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[Exclusive offer to supporting organisations] Made in Asia 2020 - Emerging from the crisis: Resilience in supply chains

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Our annual sourcing symposium Made in Asia celebrates its 10th edition by addressing a key issue for the industry: resilience in the supply chains.

THE SOURCING SYMPOSIUM
MADE IN ASIA GOES VIRTUAL FOR THE FIRST TIME!

 

Programme and full line-up of speakers will be announced on madeinasia.hk

 

The resilience of global supply chains has come into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Against the backdrop of economic challenges and an ever-shifting consumer mindset, today we are forced to rethink extensive yet fragmented supply and value chains.

At a time when sourcing professionals worldwide are coming to terms with these realities, the French Chamber in Hong Kong is delighted to present the 10th anniversary edition of its signature Made in Asia sourcing symposium in a new virtual format.

Under the guidance of the Chamber’s Sourcing Committee, a robust programme of sourcing experts, brands and retailers, manufacturers, and digitalisation leaders will take a deep dive into today’s unique challenges by exploring the different ways to protect value chains and reshape global supply chains.

Our experts will examine what the increasing focus on sustainability and deglobalisation means for stakeholders in their drive to innovate and advance their business resilience, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation to prepare for future crisis.

Join us to be part of what is today Hong Kong’s premier annual event for sourcing professionals.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Don’t miss out on this year’s virtual Made in Asia as some of the most experienced sourcing experts around the globe join us as share their strategies to business recovery in recent months.

  • Connect from anywhere you wish
  • Learn from 20+ expert speakers from leading companies and organisations
  • Virtual networking opportunities throughout the day

TICKET PRICES

  • Members of supporting organisations - 350 HKD

Schedule

Wednesday 25 November 2020
14:00 Opening Remarks
14:10 Kicking off: Combating COVID-19 crisis in the global supply chains

Speaker:
Jean-Pascal Tricoire (Chairman and CEO, Schneider Electric)
Moderated by Anson Bailey (Head of Consumer & Retail, ASPAC, Head of Technology, Hong Kong KPMG)
14:35 The outlook for global trade amid the post COVID-19 recovery

What is the global economic outlook after the pandemic? What are the reasons for the widely different prospects? This keynote presentation will provide you with an overview of the headwinds and tailwinds for globalisation and global trade, while investigating the long-term trends such as urbanisation and changing economic growth patterns in Asia that global trade and supply chains.


Speaker:
Louis Kuijs (Head of Asia Economics, Oxford Economics)
15:00 Better, faster, stronger: How COVID-19 has empowered retailers to strengthen their infrastructure and revolutionise their customer experience

The pandemic is far from over. But nine months into it, the most innovative and flexible retailers have 'made lemonade' by opening up new sales channels, expanding their supplier base, improving their ecommerce capability and adding new customer-facing features such as curbside pickup. During this keynote presentation, we will explore some of the best practices of the most resilient retailers from across the globe.

Speaker:
Noah Herschman (Senior Retail Industry Architect, Microsoft)
15:20 The road ahead: Reconstructing the apparel value chain towards resilience and digitalisation

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed risks in the highly integrated global value chain of the apparel industry. The impacts are notable, but what innovation opportunities are there for the apparel industry to navigate the period ahead?

Speaker:
Carine Pin (Co-Director, The Mills Fabrica)
15:45 Fragmented supply chain and resilience

Supply chains have become more exposed to risks of breaking down as they become more complex due to global sourcing. Increased fragmentation and geographical dispersion have made the global value chains more vulnerable in times of disruptions.
To navigate new challenges, we need to identify the key issues of a fragmented supply chain and the characteristics of a resilient one.​

Speaker:
Isabelle Méjean (Professor, CREST-Ecole Polytechnique & Laureate of the Best Young Economist of France 2020)
Moderated by Yvan Corno (Managing Director, Oqido)
16:00 Seeing through the fog: Planning for the unexpected

COVID-19 has reinforced the need to plan for the unplannable. But how do you maintain operations and sales at their usual levels in the midst of chaos? And how should you react to unexpected events and adjust your product lines under extreme pressure?
A robust business continuity plan is vital for adapting to a changing landscape and reducing risk to your supply chain.

​Speakers:
Alexandre Mittet (Managing Director, Casino Global Sourcing)
Gareth Brooks (Managing Director, VF Asia)
Peter Handstein (Founder and CEO, Hape Holding AG)
Moderated by Anson Bailey (Head of Consumer & Retail, ASPAC, Head of Technology, Hong Kong KPMG)
16:30 Riding out the pandemic: where risk meets reward

COVID-19 has caused huge disruptions across industries but at the same time accelerated agile strategies and operational focus in key areas that mitigate risks.
Transforming risks to opportunities is the next phase for manufacturers and freight operators. The answer comes in two words: decentralisation and digitalisation.

​Speakers:
Frédéric Poupeau (General Manager, Asia-Pacific, Forsee Power)
Mark Slade (Managing Director, DHL Global Forwarding Hong Kong and Macau)
Roger Lee (CEO, TAL Group)
Moderated by Anson Bailey (Head of Consumer & Retail, ASPAC, Head of Technology, Hong Kong KPMG)
17:10 Leveraging partnerships in times of crisis

Speakers:
Anne-Laure Descours (Chief Sourcing Officer, Puma Group)
Christophe Roussel (Executive Vice President of Global Sourcing, Gap Inc.)
Devinda Peries (Business Director, MAS Holdings)
Moderated by Anson Bailey (Head of Consumer & Retail, ASPAC, Head of Technology, Hong Kong KPMG)
17:50 A roadmap to supply chains redefined

Digital transformation has redefined everything. As the end of the year approaches, what are the most significant changes we have observed in our ways of working? What are the immediate trends that will reshape our supply chains next year and beyond?

Speakers:
Alvin Ng (Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry)
Olivier Buring (Supply Chain and Sourcing Director Asia-Pacific, Hager)
Moderated by Anson Bailey (Head of Consumer & Retail, ASPAC, Head of Technology, Hong Kong KPMG)
18:20 Future of sourcing: 2021 and beyond

Speakers:
Anson Bailey (Head of Consumer & Retail, ASPAC, Head of Technology, Hong Kong KPMG)
Angelica Leung (Head of Consumer Products, Invest Hong Kong)
18:30 Conclusion: Resilience and beyond

Speaker:
Antoine Vanlaeys (Senior Vice President Operations Asia Pacific, L'Oréal)
18:50 Closing Remarks

Speaker:
Anson Bailey (Head of Consumer & Retail, ASPAC, Head of Technology, Hong Kong KPMG)
Sophie Leconte (Executive Director, the French Chamber in Hong Kong)

 

 

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* No-show penalty will be charged for members and non-members, unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.
* By attending our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.
* The Chamber reserves the right to cancel or postpone its events.
* Our events are closed to the media. Special coverage of Chamber events may be permitted on a case-by-case basis and only if prior permission has been sought.
* If Typhoon 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Signal is hoisted, all events will be cancelled.