The Supply Chain Event EVERYONE Should Attend: Why You Can’t Miss Out On TFEST24

It felt like only yesterday when I sat and assessed where Supply Chain Management (SCM) was headed post-pandemic.

My expectations were high after the industry was hailed as the hero that kept the world moving during COVID-19. I hoped to see every business and leader spurred on to greater action after we truly tasted what global disruption looked like.

But in 2022, I found myself frustrated with the lack of event options for senior leaders, within the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. For the most part, these events felt largely non-inclusive. And the change they promised seemed elusive judging from attendance alone

• They were still prohibitively expensive for a limited start-up budget.
• They lacked investors (critical in helping new businesses get on their feet)
• They failed to attract an audience of senior decision-makers and quality attendees (all critical to driving digital transformation and innovation)

We knew something needed to be done.

The Future Insights Network has a 130,000-strong network of influential leaders throughout various supply chain functions.

This is the perfect opportunity to leverage a stronger collective input to bolster change.

So I sat down with FIN’s Chairman and Co-Founder, Andrew Brown . Together we dreamt up and introduced Transform Fest (TFEST)...

Europe’s Premier Supply Chain Summit.

Here is everything you need to know…

A Shortcut to Your Transformation Journey

I’ve always been a believer in the value of action. 

Though there is immense value in continued discussions, arguments and analysis of available information, it means little when the available data doesn’t amount to an actionable solution. 

Many leaders realise this, knowing that visibility is important. But they also know that visibility only has value if it leads to a shift in behaviour. Over the last four years alone, the crisis adaptations of various multinationals and global brands have produced a rich repository of user cases for us to follow. Each case study is a roadmap for any leader to get back on track. Although contextual bottlenecks, operations and challenges may differ, they nonetheless offer any company a template to make a strong start.

On November 11th, TFEST is gathering all these world experts in one place.

1000+ Live Attendees

2500+ Virtual Attendees

100+ Speakers

50+ Solution Providers

It is the most comprehensive gathering of senior leaders and practitioners at the highest level of the industry. 

All of them have a singular unifying goal: to innovate the end-to-end supply chain and improve its performance.

What can you expect? 

Finally getting answers around your business’ most key concerns...

Risk Resilience:

Focusing on your company’s ability to effectively navigate and withstand emerging risks (both internal and external) with the least amount of damage or disruption. Recently this has evolved to not only surviving but thriving, through volatility.

Organisational Agility:

Focusing on a company’s ability to pivot operations and systems according to shifting demands, ensuring that every process remains relevant and value-adding.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Focusing on stakeholders and their willingness to step out of organisational silos to make data visible, share knowledge, and collectively leverage the expertise of different functions to create solutions.

Digital Savviness:

Focusing on how conversant a company is with the latest trends in tech and digital innovation (AI-included) to stay updated and remain at pace with the changing market.

Growing Talent Gaps:

Focusing on the uncertainties around labour market shortages that have complicated post-COVID-19 recovery for many industries. The shortages are for both white and blue-collar workers alike in terms of both skills and numbers.

The topics of course stretch much further. But the objective remains the same…

TFEST24 offers a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with senior leaders in every aspect of SCM: logistics, procurement, manufacturing, IT and sustainability.

The event is also characterised by key vertical sectors including manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, food & drink, electronics, chemical, automotive, energy and transportation amongst others. It means that regardless of your specific industry, you will likely find an answer.

350+ delegates (including VPs, SVPs, CSCOs, CSOs, & Directors) have already confirmed their places for TFEST24 this November. You can view the full list here. 

Many are ready to expand their knowledge and network by attending our keynotes, panels, showcases and workshops across three days, designed exclusively for industry decision-makers. 

Who Should Attend?

TFEST24 is designed for senior-level practitioners and innovators at the forefront of changing the end-to-end operations of their supply chain.

• Industry Execs - Key decision makers from across operations like transportation, manufacturing, logistics and procurement, who shape the way companies adapt to meet an increasingly competitive market.

