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

About this event

Digital Catapult is hosting a Future of Supply Chain Lab on Thursday 13 February 2025. The lab is designed for SME manufacturers from across sectors to explore the potential of data and digital technologies to increase competitiveness and develop smarter supply chains. 

How are new digital innovations being used to address demanding customer requirements, supplier performance, as well as increasing regulatory, compliance and net zero requirements?

What are the benefits?

The lab will provide you with a creative space to explore and learn new ideas and digital technologies which can directly improve your supply chains; and to design, test and experiment with new approaches; outside of your day-to-day environment. Come and hear from leading technologists, SME manufacturers, and other experts who are building and deploying 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

There will also be plenty of time for building new connections and networking with peers.

Participants will also receive fully funded access to a Digital Supply Chain Readiness diagnostic tool 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 

• 10:15 Supply chain challenges and the role of data and digitalisation in your company journey

• 10:45 - 12:30 Digital Briefing (featuring interactive discussions and Q&A) showcasing the art of the possible and where to start

• 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 to Digital Supply Chain Roadmapping 

• 15:00 Closing Remarks and Next Steps 

• 15:30 Adjourn

Who should attend?

This event is for SME manufacturers and in particular will be of interest to senior leaders as well as individuals with responsibility for supply-chain management, sustainability, manufacturing operations, logistics and customer service. We encourage two attendees from each business to attend to promote cross-functional learning and team dissemination. Places are limited so early registration is advised. 

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