No hype. We focus on the structural elements of change impacting every business, creating new intense pressures on and changing KPIs for all supply chains. The question is not if change will happen, but how to prepare yourself and your business as best you can. Please remember that F&L is independent, neutral and is not seeking commercial gain.
Why now? Because structural change has arrived. Leaders are looking for faster continuous improvement using technology and operational excellence as two sides of the same coin. F&L members understand how major players across different industry sectors are evolving their businesses, and are encouraged to talk to them. Live case studies of where industry is “at” are included (see agenda tab).
Sponsors & partners
A working session to develop leaders’ understanding and awareness of structural change transforming supply chain & logistics. We seek to re-frame discussions on data & digitalisation to drive operational excellence, digitalisation and transformation across the sector.
Led by recognised supply chain leaders from P&G, Electrolux, EY, Unilever & Barry Callebaut with academics as well as current students.
09:00 – 09:30, welcoming participants
Recent F&L dialogue has focused on geopolitical impacts, energy transition and the changing regulatory environment. On top of these multiplying priorities, we must understand how the market for every business is being changed by customer expectations, the journey to meet them, and how our peers, customers, suppliers and ecosystems are changing around us.
09:30 From AI to B2B to B2B2C to D2C to Customer-Centric….. the World has CHANGED
Supply chain leadership today
Two sides of the same coin: digital transformation & operational excellence
If we face dramatic change, what do future leaders expect & why might they join your company?
Coming out on top: how does a winning business look?
Key actions & initiatives
17:15 close
On 17 April, F&L has arranged to be hosted by H-FARM: an ecosystem created by Audi, Cisco & Intesa Sanpaolo to make an impact. Start-ups (including Depop, one of the first European start-up unicorns), a hub for digital transformation, open innovation and education are here (see more).
Participants 17 April
Discussion led by recognised supply chain leaders from P&G, Electrolux, EY, Unilever & Barry Callebaut with academics as well as current students.
Arcese Trasporti
AVR
Barry Callebaut
Berger Logistik
Bertschi
Blume Global
CFL Multimodal
Codognotto
DCSA (Digital Container Shipping Association)
Dow
duisport Terminals
Duisport-Duisburger Hafen
E-llis
ECS European Container
Electrolux
Extrakt.AI
EY Advisory Netherlands
Fercam
Fero.AI
Francesco Parisi Group
Freightos
Greenrouter
Groningen University / Supply Chain Finance Community
Gruppo Pittini
H-Farm Business School
Italscania
Julius & Clark
LKW Walter
Logex
Logivity, Volvo Group
Lugo Terminal
LyondellBasell
MSC
Nike
O-I Europe
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group
OGOShip
P&G
Port of Barcelona
Port of Calais
Russell Group
Samskip
Seerefine
Shipsta
Stora Enso
Tim Intralog
Toyota Tsusho Europe
Unilever
Vinturas
Vlantana Logistics
VOS Logistics
Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato
F&L is independent, not-for-profit and international. We engage business leaders and decision-makers in global manufacturing, logistics (road, rail, sea, waterways, air), academia, policymakers and science.
Participant list for Trieste (Nov 2023)
4FOLD containers
Adria Port
ALIS (Italy’s sustainable intermodal logistics association)
Alpe Adria
Autamarocchi Group
Baltic Hub
Baltic Rail
Barilla
BAT British American Tobacco
Beiersdorf
Berger Logistik
Billiet & Co
Blume Global
CargoON
CFL Multimodal SA
Codognotto Italia Spa
Cosco Italy
Dow
Duisport-Duisburger Hafen AG
ECS European Container
EIB European Investment Bank
Electrolux Italia
FEDeRATED
Fercam
Fero.AI
Fining
Frachtbahn
Francesco Parisi Group
Freightos
GATX Rail France
GBT Rail
Greenlog Intermodal Logistics
Gruppo Pittini
Guangzhou Port (Europe)
HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft
HHLA PLT Italy
HHLA TK Estonia
Hupac Intermodal
Illy
INEOS Styrolution Europe
Interporto Trieste
Invista
IPCSA Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Julius & Clark
KBX Logistics
KPMG
Kühne + Nagel
LKW Walter
Log4Chem
Logex
MIB School of Management
Mitsubishi Electric Europe
Move Intermodal
Newopera
North Sea Port
O-I Europe
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group
Plymouth University
Port Authority Eastern Med Sea (Trieste & Monfalcone)
Port of Barcelona
Port of Calais
Port of Trieste
Quehenberger Logistics
Rail Development
Rail Force 1
Raillogix
Rhenus Group
Ro.Ro. Tranship
Russell Group
Samer & Co Shipping
Samskip Multimodal BV
Seerefine
Sisam
Smart Join Logistik
Sony
SSI Schäfer
Stora Enso
TimIntralog
TMT Container Terminal, Trieste
Transporeon
Trieste Port
UIRR
Vega International
Ventura
VOS Logistics
VTG Rail Europe
Wärtsilä
Yload
Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato
Participation list April 2023 Hague
Participation list Nov 2022 London
Participation list May 2022 Luxembourg
Participation list November 2021 Geneva
A significant shift in AI is already taking place today, moving from weak statistical models with limited capabilities to strong deep neural networks which can interact with humans and generate their own answers in a wide range of applications. Regardless how advanced our digital strategy and transition, it is imperative to understand what is happening because every strategy we have – from operational excellence to innovation to sustainability – is impacted.
With peer discussion throughout, this is one day for senior supply chain & their logistics teams. Led by academics and industry leaders who are ahead of the game to help you focus on what is real, what matters, insights & case studies.
What digitalisation & supply chain excellence steps are others taking? How can human skills, digital technologies, processes, mindset & competences pillars be leveraged by manufacturing & logistics organisations for operational excellence? Stay with siloed structures or share resources (and benefits) with different partners to build integrated value networks? Time to learn is greater than shelf life of technology & leaders are moving from know-it-all to learn-it-all. How to stay on top if you can’t see the competitor coming so fast? How to compete with organisations coming from a totally different background and culture? How to attract and retain young & other talents? Who will make the margins when others own/use the data?
Who is this meeting for? A broad network of senior management responsible for supply chain and logistics for shippers and brand owners, retail, supply, LPSs (all modes), ports, technology companies – all those who are actively working in, or with, the international supply chain and logistics. F&L helps business leaders move their own strategies forward through collaborative discussion with practitioners, sector experts and industry leaders across the supply chain.
Why should I attend? Innovation never comes from one mind; it is a process. Discussing strategy in an open, professional and social atmosphere so that we can listen and learn from each other is a strong fundament for further growth. Speakers, dialogue, debate and a chance to engage with peers and experts on topics which are helpful to “building your better 2024-25”. Together we can progress faster than we can alone and the F&L network represents significant players across Europe.
What can I expect? Industry practitioners and experts sharing meaningful case studies, learning from their own journeys, meaningful case studies, peers and experts asking – and answering – questions. You will leave knowing more than when you arrived, and with new peer contacts who may be helpful in your own strategies.
Is there anyone who may not attend? Journalists and press are not permitted because discussions are open throughout the meeting. F&L is a welcoming community, interested in enabling senior management and their teams to improve their understanding of what others in the market are doing and collaboration opportunities. F&L is independent and all discussions are confidential using the Chatham House Rule which means that companies and individuals cannot be quoted.