LogiChem EU 2025
March 18 - 20, 2025
Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam
Day 2 - 20th March
8:00 am - 8:45 am Welcome Coffee
8:00 am - 8:45 am Women In Supply Chain Breakfast: How can the chemical supply chain industry better attract, develop and retain top female talent?
Moderator:TBC
8:45 am - 8:50 am
Welcome Remarks: Evelina Zemziulina, LogiChem Director
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Maarten Cornelissen -
Head of Supply Chain,
Teijin Aramid
9:00 am - 9:20 am
OPENING KEYNOTE: Top tips on how to reduce the negative impact of operating constraints such as restricted logistics capacities and limited and aging workforce in a highly dynamic market environment impacted by trade wars and digitization
Lars Koppelmann -
Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Logistics Procurement., EMEA,
INEOS STYROLUTION
Lars Koppelmann
Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Logistics Procurement., EMEAINEOS STYROLUTION
9:20 am - 9:40 am
CASE STUDY: What are the best options for incentivising carriers to increase their performance and transport capacity in the tendering process?
Francois Zehr -
Global Transportation and Logistics Director,
Cabot Corporation
- Why are incentives for carriers important?
- How to navigate through tight capacity situations
- How to boost carrier performance
9:40 am - 10:20 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: What are heads of logistics practically doing in the short and medium term to overcome the growing transport capacity constraints and how are LSP’s innovating to better support your needs?
Mikko Laitinen -
Director Operational Excellence Development,
Kemira
Jan Roed -
Head of Global Logistics,
Borealis
Maarten Cornelissen -
Head of Supply Chain,
Teijin Aramid
Francois Zehr -
Global Transportation and Logistics Director,
Cabot Corporation
Carolyn Hunt -
Senior Segment Manager - Shipper Segment,
Alpega
10:20 am - 11:00 am
OXFORD STYLE DEBATE: Forecasting for S&OP does not work in the current environment and we should abandon it: (AGREE/DISAGREE)
Dr.-Ing. Frank Jenner -
Global Chemical Industry Leader,
EY
Tim Bett -
Former Head of Supply Chain,
Archroma
Yasser Bin Sabir -
Head of Global Integrated Business Planning,
ARLANXEO
Moderator: Dr.-Ing. Frank Jenner, Global Chemical Industry Leader, EY
DISAGREE: Yasser Bin Sabir, Head of Global Integrated Business Planning, ARLANXEO
AGREE: Tim Bett, Head of Supply Chain, Archroma
11:00 am - 11:40 am
Morning Networking Break
11:40 am - 12:00 pm
CASE STUDY: Can you build long-term strategic partnerships with your LSPs and maintain cost savings?
Ken Wensel -
Vice President, Global Sales,
BDP International
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
AUTOMATED DRIVING VEHICLES GUEST SPEAKER: How to use driver assistance systems & automated driving vehicles to increase the efficiency of your logistics operations
Matthias Ulrich -
Chassis Systems Control, Senior Project Manager, Project Off Road Applications,
Robert Bosch
Matthias Ulrich
Chassis Systems Control, Senior Project Manager, Project Off Road ApplicationsRobert Bosch
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
CASE STUDY INTERACTIVE: How to define and implement a sustainable supply chain strategy that meets the increasing requirements of your stakeholders and offers more then just a “greenwash”
Steven Beddegenoodts -
Global EHS & Sustainability Lead of Supply Chain PetChem,
SABIC
- Reducing social and environmental impact and improving company image: How chemical manufactures should demonstrate environmental and social sustainability in their supply chain.
