Supply Chain Innovation & Resilience in APAC

As many MNCs are making their APAC supply chains more resilience, they also take the chance bringing in new and innovative solutions to manage their purchasing operations, supply chains and related logistics.

During this signature event we will explore how key industry players are innovating along their supply chains by making them more flexible, more dynamic and more resilient.

We will gain insights from leading purchasing organizations in APAC; the largest European Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME); as well as Asian country representatives and technical / AI solution providers about latest industry trends, best practices and technological developments.

Join us on the 26th May 2025 from 14:00 to 18:00 in Shanghai to look into the future of supply chain innovation in APAC.

Agenda Overview:

• Overview of current trends in supply chains and logistics in APAC (Cynthia Li, CFA, PwC China Principal)
• Sourcing in China: Strategic adjustments and increasing supply chain resilience against the backdrop of geopolitical challenges (Riccardo Kurto, Head of Strategy and Coordination, BME Chief China Representative/ Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME)
• Insights & Exchange Panel: Innovative approaches in supply chain management & building resilience (APAC Purchasing Offices Representatives)
• A case study of MNC's innovative solutions on supply chain diversification (KOTRA China)
• Innovation in supply chain, logistics & warehousing (Leading company representatives)

The event is part of the i10 Innovation Network in China (i10 INC), which is a collaboration between chambers of commerce and government institutions in China representing the ten most innovative economies in the world as identified by UN's Global Innovation Index Ranking 2024: Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Singapore, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Finland, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. The network was initiated and is facilitated by PwC China.