Supply Chains & Logistics Stage
Revolutionizing Supply Chains & Procurement: How AI and Technology Are Shaping the Future
11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 14:20 – 15:20
The future of supply chains and procurement is being reshaped by AI and advanced technologies, including tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek. This session will delve into how innovations such as predictive analytics, automation, blockchain, and IoT are revolutionizing operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving sustainability. Experts will highlight the role of AI-powered platforms, including generative AI like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, in enabling smarter decision-making, improving demand forecasting, and optimizing supplier relationships. Attendees will learn how to leverage these technologies to tackle challenges like supply chain disruptions, cost pressures, and sustainability goals, while building agile, transparent, and future-ready supply chains.
Learnings
- How AI and advanced technologies, such as predictive analytics and automation, are transforming supply chain operations?
- How can AI and advanced technologies create synergy with procurement professionals in daily work?
Post-event Actions
- Provide training sessions on leveraging AI to optimize supplier relationships, focusing on communication strategies and data-sharing practices.
- Encourage teams to create specific plans for integrating AI and predictive analytics into their supply chain operations, focusing on measurable outcomes.
Speakers
Moderator
Emma Zhou
Council Team Member and Director
Emma Zhou
Council Team Member and Director
Emma Zhou is an experienced business operations professional with a strong focus on sustainability. She manages projects in supply chain decarbonization, waste charging, recycling, blue economy development, and sustainable operations. Combining global vision with local execution, she forges strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and government to advance sustainable development. She holds both the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and the Registered Lean Sigma Black Belt certifications.
Supported by
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
