Simple, Digital Supply Chain Workshop

Cost: Free

About this event 

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

Improve your supply chain resilience, sustainability and profitability 

UK manufacturing and operation is facing a supply chain crisis. Rising prices, transport delays, materials shortages, and working capital pressure are key concerns.

Small and medium-sized manufacturers are on the frontlines, squeezed by customer requirements and supplier performance as well as increasing regulatory, compliance and Net Zero requirements. 

Join us on Wednesday 14th November 2024 at Renishaw, Miskin Business Park, Miskin, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8XY

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

11.15 Coffee break

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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