The first day of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies event in Munich brought together a dynamic mix of logistics, supply chain, and digital transformation leaders. Focused on driving innovation amidst increasing uncertainty, the event highlighted the critical convergence of talent, technology, and data.
Diversity and talent
Opening with a forum on diversity and talent, speakers emphasised the growing importance of diverse perspectives in supply chain management. Saba Azizi of CATL shared insights into leveraging a multicultural workforce to better serve customers and develop innovative solutions.
Technological transformation
Technology took center stage with Caroline Richter from BMW Group showcasing their groundbreaking work with humanoid robots. These robots, connected through GenAI, demonstrated autonomous learning for tasks like last-mile logistics and parts handling, offering a glimpse into a transformative future.
Additionally, the role of AI in empowering human workers was explored by Saya’s Alex Lerma and Jorge Corel, who discussed integrating human-centered AI strategies to enhance decision-making and logistics processes.
Workshops and interactive sessions
Interactive workshops added depth, with sessions on data strategy, sustainability, and tier supply chain mapping. Simon Inskip of JLR led discussions on achieving upstream visibility, crucial for meeting compliance and sustainability standards like battery passports and origin tariffs.
As the event progresses into Day 2, attendees can anticipate discussions on advanced AI strategies, master data transformation, and insights from leaders at Volkswagen Group, JLR, and Toyota. Stay tuned for Red Sofa interviews and live updates on Automotive Logistics Media.
This event exemplifies the evolving landscape of automotive logistics, where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key to navigating the challenges ahead.
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