Day 1: Tuesday
Location: Al Dana Ballroom
09:00-09:05
Welcome remarks and curtain raiser
Master of ceremony:
Mohamed Zaman
Committees Affairs Specialist, GPCA
09:05-09:15
Opening remarks
Saleh Al-Suwaiti
CEO, FAHSS-TUV and Chairman, Supply Chain Committee, GPCA
09:15-09:55
Opening keynote: Enabling supply chain collaborations in a changing world
Moderation by:
Joint presenters:
Udit Arora
Head of Committees Affairs & Economic Research (A), GPCA
Patrick Hore
Global Vertical Head of Chemicals, Maersk
Ibrahim Bin Dayel
Director, Global SC Solids, SABIC
09:55-10:55
The commercial global supply chain is long and is often affected by cross-border problems associated with delays due to procedures, trade costs, and standards. These realities emphasize the need for information technology, support, communication, and collaboration. Supply chain management sometimes becomes a balancing act of time versus cost. This is seen most easily in the transportation element. The rail sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (‘GCC’) is rapidly evolving. Developing this aspect of the region’s infrastructure will play a key role in the diversification of economies, in facilitating growth and providing a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative method of ground transportation. Through this session we will focus on:
- The vital role supply chain infrastructure plays in keeping the flow of goods moving both within and between GCC. Infrastructure operators are building a presence across the supply chain to enhance their value proposition
- Supply chain benefits in relation to investing in well-connected rail projects within the region
- Is there a need for standardisation in infrastructure across GCC geographies
- Reaping the benefits of investment in technologies and integration of the value chain using digital platforms
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Mirko Pahl
Partner & Director, Berlin, BCG
Turky Bin Suwaidan
Freight Train Operations Director, Saudi Railway Company
Abdulmutalib Ghazai, MSc. P.Eng.
Rail Infrastructure Director, Oman-Etihad Rail Co. (OERC)
Tobias Maier
Regional CFO, DHL Global Forwarding, and CEO, Saloodo
10:55-11:30
Coffee break and networking
Location: Al Mawad Hall
Sponsored by:
11:30-12:30
Fueled by evolving trends and disruptions, the requirements of the Supply Chain of the future is changing, with an increased focus on ESG, Integration and Flexibility. The resilience and sustainability of a company’s product supply network have become more important. This shift has undermined the assumptions that led many companies to earlier design a global network with manufacturing hubs in low-cost locations. Indeed, what was once an ideal network maybe a competitive disadvantage today.
Supply Chains are likely facing questions that impact their operating model whilst being confronted with the need for some immediate actions. Through this session, panellists will urge you to assess your strategy and bring your Supply Chain setup in line with future requirements:
- The key trends and developments in the petrochemical industry driving supply chain design and re-design
- The physical network set-up: Producers rethinking their supplier base and sourcing strategies
- The positive impact of changing business models on the overall uptime and performance of assets, also improving their life expectancy
- Partnering and sharing the risks in the supply chain to be resilient and agile
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Sachin Halbe
Partner, Strategic Operations, Kearney MEA
Saleh Al-Shabnan
Chairman of the Board, Saudi Supply Chain & Procurement Society
Ahmed Alkatheeri
SVP, Supply Chain Management, Borouge
Dheeraj Bhatia
Senior Managing Director Region Middle East, Hapag-Lloyd Middle East
Muataz Alsafi
Chief Development Officer, Trukker
12:30-13:50
Lunch and prayers
Location: Al Okaz Conference Room
13:50-14:20
More and more companies are starting to shift focus to the sustainability of their supply chains. This is largely due to recent and growing legislation around supply chain sustainability and an increasing demand from customers that their products be sustainably produced. For many companies, sustainability is no longer just something to monitor, but integral to the foundation of their supply chain. Our Speaker will discuss a holistic supply chain management plan that focuses on socially and environmentally sustainable sourcing strategies.