- What are the Climate treaty and EU emission standards implications and what should supply chain leaders do now in order to stay compliant
- Manufacturing, logistics and supplier environmental footprint: How to achieve end-to-end visibility and minimize the impact in times of growing production outputs.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Guest speaker: Counter-terrorist bomb disposal: An inspirational story of extreme pressure, deadly devices and the critical role of logistics
Major Chris Hunter QGM -
Iraq Bomb Disposal Expert,
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Networking Lunch
Room: Jade
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm SYNERGY WORKSHOP: How Lenzing uses AI for visibility, reliability and enhanced customer service
Adam Compain - CEO, ClearMetal Parsan Chand - VP Global Supply Chain, Lenzing
Moderator: Christian Backaert, Global Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Planning, Solvay
Room: Grand Ballroom
STREAM A Mastering Demand & Forecast Planning
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm CASE STUDY INTERACTIVE: Setting out the inputs you should consider to increase the accuracy of your demand and supply forecasting Christian Backaert - Global Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Planning, Solvay
STREAM A Mastering Demand & Forecast Planning
3:10 pm - 3:50 pm CASE STUDY INTERACTIVE: How to optimise production and distribution planning projects to achieve a greater level of flexibility around capacity Christian Tillmann - Energy Operations Manager, Air Liquide
Moderator: Jan Roed, Head Global Logistics, Borealis
Room: Opal II
STREAM B Improving Efficiencies In Logistics Networks
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm CASE STUDY: How to automate transportation for bulk products to increase the efficiency of your onsite logistics operations Helen De Wachter - Head of Global Supply Chain & Logistics, Center of Expertise, BASF
STREAM B Improving Efficiencies In Logistics Networks
2:50 pm - 3:10 pm CASE STUDY: Using predictive analytics to digitise rail and intermodal supply chain Frederick Ronse - Founder CEO, Ovinto
STREAM B Improving Efficiencies In Logistics Networks
3:10 pm - 3:50 pm FIRESIDE CHAT: How can you reduce driver waiting times to avoid a chain of delays and remain more competitive in the transportation market? Peter Devos - Managing Director, ECTA Pablo Nosti - Logistics Manager EMEA and Global Logistics Enablement Leader, Dupont
Moderator: Ralf Pillep, Head of Portfolio Management Order, Covestro
Room: Opal I
STREAM C: Defining Your Customer Service Operating Model
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm CASE STUDY: How to switch your customer service from an administrative office to a growth engine Alexis Papageorges - Global Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Digital Projects, Solvay
STREAM C: Defining Your Customer Service Operating Model
2:50 pm - 3:10 pm CASE STUDY: How to train and prepare your customer service teams to respond to the growing complexities around digitalisation, master data management and demand for IT and sales skills Ralf Pillep - Head of Portfolio Management Order and Global Process Owner Order Processes, Covestro
Ralf Pillep
Head of Portfolio Management Order and Global Process Owner Order ProcessesCovestro
STREAM C: Defining Your Customer Service Operating Model
3:10 pm - 3:50 pm OXFORD STYLE DEBATE: Technology is the most important aspect of customer service: Agree/ Disagree Ralf Pillep - Head of Portfolio Management Order and Global Process Owner Order Processes, Covestro Simon Hardy - Digital Supply Chain Evangelist, Elemica
Room: Topaz
STREAM D Synergy Workshop
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm WORKSHOP: Storytelling with transportation data: How to source the right data in order to make data driven decisions in chemical transportation Mike Skinner - SVP Global Technology, CLX Logistics. LLC Tony Benett - Engagement Director EMEA, CLX Logistics Europe BV
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Afternoon Networking Break
Moderator: Christian Backaert, Global Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Planning, Solvay
Room: Grand Ballroom
STREAM A Optimising Production & Distribution Planning
4:20 pm - 4:40 pm CASE STUDY INTERACTIVE: What are the key elements you should be considering to drive integrated and sustainable production optimisation projects? Joan Manel Azuaga - Global Demand Inventory Manager, Clariant
Moderator: Jan Roed, Head Global Logistics, Borealis
Room: Opal II
STREAM B Developing Sustainable and Safe Logistics Operations
4:20 pm - 4:40 pm CASE STUDY: How to use Data Enabled Driver Coaching in your transport operations to move towards a zero accidents approach Graham Hall - European Logistics Manager, Air Products· Data Enabled Driver Coaching is a program implemented by Air Products using video technology along with driver coaching to gain a step change in safety performance
· The program was implemented first in the UK&I following a successful trial and is now rolled out in several other European countries.
· The program uses traditional telematics combined with event recording technology to track the driving style of the driver, then through video coaching, this data is shared with the driver to help them improve.
· The system also has an iPhone application that the drivers can use to track their own performance, view videos and interact with their coach.
· Use of this system has seen a significant improvement in driver safety across Europe for Air products.
