Improve your supply chain resilience, sustainability and profitability - SME Future of Supply Chain Lab South

About this event 

Digital Supply Chain Hub together with ConeX Portal is hosting a Future of Supply Chain Lab on Tuesday 24 September 2024. The lab will bring together a small group of SME manufacturers from across sectors to explore the potential of data and digital technologies to increase competitiveness and develop smarter supply chains.

What are the benefits? 

The lab will provide you with a creative space to explore and learn new ideas and digital technologies that can directly improve your supply chains; and to design, test, and experiment with new approaches; outside of your day-to-day environment. Come and learn from peers, as well as from leading technologists and other experts who are building innovative solutions using technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Future of Supply Chain Labs will provide you with ideas and approaches to: 

• Improve forecasting and demand management 
• Improve visibility and security of real-time data, tracking and traceability 
• Manage disruption and the impact on lead times 
• Measure carbon footprint, scope 3 emissions and reduce energy use. 
• Improve stock control, reduce waste and manage materials price volatility 
• Improve after sales service and customer satisfaction 
• Getting clear on your ideal customers and partners

 
There will also be plenty of time for building new connections and networking with peers. SME manufacturing participants will also receive fully funded access to a Digital Supply Chain Readiness diagnostic and 1-2-1 support to develop their action plan and identify funding to test and implement innovative solutions.

Agenda 

• 10:00 Welcome and introductions 
• 10:30 Supply chain challenges and the role of data and digitalisation in your company journey
• 11:00 Digital Briefing (featuring interactive discussions and Q&A) showcasing the art of the possible and where to start  

How digital technologies impact supply chain resilience & productivity 

• Facility tour of technology deployment and Martin's Rubber case study on how to use data to identify your customer
• Additional case studies
• Expert panel Q&A

• 12:30 Lunch and networking 
• 13:00 Digital Supply Chain Hub Frameworks and Tools 
• 13:30 Roundtable Group Discussions 

• Exploring your supply chain challenges and digitalisation opportunities  
• Introduction Digital Supply Chain Roadmapping 

• 15:00 Closing Remarks and Next Steps 
• 15:30 Adjourn 

Who should attend?

This event will be of interest to all senior leaders as well as individuals with responsibility for supply-chain management, sustainability, manufacturing operations, logistics and customer service. Places are limited so early registration is advised. 

Up to two attendees from each business may be able to attend, subject to capacity and registration uptake.

Please click on the button to attend this fully-funded learning experience.  The team will then be in touch with details should your application be successful.

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