Sessions

Executive

The Future of the Supply Chain Business is Intelligence & Machine Learning 

Artificial intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning, also known as cognitive technology, is increasingly being adopted by leading businesses – and one of the initial trending areas of application is in supply chain. Like other significant technological innovations of the past, artificial intelligence technology promises to disrupt the competitive landscape and change businesses and industries. Early adopters of AI can expect to get ahead of a game-changing technology curve and gain a significant competitive advantage. Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of supply chain optimization: an era where supply chain systems can think, analyze, present findings and recommendations, and learn from interactions with the humans. Session explores how AI-enabled systems continue to grow to a point where they can automatically weed through large amounts of data to quickly produce insights  and forecast events.  How does AI offer a platform to optimize performance and build a more intelligent, agile, demand-sensitive and customer-centric supply chain while complementing and leveraging existing systems, analytics and technology investments. 

e-Commerce and Fulfillment: Embrace the Change

Thanks to Amazon, and other retail giants who have followed suit, customer expectations around the speed and cost of shipping are constantly shifting. As consumers, when we want something, we want it now. As logistics providers, fulfilling those demands is easier said than done. While order fulfillment may not be the most glamorous aspect of running an ecommerce business, it is a function that directly impacts a logistics provider’s bottom line. Yet, without the proper order fulfillment process in place, ecommerce businesses won’t be able to deliver on their promise and making your customers wait can be costly. To meet customer expectations. During the course of this session, the overall ecommerce order fulfillment process, which fulfillment model makes the most sense for your business, and how to be strategic in your operation will be discussed.

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Inventory Management Strategies: Industry Overview 

A high level of service for medical supplies and effective inventory policies are essential objectives for pharmaceutical Logistics Providers. Shortages and improper use of pharmaceuticals can not only lead to financial losses but also have a significant impact on the entire health care system. Many companies experience difficulties in achieving these objectives as they have not addressed how medicines are managed, supplied, and used. Session focus on strategic decision-making in the pharmaceutical supply chain, continuous review with production and distribution for a supply chain involving pharmaceuticals. 

Cybersecurity Awareness for Supply Chain Executives

Cybersecurity is no longer solely an I.T. risk with potential loss of revenue, customers, reputation, & intellectual property. This significant risks to organizations makes defense near impossible since the evolving threat landscape, shortage of suitably experienced professionals and general lack of cyber awareness among many executives. Session provides a high level overview of an effective cybersecurity awareness program for executives in any size of supply chain enterprise. Session will focus cybersecurity necessity, scope and pre-requisites for program implementation. Consider common challenges of delivery and focus on individual elements of program. How to implement a program into practice and content suggestions.

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