The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders
"Thank you very much for organizing the WCBL conference. It was a very inspiring event and was exceptionally well-organized."
Niklas HerzelProject Lead Sustainable Logistics
Bosch
"The blend of case-study presentations and roundtable conversations allowed like-minded people and industry peers to explore the #DigitalFuture and #InnovativeTrends."
Roxana Liliana ComanIT Communications & Digital Enablement Manager
Uniper
"There were great presentations by many other companies. The sessions ended with a lively round table discussion, where I was asked many questions for another 45 minutes. I was amazed and overwhelmed by the input of the audience."
Michele Sebastiano D'AngeloSenior Manager Processes & Performance
Lufthansa Cargo
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
Winfried Rockensteiner
Global Vice President Logistics
Robert Bosch
Germany
9:45
Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider
Vice President Supply Chain Risk Management & Sustainability
Schaeffler
Germany
10:15
10:45
Marion Gillich
Head of Supplier Risk Management
Daimler Truck
Germany
11:15
Radharaman Jha
Vice President Supply Chain
flaconi
Germany
11:45
Resilience Reimagined: A Data-Driven Approach to Supply Chain Excellence
Winfried Rockensteiner (Robert Bosch)Black Swans and the Human Element: Navigating Unpredictable Disruptions in Supply Chains
Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider (Schaeffler)Supplier on Fire - Aspects of an Effective Supplier Risk Management Approach
Marion Gillich (Daimler Truck)From Crisis to Control: Mastering Supply Chain Cash Flow
Radharaman Jha (flaconi)Resilience Reimagined: A Data-Driven Approach to Supply Chain Excellence
Winfried Rockensteiner (Robert Bosch)Black Swans and the Human Element: Navigating Unpredictable Disruptions in Supply Chains
Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider (Schaeffler)Supplier on Fire - Aspects of an Effective Supplier Risk Management Approach
Marion Gillich (Daimler Truck)From Crisis to Control: Mastering Supply Chain Cash Flow
Radharaman Jha (flaconi)12:30
13:45
Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
14:00
14:30
Thomas Hoppe
Project Manager and Research Associate
Fraunhofer‑Institute FOKUS
Germany
15:00
Ranjit Joseph Lopez
Senior Expert ‑ Supply Chain Optimization
Aldi Süd ‑ International Data & Analytics Services
United Arab Emirates / Germany
15:30
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
16:00
16:30
Dennis Pokupec
Chief Security Officer
Creditplus Bank
Germany
17:00
Matthew Spencer
Procurement Center of Excellence Manager - Supplier Management & Sustainability
Bekaert
Germany
17:30
Sebastian Bleser
Vice President Supply Chain
AUTODOC
Germany
18:00
Supply Chain Risk Management @ Evonik
Benjamin Fonfé (Evonik)Collaboration for Supply Chain Risk Identification: How can it be Brought to Life?
Thomas Hoppe (Fraunhofer‑Institute FOKUS)Supply Chain Optimization and Analysis (Root Cause Transparency)
Ranjit Joseph Lopez (Aldi Süd ‑ International Data & Analytics Services)The Invisible Threat: Hidden Risks in Your IT Supply Chain
Dennis Pokupec (Creditplus Bank)From Silos to Synergy: Developing a Holistic Approach to Supplier Management
Matthew Spencer (Bekaert)Building Resilience in the Supply Chain: Mitigating Disruption Risks
Sebastian Bleser (AUTODOC)Supply Chain Risk Management @ Evonik
Benjamin Fonfé (Evonik)Collaboration for Supply Chain Risk Identification: How can it be Brought to Life?
Thomas Hoppe (Fraunhofer‑Institute FOKUS)Supply Chain Optimization and Analysis (Root Cause Transparency)
Ranjit Joseph Lopez (Aldi Süd ‑ International Data & Analytics Services)The Invisible Threat: Hidden Risks in Your IT Supply Chain
Dennis Pokupec (Creditplus Bank)From Silos to Synergy: Developing a Holistic Approach to Supplier Management
Matthew Spencer (Bekaert)Building Resilience in the Supply Chain: Mitigating Disruption Risks
Sebastian Bleser (AUTODOC)18:45
19:15
19:30
Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
Frank Goeller
Head of Strategy & Portfolio Management Digitalisation Production/Logistics
AUDI / Catena‑X Automotive Network
Germany
9:45
Sebastian Straub
Legal Counsel
VDI/VDE Innovation & Technik
Germany
10:15
10:45
11:15
Sabna Sainudeen
Director of Application Security
Carlsberg Group
Denmark
11:45
Sabine Schultes
Global Expert Transportation Safety Excellence and Governance
Henkel
Germany
12:15
PANEL DISCUSSION - Existing Tools to Support Companies Improving Their Responsible Sourcing Practice
Catena-X: Global Collaboration
Frank Goeller (AUDI / Catena‑X Automotive Network)The AI Act and its Impact on Supply Chain Risk Management
Sebastian Straub (VDI/VDE Innovation & Technik)Regulatory Impacts on Sustainable Third Party Ecosystems
Anton David Schweizer (Deloitte)Kegging It Up: Addressing Cyber Threats and Third-Party Risks in Beer Production
Sabna Sainudeen (Carlsberg Group )The Silent Threat: Safeguarding Supply Chains from HAZMAT Risks
Sabine Schultes (Henkel)PANEL DISCUSSION - Existing Tools to Support Companies Improving Their Responsible Sourcing Practice
Catena-X: Global Collaboration
Frank Goeller (AUDI / Catena‑X Automotive Network)The AI Act and its Impact on Supply Chain Risk Management
Sebastian Straub (VDI/VDE Innovation & Technik)Regulatory Impacts on Sustainable Third Party Ecosystems
Anton David Schweizer (Deloitte)Kegging It Up: Addressing Cyber Threats and Third-Party Risks in Beer Production
Sabna Sainudeen (Carlsberg Group )The Silent Threat: Safeguarding Supply Chains from HAZMAT Risks
Sabine Schultes (Henkel)13:00
14:00
14:30
Jascha Wachsmuth-Temme
IT Security Manager
MBition ‑ A Mercedes Benz Company
Germany
15:30
Friederike Kulik
Analytics Lead
Picnic Technologies
Germany
16:00
17:00
Challenges in Software Supply Chain Management
Jascha Wachsmuth-Temme (MBition ‑ A Mercedes Benz Company)Future-Proofing Supply Chain Planning: Integrating Workforce Flexibility, Technology, and Seasonality
Friederike Kulik (Picnic Technologies)Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization
Gabriel Miranda (Kenvue)Challenges in Software Supply Chain Management
Jascha Wachsmuth-Temme (MBition ‑ A Mercedes Benz Company)Future-Proofing Supply Chain Planning: Integrating Workforce Flexibility, Technology, and Seasonality
Friederike Kulik (Picnic Technologies)Procurement Transformation: Risk Mitigation and Gross Profit Optimization
Gabriel Miranda (Kenvue)17:45
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