Marina Surzhenko
Commercial, Business Development and Energy Transition Director, Vopak
14:20-15:20
Led by ESG imperatives supply-chain decarbonization is increasingly becoming a license-to-operate for businesses and companies are making their emissions reductions commitments public. These commitments initially focused on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are produced directly by companies or indirectly through the purchase of energy. However, experts agree that reducing Scope 3 emissions generated in the upstream and downstream value chain is both the greatest challenge and opportunity. Organisations aiming to lead in this area must engage effectively with their value networks, be innovative and focused on creating impact. This session will be an opportunity for companies to share strategic choices to share and lead on specific decarbonization opportunities. Our panellists will also address:
- How tackling Scope 3 emissions presents an additional layer of complexity, including opaque carbon-accounting and tracking practices
- Communicate and work collaboratively with customers, supply networks, and industry groups to create maximum impact
- Innovate and improve business models to create new value while reducing emissions
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Arun Bruce
Co-Founder and CEO, TransformationX
Gina Fyffe
CEO, Integra Petrochemicals
Raja Boufakheraldeen
Country Chief Executive, KSA, Bureau Veritas
Faisal Nadeem
GM, Transportation, Almajdouie Logistics
15:20-15:25
Closing by emcee
19:30-22:00
Gala dinner and Supply Chain Excellence Awards ceremony
Location: Al Dana Ballroom
Sponsored by:
Day 2: Wednesday
Location: Al Dana Ballroom
09:00-09:05
Welcome remarks
Master of ceremony:
Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Akil
Specialist, Monetization SABIC Taxonomy, SABIC
09:05-09:10
Opening remarks
Aslam Moola
Commercial & Business Development Director, Vopak ME and Vice-Chair, Supply Chain Committee, GPCA
09:10-09:40
The question on everyone’s mind is, “Why are supply chains facing disruptions, and how long will they last?”. Studies show that it will be at least another year of low growth, high prices and bare shelves before the disruptions end. The increased risk of interruption of supplies forces businesses today to price in political factors and respond to fast changing political demands. Our speaker will discuss the evolving landscape, the influence of geopolitics, the impact supply chain issues have on inflation and how policymakers can respond.
Raveen Guliani
VP, Logistics & Trade Development, DP World UAE
09:40-10:40
“TradeTech” promises a more efficient, inclusive and sustainable trade in the future, but there is an urgent need for policymaking to keep pace with developments in the field to realize its full potential. TradeTech such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) and the internet of things (IoT) all offer the potential to facilitate trade by improving efficiency, reducing costs and providing greater resilience in supply chains. Despite ongoing efforts, there remain many unseized opportunities and unexplored policies. Our speakers will address:
- Technology has revolutionized SCs to achieve numerous benefits such as coordination, increased efficiency, responsiveness, and competitive advantages. The impact of technology usage on supply chain resilience and performance.
- How the trade policy world can be better prepared
- The need for the trade and technology communities to implement a more agile and flexible approach to TradeTech policy that incorporates the principles of forward-looking, openness, proportionality, and fairness as well as the importance of international regulatory cooperation.
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Sushil Krishna Srinivasan
MD, Accenture
Bassel El Dabbagh
MD – Levant, Egypt & Saudi Arabia, CEVA Logistics
Mohammad Al Tamimi
Procurement Manager, Raw Materials, Tasnee
Dawood Al Rahbi
VP, Global Supply Chain, OQ
10:40-11:10
Digital technology adoption in GCC chemical supply chains
Noora Mukhtar
Research Specialist, GPCA
11:10-11:40
Coffee break and networking
Location: Al Mawad Hall
Sponsored by:
11:40-12:10
Case study: Logistics optimization in the petrochemical industry
Nadeem A. Khan
Operations Manager, Almajdouie De Rijke Logistics
12:10-12:40
Our speaker will focus on how digital help in resolving challenges in supply chain by using live information feeds, such as incoming shipment schedules, vehicle locations, and inventory levels, to assess the supply chain’s current state and provide updated forecasts.
- Real-time tracking and monitoring of assets
- Predictive maintenance and repair
- Enhanced decision making and optimisation
- Increased efficiency and reduced costs
Nico Schuetz
CEO, DHL Supply Chain Middle East
12:40-13:20
Across the Middle East, the increased use of chemicals in the production of goods has spurred a growing demand for chemical logistics. Chemical supply chains increasingly challenging and often complex. The transportation of chemicals requires maximum control of the processes throughout, visibility at every step and a secure, and a reliable safe mode of transport. Underpinning all of these operational activities are regulations, standards and compliance challenges.
- Present updates and drive continuous improvement in environment, health, safety, security and quality performance.
