Rotterdam for LogiChem
Europe ' s main chemical supply chain event returns to one of the focal points of the industry this year
LogiChem Europe is the pan- European event where attendees can learn from and network with heads of supply chain , logistics , planning and customer service from top European chemical manufacturers . The 20th anniversary version of the show takes place on 29- 31 March 2022 . The venue is Doelen ICC , close to Rotterdam Central Station , which is a 25-minute train journey from Amsterdam Schiphol airport . The event itself comprises three days of plenary and parallel sessions with networking opportunities . There are also a small number of tabletop exhibition stands , mainly hosted by suppliers of IT and related services . For a full agenda , see the dedicated website . Among the highlights on 29 March are : 9.00-9.20 | Opening keynote : What have we learnt from unprecedented global disruptions and what do you need to act on now to reduce vulnerabilities ? - Anton van Beek , Dow Chemical
9.20-10.00 | Panel discussion : How can you create a digital supply chain network that enables end-to-end visibility and enhances your ability to resist global shocks and ‘ black swan ’ events ?
11.00-11.20 | Interview : How can you create an integrated supply chain organisation to enable reliable supply and logistics planning scenarios that meet your customers ’ orders on time ? - Hanno Bruemmer , Covestro
11.20-11.40 | Presentation : How to redesign your global and regional logistics networks against the backdrop of supply chain shocks to facilitate uninterrupted trade flows - Raveen Guliani , DP World
12.00-12.40 | Panel discussion : What steps should chemical manufacturers and ocean carriers take now to avoid a future shipping crisis ?
Following the lunch break , the conference splits into parallel sessions on ‘ Planning : Creating Data Driven Planning Scenarios ’, ‘ Logistics : Enhancing Real Time Visibility ’, and ‘ Customer Service : Digitalising Your Customer Service , each with multiple presentations and case studies . The day ends with a drinks reception hosted by the Port of Rotterdam . Day 2 starts with the Women in Supply Chain Networking Breakfast from 7.45 to 8.35 . Highlights from the rest of the day include : 8.45-9.05 | Keynote : Which sustainability initiatives BASF is prioritising to successfully make the transition towards carbon neutral operations ? - Dr Frank Haunert , BASF
9.45-10.00 | Interview : What are the requirements of the EU Green Deal and Mobility Strategy and what do manufacturers and LSPs need to act on now to comply with these new reforms ? - Joost Naessens , Cefic
10.00-10.30 | Fireside chat : Route to net zero logistics . How can you practically adapt your green supply chain strategy to implement key elements of the EU Green Deal and Mobility Strategy , in a cost-efficient and timely manner ? – Speakers from Dow , Cefic and Neste
11.30-12.10 | Panel discussion : What are the top five innovative technologies that you should invest in to achieve greater data visibility across your supply chain and prevent disruptions in real time ? – Panellists from Lanxess and DSM
The afternoon splits into the same three themes as Day 1 , finishing at 17.50 . The day then ends with the official drinks reception with Belgian beer and champagne , food and entertainment .
The final day ’ s highlights include 9.00-9.20 | Keynote : Why you should be considering M & A as an enhancer of your internal capabilities to build a successful supply chain division in the long term , Michel Weinketz , BASF
9.20-9.40 | Interview : How can you rethink your organisational structure to define which core competences should be kept in-house versus outsourced to achieve optimum operational effectiveness whilst keeping costs low ? – Speakers from Syngenta and Neste
Most of the rest of the day is taken up with parallel deep dive working groups , each led by a speaker and on the following subjects : 11.10 | Enabling Real Time Reporting or Building Competitive Talent Capabilities
13.10-14.10 | Leveraging Innovations in AI , ML & RPA or Building Integrated Data Driven Supply Chains
14.10-15.10 | Navigating M & A Changes or Improving IBP Capabilities
15.40-16.40 | Enhancing Long-term Logistics Planning or Evaluating New Planning Tools . •
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Jessica Arregui
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