Event
International Supply Chain Conference from BVL
October 18-20, 2023
Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL)
Berlin, Germany
4flow participated as an exhibitor and sponsor in the 40th International Supply Chain Conference in Berlin, Germany, organized by BVL International. 4flow’s technology partner Kinaxis presented at the 4flow booth, as well. The conference provided a networking opportunity for top leadership in logistics and supply chain management.
Event attendees were invited to speak with our supply chain experts about current trends and challenges at the 4flow booth.
4flow presented the following program highlights
Shaping new Industrial Networks – panel sponsored by 4flow
How can we rethink supply chains to achieve decarbonization and conserve resources? In addition to economic and social demands, technological innovation is speeding up change in supply networks. In this panel, Marcus Wollens of BMW, Andreas Reutter of Rivian, Nicolas F. Steinbacher of Northvolt AB and Thomas Speidel of ads-tec Energy GmbH discussed future-ready innovation and strategies to create more sustainable networks.
4flow will participate as an exhibitor and sponsor in the 40th International Supply Chain Conference in Berlin, Germany, organized by BVL International. Our technology partner Kinaxis will co-exhibit at the 4flow booth. The conference provides a networking opportunity for top leadership in logistics and supply chain management.
Event attendees are invited to speak with our supply chain experts about current trends and challenges at the 4flow booth, FP03 in the Potsdam Foyer.
Check out these program highlights
Half-hour session: How to transform supply chain planning to automated, integrated, fast and efficient? – October 19, 1 pm
How does a global corporation successfully transform its supply chain planning? Dr. Christian Lippolt, Process and IT Manager for Plan-to-Fulfill and Supply Chain Network Design at Robert Bosch GbmH, and Dr. Marc Schleyer, Partner at 4flow, will speak about implementing Kinaxis RapidResponse – an innovative end-to-end planning system for greater supply chain automation, integration, speed and efficiency. Learn more about the Bosch Group’s transformation strategy and best practices.
New opportunities for better collaboration in automotive supply chain – October 19, 2 pm
Delivery delays, lack of transportation resources and geopolitical conflicts are posing challenges for automotive supply chains. Jörg Biermann, Partner at 4flow, will discuss how automotive manufacturers can create transparency along the inbound supply chain – and improve resilience – by exchanging data.
Supply Chain Management Software – Rise of the Machines – October 19, 4:30 pm
How will generative AI, supply chain convergence, real-time decision making and other software trends impact the supply chains of tomorrow? Learn more in the discussion on “Supply chain management software – rise of the machines”, moderated by Kai Althoff, CEO of 4flow.
Digitization success stories for consumer goods supply chains – October 20, 9 am
Consumer goods supply chains are facing complex challenges. Amid constant new disruptions, they must keep pace with the growing importance of sustainability criteria and the need for improved transparency. In this sequence, moderated by Lennart Brüggemann-von Ackern, partner at 4flow, supply chain experts from the consumer goods industry will share their best practices.
| Speakers |
| Marcus Wollens Vice President CKD/SKD Production Network, BMW Group |
| Andreas Reutter Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics, Rivian and USA Board, BVL |
| Nicolas F. Steinbacher Senior Director Strategy & Corporate Development, Northvolt AB |
| Thomas Speidel CEO, ads-tec Energy GmbH |
Half-hour session: How to transform supply chain planning to automated, integrated, fast and efficient?
How does a global corporation successfully transform its supply chain planning? Dr. Christian Lippolt, Process and IT Manager for Plan-to-Fulfill and Supply Chain Network Design at Robert Bosch GbmH, and Dr. Marc Schleyer, Partner at 4flow, spoke about implementing Kinaxis RapidResponse – an innovative end-to-end planning system for greater supply chain automation, integration, speed and efficiency.
4flow will participate as an exhibitor and sponsor in the 40th International Supply Chain Conference in Berlin, Germany, organized by BVL International. Our technology partner Kinaxis will co-exhibit at the 4flow booth. The conference provides a networking opportunity for top leadership in logistics and supply chain management.
Event attendees are invited to speak with our supply chain experts about current trends and challenges at the 4flow booth, FP03 in the Potsdam Foyer.
