SUPPLY CHAIN PLENARY STAGE

Block 1: Navigating Regulatory and Economic Pressures

P 1.1 Beyond Compliance: How Do We Keep Pace with Regulatory Demands Without Breaking the Bank?

• Balancing compliance with cost pressures is more critical than ever
  
• Turning regulatory challenges into operational gains
  
• Mitigating financial risk from regulatory-affected stock
  

P 1.2 Global Competitiveness vs. Local Compliance: Where Does the Balance Lie?

• The push and pull of staying competitive globally while meeting strict local rules
• Navigating compliance hurdles without sacrificing agility
  
• Learning from global peers to set compliance standards as a competitive advantage
  

P 1.3  From Cost Centers to Value Drivers: Is Regulation Shaping Supply Chain Transformation?

• Turning compliance costs into investments for long-term growth
• Using regulatory demands as a springboard for innovation
• Building brand value through proactive compliance

P 1.4 Adapt or Fall Behind: Future-Proofing Against Economic and Policy Shifts

• Preparing for volatility in labor and resource availability
  
• Embedding agility to handle regulatory and economic shocks
  
• Leveraging data insights to stay ahead of policy trends
  

Block 2: Technology and Workforce Efficiency

P 2.1 AI in Action: Real-World Wins and Hurdles in Demand Forecasting

• AI helps forecast demand, but it’s only as good as the data feeding it
  
• Balancing AI-driven forecasting with human insight remains a challenge
  
• Case studies reveal mixed results in AI’s ROI for forecasting
  

P 2.2 Data-Driven Decisions: Is Better Data the Key to Workforce and Inventory Efficiency?

• Keeping inventory lean and responsive with clean, accurate data
  
• Aligning workforce with demand by leveraging integrated data
  
• Strengthening collaboration through transparent, shared data
  

P 2.3 Automation vs. Workforce: Finding the Right Balance for Scalability

• Identifying the break-even point for automation investments
• Scaling automation to handle demand surges while optimizing workforce use
  
• Leveraging automation as a complement, not a replacement, for workforce skills
  

P 2.4 Making the Most of CRM: How Are Companies Using Data to Drive Productivity

• Harnessing CRM data to enhance customer engagement and loyalty
  
• Streamlining workforce tasks with CRM-driven insights
  
• Improving cross-functional collaboration through shared CRM data
  

Block 3: Consumer-Centric Adaptability and Market Responsiveness

P 3.1: Shifting Demand, Shifting Strategies: How Can We Keep Pace with Consumer Expectations?

• Staying in sync with consumer trends through agile demand planning
  
• Using predictive analytics to anticipate and adjust for rapid demand changes
  
• Building flexibility into inventory strategies to handle demand variability
  

P 3.2 Staying Nimble: Adapting Supply Chains for Fast-Changing Consumer Trends

• Leveraging real-time data to keep supply chains aligned with consumer trends
  
• Building flexible logistics networks that can pivot with demand
  
• Incorporating consumer feedback into supply chain planning for relevancy
  

P 3.3  Flexing with the Market: Building Inventory and Workforce Strategies to Handle Demand Surges

• Scaling inventory dynamically to meet fluctuating demand
  
• Adjusting workforce levels in real-time to match peak periods
  
• Cross-training employees to boost flexibility during high-demand times
  

P 3.4 From Data to Action: How Are Companies Turning Consumer Insights into Real-Time Decisions?

• Turning consumer insights into responsive inventory adjustments
  
• Driving agile decision-making through integrated consumer data
  
• Enhancing product offerings by listening closely to consumer feedback
  

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