Supply Chain & Logistics Summit Middle East 2025

4 - 5 February 2025, Dubai, UAE

Vision 2030: Innovating for a SMART and Sustainable Supply Chain Future

The Supply Chain and Logistics Summit: SCLSME 2025 is the premier event for supply chain and logistics professionals in the region. This second edition promises an enhanced and more impactful experience, designed to address the dynamic needs of the industry and foster a collaborative environment for professionals to share knowledge and drive innovation. This event draws upon our global SCLS series to facilitate cross-geographical learning.

The Summit held on 4th – 5th February in Dubai, promises a comprehensive two-day conference packed with a variety of engaging and informative sessions that are tailored to provide you with in-depth knowledge and inspiration.

At SCLSME 2025, we aim to spotlight collaborative efforts and delve into groundbreaking topics reshaping the supply chain and logistics landscape. New frontiers in automation, digital infrastructure, and innovative technologies will be explored along with a focus on procurement strategies, multi-modal transportation, and sustainability practices – all pivotal in shaping exceptional supply chain strategies.

Join us at SCLSME 2025 in Dubai, where global leaders, innovators, and logistics professionals converge to explore, collaborate, and pioneer the future of supply chain and logistics management.

Event Highlights

Who Should Attend?

CSCOs, CPOs, CLOs, VPs, Directors, Heads and Managers

Supply Chain Management Teams
Procurement & Sourcing Teams
Demand Planning & Sourcing Team
Manufacturing & Operations Team
Warehouse & Distribution Teams
Transportation & Logistics

Why Attend?

The SCLSME 2025 is not just another industry event; it is a strategic platform designed to empower supply chain and logistics professionals with the knowledge and connections needed to excel in a rapidly evolving landscape. Here are some reasons why this event is a must-attend:

Comprehensive Coverage

With sessions covering everything from procurement and sourcing to advanced technologies and sustainability, SCLSME 2025 offers a holistic view of the current state and future of the supply chain and logistics industry.

Expert-Led Sessions

Benefit from the expertise of top industry leaders and innovators who will share their insights and strategies. Gain practical knowledge that you can implement in your own operations.

Global Perspective, Local Focus

While SCLSME 2025 provides a global perspective on supply chain and logistics trends, it is tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the Middle East. This regional focus ensures that the content is relevant and actionable for attendees.

Extensive Networking

Build your professional network through structured and informal networking opportunities. Establish connections that can lead to new partnerships, collaborations, and career advancements.

Innovative Solutions

Discover the latest technologies and solutions that are transforming the supply chain and logistics industry. Learn how to leverage these innovations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance resilience.

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Agenda

February 04 2025

DAY ONE

08:00

REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENT

08:45

WELCOME ADDRESS BY FORTINUS EVENTS

08:50

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

09:00

VISION 2030: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAINS

  • Potential disruptions and opportunities that will define the next decade. The rise of on-demand and just-in-time delivery models
  • Adapting to the growth of e-commerce and Omni-channel retailing
  • Predictions on how geopolitical shifts and trade policies will impact global supply chains
  • Strategies for building resilient and adaptable supply chains in the face of global uncertainties
  • The role of digital twins and simulation technologies in optimizing supply chain performance
  • Strategies for continuous learning and upskilling in the supply chain sector
09:30

FACILITATING TAMPER-PROOF DATA SHARING & REDUCING VOLUMINOUS PAPERWORK FOR LOCAL SUPPLY CHAINS

  • Dubai Customs has announced the launch of a new blockchain platform aimed at smoothing out supply chain friction within Dubai and across its borders
  • The blockchain solution was launched as part of a broader strategy to cement Dubai’s position as a leading “smart” city
  • Gain insights on how this solution would help local supply chains
10:00

VIP Guest: Ambassador Dunston Pereira, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Office of H.H Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi

10:15

Fireside Chat: Maximizing Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies and Insights for Navigating Global Uncertainties

  • Nuanced analysis elucidating the lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in supply chain resilience frameworks
  • What are the strategies for improving global supply chain resilience?
  • Optimizing the balance between performance and cost

MODERATOR: ERIC MARAVAL, Former VP Supply Chain & SC DirectorNESTLE

10:40

Data-driven Decision Making: Leveraging Technology for Insights

  • The role of data in supply chain & logistics
  • Key aspects of data-driven decision-making
  • The benefits of data-driven decision-making & the new technology that assists in gaining insights
11:00

NETWORKING TEA BREAK

11:30

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Supplier-Enabled Innovation through Unified Platforms and Strategic Process Dynamics in Supply Chain Management

  • Fostering innovation within the supplier network to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and drive optimal supply chain efficiency
  • The imperative of creating a unified platform that facilitates seamless collaboration and communication among all service providers, promoting transparency, and streamlining operations
  • Showcasing successful & experimental models of collaborative innovation between suppliers and businesses, emphasizing how such partnerships can lead to continuous improvement and competitive advantages
  • Exploring scenarios where centralizing certain aspects of the supply chain process enhances control, cost-effectiveness, and agility while considering the potential trade-offs

Panelist 1: Rodrigo Lavrador, Head of Supply Chain & Sales Support MEA, Daikin MEA

12:10

Presentation: Streamline Supply Chain Planning with Automated Decision Making

  • Explore how to enable AI best to assess your stock levels and identify action areas, accelerating decision-making and removing delays caused by human error
  • Discuss how an upgrade to your management software could increase quick and accurate order fulfillment to cut down on lead times and improve customer experience
  • Learn which actions can help to counter economic volatility by driving down operational costs through targeted deployment of automated planning systems

