Agenda
DAY 1: TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
8:15 AM (CST)
Opening Ceremony – US National Anthem, Welcome Speech
9:30 AM --- (CST)
Redefining Supply Chain Planning with Discrete-Event Dynamic Simulation
- Enhancing Resilience, Agility, and Efficiency – Leveraging dynamic simulation techniques to strengthen supply chain planning and optimize inventory management.
- Strategic Disruption Management – Utilizing simulation-based forecasting to mitigate risks, improve customer experience, and proactively manage supply chain disruptions.
- Real-World Decision- Making Strategies – Applying data-driven simulation models to navigate unpredictable supply chain challenges through practical use cases.
This session will provide insightful strategies, innovative methodologies, and proven success stories to help organizations optimize inventory planning, supply chain agility, and risk mitigation in an ever-evolving global market.
10:30 AM --- (CST)
Data-Driven Strategies for Managing Volatility in Procurement & Supply Chain
- Maximizing Competitive Advantage – How a data-driven supply chain strategy enhances decision-making, efficiency, and competitive positioning.
- Addressing Data Analysis Challenges–Identifying key data interpretation and analytics issues while developing robust data-driven rules to mitigate volatility.
- Balancing Key Business Elements – Strategies to optimize cost, service quality, risk management, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance.
- Leveraging Optimization Tools – Utilizing advanced modeling techniques to design an optimal network of facilities, ensuring efficiency and resilience.
This session explores how data-driven methodologies can transform procurement and supply chain operations, providing actionable insights into risk mitigation, strategic planning, and operational efficiency in today’s dynamic market landscape
Leveraging Blockchain for Supply Chain Sustainability & Geopolitical Resilience
11:30 AM
LUNCH BREAK NETWORKING & EXPO CONCURRENTLY
1.00 pm --- (CST)
Digital Logistics and the Impact of Geopolitical Factors on Supply Chain Management
- Enhancing Traceability & Transparency – Blockchain technology creates a secure, immutable record of transactions, enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility. Businesses can reduce costs and increase operational efficiency by automating and streamlining processes.
- Driving Sustainability & Ethical Practices – Blockchain promotes environmental responsibility, fair labor practices, and anti-counterfeiting measures by ensuring accountability and compliance across the supply chain.
- Mitigating Geopolitical Risks – Supply chains are increasingly affected by trade policies, tariffs, and political instability. Blockchain serves as a decentralized solution to increase adaptability, reduce vulnerabilities, and manage disruptions caused by global geopolitical factors.
This session will explore how blockchain technology revolutionizes supply chain sustainability, fosters corporate social responsibility, and is a resilient framework for navigating global logistics geopolitical uncertainties.
NETWORKING & EXPO CONCURRENTLY
2.00 pm --- (CST)
Transforming Demand Planning & Forecasting – Practical Applications
- Tools: A comparative review of four leading demand planning and forecasting tools: SAP APO, SAS, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and Excel—examining their capabilities, integration, and effectiveness in modern supply chain environments.
- Process: Understanding how modernized workflows and digital transformation reshape demand planning, ensuring seamless integration with these tools for optimal efficiency.
- People: Change management challenges associated with digital adoption in demand forecasting. Insights from real-world case studies, including SAS implementation at Nestlé and Kinaxis Rapid Response adoption at Carlsberg, highlight key learnings and common blind spots.
This session will provide practical strategies, best practices, and first-hand insights into transforming demand planning and forecasting to enhance accuracy, agility, and business resilience.
3:00 PM --- (CST)
Machine Learning in Supply Chain & Procurement Management – A Systematic Review
- Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning – Leveraging machine learning to identify stock fluctuations and enhance demand forecasting accuracy.
- Predicting Market Trends & Demand – Utilizing AI-driven analytics to anticipate consumer behavior, product demand, and market trends, enabling proactive decision-making.
- Inventory Optimization – Detecting excess stock and shortages in real-time, ensuring efficient resource allocation and reducing supply chain inefficiencies.
- Enhancing Production Planning – Applying predictive modeling to optimize manufacturing schedules, raw material procurement, and operational efficiency.
This session will explore how machine learning transforms procurement and supply chain management, offering data-driven insights and AI-powered automation to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making
4:00 PM --- (CST)
Digital Inventory: Overcoming Resilience & Inflationary Challenges Through 3D Printing
- Addressing Supply Chain Disruptions & Inflationary Pressures – With continued market volatility, disruptions, and rising costs, supply chains must adopt innovative solutions to enhance resilience and efficiency.
