficient supply chain is akin to conducting a symphony.
SPEAKER: Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader, Kinaxis;
Evgenia Vlasova, Global Head of S&OP, The Kraft Heinz Company;
Knut Alicke, Partner, McKinsey & Company
MODERATOR: Fei Yu, Managing Director Europe, Alcott Global
4:00 PM -
4:30 PM CET
From Start to Finish: Achieving End-to-End Visibility in Supply Chains
- Unlock the power of complete visibility across your entire supply chain with our expert panel. Join us as we explore the journey from 'Start to Finish' and discuss the strategies and technologies that enable end-to-end visibility.
SPEAKER: Stephan Sieber, CEO, Transporeon;
Sven Markert, Head & EVP Supply Chain Business Company Smart
Infrastructure, Siemens;
Winfried Rockensteiner, Global Vice President Logistics Bosch Powertrain
Solutions, Robert Bosch GmbH
MODERATOR: Andrei Palamariu, Head of Innovation and Founder, Supplify and Alcott Global
4:30 - 5:00 PM CET COFFEE BREAK
5:00 - 5:30 PM CET FIRST SESSION OF ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
ROUNDTABLE 1:
Why Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Has Become Essential for
Global Enterprises
SPEAKER: Stephan de Barse, Chief Revenue Officer at o9 Solutions
ROUNDTABLE 2:
A Supply Chain Can Never Be Truly Resilient Unless It Is Properly
Orchestrated
SPEAKER: Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis
ROUNDTABLE 3:
How Will New Technologies Change How You Operate Your Supply Chain?
SPEAKER: Gabriel Werner, Vice President of Manufacturing at Blue Yonder;
Simon Bowes, Industry Strategy Lead EMEA at Blue Yonder
ROUNDTABLE 4:
Say Goodbye to Friction in your Supply Chain. Say Hello to High-Velocity.
SPEAKER: Bart A. De Muynck,
Strategic Advisor at project44
ROUNDTABLE 5:
Designing the Perfect Shipping Control Tower: Navigating the Ideal Solution
SPEAKER: Benoît Fichefeux, Chief Sales & Operations Officer at BuyCo
ROUNDTABLE 6:
Building Supply Chain Predictability in the Face of Geopolitical Uncertainty
SPEAKER: Ulf Venne, Leader Center of Excellence at Everstream Analytics
ROUNDTABLE 7:
Because Real-Time Visibility Simply Just Isn’t Enough
SPEAKER: Ivan Seow, Co-Founder at TRAMÉS
ROUNDTABLE 8:
Designing the Perfect Shipping Control Tower: Navigating the Ideal Solution
SPEAKER: Stephan Sieber, CEO at Transporeon
ROUNDTABLE 9:
Connecting the Dots: Successful Change Management & Transformation
SPEAKER: Aleksandrs Sidorecs, Practitioner & Researcher at Transport & Telecommunication Institute
ROUNDTABLE 10:
Connected Logistics: The Art of Possible
SPEAKER: Abhishek Irani, Head of Supply Chain Private Brands at Amazon
5:30 - 6:00 PM CET SECOND SESSION OF ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
ROUNDTABLE 1:
Why Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Has Become Essential for
Global Enterprises
SPEAKER: Stephan de Barse, Chief Revenue Officer at o9 Solutions
ROUNDTABLE 2:
A Supply Chain Can Never Be Truly Resilient Unless It Is Properly
Orchestrated
SPEAKER: Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis
ROUNDTABLE 3:
How Will New Technologies Change How You Operate Your Supply Chain?
SPEAKER: Gabriel Werner, Vice President of Manufacturing at Blue Yonder;
Simon Bowes, Industry Strategy Lead EMEA at Blue Yonder
ROUNDTABLE 4:
Say Goodbye to Friction in your Supply Chain. Say Hello to High-Velocity.