Panelist 1: Josiane Touma, portfolio & Optimization LEAD MERA & Saudi Arabia, Pfizer

12:30

Addressing the Talent Gap: Innovative Approaches to Developing Sustainability Experts in Supply Chain Management

  • The important functions at the forefront of change
  • What are the initiatives to fill the talent gap which is the shortage of sustainability experts in supply chain management?
  • Discuss the obstacles and the solutions to get more sustainability experts in the field
12:50

Innovations in Cold Chain Logistics

  • Find out the challenges and opportunities of cold chain logistics, including infrastructure, regulation, and technology
  • How are organizations optimizing cold chain logistics, including temperature monitoring, quality control, and risk management
  • Identifying the right 3rd party that can prevent wastage and deliver high-quality
13:10

Panel Discussion: Unveiling the Potential of Dubai as a Global Logistics Powerhouse

  • Overview of Dubai’s significance as a global logistics hub. Comparative analysis of Dubai’s logistics capabilities with other international hubs
  • Analysis of Dubai’s position as a key gateway for trade between East and West
  • Contribution of Dubai’s logistics sector to the global supply chain ecosystem
  • Impact of infrastructure investments on enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness in the global logistics market
  • Discussion on regulatory frameworks and government policies aimed at supporting the logistics sector
  • Discussion on major infrastructure projects such as ports, airports, and logistics parks
  • Insights into Dubai’s long-term vision for further development of its logistics industry
  • Importance of collaboration between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international partners
13:50

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

With a total of 4 interactive roundtable topics on pressing issues, delegates will rotate at each session. They will 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: Enhancing Collaboration Across the Supply Chain

Table 2: Multi-Modal Transportation in Dubai

Table 3: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Diversification and Risk Mitigation

Table 4: Women in Supply Chain

Priti Jauhari, VP Global Supply Chain Transformation Planning, Schneider Electric, Singapore (TBC)

14:10

Panel Discussion: Streamlining Warehouse Operations with Automation to Boost Efficiency

  • How automation is reshaping warehouse operations?
  • Understanding the barriers to warehouse automation and key considerations during integration
  • Diving into implementation use cases

Panelist 1: Maher Qtishat, Head of Supply Chain Operations MENA, Nestle

14:30

Closing Remarks from Chairperson

14:50

networking lunch and end of day one

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

DAY TWO

09:00

WELCOME BACK REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

09:10

Optimizing Last Mile Delivery in E-commerce

  • Strategies to deal with the challenges of last-mile delivery execution
  • Implementing the right tools and software
  • Emerging trends and innovation in last mile delivery optimization
09:40

Panel Discussion: The Pivotal Role of Procurement in Reshaping Business Dynamics

  • Importance of staying updated with procurement trends
  • Analyze current trends and make predictions for the future of procurement
  • Discuss sustainability and ethical sourcing

Panelist 1: Chamath Nawaratne, Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer MEA & India, Air Liquide

Panelist 2: Hussam Alsammani, Acting Executive Director Procurement, Tawuniya, Saudi Arabia (TBC)

Panelist 3: Sue McGeorge, Senior Director Global Indirect Procurement, Kimberly Clark US

10:10

SPONSORSHIP SLOT

10:30

NETWORKING BREAK

11:00

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

With a total of 4 interactive roundtable topics on pressing issues, delegates will rotate at each session. They will 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: Enhancing Collaboration Across the Supply Chain

Table 2: Multi-Modal Transportation in Dubai

Table 3: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Diversification and Risk Mitigation

Table 4: Women in Supply Chain

11:50

Panel Discussion: From Backroom to Boardroom: Integrate Supply Chain into Top-Level Decision Making

  • Explore how to keep the supply chain high on your CEO agenda for investment by demonstrating its strategic value to the entire business during periods of critical disruptions
  • Understand that the supply chain is the engine of the business and with this confidence demonstrate the ROI to unlock investments for supply chain transformations
  • Discover how market leaders are creating new job titles essential for ambitious organizations looking to bolster supply chain operations and understand how these investments will improve ROI for the wider business
12:20

Implementing a Green Value Chain

  • How can businesses take a more holistic approach to sustainable supply chains?
  • Learn how conducting supply chain mapping can ensure your global suppliers and partners meet the ESG requirements
  • Beyond decarbonization, how can manufacturers ensure their networks are ethically responsible when it comes to other financial and social issues?
12:50

Bolster Resilience In Your Supply Chain By Adapting Your Sourcing Strategy

  • Discuss the benefits of shortening your supply chain to increase your access to critical materials, enabling you to mitigate risk across your network and lower overall costs
  • Explore how to improve lead times by developing a faster and more nimble supply chain that can work around international bottlenecks and avoid customs scrutiny
13:20

Fireside Chat: Borderline Brilliance – Creating Seamless International Parts Flows

  • Discover the solutions, new trade lanes, strategies, and tools streamlining customs processes, tracking material, and easing international flows

Panelist 1: Ahmed Kadous, VP Supply Chain Arabia Customer Operations & Personal Care Middle East, Turkey, Unilever (TBC)

13:50

Making Logistics a Competitive Advantage with Strategic Outsourcing Partnerships

  • Explore how logistics service providers can help you achieve lean operations and robust growth
  • What are the latest technology tools LSPs are using to provide expediated delivery service at a lower rate
  • Working with LSPs as custodians of your customers’ experiences
14:20

Closing Remarks by Chairperson

14:30

Networking Lunch and End of Summit

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