Conference PART I - ESG & Sustainable Supply Chain
TRADE AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT CHANGES, THE WAY FORWARD?
Our World in 2023 looks very much different than in 2019. In just four years´ time we have had to adapt new working and communication methods and to find solutions to prevent the climate change. Furthermore, we have come to realise, that very soon we are not able to perform or deliver, as there is not enough workforce available. We are running against time in all these areas. At the same time, we need to evaluate the best options for future energy sources and for technological investments to discover sustainable supply chain solutions. The organizational planning and personnel strategy forming is difficult due to a lack of resources and uncertainty in continuation.
In the morning session of the Conference these issues will be tackled from different angles with tens of experts in very dynamic and well moderated panels.
4.10. at 9.00-12.00 Hotel Naantali Spa
Programme Part I
9.00 Opening of the First Part of the SeaFocus Summit 2023
9.10 Panel 1 ENVIRONMENT. Future Fuels.
Impact of environmental regulations to the profitability of different stakeholders and to the pricing of goods and services - Who will win the race in finding the best solution, and has the capacity to invest?
10.00 Panel 2 SOCIAL. Shortage of Personnel.
AI, automation, diversity, incentives, education - Are these the adequate tools to find skilled individuals for the logistics and manufacturing industry?
11.00 Panel 3 GOVERNANCE. Changing Trade Patterns.
Evolving trade and changing geopolitical structures – How to mitigate the risks and nurture success by adapting the best practices and compliant governance?
Conference Part II - ESG & Sustainable Supply Chain
OUR SOURCING AND CUSTOMER MARKETS TOMORROW – THE GLOBAL LOGISTICS PUZZLEWORK
We face challenges in understanding where to organise production or set up our new production site. We need to keep in mind how we are able to plan the future deliveries cost efficiently and with reasonable budgeting. We also need to think not only the tomorrow but years ahead, and still things are changing even in a day, and our scenarios maybe ruined.
Markets around us are full of suppliers “one better than the other”, and yet, to trust any of them we need to have enormous organisations for screening and approving them as new vendors. At the same time, there are situations when there are no more than 1-2 vendors for some products or raw materials. How do we manage to stay independent and ensure continuity?
In the afternoon session of the Conference we will elaborate all these issues in three panel discussions, and hear the industry experts’ visions and advice how to manage and succeed in the future.
4.10. at 13.00-16.00 Hotel Naantali Spa
Programme Part II
13.00 Opening of the Second Part of the SeaFocus Summit 2023
13.10 Panel 1. ENVIRONMENT. Sustainable Supply Chain
End-customers´ and shareholders´ requirements in relation to sustainability – How to meet their needs, how to act on, how to measure and report and what to require from your vendors?
14.00 Panel 2. SOCIAL. New Normal 2030.
Remote working, intercultural and age diversified organizations, outsourcing, e-commerce, AI - What to expect within the next 5 years?
15.00 Panel 3 GOVERNANCE. Sourcing and Procurement of Goods, Services and Raw Materials.
Current and future markets, threats, and opportunities, changing supplier networks and demands for logistics, over capacity and lack of capacity – How to plan, manage and execute new necessary strategies in an uncertain market environment?