SPEAKER: Bart A. De Muynck,
Strategic Advisor at project44
ROUNDTABLE 5:
Designing the Perfect Shipping Control Tower: Navigating the Ideal Solution
SPEAKER: Benoît Fichefeux, Chief Sales & Operations Officer at BuyCo
ROUNDTABLE 6:
Building Supply Chain Predictability in the Face of Geopolitical Uncertainty
SPEAKER: Ulf Venne, Leader Center of Excellence at Everstream Analytics
ROUNDTABLE 7:
Because Real-Time Visibility Simply Just Isn’t Enough
SPEAKER: Ivan Seow, Co-Founder at TRAMÉS
ROUNDTABLE 8:
Designing the Perfect Shipping Control Tower: Navigating the Ideal Solution
SPEAKER: Stephan Sieber, CEO at Transporeon
ROUNDTABLE 9:
Connecting the Dots: Successful Change Management & Transformation
SPEAKER: Aleksandrs Sidorecs, Practitioner & Researcher at Transport & Telecommunication Institute
ROUNDTABLE 10:
Connected Logistics: The Art of Possible
SPEAKER: Abhishek Irani, Head of Supply Chain Private Brands at Amazon
6:00 - 6:15 PM CET COFFEE BREAK
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM SGT
1-ON-1 MEETINGS - 15 MINS. SPEED NETWORKING
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM SGT
INFORMAL NETWORKING
- This part of the Innovation Day event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow participants, who come from various industries, share experiences, and foster valuable relationships in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
SINGAPORE INNOVATION DAY
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM SGT
REGISTRATION
2:00 PM -
2:15 PM SGT
OPENING REMARKS
- Welcome address by the event host
- Introduction to the agenda and event objectives
SPEAKERS:
Andrei Palamariu, Head of Innovation and Founder, Supplify
2:15 PM -
2:30 PM SGT
What is next for Supply Chain globally and in Asia? Talent and Trends in the near future
- Dave will present the findings of one of their main studies on the most important Trends in Supply Chain Talent and how this impacts the function at a global and regional level
- He will share more about the EDB's priorities in terms of Supply Chain and Logistics for Singapore and the region
SPEAKER: Dave Goh, Vice President, Strategy (Hub Services & Connectivity), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
2:30 PM -
3:00 PM SGT
FIRESIDE CHAT: THE CEO VS. THE CSCO MINDSET
- Pier Luigi will share more on his own experience as a CSCO of Unilever and how this helped him become the President of Dole
- How the mindset of a supply chain professional should adapt and focus on the business needs and priorities when communicating with the board/CEO/other functions
- The importance of good story telling and value-driven leadership
SPEAKER: Pier Luigi Sigismondi, Former President, Dole Sunshine Company | Non-Executive Director, SATS
MODERATOR: Radu Palamariu, Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe, Alcott Global
3:00 PM -
3:15 PM SGT
KEYNOTE: Key Challenges in Supply Chain: Navigating a VUCA World
- In the contemporary global landscape, supply chain professionals grapple with the unprecedented challenges of a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) world. The swift and unpredictable shifts in global politics, economics, and technology amplify these challenges, necessitating agile and adaptive strategies for robust supply chain management.
SPEAKER: Radu Palamariu, Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe, Alcott Global
3:15 PM -
3:35 PM SGT
FIRESIDE CHAT: KEY DRIVERS OF GLOBAL TRADE AND THEIR IMPACTS ON SUPPLY CHAINS
Presented by: PSA BDP
- This insightful fireside chat explores the pivotal forces behind global trade and their implications on supply chains.
- In this session, we will dissect the dynamic interplay of factors including geopolitical tensions, sustainability and data, and discover valuable takeaways for companies seeking to build agile, resilient and sustainable supply chains.
SPEAKER: Neil Wheeldon, Chief Digital & Product Strategy Officer, PSA BDP;
MODERATOR: Andrei Palamariu, Head of Innovation and Founder, Supplify
3:35 PM - 3:45 PM SGT BREAK TIME
3:45 PM -
4:00 PM SGT
KEYNOTE: THE GLOBALIZATION OF COMMERCE- CONNECT, COMMUNICATE, AND COLLABORATE
- Be One Step Ahead in innovative technology to drive and resolve data chaos and accelerate commerce for brands, retailers, and the logistics providers who support them with a collaborative visibility platform powered by AI.
SPEAKER: Padmanabhan Raman, Co-Founder & CEO, Osa Commerce
4:00 PM -
4:30 PM SGT
PANEL DISCUSSION: "IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL" WHAT WORKS WHEN CONSTANT DISRUPTIONS ARE THE NEW NORMAL?
- Together with Priti, Vijay, and Yogesh we will discuss the latest trends in supply chain planning and how important this process can be and should be for any complex supply chain operation
- We will cover the lessons learned from their experience in implementing supply chain planning process and how these can be done when constant disruptions are the new norm
- From production planning and inventory management to demand forecasting - what works and what doesn't?
