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Sign up for Logistics UK's Supply Chain Resilience conference 2025
Thought leadership event for senior decision-makers within the logistics industry.
The logistics industry seems to be constantly facing disruption to supply chains, which is highlighting their critical importance to the success of businesses in the UK!
Our unmissable 4th annual Supply Chain Resilience conference will provide you with the insights you need to overcome these challenges and plan a successful business strategy, whilst still protecting your operations against global and national supply chain pressures, and exploiting any opportunities that present themselves.
Places for this event are strictly limited.
Please register your interest in attending using this link.
Programme highlights:
- Resilience of freight transport systems
- Government programmes to support improving resilience of UK supply chains
- Cost of transportation as key to resilience
- Resilience for cities and urban infrastructure
- Achieving resilience through the use of technology while mitigating technology-related risks
- Resilience of international supply chains
- Resilience of online retail operations
- Skills to unlock resilience
Supply Chain Resilience Programme
Chair's welcome and Logistics UK introduction
Logistics UK are excited to set the stage and provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape. Join us as we explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry today and gaining valuable insights together!
Conference Chair: Phil Roe, President, Logistics UK
Keynote: Resilience of freight transport systems
Explore the crucial interconnections between resilience, decarbonisation, and connectivity within freight transport systems. Discover how these elements work together to create a more sustainable and efficient future for global logistics.
Professor Alan McKinnon, Kühne Logistics University
Panel Session: Government programmes to support improving resilience of the UK supply chain
Exploring government-backed initiatives designed to support logistics businesses. Discover how these programs can help enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the logistics sector.
Ben Garratt, Deputy Director - Public Affairs, Logistics UK
Lydia Green, Head of Unlocking Space, UK Space Agency
Cost of transportation as key to resilience
Examining the critical factors influencing logistics operation costs, including decarbonisation projects and investments in new vehicles. Discover how these elements shape the financial landscape of the logistics industry.
Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director - Policy, Logistics UK
Nick Graham, Head of External Networks, Stobart
Annette Nemethova, Group Sustainability Lead, Gregory Distribution Ltd
Panel Session: Resilience for cities and urban infrastructure
Navigating urban environments requires adapting to evolving transport policies, leveraging technology, and addressing logistical challenges to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.
Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and infrastucture, Logistics UK
Richard Guy, Head of Fleet, Amey
Achieving resilience through the use of technology while mitigating technology-related risks
In this fireside chat, our speakers will explore the emerging technologies that logistics businesses are leveraging to enhance resilience, as well as the potential risks that could negatively impact the system.
Helen Flanagan, Product Director, Wincanton
John Court, John Court Associates Ltd.
Panel Session: Resilience of international supply chains
Our panel of experts will discuss the latest developments in international trade for UK businesses, focusing on both inbound and outbound activities. Join us to gain valuable insights into the evolving trade landscape.
Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director - Policy, Logistics UK
Seamus Nevin, Chief Economist. MAKE UK
Dan Culverhouse, UK&I Managing Director, Customs Support Group
Kenny McClure. Supply Chain Director, Suntory Global Spirits
Resilience of online retail operations
This panel will delve into e-retail trends, addressing the challenges of next-day orders, stock management, and returns. We'll explore how supply chains adapt to consumer expectations. Join us to understand the strategies and innovations driving success in this fast-paced market.
Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director - Policy, Logistics UK
Justin Laney, Partner & General Manager, John Lewis Partnership
Panel session: Skills to unlock resilience
We'll explore the long-term impact of shortages and gaps on the UK economy and the future growth of the logistics sector. Our discussion will cover practical strategies currently in use to prepare the sector for the future, and we'll examine ongoing operational challenges businesses face due to skills shortages and gaps.
Bethany Windsor, Head of Skills and Generation Logistics, Logistics UK
Published On: 06/02/2025 14:03:45
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