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VERONA UNIVERSITY - JUNE 19th-20th, 2025 ****

IX CSCMP EUROPEAN CONFERENCE 2025

Supply Chain Edge Europe

XX EUROPEAN RESEARCH SEMINAR (ERS)

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The conference is under the patronage of SIMA - Italian Society of Management

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Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Italy RT and University of Verona The European Conference is in English. Attendees will have a month on demand access to recordings. The most prestigious Supply Chain Conference in Europe

CSCMP EUROPEAN CONFERENCE 2025 Supply Chain Transformation: from Linear to Circular Economy Sustainability, Technology, Cost Pressure and Customer Centricity in a VUCA World Come and be part of this year’s CSCMP European Supply Chain Conference.

Mark your calendar for 19th-20th June 2025, and come join us at the University of Verona in Italy for the ultimate gathering of European supply chain leaders. CSCMP's European Conference, held together with the European Research Seminar is where the entire supply chain ecosystem converges: international, regional, national, and small and medium business executives, logistics service providers, cutting-edge innovators, forward-thinking investors and leading academics, all shaping the future of supply chain.

Gain unparalleled access to the people, insights and technologies that are transforming how the world moves. From invaluable insights, transformative solutions to unsurpassed networking, the CSCMP European Conference 2025 is your opportunity to stay ahead in this dynamic industry.

Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, network and lead the way.

The event will bring together over 300 leaders in the field of supply chain from across Europe and further afield. Our partner event, 20th European Research Seminar, will host over 80 leading academics to discuss latest research and projects in European SCM Academy. The conference is under the patronage of SIMA (Italian Society of Management).

Confirmed speakers and attendees: ABB, Amadori, Benetton, Bialetti, CNH, COOP, Friulintagli, Franke, Hippocrates, Hitachi, illy, Iveco, Jomipsa, KIKO, Knapp, L’Oreal, Marelli, Menarini, Metro, Nestlé, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Port of Barcelona, Port of Gdansk, Port of Hamburg HHLA , Port of La Spezia, Port of PLOČE, Port of ZADAR, Budapesti Közlekedési Központ, Freeport of Budapest, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Port of Trieste, Poste Italiane, Prysmian, Samsung, Sanofi, Snam, Stellantis, Tecniplast, Technital, TJX and more.
Supply Chain Management Planning and S&OP Transportation and Delivery
Digital Supply Chain & AI Warehousing Sourcing and Procurement
Human Resources, Competence and Leadership Circular Economy & Sustainability SC Risk Management & Cybersecurity
Consumers & Customer Centricity in SCM Supply Chain Finance

Keynote speakers will include: John Gattorna, Ted Stank, Omera Kahn, Bart De Muynck

TRACKS & CONTENTS:

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM):

In today's dynamic global environment, supply chains face unprecedented challenges. From geopolitical instability and economic volatility, to climate change and evolving customer expectations, navigating these complexities requires innovative solutions and a robust, resilient and sustainable approach. This Track will cover strategies and knowledge sharing in design and transformation of supply chains.

SCM-1 - Supply Chains at the point of Inflection: The dawn of a new Supply Chain - Bart De Muynck The global supply chain is at an inflection point. Traditional models are buckling under the pressure of unprecedented disruption, from technological advancements and geopolitical shifts to evolving consumer expectations and heightened sustainability concerns. This moment demands a fundamental rethinking of how we design, manage, and optimize the flow of goods and services across the globe. This session, moderated by Bart De Muynck, will provide an overview and a panel discussion around the challenges faced and the view on future supply chains.

SCM-2 - Navigating supply chains in an uncertain climate - future trends and challenges - Professor Omera Khan The global supply chain landscape is evolving in response to geopolitical tensions, climate change, and shifting consumer demands. Recent disruptions have highlighted weaknesses in supply chains but also prompted businesses to rethink their strategies. A key shift is the movement away from China and the rise of regional sourcing. Technology, particularly AI, plays a crucial role in enhancing flexibility, visibility, and efficiency in logistics. The shift toward customer-centric models, driven by the circular economy, emphasizes reverse logistics, recycling, and reselling. Resilience is another imperative, to cope with increasing frequency of disruptions. The logistics sector is adapting to these changes, adopting new technologies, especially automation and AI. such as large language models and Generative AI to handle unstructured data. Emerging trade hubs like India, Mexico, and Southeast Asia are challenging traditional industrial centres, offering competitive cost structures and scalable capabilities. Logistics professionals must navigate these new trade routes, collaborate with local partners, and build robust networks to thrive in these growing markets. Ultimately, the future of supply chains will be shaped by innovation, sustainability, and adaptability, with logistics service providers playing a key role in this transformation This opening address offers an exploration of the evolving trends that will shape future supply chains, and where innovation, adaptation, and sustainability are the driving forces behind the industries of tomorrow. For logistics service providers, these trends mean evolving business models, embracing technology, and expanding their global reach. Supply chain networks born in globalization age do not fit anymore with current VUCA environment, so grow Nearshoring and Friendshoring.

