Join us for a critical and in-depth look at the key issues facing procurement and supply chain managers, featuring key presentations from and topical debate between leading procurement specialists and invited guests this afternoon session. Creating efficiency in the supply chain, managing costs and understanding trends and market analysis is critical for managers to plan, budget and manage their portfolio. These sessions will help with an analytical look at supply chains and their effectiveness, challenges and opportunities.

12:00 – 13:00 SASS_2030 - Building the Next Generation Coastal Logistics Ecosystem

Hosted by the Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers & Services (SSAS)

13:00 – 14:00 Networking & VIP Lunch

14:00 – 17:00 – Welcome Address / Susan Koefoed | Presentation

– Navigating Crew Welfare | Debate

Crew welfare is an essential part of CSR. In a first for IMPA, a group of experts take a deep dive into some of the key aspects of which owners and suppliers should be aware.

– What Happens Next in Procurement / Speaker TBA | Presentation

– Ship Supplier Presentation / Speaker TBA | Presentation

– Current Procurement and Supply Chain Management Strategy | Debate

Key Speakers for the day include Pietro Signorini (Chief Business Officer, FlyWallet), Alain Van Thillo (Fleet Director, Anglo Eastern), Soon Kok (Singapore Port Chaplain of The Mission to Seafarers), Susan Koefoed (Fleet Director at Weco Shipping and CEO and Chair, IMPA), and other thought leaders, including a representative from Unimed. Soon to be announced.