Programme 5 April 2022 Please note all event timings at BST* 8:30 – 8:35 Opening remarks from chair Speaker Speaker details to follow 8:45 – 9:15 Opening keynote: Horizon scanning:- assessing the risks faced by supply chains in 2022 The outlook for commodity marketsThe impact of geopolitics and trade tensions Are labour shortages and logistical bottlenecks temporary glitches or structural problems? Speaker Dr. John Glen, CIPS Economist and Cranfield Visiting Fellow 9:25 – 9:55 Keynote: Mitigating volatility in your supply chain: improving supplier relationships How a closer working relationship with your suppliers can help manage risk within your supply chain Speakers Ilija Ugrinic, UK Market Director, Proactis 9:55 – 10:10 BREAK 10:10 – 10:40 Panel discussion: Innovating global supply chain disruption mitigation Is a shift from ‘just in time’ to ‘just in case’ really necessary?Using cybersecurity to tackle weaknesses in your global supply chainsHow AI is shaping strategic transformation in procurement Speakers Nick Jenkinson, Chief Procurement Officer, Santander UK Barry Hooper, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Profession, Ministry of Justice 10:50 – 11:20 The role of digitisation in improving supply chain transparency Using digitisation to provide better traceability and knowledge of your supply chainIncreasing visibility of your biggest risks Speakers Roman Wang, VP Procurement, Global Supply Chain, Schneider Electric 11:30 – 12:00 Panel discussion: Local vs global - what is the optimum balance for managing risk in supply chains? Diversifying supply sources to mitigate risksProcuring closer to the point of useManaging the costs of reshoring and nearshoring Speakers Chris Garwood, Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions, BPStephanie Gemmell, Chief Procurement Officer, WellaPatrick Dunne, Chief Procurement Officer, Sainsbury’s PLC Please note The programme is subject to change without notice × Dismiss alert Book Now