SCM-3 - Supply Chain (re) Design for a New World Supply chain networks born in globalization age do not fit anymore with this VUCA environment. Nearshoring, Friendshoring and Re-shoring require years to be in place, so what to do to cope with rising costs and uncertainty? Beside these challenges, firms have to cope with much more structural forces: demography is changing all over the world, talent war is a matter of fact for any country, so the drive to automation and AI are not a hype but a real need to provide same levels of throughput with less manpower. Our panel of supply chain leaders talk about their solutions and paths for success: vision, approach, design & simulation tools, change management and execution. This panel is moderated by Igino Colella, President, CSCMP Italy RT, and involves front edge experiences from large and medium companies

SCM-4 - Unlock Innovation and Optimize Efficiency in Operations with SAP Supply Chain Management, a Company use case Discover how SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions unlock innovation and optimize supply efficiency from design to operate.

SCM-5 - Managing Uncertainty in the Supply Chain: The Power of Processes Process mining and automation to cope with uncertainity and gain effectiveness at lower cost.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN (AI):

For years Information Systems have played a major role in Supply Chains success. Digitalization, End-to-End Visibility and Artificial Intelligence tools are now boosting performance and asking for investments and new skills.

AI-1 - AI in Supply Chains AI is on the hype, but it is among us since last century. What new advantages we can get using AI now? Here are first hand experiences from Leaders in AI-SCM implementation AI is on the hype, but it is among us since last century. What new advantages we can get using AI now? Here are first-hand experience from Leaders in AI in SCM implementation. This panel session touches all new applications of AI to supply chain management actually working in large multinationals as Nestlé and Campari and in SMBs. Panellists will talk about their applications, results, pros & cons.

AI-2 - Digitalization in End-to-End Supply Chains Flexibility and cost reduction do not match easily, so we need to orchestrate all players with low effort, reduced latency and costs. Control Towers, Visibility, Data Integration and Unified Data Platforms. And, of course, use of AI to ease of Data Standardization!

AI-3 - Digitalization of Transportation To meet the new requirements for flexibility, economic and environmental sustainability, there is an urgent need for innovative processes and business models. Technology is not enough: an operational paradigm shift becomes indispensable

AI-4 - How GenAI Solves Data Challenges for Supply Chain Transformation Data continues to be the barrier to successful execution of strategic transformational initiatives. How many times have you heard “garbage in-garbage-out” when we talk about data quality? New solutions leveraging GenAI can overcome these challenges. Global CPGs are already implementing these solutions achieving tangible results in just few months (e.g. inventory reduction of 30%, identifying the most damaging master data issues and avoiding high costs by fixing the BOMs). In this session you will learn from real use cases and real benefits.

AI-5 - SAP Business AI for supply chain. Build a more agile, resilient, and customer-centric supply chain with AI In a world driven by technology, SAP invites you to reimagine your supply chain through the power of real-time data, AI, and seamless integration across your supply chain and ecosystem. Unlock the power of your supply chain to become the strategic asset that drives resilience, innovation and differentiation. Join us to discover how SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions leverage AI to transform companies with optimized processes, strategic growth, and enhanced operational efficiency. Giacomo Coppi, Head of Supply Chain Management, SAP Italia; Carlo Nigri, SCM Solution Advisor Manager EMEA, SAP

AI-6 - Supply Chain Control Tower: how to drive an End-to-End supply chain A leading firm tells how has set-up its Control Tower to improve Service Level and Speed, reducing Costs and Problems

AI-7 - A Digital Twin for my Supply Chain A leading firm has implemented a digital twin to simulate impacts of disruption and providers’ selections. A story direct from the user about difficulties and benefits.

