BVL Supply Chain CX

4flow will exhibit at the BVL Supply Chain CX. The congress offers a platform for exchange between decision makers in logistics and supply chain management, as well as supply chain experts from manufacturing, retail, service providers, and academia.

Visitors are invited to visit the 4flow booth in Convention Hall 2, booth C85, to discuss current trends and challenges with 4flow's supply chain experts.

Meet 4flow for these highlights

Main Stage
Welcome from Kai Althoff
Wednesday, October 22, 9:30 am

Join Kai Althoff, CEO of 4flow and chair of the executive board at BVL, as he welcomes attendees in his opening session on the main stage.

Main Stage
In shifting to a new era, can we find the balance and trust we need to thrive?
Wednesday, October 22, 10 am

Global economic relations are undergoing a profound transformation: Geopolitical tensions, technological disruptions, climate change, and shifting trade dynamics are challenging businesses and decision-makers around the world. Building resilient, sustainable, and future-proof supply chains is becoming a strategic imperative.

Main Stage
How to build or transform your supply chain for AI efficiency
Wednesday, October 22, 10:30 am

This keynote provides practical insights into harnessing artificial intelligence across the entire supply chain. Attendees will learn how to design or evolve supply chains so that processes, technologies, and teams are fully enabled for AI-driven efficiency. The presentation explores two central approaches: first, how to build a new supply chain that is ready for AI from the ground up; and second, how to transform existing processes, systems, and people to extract maximum value from AI applications. By addressing both starting points, the keynote inspires participants to initiate and actively shape the changes required for a truly future-ready supply chain.

Foyer 4 & BaCXstage - BVL Community Hub
CX Connect Tables
Wednesday, October 22, 12:30 pm

Take this opportunity to network in small, moderated groups at the CX Connect Tables. Hanka Smiejczak, Vice President at 4flow, will host a table discussion on APS in Life Sciences.

Foyer 4 & BaCXstage - BVL Community Hub
CX Connect Tables
Wednesday, October 22, 12:30 pm

Take this opportunity to network in small, moderated groups at the CX Connect Tables. Lennart Brueggemann-von Ackern, Partner at 4flow, will host a table discussion on sustainable packaging solutions in e-commerce.

Congress & Expo
Creathon: Developing strategies, solutions and business models for SCM in 2030
Wednesday, October 22, 2 pm

Wanted: ideas for the future of supply chain! The Creathon is an innovative competition where young professionals combine their creativity and innovative technologies to develop new solutions for supply chain challenges. Don’t miss your chance to hear the best pitches live on stage and see which team wins.

Let's Talk Stage
I can handle a crisis! Self-management strategies for young professionals in logistics
Wednesday, October 22, 3 pm

Attention, young professionals! Learn in this interactive panel how you can build mental resilience – no matter your job title. Together with peers across the industry, leaders and HR experts, you’ll discuss strategies like routines, personal reflection and open communication within teams.

Kaleidoscope Stage
Integrated, digitized logistics networks: visions and challenges
Wednesday, October 22, 3:45 pm

What makes digital supply chain transformation successful? In expert presentations and a follow-up discussion with Andreas Kick, COO at 4flow, you’ll hear how integrated and digitized networks redefine the supply chain on every level – from planning to management to warehouse logistics and transportation. The speakers will share insights on synergies, benefits and concrete measures to master end-to-end digital supply chain transformation.

Main Stage
Future viability through change: resilient networks in production and logistics
Thursday, October 23, 9:30 am

Discover in this keynote how the Volkswagen Group is strategically realigning its global production and logistics network. Cross-brand synergies, regionalization and efficiency improvements are priorities to respond to the challenges facing the automotive industry and achieve the company’s ambitious goals. Learn how reorganization and efficiency can improve both resilience and sustainability of production and logistics networks.

CURIOStage
Military meets civilian: from the turning point to the gold rush? – The networking forum for stronger logistics cooperation
Thursday, October 23, 11:15 am

Geopolitics, NATO obligations and the comprehensive modernization of the German Bundeswehr require increased civil-military cooperation in logistics. This interactive session brings together key stakeholders from the armed forces, procurement agencies, and the logistics industry. The emphasis is on creating real value. To ensure meaningful dialogue on equal footing, the number of participants is limited. The session is especially aimed at logistics service providers looking to engage directly with military decision makers and procurement authorities.

Event entry
AI photobooth with 4flow
How do we picture the future of supply chain? With you.

Celebrate 25 years of 4flow with us with an AI-enhanced photobooth experience. Peer into this interactive mirror and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir from BVL Supply Chain CX. 

Supply Chain CX offers around 5,000 participants in-depth content, renowned speakers, and the opportunity to exchange ideas and to network with other supply chain experts. Visitors can also look forward to the presentation of the German Logistics Award for innovations in supply chain management and logistics.