- IMO proposal for classification of plastic pellets (global and regional updates)
Hasso Marggraff
Transportation Safety & Security, DOW
Udit Arora
Head of Committees Affairs & Economic Research (A), GPCA
13:20-13:30
Closing remarks
Dr. Abdulwahab Al Sadoun
Secretary General, GPCA
13:30
Lunch & prayers
Location: Al Okaz Conference Room
- 16 May 2023
Day 1: Tuesday
Location: Al Dana Ballroom
09:00-09:05
Welcome remarks and curtain raiser
Master of ceremony:
Mohamed Zaman
Committees Affairs Specialist, GPCA
09:05-09:15
Opening remarks
Saleh Al-Suwaiti
CEO, FAHSS-TUV and Chairman, Supply Chain Committee, GPCA
09:15-09:55
Opening keynote: Enabling supply chain collaborations in a changing world
Moderation by:
Joint presenters:
Udit Arora
Head of Committees Affairs & Economic Research (A), GPCA
Patrick Hore
Global Vertical Head of Chemicals, Maersk
Ibrahim Bin Dayel
Director, Global SC Solids, SABIC
09:55-10:55
The commercial global supply chain is long and is often affected by cross-border problems associated with delays due to procedures, trade costs, and standards. These realities emphasize the need for information technology, support, communication, and collaboration. Supply chain management sometimes becomes a balancing act of time versus cost. This is seen most easily in the transportation element. The rail sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (‘GCC’) is rapidly evolving. Developing this aspect of the region’s infrastructure will play a key role in the diversification of economies, in facilitating growth and providing a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative method of ground transportation. Through this session we will focus on:- The vital role supply chain infrastructure plays in keeping the flow of goods moving both within and between GCC. Infrastructure operators are building a presence across the supply chain to enhance their value proposition
- Supply chain benefits in relation to investing in well-connected rail projects within the region
- Is there a need for standardisation in infrastructure across GCC geographies
- Reaping the benefits of investment in technologies and integration of the value chain using digital platforms
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Mirko Pahl
Partner & Director, Berlin, BCG
Turky Bin Suwaidan
Freight Train Operations Director, Saudi Railway Company
Abdulmutalib Ghazai, MSc. P.Eng.
Rail Infrastructure Director, Oman-Etihad Rail Co. (OERC)
Tobias Maier
Regional CFO, DHL Global Forwarding, and CEO, Saloodo
10:55-11:30
Coffee break and networking
Location: Al Mawad Hall
Sponsored by:
11:30-12:30
Fueled by evolving trends and disruptions, the requirements of the Supply Chain of the future is changing, with an increased focus on ESG, Integration and Flexibility. The resilience and sustainability of a company’s product supply network have become more important. This shift has undermined the assumptions that led many companies to earlier design a global network with manufacturing hubs in low-cost locations. Indeed, what was once an ideal network maybe a competitive disadvantage today. Supply Chains are likely facing questions that impact their operating model whilst being confronted with the need for some immediate actions. Through this session, panellists will urge you to assess your strategy and bring your Supply Chain setup in line with future requirements:- The key trends and developments in the petrochemical industry driving supply chain design and re-design
- The physical network set-up: Producers rethinking their supplier base and sourcing strategies
- The positive impact of changing business models on the overall uptime and performance of assets, also improving their life expectancy
- Partnering and sharing the risks in the supply chain to be resilient and agile
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Sachin Halbe
Partner, Strategic Operations, Kearney MEA
Saleh Al-Shabnan
Chairman of the Board, Saudi Supply Chain & Procurement Society
Ahmed Alkatheeri
SVP, Supply Chain Management, Borouge
Dheeraj Bhatia
Senior Managing Director Region Middle East, Hapag-Lloyd Middle East
Muataz Alsafi
Chief Development Officer, Trukker
12:30-13:50
Lunch and prayers
Location: Al Okaz Conference Room
13:50-14:20
More and more companies are starting to shift focus to the sustainability of their supply chains. This is largely due to recent and growing legislation around supply chain sustainability and an increasing demand from customers that their products be sustainably produced. For many companies, sustainability is no longer just something to monitor, but integral to the foundation of their supply chain. Our Speaker will discuss a holistic supply chain management plan that focuses on socially and environmentally sustainable sourcing strategies.
