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

About this event

Digital Supply Chain Hub together with Industry Wales is hosting a Future of Supply Chain Lab on Thursday 14 November 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 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 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 

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 and 1-2-1 support to develop their action plan and identify funding to test and implement innovative solutions. 

Agenda

• 9:00 Welcome and Introductions 

• 9:30 Supply chain challenges and the role of data and digitalisation 

• 10:00 Digital Technology in Action: Renishaw Demonstration and Facility Tour

• 11:30 Digital Briefing (featuring interactive discussions and Q&A)    

How digital technologies impact supply chain resilience & productivity 

• 13:00 Lunch and networking 

• 13:30 DSCH Frameworks and Tools 

• 14:00 Breakout Group Discussions 

Exploring your supply chain challenges and digitalisation opportunities  

Introduction Digital Supply Chain Roadmapping 

• 15:30 Closing Remarks and Next Steps 

• 16:00 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. We encourage two attendees from each business. Places are limited so early registration is advised. 

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