- The Evolution of 3D Printing in Supply Chains – Advancements in additive manufacturing now enable businesses to create on-demand digital inventories, reducing dependency on traditional supply chains while enhancing scalability and flexibility.
- Unlocking New Business Opportunities – Modern 3D printing technologies provide both small and large enterprises with cost-effective, rapid production models, minimizing stock shortages and improving response times.
- Getting Started with Digital Inventory – This session will explore key benefits, constraints, and strategic steps for integrating digital inventory solutions into supply chain operations to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance long-term resilience.
Join this discussion to gain actionable insights into how digital inventory and 3D printing are reshaping modern supply chains and enabling businesses to navigate economic and operational uncertainties.
Day 2: Wednesday, October 28th
9:00 AM --- (CST)
How to Apply Machine Learning in Demand Forecasting, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and Inventory Management
- Real-World Applications of AI/ML in Supply Chain – Exploring key use cases where artificial intelligence and machine learning optimize supply chain processes, enhance decision-making, and improve efficiency.
- Ensemble Methods for Customer Behavior Prediction – Utilizing advanced ML techniques to analyze consumer trends, forecast demand, and drive personalized procurement strategies.
- Optimizing Logistics with Genetic Algorithms – Enhancing delivery times and cost efficiency through genetic algorithms, enabling faster, smarter, and cost-effective transportation planning.
- Machine Learning in Production Planning & Predictive Maintenance – Leveraging ML models to anticipate equipment failures, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal production schedules for improved operational efficiency.
- Representation Learning in Supply Chain – Applying deep learning techniques to extract meaningful patterns from complex supply chain data, enabling more accurate decision-making.
- Deep Reinforcement Learning for Supply Chain Optimization – Implementing AI-driven reinforcement learning models to build scalable, adaptive, and efficient supply chain optimization frameworks.
This session will provide cutting-edge insights into how AI and ML are transforming inventory management, forecasting, and logistics, empowering organizations to drive efficiency, resilience, and profitability in the modern supply chain landscape.
10 AM --- (CST)
Supply Chain Design & Planning for E-Commerce Supply Chain Networks
- Leveraging AI-Powered Digital Twins in E-Commerce Supply Chains – Introducing Optiflow, an advanced AI-powered digital twin platform designed to simulate and optimize parcel networks, enhancing efficiency in E-commerce logistics.
- Key Applications of Optiflow in E-Commerce Supply Chain Networks:
- 1.Network Design – Optimizing distribution center placement, transportation routes, and delivery efficiency to enhance logistics performance.
- 2.Constrained Supply Planning – Utilizing AI-driven insights to manage supply constraints, allocate resources effectively, and ensure supply chain resilience.
- 3.Real-Time Visibility – Enabling end-to-end tracking and monitoring of shipments, ensuring faster response times and improved decision-making.
This session will explore how AI-driven digital twin platforms like Optiflow are revolutionizing E-commerce supply chain planning, providing greater scalability, efficiency, and agility to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced, digital-first economy.
Networking & Expo (Concurrent Session)
11:00 AM --- (CST)
Increasing Supply Chain Visibility with Tracking Devices
- Enhancing Real-Time Monitoring & Transparency – Leveraging advanced tracking devices to provide end-to-end visibility across the supply chain, improving operational efficiency and risk management.
- The Role of IoT & GPS in Supply Chain Tracking – Utilizing IoT-enabled sensors, RFID, and GPS technologies to monitor shipments, inventory levels, and asset locations in real-time.
- Improving Accuracy & Reducing Delays – Implementing AI-powered analytics to identify bottlenecks, track performance metrics, and optimize supply chain routes for increased efficiency.
- Security & Compliance in Supply Chain Visibility – Addressing challenges related to data security, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation when deploying tracking solutions.
This session will explore how supply chain leaders can integrate tracking technologies to achieve greater visibility, improved efficiency, and data-driven decision-making in today’s dynamic global logistics environment.
AAPSCM® Members Assembly (All Chapters)
11:00 AM --- (CST)
This exclusive AAPSCM® Members Assembly brings together representatives from all charters to:
- Strengthen global collaborations within the procurement and supply chain community.
- Discuss key industry trends, challenges, and emerging innovations.
- Engage with fellow members to explore strategic partnerships and leadership opportunities.