• Solution Providers - Whether new on the scene or trusted globally, TFEST welcomes businesses that hope to expand their networks and drive leads and sales. Our mission is to give as much exposure to the solutions that many have long needed to turn their business around.

• Innovators - The out-of-the-box thinkers who prioritise business transformation, whether to deprogramme from old mindsets, reshape our thinking or institute new solutions. This event is for industry innovators looking to disrupt the future of the supply chain ecosystem.

• Sponsors - Our adaptable sponsorship packages enable us to align your solutions with actively seeking sponsors. You can convert interested prospects into tangible sales by leveraging exposure and engagement opportunities provided by our packages.

We've even developed templates you can use to explain to your boss how you and your team can benefit from attending TFEST24.

Find them here.

Events to Look Out For

Beiersdorf Manufacturing Berlin (BMB) Sustainable Manufacturing Tour

We are excited to offer an exclusive tour of Beiersdorf's Berlin Manufacturing Plant, a leader in sustainable practices within the skincare industry. Beiersdorf is committed to making all their factories carbon-neutral by 2030. This includes a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (30% by 2025) across all stages of their production (direct and indirect emissions).

Witness first-hand how Beiersdorf's  "CARE BEYOND SKIN" initiative translates into real action with their "Climate Positive Future" program.

More information here.

ZF Brandenburg Smart Manufacturing Tour

Another exciting offer is our exclusive tour of ZF Group's technologically advanced dual-clutch transmission plant in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany. 

ZF is a global powerhouse in automotive technology, known for designing and manufacturing advanced mobility systems for cars, trucks, and industrial applications. They currently boast a workforce of over 168,700 employees and revenues of €46.6 billion,

During the tour, you will get the chance to see first-hand how tomorrow's manufacturing workforce is being built and see how automation & industry 4.0 principles drive precision and efficiency at every stage of the manufacturing process.

More information here.

A Value-Packed Agenda

We’ve made sure that TFEST is loaded with carefully balanced topics that can help all stakeholders in the next step of their transformation journey.

I’ve had the privilege of meeting many speakers in my own personal capacity (attending international events and having a few as guests on the Transform Talks podcast).

Here are just a few of the topics and speakers I am excited to see showcased.

• Reginaldo Ecclissato (Chief Business Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Unilever) with his keynote titled “Unilever’s Global Business Transformation: Building a Resilient and Agile Supply Chain.”
• Mourad TAMOUD (Chief Supply Chain Operations Officer at Schneider Electric) delivering a keynote on “Driving Business Strategy and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty”
• Maciej Kaniowski (Chief Operating Officer at Avon) speaking on “Building Operational Functions into a Key Business Player: An Avon Perspective”
• Ulrike Sapiro (Chief Sustainability Officer at Henkel) on a panel discussion titled “CSO Panel: Net Zero and Value Chain Collaboration”
• Nada Sanders (Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management from Northeastern University), present in a panel session on Revolutionizing Integrated Business Planning: The Power of Human-AI Collaboration
• David Simchi-Levi (Professor at MIT) with a keynote on “Supply Chain Resilience in Volatile Times - Strategies for Stress Testing your Value Chain”
• Dr. Wolfgang M. Partsch (Author and Inventor of Supply Chain MD Dr. Partsch & Partner) in a fireside chat with me on “Breakthrough Thinking for Breakthrough Supply Chains”

See our actionable agenda here. You can also view our growing list of speakers.

An Event Not to Miss

I’m beyond excited to invite change makers, thought leaders and practitioners to tell their stories and inspire.

I'm a person that not only just talks the talk, but I walk the walk. To have the opportunity to bring like-minded people together makes me hopeful that we’ll see a 2025 with revolutionising practices. 

It is a great honour of mine to be a voice of transformation and invite others to the table to cut through the hype and share their insights. So to have this culminating in a two-day event with site tours and value-loaded sessions is a dream come true.

We’re bringing together the best of the best to talk about their examples for transformation.

Now is the time to get in on the action.

If you want to be a part of TFEST (as a speaker, panellist or sponsor), send me a DM.

Or email me at mariav@futureinsights.org

I’d love to welcome you! 

To grab your tickets and register, follow the link.