Wednesday 13th October 2021 , 16:00 (BST)

Building your supply chain to withstand the impact of disruptive events

How to improve supply chain flexibility to respond to random or high-impact events
How to build a more agile, networked supply chain
Improving supply chain resilience through near-shoring and on-shoring

Featuring (pictured left to right):

Sam Achampong , Regional Head & General Manager – MENA Region, CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Gaëlle Hutt , International Supply Director, Twinings

Alan Barratt, Supply Chain Director UK and Europe , Cox Automotive UK

Murray Dilks, Supply Chain Director Northern Europe and European Logistics Projects, Covetrus

Wednesday 6th October 2021, 16:00 (BST)

Omnichannel vs. multichannel – understanding which is better for your business and customers

Creating a consistent and unified customer experience through omnichannel strategies. How has the pandemic accelerated this drive?
How did companies rapidly evolve their business model into full omnichannel and accelerate their ecommerce operations?
Are micro-fulfilment centres (MFCs) the next step in creating a harmonious omnichannel supply chain?

Featuring (pictured left to right):

Duncan Brock, Group Director at CIPS, SupplyChainTalk Host

Tom Rose, Head of International Operations , SPAR International

Xabier Basañez Lorenzo, Managing Director LATAM, Alcott Global

Richard Wilding OBE, Full Professor & Chair in Supply Chain Strategy, Cranfield University School of Management

Wednesday 29th September 2021, 16:00 (BST)

How have businesses managed their response to the pandemic while continuing to work towards sustainability goals?
How have changes across the supply chain, in response to the pandemic, affected collaboration and transparency in sustainable practices?
How will leadership practices, implementation of technology and other factors continue to adapt and develop

Featuring (pictured left to right):

Sam Achampong , Regional Head & General Manager – MENA Region, CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Timur Gostik, Demand & Supply Planning Director, EMEA, Kao Corporation

Lewe Goldman, Supply Chain & Operations Director, Cloud Nine Hair

Alastair Charatan, Cranfield University School of Management, Supply Chain expert, Independent consultant

Wednesday 22nd September 2021, 16:00 (BST)

How to identify where the ethical risks lie in your global supply chains; modern slavery, child labour, worker exploitation
Approaches to supply chain audits and gathering relevant data to monitor potential risks
How to tackle the ethical issues when you find them

Featuring (pictured left to right):

Duncan Brock, Group Director at CIPS, SupplyChainTalk Host

Nathalie Ritchie, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager, National Grid

Nina Norjama , Head of Human Rights, Neste

Dr Liam Fassam, Head of School Logistics & Supply chain, Arden University

Wednesday 15th September 2021, 16:00 (BST)

How have leadership practices evolved during the past year, and how will they continue to adapt and develop?
What skills are essential for a modern supply chain leader?
How to build the business case and commitment internally to invest in and implement innovative technology solution

Featuring (pictured left to right):

Duncan Brock, Group Director at CIPS, SupplyChainTalk Host

Daniel Enache, Global Access Range Supply Chain Manager, Renault/Dacia Group

Dr Clive Rees, Vice President, International Chief Procurement Officer , FUJITSU LIMITED

Slawomir Kluszczynski , Chief Operating Officer, LOTTE Wedel