Main Conference Day 1 

Registration And Refreshments

Welcome Address by Fortinus Events

Opening Remarks from The Chairperson

Ysabelle R. Alonzo, Head of Supply Chain, EQUILIFE Medical Equipment Supplies & Services Inc.

Seizing Tomorrow – The Philippines at the Forefront of Procurement and Supply Chain Innovation 

Mary Jean Pacheco, Undersecretary Digital PH Group (DPG), Department of Trade and Industry 

Unlocking Success: The Intersection of Supply Chain Strategy and KPIs 

• Learn about the critical role of KPIs in quantifying performance, tracking progress, and identifying areas for improvement within the supply chain.
• Explore the symbiotic relationship between supply chain strategy and business strategies, and how they converge through KPI-driven operational strategies.
• Uncover widely applicable indicators and strategies that transcend industry boundaries, providing practical tips for enhancing supply chain performance and adaptability. 

Teddy Deocares, First Vice President Supply Chain, AboitizFoods

Leveraging Supply Chain Excellence with Outsource Services 

• How Supply Chain Organizations can discover the benefits of a supply chain partnership with a core culture of “Everything, Excellent, Every day” 
• Explore how the Business Excellence Team provides value-added services through their dedicated efforts aimed at achieving excellence in all aspects of supply chain operations 
• Building employee skills and character through PCL Academy 

Arturo E. Villanueva Jr., President & CEO, PCL 

Networking and Tea Break

Panel Discussion: Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage: Insights from the C-Suite

• How do sustainable supply chain practices provide a competitive edge through improved brand
  reputation, cost savings, and regulatory compliance?
• What roles do strategic and financial leadership play in integrating sustainability into business
  objectives, securing investments, and ensuring transparent reporting?
• How CEOs and CFOs drive prioritization and investment in resilient supply chains to ensure
  adaptability and long-term sustainability.

Moderator:

Teddy Deocares, First Vice President Supply Chain, AboitizFoods

Panel:

Ray C. Berja, CFO, AirAsia Philippines

Anuj Aggarwal, President & CEO, Canon Marketing Philippines

Atty. Ver Angelo N. Sumabat, Vice President & CFO, Hutchison-1 Logistics, Inc.

Engr. Brando Aguilera, Vice President for Operations & Business Development, Clark International Airport

Optimizing Advance Supply & Procurement Planning and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Examine strategies for strategic sourcing and category management to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and enhance supplier performance.
• Learn the importance of building strong relationships with suppliers based on trust, transparency, and mutual value creation.

Rizalino Ocon Jr., Head of Non-Trade Procurement, Watsons Philippines

How Can Organizations Ensure Synchronization in Supply Chain in Times of Uncertainty?

Synchronized supply chain has been proven to deliver competitive advantage to businesses. Find out the elements of an end-to-end synchronized supply chain to synchronize to customers’ demands in this session

Celine Tan Sze Lin, Regional Account Executive, Business Network, SEAANZI, Opentext 

Networking Lunch Break

Change Management towards System Improvement and Innovation

• Ensuring minimal disruption while maximizing the benefits of change

Kasian Lee-Ereso, Procurement Head, PJ Lhuillier

Building a Strong Distributors & Suppliers Relationship: Why It Matters and How to Achieve One

• Understand the challenges in the current logistics and distribution networks and discover how companies are overcoming them.
• Discover best practices for optimizing last-mile delivery, reducing transportation costs, and improving supply chain visibility.
• Find out which technologies and tools can help enhance logistics efficiency.
• Will renewable energy sources power distribution centers? Could electric vehicles replace conventional trucks, aligning the supply chain with global sustainability standards?

Arnel Gamboa, VP Logistics, ACE Hardware

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

With 3 interactive roundtable topics on pressing issues, delegates will rotate at each session and be able to participate and deep dive into problems and solutions on every roundtable spread throughout the two days. You will walk away with thought leadership from the subject matter experts at each table.

Table 1: Implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) Principles to Enhance Logistics Performance 

Melanie Germentil, Chief Procurement & Logistics Officer, Infinivan Inc.

Table 2: Revolutionizing Inventory Management: Strategies for Efficiency, Cost Reduction, And Customer Satisfaction

Giselle Geronimo, Vice President – Head of Finance, Accounting & Procurement, Shearwater Health CPO

Table 3: Sustainable Procurement Strategies

Kristal Galicinao, Head of Procurement, Gotyme Bank

Navigating Regulatory Compliance in Global Supply Chains

• How the complexity of modern supply chains, with multiple tiers of suppliers and global sourcing, amplifies the challenge of compliance management.
• Emerging trends in regulatory compliance, such as the increasing focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and supply chain transparency.

