São Paulo will host the International Supply Chain Forum & Logistics Expo.

StartSe Between September 19th and 21st, the 23rd edition of [event name] will take place in São Paulo. International Supply Chain Forum & Logistics Expo.The event stands out for its international lectures, dissemination of unpublished research, and an environment conducive to networking between executives and industry experts.

There will be three thematic verticals:

STARTUPS: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN

“We observe solutions with a wide diversity of scope in Logistics & Supply Chain, such as those based on the sharing economy, as well as others aimed at providing greater visibility of operations, or for cargo consolidation. Startups can also be designed to promote creativity in traditional companies, changing the motto from 'doing better and better', stepping out of the comfort zone, and seeking to 'do the right thing'! This Thematic Track will discuss Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Logistics & Supply Chain, present some successful startups and organize a panel discussion that will also include representatives from accelerators, angel investors and other experts in this dynamic segment,” according to the description on the event website.

Among the panelists: Carlos Mira, CEO of Truckpad; Rogério Tamassia, Partner and Director of Liga Ventures (manager of Oxigênio Aceleradora); Ricardo Altmann, Partner and Director of Lunica Consultoria; Ebru Semizer, Head of Market Intelligence at Trucks and Buses, Mercedes-Benz; Rodrigo Mendes, CEO of 3R Tecnologia; Marcos Janasi, Global Product Director at Eaton; Maximiliano Fernandes, Strategy and Marketing Director at TicketLog; Marcos Barcellos, CEO/Co-Founder of Athenas; Juca Oliveira, CEO of Backlogi; Iltenir Junior, founder of Qargo; and Rodrigo Mourad, partner at Cobli.

Reinventing Supply Chains: How to Lead Successful Transformations in a Challenging Economic Environment

"The development of Purchasing/Supply Chain activities demands that managers achieve results that surpass the objectives traditionally obtained through initiatives such as electronic purchasing, the search for low-cost suppliers, and the improvement of negotiation techniques. The current expectation for supply chain leaders is that significant transformations will be implemented in their work environment through different strategies such as reducing complexity in the supply chain, improving relationships with suppliers, involving suppliers in the product and service innovation process, and committing to sustainability. The current economic scenario in Brazil further increases the challenge of the changes that need to be implemented."

Among the panelists: Ataíde Braga, Leader in Purchasing and Supply Practices at ILOS (Leader and Moderator); Fabio Yoshitome, from AT Kearney Brazil; Carlos Soncin, Purchasing Director at Cielo; Fábio Pollice, Supply Chain Director at Unilever; Ednilson Robassini, General Manager of Capex at Votorantim; and Thomas Derry, CEO of ISM – Institute for Supply Management.

EXECUTION OF THE OMNICHANNEL STRATEGY

"The retail supply chain is undergoing a profound transformation based on disruptive technologies, enabling the omnichannel strategy aimed at providing an excellent end-customer experience. This is a journey in which leading companies are redesigning their supply chain to meet the high expectations of consumers, allowing them to buy and receive according to their preferences, with maximum convenience. Exploring insights that effectively guide companies to evolve along the maturity curve towards the full execution of the omnichannel strategy is the central objective of this Vertical."

Among the panelists: Armando Marchesan, CEO of Sequoia Logística (Leader and Moderator); Miguel Alvarez, Vice President for Retail Industry LatAm at JDA Software; Todd Johnson, Chief Customer Officer (CCO), also from JDA Software; Dale Rogers, Head of SCM Department at Arizona State University and Leader of Practices in Sustainability, Reverse Logistics and Finance in the Supply Chain at ILOS; Renato Floh, Director of Expansion and Supply at Grupo Ri Happy; Luis Vidal, Partner at Integration; and Angel Medeiros, Director of Logistics Innovation at Natura.