Supply chain management has been a prominent topic of discussion in the business world as of late. Supply chain shortages have been exacerbated for a number of reasons. The pandemic and an increase in consumer demand have made these vital networks between companies and their suppliers more fragile and tenuous than ever before. Business intelligence solutions are required that consider a plethora of perspectives all in an attempt to streamline and reinvigorate the supply chain into a structure that is both infallible and efficient. Here are some conferences and events that aim to create discourse and eventual answers to those supply chain queries:
01. Home Delivery World
August 31- September 1, 2022 | Philadelphia, PA
This event is being deemed the “most important retail logistics event”, Home Delivery World is the industry’s signature conference that will cover topics including but not limited to fleet & route optimization, reverse logistics, and parcel spend. These foundational supply chain concepts will be examined further to reveal emergent strategies to streamline the supply chain and develop a cohesive and systematic relationship between companies and their suppliers. Learn more about the event HERE.
02. Optilon Supply Chain Conference
September 8, 2022 | Online
This event aims to stress the message that despite global instability causing disruptions in the supply chain, there is an abundance of optimism for the future of the industry. Increasing commercial opportunities, ensuring continuity of production, and driving permanent change will be the defining takeaway points of this inspirational and engaging conference. Learn more about the event HERE.
03. IANA Intermodal Expo
September 12-14, 2022 | Long Beach , CA
Collaboration and innovation make this a premiere event for any supply chain professional. This conference is a forum for professional learning and networking. With 80+ companies sharing products and services there is plenty of opportunity to make connections, further one’s understanding of the intricacies of procurement and the idiosyncrasies of the supply chain management industry in a significant way. Learn more about the event HERE.
04. CSCPM EDGE
September 18-21, 2022 | Nashville,TN
Opportunity to discuss and interact with industry professionals about supply chain innovations and emergent techniques all in the effort to be better prepared for the future is encouraged at EDGE. Headlined by individuals such as Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, this event does not hold back and allows for an open forum with unbiased and top innovators in the supply chain sphere. Learn more about the event HERE.
05. eWorld Procurement & Supply
September 20, 2022 | London, UK
This highly innovative conference takes a look at the supply chain as a malleable aspect of modern business that must adapt and be molded to fit the current social and economic forces. Analysis of emerging technologies to ameliorate supply chain woes mining value from data, and supply chain sustainability will be relevant topics of discussion. Learn more about the event HERE.
06. Digital Procurement World Conference
September 21-22, 2022 | Amsterdam
This seminal event in the supply chain industry fully encompasses how opportunistic and fun in person events can be. Presentations, demos, matchmaking, dinners, and parties comprise this dynamic event that allows for networking and learning about key trends for the future of supply chain management from some of the brightest minds in the industry. Learn more about the event HERE.
07. LogiPharma
September 29-30, 2022 | Boston, MA
Urgently prescient and vital for a functioning society as a result of the pandemic, healthcare supply chain demands the attention of all interested parties. LogiPharma is the premiere source for biotech, pharmpa, and medtech supply chain discourse and their subsequent solutions. Interactive sessions with top professionals in the industry, where one can assess the efficacy of their own strategies and in turn take advice that intends to be generative of supply chain solutions. Learn more about the event HERE.
08. Parcel Forum
October 10-12, 2022 | Chicago, IL
With tremendous growth in the e-Commerce sector, Parcel Forum takes said increase in consumer demand and devotes two days in Chicago to teaching industry leading cost and time saving practices to help cultivate better relationships between shippers and their logistic partners through shipping, logistics, distribution, warehouse, IT, and packaging solutions. Learn more about the event HERE
09. Supply Chain Event
November 15-16, 2022 | Paris, France
Through the use of exhibitions, business meetings and conferences, Supply Chain Event is a critical event and networking location to engage, understand, and develop supply chain management trends, news and meet with new suppliers and partners. Learn more about the event HERE.
10. ECPAKLOG-E Commerce Packaging & Supply Chain Expo
September 21-23, 2022 | Shanghai
Technology will be of great concern in Shanghai come this September. Integrating technology as an essential aspect of the supply chain and using it as a tool to enhance professional development will also be of considerable focus. Other topics include dimensions of e-Commerce, automation, and integrated smart warehouse distribution to name a few. Thought leaders in the industry will ensure this event to be an engaging and thoughtful experience. Learn more about the event HERE.
