Executive Workshop: Modernising Supply Chains with AI
Cut Through the Noise: Practical AI That Works — and Pays Off!
When
July 3
Time
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Location
Microsoft , London
Costs
Free
Language
English
This event presents a fantastic opportunity for senior leaders in the manufacturing, retail and distribution industries to gain practical insights and strategies for leveraging AI. It includes an AI workshop where you'll have the chance to build a solution, making it an invaluable experience.
Attendees will discover real case stories that highlight the transformative power of AI infusion in business processes. These stories will showcase how AI solutions can be leveraged to bolster supply chain resilience, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation in the face of global disruptions. You don't need to be overly technical to attend. We aim to bridge the gap between technical and business perspectives, making it relevant for you. Plus, there's no need to bring a laptop – everything is covered.
WHY ATTEND?
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Round Table Discussions
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AI Showcase - See Real AI Solutions
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AI Design Thinking Workshop
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Networking
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Meet Microsoft and HSO experts
Agenda
10.00 - Welcome & Introduction
10.15 - Keynote. Explore how Supply Chain operations are evolving to become more adaptive and tech-enabled in today’s unpredictable environment.
- Exploration of macroeconomic and geopolitical forces impacting global supply chains.
- Insights into how leading companies are using data, automation, and AI to remain competitive.
- Discussion on the role of leadership in driving digital supply chain transformation.
11.00 - From Fragile to Agile: Strategies to Support Transformation
- Practical strategies to assess current supply chain fragility.
- Consideration of cloud ERP, supply and predictive analytics.
- Organisational and cultural shifts are required to embed agility and responsiveness.
11.45 - Break
12.00 - Round Table Discussion
Facilitated group discussions to dive deeper into shared challenges and opportunities. Attendees share experiences, insights, and lessons learned.
- Building supplier resilience.
- Enhancing demand forecasting through AI.
- Managing risk across complex global networks.
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - AI Showcase - See Real, Practical, Affordable AI Solutions.
Demonstration of real-world AI tools already delivering results in supply chain and finance operations. Focus on quick wins and low-barrier implementations.
Use cases may include:
- Intelligent demand planning and anomaly detection.
- Automation of routine procurement and inventory processes.
- AI-driven supplier risk management and compliance tracking.
14.45 - AI Design Thinking Workshop - Design a Solution Together. An interactive, hands-on session applying design thinking principles. Participants split into small groups to ideate, prototype, and present AI solutions to current supply chain or finance challenges.
Guided by facilitators to explore:
- User needs and pain points.
- Potential AI use cases and feasibility.
- Roadmap for adoption and scaling.
16.00 - Q&A
16.15 - Summary and Close
AI Adoption in UK Industry
39%
of UK firms say they have difficulty identifying where AI fits into their operations — a gap this workshop aims to close
68%
of large UK businesses have adopted at least one AI technology
19%
higher turnover per employee is reported by UK firms that adopt AI and advanced technologies
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