Check out these program highlights
Half-hour session: How to transform supply chain planning to automated, integrated, fast and efficient? – October 19, 1 pm
How does a global corporation successfully transform its supply chain planning? Dr. Christian Lippolt, Process and IT Manager for Plan-to-Fulfill and Supply Chain Network Design at Robert Bosch GbmH, and Dr. Marc Schleyer, Partner at 4flow, will speak about implementing Kinaxis RapidResponse – an innovative end-to-end planning system for greater supply chain automation, integration, speed and efficiency. Learn more about the Bosch Group’s transformation strategy and best practices.
New opportunities for better collaboration in automotive supply chain – October 19, 2 pm
Delivery delays, lack of transportation resources and geopolitical conflicts are posing challenges for automotive supply chains. Jörg Biermann, Partner at 4flow, will discuss how automotive manufacturers can create transparency along the inbound supply chain – and improve resilience – by exchanging data.
Supply Chain Management Software – Rise of the Machines – October 19, 4:30 pm
How will generative AI, supply chain convergence, real-time decision making and other software trends impact the supply chains of tomorrow? Learn more in the discussion on “Supply chain management software – rise of the machines”, moderated by Kai Althoff, CEO of 4flow.
Digitization success stories for consumer goods supply chains – October 20, 9 am
Consumer goods supply chains are facing complex challenges. Amid constant new disruptions, they must keep pace with the growing importance of sustainability criteria and the need for improved transparency. In this sequence, moderated by Lennart Brüggemann-von Ackern, partner at 4flow, supply chain experts from the consumer goods industry will share their best practices.
Supply Chain Management Software – Rise of the Machines
How will generative AI, supply chain convergence, real-time decision making and other software trends impact the supply chains of tomorrow? That was the question at “Supply chain management software – rise of the machines”, moderated by Kai Althoff, CEO of 4flow.
Digitalization success stories for consumer goods supply chains
Consumer goods supply chains are facing complex challenges. Amid constant new disruptions, they must keep pace with the growing importance of sustainability criteria and the need for improved transparency. In this sequence, moderated by Lennart Brueggemann-von Ackern, partner at 4flow, supply chain experts from the consumer goods industry shared their best practices.
| Speakers |
| Francois-Regis Le Tourneau Vice President Corporate Responsibility, L'Oréal, Advisory Board, BVL |
| Christian Krebs Head of Logistics & Repacking DACH, Unilever Supply Chain Services GmbH |
| Tim Sadowski Team Lead Solution Consultant, Shippeo |
Meet our experts on-site
Opening hours
Attendees can visit the International Supply Chain Conference from BVL at these times:
October 18 and 19, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
October 20, 8:30 am - 2 pm
The annual International Supply Chain Conference offers presentations and industry tracks on topics like resilience, sustainability, artificial intelligence and intralogistics. This year, political frameworks like the German Supply Chain Law and geopolitical effects on supply chains were additional topics of discussion. Visitors also had the chance to attend the presentation of the German Logistics Prize for innovation in the areas of supply chain management and logistics.
Our business lines
4flow combines supply chain consulting, supply chain software and 4PL services in a unique business model. With this cross-functional expertise, 4flow meets and exceeds the highest standards of quality and innovation. More than 1000 team members work from over 20 locations in Europe, North and South America and Asia on successful projects and supply chain solutions for over 400 customers worldwide.
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Supply chain software
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Supply chain consulting
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Supply chain managed services
4flow software supports global businesses of all sizes to solve diverse challenges in supply chain network and transportation optimization. With end-to-end optimization from strategy to operations, our approach is suitable for the most complex supply chain and transportation environments.
4flow consulting offers one-stop management consulting, concept development, and implementation support for logistics and supply chain management. To conduct more than 150 projects for large and medium-sized enterprises each year, our consultants are available on 5 continents in more than 40 different countries. Typical 4flow consulting project results include cost reduction, more efficient processes and improved service.
4flow management is an optimization specialist for logistics networks and global supply chains. With our value and process-oriented managed services, we enable a significant reduction in transportation and management costs while increasing service level and performance.