When: 21 January 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speakers:
Dr. Carlos F.A. Arranz, Senior Lecturer, Greenwich University
Dr. Carlos F.A. Arranz is a Senior Lecturer in Business Operations and Deputy Programme Leader for the MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Greenwich Business School. He also serves as the Co-lead of the SIG on Artificial Intelligence in Business and Management within the School of Business, Operations, and Strategy (BOS). His research focuses on applying machine learning and data analytics to improve productivity, sustainability, and innovation in businesses, and he is involved in significant EU-funded research projects.
Adrian Botham MBA, BSc (Hons), FCILT, MCIPS, MIC, founder, Servispart Consulting
Adrian Botham MBA, BSc (Hons), FCILT, MCIPS, MIC is the founder of Servispart Consulting and a leading expert on aftermarket growth and servitisation of manufacturing businesses. He leads the CILT Supply Chain & Operations Management forum and has 30 years’ experience of developing some of the largest and most successful growth strategies and transformation solutions for organisations like BAE Systems, Jaguar Land Rover, Panasonic, Lex Service, Ministry Of Defence and many others.
Ketan Varia, FCILT
Ketan Varia is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and actively contributes to the London region and the Supply Chain Operations Management Forum. A Chartered Engineer, he began his career as a Manufacturing Engineer and has since become a change expert, specialising in digital transformation and process excellence. Ketan has helped complex organisations achieve operational efficiency and sustainable transformation. He is also the author of The Art of Transformational Change published in October 2015.
Joint event with CILT (UK) London Region
Chances are you’ve been using ChatGPT to make your life easier, yet the uptake of AI in supply chain, manufacturing, transport, and logistics remains mixed. AI has the potential to streamline production planning, scheduling, and logistics by analysing demand, resources, and disruptions, leading to reduced bottlenecks and more efficient resource allocation. We also know that companies like Coca-Cola and DHL are investing multi-million pounds to integrate AI into their supply chains.
Our events aim is to provide a clear background on AI and Supply Chain & Operations Management, helping you become better informed about the opportunities ahead.
Agenda:
- 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Introduction to the evening and speakers (Ketan Varia). Background to AI and Supply Chain as a whole.
- 6:10 PM – 6:30 PM: AI in Logistics and Sustainability (Dr Carlos F.A. Arranz)
- 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: Summary from CILT Conference Workshop on AI & Supply Chain. (Adrian Botham)
- 6:40 PM – 6:50 PM: Plenary and Questions
- 6.50PM – 7:00 PM: Summary and Announcements (Ketan Varia)
- 7:00 PM: Close
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