This assembly serves as a premier networking platform for AAPSCM® members and charter representatives to foster professional connections, share expertise, and align on future initiatives .
Networking Assembly
01:00 PM (CST)
Networking Assembly, Expo & other conventions
2.00PM --- (CST)
Building a Responsive Supply Chain Through Digitalization
- Understanding the Evolving Market in India – With rapid eCommerce adoption, an increasingly price- and time-sensitive consumer base, and a surge of established and emerging brands, India’s market landscape is significantly transforming.
- Key Supply Chain Imperatives: Speed, Scale, and Sustainability – To meet the demands of this evolving ecosystem, supply chains must be designed to enhance efficiency, expand operational capacity, and maintain environmental sustainability.
- The Role of Digitalization in Supply Chain Transformation – Emerging technologies, automation, and AI-driven analytics are shaping the future of supply chains by:
- Enabling agility and real-time responsiveness to market fluctuations.
- Enhancing operational scalability to meet growing demand.
- Driving sustainability initiatives through data-driven decision-making.
- Exploring Emerging Trends in Digitalization – How are supply chains leveraging advanced analytics, IoT, AI, blockchain, and automation to navigate the future of supply chain management?
This session will provide valuable insights into how digitalization is redefining supply chain operations, making them more resilient, scalable, and adaptive in an ever-evolving global market.
03:00pm --- (CST)
Reengineering & Process Change: Applying Work Systems Theory to Supply Chain Management
- End-to-End, Real-Time Business Flow Insights – Leveraging real-time data intelligence to enhance business process visibility, efficiency, and agility in supply chain operations.
- Analyzing the Impact of IT Performance on Business Outcomes – Understanding how technology performance directly influences supply chain productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Applying Systems Theory to Supply Chain Processes – Utilizing work systems theory to assess supply chain dynamics, optimize workflow efficiency, and enhance interconnectivity across operations.
- Exploring Supply Chain Management Theories – A deep dive into core SCM frameworks, including their practical applications, challenges, and limitations in modern supply chain management.
- Reengineering Supply Chain Processes Through Quantitative Modeling – Implementing data-driven methodologies to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Business Process Reengineering (BPR) for Operational Excellence – Adopting a structured BPR framework to redesign workflows, eliminate redundancies, and boost operational efficiency.
- Mastering the Interactions Between Strategy, Technology, Processes, and Organization – Understanding how strategic decision-making, digital transformation, and organizational structure drive sustainable supply chain improvements.
This session will provide attendees with practical methodologies, case studies, and actionable insights on reengineering supply chain processes through digitalization, systems thinking, and process optimization frameworks.
4:00 PM --- (CST)
Enabling a Risk-Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain
In today’s dynamic global environment, supply chains must evolve from being solely cost-conscious and efficiency-driven to becoming risk-resilient and sustainability-focused. This transformation ensures businesses can proactively manage risks, enhance operational flexibility, and embed sustainability into their core strategies.
- Seamless Process Integration – Connect every process within the supply chain and across business functions to eliminate silos, improve visibility, and enhance responsiveness.
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Contextualize every decision by linking real-time operational and business data, enabling proactive risk mitigation and agile supply chain planning.
- Collaborative Digital Ecosystem – Strengthen partnerships by establishing digital connections with suppliers, logistics providers, and key stakeholders, fostering greater transparency, efficiency, and sustainability.
This session will explore strategies and real-world case studies that highlight how technology, digital transformation, and data-driven insights can create robust, sustainable, and risk-resilient supply chains capable of navigating uncertainties and driving long-term success.
Day 3: Thursday, October 29th
11:30 am (CST)
LUNCH HOUR
09:00 am --- (CST)
2nd Global Awards in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Including the UN-Accredited Awards
Join us at the 2nd Global Awards Ceremony to celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. This prestigious event recognizes <strong>top-performing professionals, organizations, and industry pioneers</strong> who have demonstrated <strong>outstanding contributions</strong> to the advancement of the supply chain sector.
- Awards Opening Ceremony – Honoring the visionaries and changemakers driving transformation in global procurement and supply chain practices.
- Announcement of the Top 30 – Top 21 Winners – Recognizing exceptional achievements in supply chain optimization, digital transformation, sustainability, and leadership.
- UN-Accredited Awards Recognition – Acknowledging individuals and organizations whose work aligns with United Nations global standards and sustainability goals
This event serves as a remarkable platform to showcase leadership, celebrate excellence, and inspire innovation within the global procurement and supply chain community.