STREAM B Developing Sustainable and Safe Logistics Operations
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm CASE STUDY: Digital vision and physical protection: the essential combination in the evolution of today's supply chain Elisabeth Hankeln - VP Germany, Cordstrap
Moderator: Ralf Pillep, Head of Portfolio Management Order, Covestro
Room: Opal I
STREAM C Measuring Customer Service Performance
4:20 pm - 5:00 pm CASE STUDY INTERACTIVE: Using digital solutions to ensure a constant flow of information to your customers and enhance the customer service function
Room: Topaz
STREAM D Synergy Workshops and Creative Boardrooms
4:20 pm - 5:00 pm WORKSHOP: How to create an effective change management strategy that allows you to succeed in the execution of digital transformation and new ways of working Maarten Cornelissen - Head of Supply Chain, Teijin AramidRoom: Grand Ballroom
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Drill Down Roundtable Discussions - Supply Chain
Julio Casas -
Head of Demand & Supply Planning & Service Strategy,
Henkel
Steven Beddegenoodts -
Global EHS & Sustainability Lead of Supply Chain PetChem,
SABIC
Fabian Gasczak -
Head of SCM Polyols & Oxidation Products,
LANXESS
Peter Wijnen -
Supply Chain Director,
DuPont
Roundtable 1. How to manage conflicts between supply chain and commercial, and align the business targets of each department
Julio Casas, Head of Demand & Supply Planning & Service Strategy Europe, Henkel
Roundtable 2. How to shape the strategy towards sustainable supply chains in order to meet the new challenges?
Steven Beddegenoodts, Global EHS & Sustainability Lead of Supply Chain PetChem, SABIC
Roundtable 3. What is the real driver for digitalisation, and can highly integrated ERP systems substitute digital innovation?
Fabian Gasczak, Head of SCM Polyols & Oxidation Products, LANXESS
Interactive
Roundtable 4. How can you establish effective customer collaboration models to increase product flow, reduce capacity constraints, and lower costs to better meet customer requirements?
Peter Wijnen, Supply Chain Director, DuPont
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Drill Down Roundtable Discussions - Planning
Shailesh Mishra -
Cross-functional Business Demand Lead for M&A, End-to-End & ERP Implementation,
Lyondellbasell Industries
Ferry de Bruin -
SCP Solution Director,
Infor
Roundtable 1. How to optimise inventory levels based on your customer segmentation and differentiated service offerings
Roundtable 2. How to adapt your S&OP process to changing customer demands, a wide range of product portfolios and production capacity constraints
Shailesh Mishra, Cross-functional business demand lead M&A, End-to-End & ERP Implementation, Lyondellbasell Industries
Roundtable 3. How to achieve greater levels of production flexibility when constrained by limited capacity and higher demand levels
Ferry de Bruin, SCP Solution, Infor GT Nexus Commerce Network
Shailesh Mishra
Cross-functional Business Demand Lead for M&A, End-to-End & ERP ImplementationLyondellbasell Industries
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Drill Down Roundtable Discussions - Logistics
Tim van der Zon -
Sales Director Corporate Account Team,
TRANSPOREON
Graham Hall -
European Logistics Manager,
Air Products
Roundtable 1. How to apply Data Enabled Driver Coaching to increase transportation safety and move towards zero accident journey
Graham Hall, European Logistics Manager, Air Products
Roundtable 2. Game-changers: What does real time visibility and dynamic allocation strategies mean to you?
Tim van der Zon, Sales Director Corporate Account Team, TRANSPOREON
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drill Down Roundtable Discussions - Customer Service
Stephanie Wright -
Head of Customer Service & Control Tower,
Henkel
Alessandra Mello -
Head of Global Customer Care and Customer Relationship,
Givaudan
Emilie Andrien -
Customer Care Manager EMEA,
DSM Engineering Plastics B.V.
Roundtable 1. What is the long term impact of process automation on customer service employees and customers?
Stephanie Wright, Head of Customer Service & Control Tower, Henkel
Roundtable 2. Centralised versus decentralised customer service departments: Which model can address internal customer service challenges better?
Alessandra Melo, Head of Global Customer Care and Customer Relationship, Givaudan
Roundtable 3. How to centralize a complaint entry process in order to reduce the processing time and increase the operational performance of the department
Emilie Andrien, Customer Care Manager EMEA, DSM Engineering Plastics B.V.