SPEAKER: Vijayan Chinnasami, Chief Operating Officer, Ultra Clean Technology;
Priti Jauhari (Narvekar), Vice President- Global Supply Chain Transformation Planning, Schneider Electric;
Yogesh Punde, Senior Industry Principal, Kinaxis
MODERATOR: Andrei Palamariu, Head of Innovation and Founder, Supplify
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM SGT BREAK TIME
4:50 PM - 5:20 PM SGT FIRST SESSION OF ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
ROUNDTABLE 1:
Supply Chain Risks: From Reactive to Proactive, and Preparedness to Profitability
SPEAKER: Eddie Ng, Head of Digital & Data Strategy at PSA BDP
ROUNDTABLE 2:
Beyond Just Real-Time Visibility
SPEAKER: Ivan Seow, Co-Founder & CSCO at TRAMÉS
ROUNDTABLE 3:
Challenges in Supply Chain Talent Management
SPEAKER: Jaya Goyal Mittal, Managing Director Middle East & Africa at Alcott Global
ROUNDTABLE 4:
Supply Chain Trends in 2023
SPEAKER: Yogesh Punde, Senior Industry Principal at Kinaxis
ROUNDTABLE 5:
The Globalization of Commerce – Connect, Communicate, and Collaborate
SPEAKER: Padmanabhan Raman, Co-Founder & CEO at Osa Commerce
ROUNDTABLE 6:
Competitive Advantage through a Pragmatic Data Strategy
SPEAKER: Arnaud Rastoul, Director at TetriXX
ROUNDTABLE 7:
Fastest Way to Optimize Logistics and Reduce Map Costs
SPEAKER: Robinson Immanuel, Board Member at Potters Maps
ROUNDTABLE 8:
Distribution Center in Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia to supply the Asia Pacific zone for Decathlon retail activity including Singapore
SPEAKER: Pranay Abhani, Booster Asia Logistics E-commerce Leader at Decathlon;
Panmeline Liew, e-Commerce City Operations Leader at Decathlon
ROUND TABLE 9:
E2E Supply Chain Visibility through Control Towers
SPEAKER: Priti Jauhari (Narvekar), VP- Global Supply Chain Transformation Planning at Schneider Electric
5:20 PM - 5:50 PM SGT SECOND SESSION OF ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
ROUNDTABLE 1:
Supply Chain Risks: From Reactive to Proactive, and Preparedness to Profitability
SPEAKER: Eddie Ng, Head of Digital & Data Strategy at PSA BDP
ROUNDTABLE 2:
Beyond Just Real-Time Visibility
SPEAKER: Ivan Seow, Co-Founder & CSCO at TRAMÉS
ROUNDTABLE 3:
Challenges in Supply Chain Talent Management
SPEAKER: Jaya Goyal Mittal, Managing Director Middle East & Africa at Alcott Global
ROUNDTABLE 4:
Supply Chain Trends in 2023
SPEAKER: Yogesh Punde, Senior Industry Principal at Kinaxis
ROUNDTABLE 5:
The Globalization of Commerce – Connect, Communicate, and Collaborate
SPEAKER: Padmanabhan Raman, Co-Founder & CEO at Osa Commerce
ROUNDTABLE 6:
Competitive Advantage through a Pragmatic Data Strategy
SPEAKER: Arnaud Rastoul, Director at TetriXX
ROUNDTABLE 7:
Fastest Way to Optimize Logistics and Reduce Map Costs
SPEAKER: Robinson Immanuel, Board Member at Potters Maps
ROUNDTABLE 8:
Distribution Center in Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia to supply the Asia Pacific zone for Decathlon retail activity including Singapore
SPEAKER: Pranay Abhani, Booster Asia Logistics E-commerce Leader at Decathlon;
Panmeline Liew, e-Commerce City Operations Leader at Decathlon
ROUND TABLE 9:
E2E Supply Chain Visibility through Control Towers
SPEAKER: Priti Jauhari (Narvekar), VP- Global Supply Chain Transformation Planning at Schneider Electric
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM SGT BREAK TIME
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM SGT
1-ON-1 MEETINGS - 15 MINS. SPEED NETWORKING
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM SGT
DRINKS & NETWORKING
ZURICH INNOVATION DAY
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION
- Welcome address by the event host
- Introduction to the agenda and event objectives
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Keynote Speech 1
- Speaker 1 delivers a keynote address on supply chain innovation and shares a case study
- Q&A session (5 minutes)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Panel Discussion 1
"Digital Solutions - Hype or Reality"
- Panelists discuss the challenges and opportunities of innovation in the digital era
- Moderated Q&A session (10 minutes)
- Audience questions (5 minutes)
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM: Short Break
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM: Keynote Speech 2
- Speaker 2 delivers a keynote address on a Case Study
- Q&A session (5 minutes)
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM: Panel Discussion 2
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail" What works when constant- disruptions are the new normal?
- Panelists discuss strategies for using tech solutions to increase the success of their supply chain operations
- Moderated Q&A session (10 minutes)
- Audience questions (5 minutes)
3:55 PM - 4:15 PM: Break
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM: Round Table Discussions (Parallel Sessions)
- Participants split into groups for four round table discussions on specific innovation topics (Supply Chain Orchestration, Visibility, Supply Planning, Demand Forecasting, Automation, ESG)
- Each round table discussion lasts 30 minutes, followed by a brief transition period (5 minutes)
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM: 1-on-1 Meetings
- Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings for attendees (20 minutes per meeting)
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
8:00 PM onwards: Informal Networking Session
- Participants engage in informal networking, exchange contact information, and continue discussions in a relaxed setting