AI-8 - Leveraging AI and Big Data Analytics Across Overall Supply Chain Process Charles Guowen Wang, Executive Director, China Development Institute; Alejandro Morales, Vice President, Innovative Development Institute; Rodolfo Hernandez Casanova, Head Sustainable Transport Solutions & Institutional Relations, Scania Mexico This presentation shows AI and big data analytical application in the whole supply chain process. The application ‘check’ is based on the training of CSCMP Supply Chain Process Standard to a special application set up in ChatGPT. The output is proved to be feasible, satisfies the fundamental rules and standard, and can act as the updated supply chain process standard. The test with ChatGPT reveals AI’s capacity for wide integration of impact factors across the supply chain, especially those traditionally seen as externalities in analytical models.

PLANNING & S&OP (PLAN):

We plan and act in a VUCA world. New tools, based on AI and other IT levers, promise to improve Forecast Accuracy, Plan Attainment and reduce costs. Our Speakers and Panellists will share solutions, experiences and best practices, in a two-way approach with attendees.

PLAN-1 - S&OP, IBP, S&OE and Decision Centric Planning: how to cope with VUCA world Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) has been around for years, evolving into Integrated Business Planning (IBP), though it hasn't become widely adopted. Many companies still struggle to achieve the desired results, and S&OP has been challenged for being outdated and too slow. A more immediate approach is Sales & Operations Execution, which is gaining traction alongside the initial applications of Decision-Centric approaches. Our discussion on the effectiveness of these processes begins with the Human Factor, arguably the true driver of results. To navigate rising disruptions, uncover hidden opportunities, and reduce costs in a VUCA world, we need to focus on People, Decisions, and Speed. Through real case studies, industry experts and Planning and Supply Chain Leaders will share strategies for successfully navigating a VUCA environment. The roundtable is moderated by Stefan Holmberg, President of CSCMP Sweden.

PLAN-2 - Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning in a complex market

WAREHOUSING (WH):

The Future of Warehousing: Between Innovation and Human Touch

WH-1 - Productivity, Flexibility and Effectiveness in Warehouse Operations thru Automation Warehouse operations are facing several new challenges, often opposing! Customers require much more flexibility, sales are volatile, cost pressure from Top Management is always strong, manpower is a scarce resource in most locations, sustainability and ESG regulations are increasing their impact on warehouses. Automation and robotics are a very effective lever, however they require huge investments, complex analysis on demand patterns and, over all, medium term horizons. On the other side, shippers very often ask Logistics Service Providers for shorter contracts, CFOs ask only for cost reductions and do not understand the role of Logistics and Service Level and their impact on sales and profits! Automation is the key to succeed, but what automation? Innovation and performance leaders share their cases, decision paths and results in a very interactive sessions with all attendees: how to negotiate with Top Management and get buy-in, how to design and choose the best solution and how to have it in place, running as designed!

WH-2 - A new full automatized warehouse: from green field to delivery in two years The story of Sonepar’s new Distribution Centres from design to shipments with key players to share their experience with attendees.

WH-3 - Warehouse automation: fitting for now, ready for future The Distribution Center of Hippocrates (Brand Lafarmacia.) shows how the flexibility and scalability of modern technological solutions allow to adapt and evolve following the market demands, optimizing the warehouse operations and the diversification of the services offered. Marco Branchini, CFO and Head of Legal, Hippocrates Holding

TRANSPORTATION & DELIVERY (T&D):

Geopolitics, infrastructural stress and the market crisis are causing the transport system a major slowdown in achieving the 2030-2050 goals on environmental sustainability, but, even more seriously, they create uncertainties for companies, which must find new innovation-based tools to ensure continuity of operations and adequate flexibility.

T&D-1 - European Ports: Flows, Technology and New Challenges New global geopolitical tensions, the unknown effects of the US strategy, evolution of conflicts in strategic nodes of global maritime flows, create new expectations and new risks for the global port system. Ports must increasingly be open to create new relationships and in understanding market dynamics. Major ports ( Antwerp-Bruges, Barcelona, Gdansk, Hamburg HHLA, La Spezia and Trieste) will talk about their challenges and solutions.

T&D-2 - Intermodal Transportation: Issues and Benefits The strong delay in achieving modal shift targets in Europe raises big questions. The need for intramodality clashes with a deep crisis in Europe concerning infrastructure as well as the differentiated, but sometimes ineffective, incentive policies of the different countries. Shipper and Carriers talk on how to improve sustainability and transportation costs while ensuring the Service Level required by the Markets.

T&D-3 - Road Transportation: is Visibility a Challenge? Visibility along the supply chain is a key element for effectiveness, sustainability, and resilience. It’s not only a technology choice rather than a strong process redesign. The Roundtable addresses these topics and how to ensure cost compatibility for shippers.