This segment will highlight inspirational leadership stories from top supply chain professionals who have made a significant impact over the past year. These industry leaders will share their strategies, experiences, and insights on driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the global supply chain landscape.
01:00pm --- (CST)
Global Excellence Awards: Recognizing Outstanding Achievements by Country & Region
The Global Excellence Awards will honor exceptional procurement and supply chain professionals, organizations, and initiatives at both national and regional levels. These awards celebrate industry leaders, pioneers, and game-changers who have demonstrated outstanding contributions in key areas, including:
- End-to-End, Real-Time Business Flow Insights – Leveraging real-time data intelligence to enhance business process visibility, efficiency, and agility in supply chain operations.
- Supply Chain Digital Transformation – Leveraging AI, blockchain, and automation to optimize operations.
- Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing .– Promoting environmentally responsible and socially ethical supply chain practices.
- Resilience & Risk Management – Implementing strategies to mitigate disruptions and enhance global supply chain stability.
- Operational Excellence & Logistics Innovation – Driving efficiency, agility, and cost-effectiveness in supply chain processes.
This prestigious awards ceremony will celebrate excellence across different regions and industries, recognizing the best practices, success stories, and transformative strategies shaping the future of global procurement and supply chain management.
02:30 pm --- (CST)
Announcement of Top 20 – Top 11 Winners & Supply Chain Tech
03:30pm --- (CST)
Announcement of Top 10 – Top 6 Winners & Top Skills
02:30 pm --- (CST)
Revealing Top 5 – Top 1 Winners
03:30 pm --- (CST)
Closing ceremony – Closing Speech Military recession parade
DAY 1: TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
8:15 AM --- (CST)
Opening Ceremony – US National Anthem, Welcome Speech –
9:30 AM --- (CST)
Inventory Management
Redefining Supply Chain Planning with Discrete-Event Dynamic Simulation
• Techniques for using dynamic simulation to make the supply chain more resilient, agile, and efficient
• Strategies to use dynamic simulation in predicting and managing disruptions, improving customer experience, and preventing risks
• Methods to make informed decisions when faced with supply chain unpredictability – real use cases
10:30 AM --- (CST)
Data-Driven
Data-Driven Rules to Manage Volatility in Procurement and Supply Chain
• How Can a Data-Driven Supply Chain Strategy Increase Your Competitive Edge?
• Issues with Data Analysis and how to Develop data-driven rules to manage volatility
• Balancing cost, service, risk, and ESG elements
• Using optimization tools to design the best network of facilities
11:30 AM --- (CST)
LUNCH BREAK
NETWORKING & EXPO CONCURRENTLY
1:00 --- (CST)
The use of blockchain for supply chain sustainability in
The use of blockchain for supply chain sustainability in – Digital Logistics and the impact of geopolitical factors on supply chain management
• Blockchain technology creates a shared, unchangeable record of transactions, enabling supply chain traceability and transparency. Managers may automate and streamline business processes with blockchain, which lowers costs and boosts productivity.
• Blockchain technology can promote sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain management by improving environmental performance, promoting fair labor practices, and preventing fraud and counterfeiting.
• Geopolitical factors such as trade policies, tariffs, and political instability can significantly impact the supply chain management and blockchain technology can potentially mitigate these risks.
NETWORKING & EXPO CONCURRENTLY
2:00 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
Transforming the Demand Planning and Forecasting – practical application
• Tools: a review of possibilities with four popular tools (SAP APO, SAS, Kinaxis Rapid Response, Excel)
• Process: how the Ways of working should look like in modern Process, concerning the mentioned tools
• People: Change management in connection with the two topics above is massive, and there are a lot of blind spots. I can share insight into the experience of two implementations (SAS in Nestle and Kinaxis RR in Carlsberg)
3:00 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
Machine Learning in Supply Chain and Procurement Management – A Systematic Review
• Powering the planning revolution to Identify stock fluctuations
• Forecast trends and demands for products
• Detect excesses and shortages of assets in a store
• Optimize production planning
4:00 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
Digital Inventory : How to overcome resilience and inflationary issues in supply chains through 3D printing”
• With no signs that pressures from disruptions and inflation will abate soon, supply chains must find innovative ways to deal with them
• The capabilities of 3D printing have matured significantly over the last few years and new operating models mean that supply chains can today leverage the advantages of digital inventories in a scalable manner, opening opportunities for small and large companies alike
• Looking at the benefits and constraints of this approach, this talk will describe how to start on the digital inventory journey.
