Conferences

Programme:

08.30 Optional Morning Discussion Forum: 2016: The Future Supply Chain. Collaborate to Win? Rapidly changing consumer behaviours, rising energy costs, increasing regulation and demands for sustainability, are shaping the Future Supply Chain to be very different from today’s model. Our panel of industry experts will consider Capgemini's view that a truly sustainable, collaborative network of operations, driven by information sharing and joint KPIs, is the only viable option for the industry.     Sponsored by: 08.45 Registration 09.30 Chairman's Introduction Tarun will open the event and outline the themes of the day.   Tarun Patel Head of Supply Chain IGD 09.40 Globalisation: Way Forward or Red Herring? Economic and political globalisation have created vast new areas of opportunity for grocery businesses, but have also created unforeseen – and potentially crippling – challenges: inflation, stockmarket turmoil, soaring transport costs and climate change. It’s time to ask: will future supply chains be global ones, or do we need to change direction?   James Walton Chief Economist IGD 10.00 Evolving the Supply Chain to Address Changing Consumer Demands Kraft has aligned its supply chain to respond to highly volatile demand through synchronising demand and supply signals. Neil will discuss how promotional forecasting improvements coupled with responsive production plants enable Kraft to respond effectively to a turbulent retail environment.   Neil Chapman Customer Supply Chain Director Kraft Foods 10.25 Future Proofing the Supply Chain from Shelf to Source Over recent years, Sainsbury’s has implemented many changes in their supply chain to drive flexibility and responsiveness. Tim will showcase some of these initiatives, whilst also providing insights into the Sainsbury’s strategy for future growth by simplifying and re-engineering replenishment processes and driving improved supplier collaboration.   Tim Goalen Director of Supply Chain Operations Sainsbury's 10.50 Supply Chain Optimisation Exploring the opportunities for joined-up supply chains from shelf back to primary supplier, Ros will share how Diageo is partnering with some key customers to achieve a better result for everyone, with service as the biggest prize.   Ros Rivaz Managing Director - Global Supply Diageo 11.15 Refreshment Break & Networking 11.45 Collaboration: Is there a Choice and What is Important? Duncan will share his views on how good collaboration is based on strong relationships, not just complicated systems and processes; and how PepsiCo is deriving benefits from this approach, even when the trading environment is becoming more challenging for our industry.   Duncan Lowe Supply Chain Strategy Director PepsiCo International 12.10 Combating Volatility with Collaboration With rising costs and pressure to be more sustainable, there is no better time for companies to come together and collaborate. Diane will take you through the latest thinking of ECR UK, whilst Heather will show how you can take advantage of the tools and techniques to help deliver a sustainable supply chain.     Diane Carter Zone Managing Director- East & ECR UK Retailer Co-Chair Sainsbury's / ECR UK Heather Simpson Customer Logistics Manager Mars UK 12.30 Challenging the Status Quo Booker is seeking to become the suppliers' preferred route to market. Ian will provide insight into their progress to-date, whilst sharing his thoughts on the role of collaboration in these uncertain times and whether it is time for a radical rethink.   Ian Keilty Development Director Booker 12.55 Panel Discussion 13.10 Lunch and Networking 14.00 Breakout Discussion Corners:   CPFR and S&OP - Linking the Supply Chain Together As global economic conditions increase the pressure on businesses to reduce cost, increase productivity and meet customer service expectations, organisations operating complex supply chains must embrace internal and external collaboration to achieve these objectives. All elements of the supply chain from Forecasting, through Replenishment, Manufacturing and Logistics Planning need to be considered. This session will present how technology directly supports the synthesis of collaborative business processes, including CPFR and S&OP, not only to deliver the flexibility and speed to respond dynamically to changes in demand, but also to deliver competitive advantage through end-to-end supply chain optimisation.     Don Brenchley Senior Consultant JDA   Designed by the industry, for the industry Fuel Prices, emissions and congestion: what do you do about it? IGD will showcase its latest research and the ECR sustainable distribution toolkit, developed by the industry from best practice implementation; sharing experiences from things that work.   Karen Chalmers Senior Supply Chain Analyst IGD Darran Watkins Senior Supply Chain Analyst IGD 14.40 Using Innovation to take efficiency to the Next Level Responsible for driving step change improvements in business processes, Doug will reveal Tesco's latest key initiatives and outline the role of innovation in driving supply chain efficiency.   Douglas Nesbit Step Change Director Tesco 15.05 Sourcing in an Uncertain Global World Doug will share insights into ASDA’s global sourcing and imports strategy, outlining some of the proactive strategies to manage risk and maintain supply in a turbulent and rapidly globalising world.   Douglas Gurr Strategy, Logistics & New Business Director Asda 15.30 SPECIAL FEATURE PRESENTATION - 'Coolness, Courage and Leadership in Turbulent Times' Phil was a UN Peacekeeper in war torn Sierra Leone. Leading his team to safety with no weapons, no water and no food through some of the world’s toughest jungle terrain; Phil’s is a truly inspirational story of bravery, teamwork and leadership in turbulent times.   Major Phil Ashby Queen's Gallantry Medal 16.00 Panel Discussion 16.15 Chairman's Close 16.30 Drinks Reception and Networking 17.30 Finish