T&D-4 - Innovation in intermodal transportation: digitalization and challenges. To meet the new requirements for flexibility, economic and environmental sustainability, there is an urgent need for innovative processes and business models. Technology is not enough: an operational paradigm shift becomes indispensable.

T&D-5 - The environmental impact of logistics: a comparison between eCommerce and traditional retailing, Riccardo Mangiaracina, Professor, Politecnico of Milan The goal of this presentation is to provide an analysis of the environmental sustainability of logistics, particularly in terms of CO2 emissions, with a focus on B2C eCommerce and traditional retailing. Different scenarios will be considered, including sector-specific challenges, delivery areas, and the solutions that each model offers. Additionally, common misconceptions about the environmental impact of logistics in both contexts will be addressed.

T&D-6 - Environmental Sustainability in Logistics for eCommerce and Omnichannel Initiatives This discussion will explore the actions companies are taking to enhance the environmental sustainability of logistics operations supporting B2C eCommerce and omnichannel experiences. Special focus will be given to transport and delivery methods, with an emphasis on the variety of delivery solutions available today—ranging from home delivery to lockers and collection points—highlighting their environmental implications. The conversation will also touch on how companies are integrating these solutions into their broader sustainability strategies. Riccardo Mangiaracina, Professor, Politecnico of Milano moderates a panel discussion with leader eCommerce players

T&D-7 - The transformations of logistics flows in the Mediterranean and their impacts on the competitiveness of ports Alessandro Panaro, Head of Service, Maritime & Energy Research, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank The talk will look at the phenomena that are transforming international logistics flows worldwide and how these are impacting the competitiveness of ports. A focus will be made on customs duties, wars, and vertical and horizontal integration of shipping

SOURCING & PROCUREMENT (PROC):

In a world where everything is changing rapidly and unexpectedly, speakers and panellists will discuss the hottest topics today for Chief Procurement Officers: How to maintain the best strategic alignment with the Business; How to deal with disruptions and trade wars that are on the horizon; How to manage regulatory obligations by transforming them into opportunities; How to exploit technological innovation and in particular AI

Paolo Fincato (Track Chair and Vice President Procurement at CSCMP Italy Roundtable) will talk in the following panel discussions with Marco La Rocca (VP of Purchasing Vehicle Electrification at Marelli), Luciano Dotti (Head of Procurement Italy at Sanofi), Davide Banfi (Global Indirect Procurement Director at MENARINI Group), Giampiero Carozza (Procurement Director at Amadori), Diego Pedroli (Procurement Director at illycaffè), Francesco Donato (CPO at IVECO Group), Guido Amendola, and other leading procurement and technology experts.

PROC-1 - The impacts of the European Directives on Sustainability and Circular Economy in Procurement (from CSRD through CBAM to CSDDD … and beyond!) The EU is pushing Sustainability via Directives. First CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), then CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and latest the CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive). What are the experiences on the CSRD? CBAM, we are in the transition period, which are the feedbacks? And finally, the CSDDD will impose binding obligations to check the global value chains for human rights and environmental risks and harms. The burden of activities related to the requested checks and due diligences is higher and higher. What are the challenges for the Procurement organizations? Is it possible to manage all these mounting regulatory obligations transforming them into business opportunities?

PROC-2 - AI Tools to improve Procurement and reduce Process Costs The deployment of AI is changing the framework of tools to support procurement activities and their contribution to its efficiency and effectiveness. We are starting to see solutions implemented effectively in different areas; from the production of document summaries to support in defining purchasing strategies. How to select and implement AI tools of value for our organizations, having correctly defined the expected results.

PROC-3 - Category Management in a VUCA World Everything is changing rapidly and more radically, so “black swans” are becoming normal. In this context, companies cannot give up the value brought by a strategic approach to purchasing that is strongly aligned with the business. How to organize? We share experiences to understand which processes and tools have proven effective to date.

PROC-4 - Human-AI teaming: how to increase value created with AI in Procurement Maria Jesus Saenz (Director of MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab and Executive Director of MIT SCM Master Programs) will present latest experiences on AI applied to Procurement

SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT & CYBERSECURITY (RISK)

RISK-1 - Enterprise Risk Management meets the CSRD RISK-1 - Enterprise Risk Management meets the CSRD The ISO9001 fosters risk-based thinking and Enterprise Risk Management, and end-to-end supply chains (i.e. value chains) are a major source of risks and opportunities. The CSRD/ESRS framework ask for Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), that entails assessing Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (IROs) along the entire value chains. This shapes the whole sustainability reporting content. How these approaches can be effectively combined, avoiding discrepancies or incongruences?

