Inflation. Material shortages. Complex regulations. Freight prices. Emissions.
Petrochemical supply chains are protected from these challenges by outdated planning systems, low-quality data streams and an awkward assemble of old and new supply chain management practices and software. But customers are waiting. Leaders ask: how can we absolutely ensure operations will continue reliably to meet customer expectations?
This need for certainty in delivering petrochemical products that satisfies end-users means tackling multiple fronts effectively – from fixing the basics, such as addressing inefficiencies in supply chain management practices and technologies to deploying new technologies that actually ensures, and even optimizes operation resilience.
But striding towards resilience and certainty is only possible if the ground is smooth. That means creating agile plans, finding the right suppliers and logistic partners, lighting up visibility and laying quality groundwork for data management to deliver petrochemical products as the customer wants.
Join our exclusive conference of 80 industry leaders behind closed doors at Petrochemical Supply Chain & Logistics (June 8) where interactive peer-led discussions center around the best practices and new lessons learned. Stride towards resilience. Stride towards certainty.
09.00 – 09.40 (CT)
· Overcome inefficiencies in supply chain management and deploy new technologies to achieve supply chain agility and resilience
Sahar Mahmood, America Basic Chemicals Supply Chain Manager, ExxonMobil
SK Roy, Procurement Excellence and Digital Manager, Indorama Ventures
Raj Rapaka, Digital Transformation/Technology Scouting & Ventures Advisor, ExxonMobil
Moderator: Hossam Elsaadany, Head of Procurement, Egyptian Refining Company
Presentation - Navigating the Technology Jungle: Simplifying Sourcing and Procurement in Industry 4.0
09.40-10.00 (CT)
· Introduce the concept of Industry 4.0 and its impact on sourcing and procurement in the downstream sector.
· Highlight the challenges faced due to the rapid influx of technology and the ever-evolving supply chain landscape.
· Share real-life examples of companies that have successfully leveraged free tools to optimize their sourcing and procurement operations.
· Inspire the audience to embrace agility, explore free tools, and leverage available resources to optimize sourcing and procurement processes.
Hossam Elsaadany, Head of Procurement, Egyptian Refining Company
10.00 – 10.40 (CT)
· Discover how to get the correct data and on time to make the most practical analysis to improve decision-making.
· Find how to meld the three pillars of people (with the skillsets), infrastructure (which means availability of quality data and right speed), and data governance to make quality decisions.
Dr Gulshan Singh, Global Procurement Planning & Performance Manager, Huntsman
Srimoyee Bhattacharya, Senior Data Scientist, Shell
Raoushan Ummulwara, Data and Analytics Manager, Chevron
Moderator: Hussain Abbasi, Head of Technology, ChaiOne
11.00 – 11.40 (CT)
· Anticipate government policies relating to supply chains by learning about governmental recovery models aiming to drive economic recovery to proactively promote supply chain resilience.
· Understand the latest trade agreement and chemical investment trends to improve supply chain transparency and traceability to adapt to present and future regulatory environments.
· Develop practical roadmaps for cross-governmental, cross-company and cross-upstream and downstream to collaborate on regulation.
Jason Bernstein, Global Affairs Director, American Chemistry Council
Bobby Butler, International Trade Compliance Counsel, Indorama Ventures
11.40 – 12.00 (CT)
· Exercise control over your professional prevent external circumstances alone from determining your path forward.
· Learn how to achieve success in purchasing and sourcing using basic principles of supply chain leadership.
· Inspire your team to both lead and deliver.
Peter Dill, Senior Purchasing Manager, Huntsman
12.00-12.40 (CT)
· Discover how to strategize with freight forwarders to ensure freights accept products in order to cut down on costly expenses, delays, and achieve customer satisfaction.
· Find out how to implement the optimal system for paperwork and the wider ecosystem of trucks, vessels and containers to ensure customers get what they need.
Rebecca Rosas, VP Strategic Planning, Texmark Chemicals
Paula Gartica MBA, Director of Customer Service, Phillips 66
Lisa Williams, M&E Operations Contract Labor Strategy Director, Dow
Moderator: Matt Caine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America, CLX Logistics
14.00 – 14.40 (CT)
· Reduce bottlenecks and weak links to deliver products on time consistently
· Grow a glowing reputation for reliability by overcoming port delays and truck driver shortages
Moises Sanchez, Contracts Logistics Manager, Braskem Idessa
Alex Gallardo, Logistics Lead – Freights & Land Transportation, Chevron
Oscar Sierra, Bulk Logistics Manager, SABIC
Moderator: Matt Caine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America, CLX Logistics
GM, Procurement
Vice President, Integrated Logistics
Director, Policy
Group Director Customer Logistics
President
Sr Americas Purchasing Director
Director of Policy
Global Drilling Procurement Manager
Director, Logistics Procurement
Head of Logistics COE, Americas
Global Drilling Procurement Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Director, Global Logistics
Manager, Polyester stream Supply Chain
Global Head of Supply Chain & Integrated business value
Director, Supply chain NA
Logistics Lead
SR Supply Chain Manager
Global Procurement data manager
Sr sourcing manager
Director, Global Supply
Supply Excellence Manager
Investment Planning Specialist
VP, Global Procurement, Logistics
Through extensive research, our conference has identified 7 business critical challenges that hinder supply chain resilience. Our carefully curated agenda is tailored to address each of these challenges through the participation of the sharpest minds in the industry so you can certain-proof supply chain operations and management.
PSCL 2023 unites speakers at the forefront in the industry. Held only once a year, squeeze every drop of value from their targeted and actionable insights in one day to shape your company’s physical and strategic supply chain roadmap for the present and future. benchmark your strategies against the best and leave with a clear idea of what works well and what the trajectory of your business will look like to give you a competitive advantage in the years to come.
We exclusively serve owner-operators. Immerse yourself in the highest concentration of producers in the USA where every professional is an active solution seeker like you. Discuss the issues you want and find the solutions you need with experienced, passionate and laser-focused associates who face similar challenges through interactive peer-led learning and discussion. Please be aware this event is invite only – please email us to inquire about attendance.
We are excited to host our exclusive 1-day event at Downstream USA (June 7-8). As an attendee you will also gain access to our 150+ booth 2-day exhibition! Form partnerships from over to achieve supply chain resilience and certainty. You’ll have full access to dedicated expo tours showcasing specific solutions and subject areas to highlight the latest disruptive technology and innovation.