Marina Surzhenko
Commercial, Business Development and Energy Transition Director, Vopak
14:20-15:20
Led by ESG imperatives supply-chain decarbonization is increasingly becoming a license-to-operate for businesses and companies are making their emissions reductions commitments public. These commitments initially focused on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are produced directly by companies or indirectly through the purchase of energy. However, experts agree that reducing Scope 3 emissions generated in the upstream and downstream value chain is both the greatest challenge and opportunity. Organisations aiming to lead in this area must engage effectively with their value networks, be innovative and focused on creating impact. This session will be an opportunity for companies to share strategic choices to share and lead on specific decarbonization opportunities. Our panellists will also address:- How tackling Scope 3 emissions presents an additional layer of complexity, including opaque carbon-accounting and tracking practices
- Communicate and work collaboratively with customers, supply networks, and industry groups to create maximum impact
- Innovate and improve business models to create new value while reducing emissions
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Arun Bruce
Co-Founder and CEO, TransformationX
Gina Fyffe
CEO, Integra Petrochemicals
Raja Boufakheraldeen
Country Chief Executive, KSA, Bureau Veritas
Faisal Nadeem
GM, Transportation, Almajdouie Logistics
15:20-15:25
Closing by emcee
19:30-22:00
Gala dinner and Supply Chain Excellence Awards ceremony
Location: Al Dana Ballroom
Sponsored by:
- 17 May 2023
Day 2: Wednesday
Location: Al Dana Ballroom
09:00-09:05
Welcome remarks
Master of ceremony:
Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Akil
Specialist, Monetization SABIC Taxonomy, SABIC
09:05-09:10
Opening remarks
Aslam Moola
Commercial & Business Development Director, Vopak ME and Vice-Chair, Supply Chain Committee, GPCA
09:10-09:40
The question on everyone’s mind is, “Why are supply chains facing disruptions, and how long will they last?”. Studies show that it will be at least another year of low growth, high prices and bare shelves before the disruptions end. The increased risk of interruption of supplies forces businesses today to price in political factors and respond to fast changing political demands. Our speaker will discuss the evolving landscape, the influence of geopolitics, the impact supply chain issues have on inflation and how policymakers can respond.
Raveen Guliani
VP, Logistics & Trade Development, DP World UAE
09:40-10:40
“TradeTech” promises a more efficient, inclusive and sustainable trade in the future, but there is an urgent need for policymaking to keep pace with developments in the field to realize its full potential. TradeTech such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) and the internet of things (IoT) all offer the potential to facilitate trade by improving efficiency, reducing costs and providing greater resilience in supply chains. Despite ongoing efforts, there remain many unseized opportunities and unexplored policies. Our speakers will address:- Technology has revolutionized SCs to achieve numerous benefits such as coordination, increased efficiency, responsiveness, and competitive advantages. The impact of technology usage on supply chain resilience and performance.
- How the trade policy world can be better prepared
- The need for the trade and technology communities to implement a more agile and flexible approach to TradeTech policy that incorporates the principles of forward-looking, openness, proportionality, and fairness as well as the importance of international regulatory cooperation.
Teaser presentation and moderation by:
Panelists:
Sushil Krishna Srinivasan
MD, Accenture
Bassel El Dabbagh
MD – Levant, Egypt & Saudi Arabia, CEVA Logistics
Mohammad Al Tamimi
Procurement Manager, Raw Materials, Tasnee
Dawood Al Rahbi
VP, Global Supply Chain, OQ
10:40-11:10
Digital technology adoption in GCC chemical supply chains
Noora Mukhtar
Research Specialist, GPCA
11:10-11:40
Coffee break and networking
Location: Al Mawad Hall
Sponsored by:
11:40-12:10
Case study: Logistics optimization in the petrochemical industry
Nadeem A. Khan
Operations Manager, Almajdouie De Rijke Logistics
12:10-12:40
Our speaker will focus on how digital help in resolving challenges in supply chain by using live information feeds, such as incoming shipment schedules, vehicle locations, and inventory levels, to assess the supply chain’s current state and provide updated forecasts.- Real-time tracking and monitoring of assets
- Predictive maintenance and repair
- Enhanced decision making and optimisation
- Increased efficiency and reduced costs
Nico Schuetz
CEO, DHL Supply Chain Middle East
12:40-13:20
Across the Middle East, the increased use of chemicals in the production of goods has spurred a growing demand for chemical logistics. Chemical supply chains increasingly challenging and often complex. The transportation of chemicals requires maximum control of the processes throughout, visibility at every step and a secure, and a reliable safe mode of transport. Underpinning all of these operational activities are regulations, standards and compliance challenges.- Present updates and drive continuous improvement in environment, health, safety, security and quality performance.
- IMO proposal for classification of plastic pellets (global and regional updates)
Hasso Marggraff
Transportation Safety & Security, DOW
Udit Arora
Head of Committees Affairs & Economic Research (A), GPCA
13:20-13:30
Closing remarks
Dr. Abdulwahab Al Sadoun
Secretary General, GPCA
13:30
Lunch & prayers
Location: Al Okaz Conference Room