4:30 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
The Opportunities and Challenges in Revolutionizing Technology Development in the Supply Chain Industry with a special focus on the Food and Agriculture Supply Chain.
• Smart Technology available to the food and agriculture Supply Chain
• A Workable Model Making Use of smart technology to Optimize efficiencies and minimize waste in agriculture supply chains
• Optimizing on-time pick-up and delivery performance
• Optimizing carrier utilization and profitability in partnership with farmers and producers
• The importance and function of smart regional command centers and smart regional produce exchange and consolidation centers
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DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
9:00
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(CST)
Inventory Management
How to apply ML in demand forecasting, sales and operation planning (S&OP), and inventory management
a. Use cases of AI/ML in Supply Chain
b. Ensemble Methods in Predicting customer’s behavior
c. Genetic algorithms for improving delivery times and reducing costs
d. ML in production planning and predictive maintenance
a. Representation Leaning in Supply Chain
b. Deep Reinforcement Learning in building effective supply chain optimization models
10:00 --- (CST)
Inventory Management
Supply Chain design and planning for E-commerce supply chain networks
• Optiflow is an AI-powered digital twin platform with modules to simulate and optimize parcel networks which are used primarily by E-commerce supply chains.
Areas where Optiflow can be used:
1. Network Design
2. Constrained supply planning
3. Real-time visibility
11:00 --- (CST)
Increasing Supply Chain Visibility with Tracking Devices
NETWORKING AND EXPO CONCURRENTLY
VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
AAPSCM® MEMBERS ASSEMBLY (ALL CHARTERS)
11:30 --- (CST)
LUNCH AND NETWORKING, EXPO
AAPSCM® MEMBERS ASSEMBLY (ALL CHARTERS)
1:00 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly, Expo & other conventions
2:00 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
Building a Responsive Supply Chain through Digitalization
• Nature of the evolving market in India – fast-paced eCommerce adoption, a discerning, price and time-sensitive customer, and a plethora of established and entrepreneurial brands proliferating the market
• To cater to this evolving market, supply chains are being shaped to deliver on 3 key parameters – Speed, Scale, and Sustainability. Digitalization is a key enabler for these evolving supply chains.
• How is Digitalization enabling supply chains / evolving trends?
3:00 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
Reengineering and Process change and Applying work systems theory
a. End-to-end, real-time business flow insights and intelligence
a. Analyze the impact of IT performance on business outcomes
b. Applying the concepts of systems theory to analyze supply chain processes
c. Supply Chain Management Theories
d. Applications and Limitations of SCM Theories Reengineering and Process change
a. Quantitative modeling and reengineering
b. Business process reengineering (BPR) framework for improving performance.
c. Master the interactions between strategy, technology, processes, and organization
4:00
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(CST)
Networking Assembly
Enable a Risk-Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain
• Transform your supply chain from cost-conscious and efficient to risk-resilient and sustainable to manage business risk holistically.
Design your supply chain to prevent risk and embed sustainability with three capabilities:
• Connect every process within your supply chain and across your business
• Contextualize every decision by linking real-time operational and business data
• Collaborate with your ecosystem to create digital connections with all your partners
5:00 --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
The Digital Transformation of Your Supply Chain to Reduce Risk and Cost: The Role of ERP and Process Intelligence
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management
• Implementing Supply Chain Management and ERP Integration
• Common ERP Components in Supply Chain Management
• Process Intelligence
• Process Intelligence: What Is It? And Why It Matters
• Process Intelligence Mining and Procedure
• Process Intelligence Strategies
6:00 --- (CST)
End of Day 2
Day 3: THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
09:00 am
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(CST)
Inventory Management
Awards Opening & Announcement of Top 30 – Top 21 Winners in Supply Chain Management
11:30 am --- (CST)
LUNCH HOUR
1:00 pm --- (CST)
Inventory Management
Leadership Stories in Supply Chain – 1 Year of From Source to Sold – Global Excellence awards by country and by regions
2:30 pm --- (CST)
Inventory Management
Announcement of Top 20 – Top 11 Winners & Supply Chain Tech
3:30 pm --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
Announcement of Top 10 – Top 6 Winners & Top Skills
4:00 pm --- (CST
Networking Assembly
Revealing Top 5 – Top 1 Winners
4:30 pm --- (CST)
Networking Assembly
Closing ceremony – Closing Speech Military recession parade
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