Ysabelle R. Alonzo, Head of Supply Chain, EQUILIFE Medical Equipment Supplies & Services Inc.

Closing Remarks from the Chairperson

Ysabelle R. Alonzo, Head of Supply Chain, EQUILIFE Medical Equipment Supplies & Services Inc.

End Of Day One

Main Conference Day 2

Registration And Refreshments

Welcome Back Remarks from the Chairperson

Ysabelle R. Alonzo, Head of Supply Chain, EQUILIFE Medical Equipment Supplies & Services Inc.

“Eco-zoning the Philippines towards Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Accelerating Philippines’ Manufacturing through the PEZA Ecozones”

Empowering the Future of Manufacturing: Smart Factories, Digital Transformation, Robotics, and Automation.

Robert Aranton, Board Member, Philippines Economic Zone (PEZA), Alumni Regent and the President of the University of Philippines Alumni Association National Board (UPAA)

Driving Efficiency in Logistics and Distribution 

• Understand the challenges in the current logistics and distribution networks and discover how companies are overcoming them.
• Discover best practices for optimizing last-mile delivery, reducing transportation costs, and improving supply chain visibility.
• Find out what technologies and tools can help enhance logistics efficiency 

Jake Flores, Head of Logistics Excellence & Transportation, Coca-Cola 

Networking Tea Break

The Future of Warehousing and Inventory Management 

• Utilizing robotics for tasks like picking, packing, and sorting to increase efficiency and accuracy while reducing labor cost.
• Discover how IoT devices enable real-time tracking and monitoring of inventory levels, warehouse conditions, and equipment health.
• Learn how incorporating green technologies such as solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, and sustainable packaging solutions can minimize environmental impact 

Jonathan Kwok, Chief Executive Officer, Meson Logistics Solutions 

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

With 3 interactive roundtable topics on pressing issues, delegates will rotate at each session and be able to participate and deep dive into problems and solutions on every roundtable spread throughout the two days. You will walk away with thought leadership from the subject matter experts at each table.

Table 1: Implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) Principles to Enhance Logistics Performance 

Melanie Germentil, Chief Procurement & Logistics Officer, Infinivan Inc.

Table 2: Revolutionizing Inventory Management: Strategies for Efficiency, Cost Reduction, And Customer Satisfaction

Giselle Geronimo, Vice President – Head of Finance, Accounting & Procurement, Shearwater Health CPO

Table 3: Sustainable Procurement Strategies

Kristal Galicinao, Head of Procurement, Gotyme Bank

Networking Lunch Break

Navigating Regulatory Compliance in Global Supply Chains

• How the complexity of modern supply chains, with multiple tiers of suppliers and global sourcing, amplifies the challenge of compliance management.
• Emerging trends in regulatory compliance, such as the increasing focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and supply chain transparency.

Ysabelle R. Alonzo, Head of Supply Chain, EQUILIFE Medical Equipment Supplies & Services Inc.

Strategize Warehouse Operations for Customer-Centric Efficiency 

• Explore how to counter inventory congestion and improve order fulfilment by collaborating with planning teams and utilizing forecasting tools for effective communication. 
• Improve cost-efficiency by harnessing diverse delivery methods, from in-store fulfilment to curbside pick-up, smart lockers, and autonomous deliveries.
• Find out how to utilize local brick-and-mortar assets to unlock diverse price points, while also maximizing distribution center output to reach geographically underserved customers. 

Mark Gregory Marquez Balean, Supply Chain Director, Sunnies Inc.

Panel Discussion: Implementing E-Procurement: Best Practices for Success

• Highlights of cost savings, efficiency gains, improved compliance, and enhanced transparency.
• Discussion on system requirements, integration with existing systems, and user training.
• Identification and discussion of common challenges in e-procurement implementation.
• Strategies for overcoming challenges related to technology, processes, people, and organizational culture.

Moderator:

Melanie Germentil, Chief Procurement& Logistics Officer, Infinivan Inc.

Panelist:

Rai De Jesus, Head of Procurement, PLDT, Inc. and Chief Procurement Officer, ePLDT, Inc.

Kristal Galicinao, Head of Procurement, Gotyme Bank

Giselle Geronimo, Vice President – Head of Finance, Accounting & Procurement, Shearwater Health CPO

Enabling Precise Data-Driven Demand & Supply Planning to Meet Customer Demand

• Optimizing Data Integration and sorting ability to accurately forecast demand
• Identifying the right forecasting model for your organization

Joseph Quimpo, AVP Demand & Supply Planning, Century Pacific Food, Inc.

Closing Remarks from the Chairperson and End of Summit

Ysabelle R. Alonzo, Head of Supply Chain, EQUILIFE Medical Equipment Supplies & Services Inc.

End Of Summit