RISK-2 - Global Trade & Supply Chains: new Risks, rise of Trade Wars and de-Globalization In a more conflictual international context, trade wars and barriers to free trade make it important to carefully monitor potential disruptions and managing all required compliance regarding international suppliers. The free trade of goods is no longer a realistic prospect. How should companies organize to effectively manage the growing complexity of import and export regulations? Furthermore, the need to carefully manage the Cybersecurity of suppliers at all levels of the Supply Chain has also become important. A thorough panel with Suzanne Richer (American Expert of Global Trade), Zeno Poggi (President, AWOS A World Of Sanctions), Daniel Krassenstein (Global Supply Chain Director, Procon Pacific), Michele Ferreira (Head of Custom Operations, IVECO Group) and other key Procurement and Customs Managers.

HUMAN RESOURCES, COMPETENCES & LEADERSHIP (HR):

Recent years have undoubtedly been of great discontinuity: organizations are facing a continuing state of unprecedented pressure, volatility and uncertainty, alongside the challenges posed by new generations entering the work market. Radically different operating models, leadership styles and competences are needed, which are based on Human Resources who are increasingly accustomed to managing "by purpose" and not "by individual tasks": the ability to interpret new situations, take coordinated initiative and swiftly decide even in the absence of certain and unambiguous information becomes a fundamental skill and a critical survival and success factor.

HR-1 - New Leaders and Professionals Wanted The “New Normal” of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity is here to stay (and to get even worse). This asks for redesigning planning, decision-making, information management and leadership styles. Effectively facing the speed of technology and business eco-system change requires an enlarged skillset that goes beyond “Hard skills”. Are we, as leaders and professionals, ready for the fray?

HR-2 - Women and SCM: is there a Supply/Demand balance? Besides being a staple in the ESG’s “Social” topics, Gender Equality is an ethical and business must for forward-looking and system-thinking companies. Supply Chain Management heavily relies on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) matters. What is the supply/demand situation between SCM roles and female applicants? Are we still trapped in old-fashioned clichés?

HR-3 - New Generations Challenges: Shortage of Manpower and Change of Values and Habits Are Boomers so different from Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z? Or our work environment is changing? An open discussion on needs, way of working and demography (Sure, world population is shrinking!) among Supply Chain and HR Leaders

HR-4 - Women in SC: a research from AWESOME and Gartner

HR-5 - Leadership: a lesson from Italian Army

HR-6 - Head Hunter point of view on Supply Chain Professionals A panel of international head-hunters talk about requirements of HR decision makers and current market dynamics: What ask firms and what find Head Hunters.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & SUSTAINABILITY (SUST):

This track focuses on how logistics and supply chain processes can be reimagined to support circular economy initiatives. It highlights strategies for closing the loop through minimize resource use, waste reduction, and materials recovery. Practitioners will explore actionable solutions for integrating Circular Economy principles into supply chain re-design to achieve sustainability and decarbonization goals.

SUST-1 - Is Sustainability sustainable? Sustainability is at the centre of the stage: no question about it. But are we really understanding in full its intrinsic nature of “good for the planet, good for the people, and good for the profit”? Can these “3Ps” be simultaneously achieved way? Are our business models (from product life-cycle design, to sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and recycling) fit for a sustainable transition from a linear to a circular economy compliant to all ESG’s requirements? Is Sustainability sustainable?

SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE (SCF):

New applications and benefits

SCF-1 - How to improve Cash-to-Cash cycle leveraging SCM and innovative finance on payment and collection terms.

The panel will discuss traditional and innovative solutions and the maturity of supporting technologies, which allow companies to ensure on-time collections and ensure that their suppliers are paid more quickly. There are several solutions that allow companies to intervene on their "cash-to-cash cycle", Supply Chain Finance is a set of financing systems to reduce pressure on liquidity, along the entire Supply Chain.

CONSUMERS & CUSTOMER CENTRICITY IN SCM (CUST):

Supply chains play unequivocal role in shaping the customer experience. A future supply chain will address the following challenges: Customization and speed-to-market, Micro-segments, Accelerated innovation, Trust and authenticity, Channel consistency

CUST-1 - Customer Centric Supply Chains Customer Centric Supply Chains: In an engaging roundtable discussion, the focus is on customer-centric supply chain strategies, featuring insights from the Supply Chain Manager of a leading Personal Care company. The conversation explored how prioritizing customer needs can enhance supply chain efficiency, drive innovation, and improve overall customer satisfaction in the beauty industry