Smart and Connected Supply Chain Forum
23rd - 24th January 2018 in Wyndham Garden, Berlin, Germany
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Increasing Supply Chain Capabilities, Accelerating Communications and Improving Visibility by Utilizing Innovative IoT Technologies and Optimizing Data Analytics
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This exclusive BIS small-scale forum will showcase the most effective strategies in Supply Chain management of today and its operation and maintenance. With the focus on strategic vision, identification and analysis of new SMART technologies, operational efficiency, cost reduction and creation of growth opportunities, it will help you meet your business objectives and increase productivity with minimal risks. With the help of in-depth panel discussions, interactive sessions and workshops, senior executives and business experts will get a chance to develop an effective vision for their supply chain, drive improved business performance using Big Data Analytics & IoT technologies, and find out about innovative trends of the digital age that are shaping Supply Chain of the future.
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Richard Lloyd
Richard Lloyd has 25 years experience working in supply chain planning. He is a Partner in the supply chain transformation group at Tata Consultancy Services, a leader in the global marketplace and am
Richard Lloyd
Partner, Supply Chain Consulting at Tata Consultancy Services
Dr. Michael Phelan
Dr. Michael Phelan has been working in Supply Chain Analytics for over 14 years, with a Masters in Management Scienceand a PhD in Supply Chain Optimisation from the Smurfit Graduate Business School,
Dr. Michael Phelan
Head of Supply Chain Data Science Group at DePuy Synthes
Pascal Fernandez
From an Electronic engineering background, joined Avnet 32 years ago. Held various successive positions in sales and marketing management. For the past 15 years has actively developed and successfully
Pascal Fernandez
Vice President Business Development & Global Business Management at Avnet Electronics Marketing
Sven Verstrepen
Sven Verstrepen hold MSc. degrees in Applied Economics (Antwerp University, 1996), Marketing Management (Vlerick Business School, 1997) and Logistics Management (Flemish Chamber of Engineers, 2004). H
Sven Verstrepen
Head of Supply Network Innovation & Analytics at Ahlers
Heiko Witte
Heiko Witte
Head of Engineering, Improvement & Quality at Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Filippo Mauri
After an amazing journey of 17 years at Colgate-Palmolive in senior supply chain roles across European Division, Corporate Headquarters, Central America hub and Africa & Eurasia Division, Filippo’s
Filippo Mauri
Former Global Supply Chain Divisional Manufacturing Director at Colgate-PalmoliveMORE INFORMATION ABOUT FORUM
- Maximize ROI
- Gain more supply chain visibility
- Meet escalating customer demands and control costs
- Identify innovations to support your supply chain of the future
- Ensure successful Internet of Things adoption
- Develop an accurate operational plan that balances forecast accuracy, supply variability and inventory
- Learn how to leverage Big Data from the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Examine how the financial health of your suppliers can lead to a more resilient global supply chain
- Understand and optimize your organization's metrics
- Explore the role of smart machines and how to optimize their operational process
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Medial & Pharmaceutical
- Industrial Equipment & Robotics
- Electrical & Electronics
- Construction
- Energy
- FMCG
- Healthcare
- Textiles
- Marine
- Metal Components
- Mobile Technology
- Parts Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Research & Development
- Telecommunication
- Renewable Energies
- Railroad Industry
- Logistics
Representatives Invited:
- Vice Presidents
- Directors
- Heads
- Managers
- Developers
- Researchers
- Engineers
- Executives
Areas of responsibility:
- Supply Chain Management: sourcing, operations, production, logistics, risk management
- Business Development
- Transportation
- Procurement
- Engineering
- Centers of Excellence (COE)
- Warehouse Management
Schedule Excerpt
Registration and Morning Coffee
Chairman`s Opening Remarks
Supply Chain Trends & Innovation
Case Study
Patricia Sjauw - Liberty GlobalLogistics 2025 – Pictures of the futures
Case Study
Christian Schwede at Fraunhofer IMLDigital Transformation from the Perspective of a Logistics Service Provider: What does it take to become Future Proof?
Case Study
Steven Verstrepen - AhlersThe #1 Strategy You Need to Know to Make IoT Successful
Case Study
Patrick Strauss, MSc - AntuitMorning Coffee and Networking
Open Supply Chains in a Digital Age
Case Study
David Wheat - Kiepe Electric UK LimitedMastering the challenges of cross-industry supply chains with an agile and adaptable supply chain
Case Study
Hans Ehm - nfineon Technologies AGDBE Core: Digital Business Ecosystem – Business Model Outcomes
Case Study
Kari Korpela - LUTLunch Time
Afternoon Tea and Networking
All sessions inFULL AGENDA
Closing Remarks from the Chair and End of Day One
Registration and Morning Coffee
Chairman´s Opening Remarks
All sessions inFULL AGENDA
Lunch Time
Afternoon Coffee and Networking
Getting SMARTer on Predictive Supply Chain Information and Shop Floor Planning – Challenges in the Aerospace Industry
Case Study
Heiko Witte - Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KGLean Analytics Across the Supply Chain
Case Study
Dr. Michael Phelan - DePuy Synthes (companies of Johnson & Johnson)The Factory of the Future -the Key Capability Enabler to the Digital & Agile Supply Chain
Case Study
Vasilis Karamalegos - SmarterchainsThe Digital Factory between Vision & Reality
Case Study
Alexander Demmer - CognizantAfternoon Tea and Networking
Synchronizing the Real and Digital Worlds in Real-Time
Case Study
Klaus Liebler - INDUTRAX GmbHOptimize your Supply Chain with Artificial Intelligence Software
Case Study
Sebastian Klenk - 5Analytics3D Printing: Disrupting and Redefining Supply Chains
Case Study
Chaim Husson Huijsman - 3D SystemsThe Future of Supply Chain in Digital Age
Panel Discussion
Closing Remarks from the Chair and End of Day Two
Some of Past Annual Attending Companies
About BIS Group
We are the Business Intelligence Services company based in Europe. We believe that knowledge is the most powerful asset, especially, in the context of time and money. This inspires us to work with top professionals, global leaders and experts active in Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Supply Chain and Project Management. We are an exclusive platform supporting ambitious, progressive and forward-thinking companies and empowering them with the best market practices for today's fast changing markets.
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EUR 1.999,-
Delegates
- 2 Day Conference
- Online Documentation
- Luncheon and Refreshments
EUR 2.499,-
Software and Consultancy Providers
- 2 Day Conference
- Online Documentation
- Luncheon and Refreshments
EUR 695,-
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