Keynote Theatre 4
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Tuesday
11.00 - 11.30
Dan Hayward
Candy KittensGrowing SMEs with Sustainability at the forefront of Operations
Competing with larger companies in any category across FMCG can be a daunting task. Doing this in a sustainable way can seem ever harder, as companies try to differentiate themselves to their competitors. This session will take you through some concepts that SMEs can look at to drive efficiencies in their operations, to deliver value to retailers and consumers whilst also ensuring that planet and people are at heart of the decisions made.
11:45 - 12:15
Paula Morris
DHL Supply ChainHuman/ Automation Performance Management
As technology advances, many logistic organisations are integrating automation and artificial intelligence alongside a human workforce to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. However, simply applying an automated solution to any process may not always drive beneficial outcomes in Safety, Quality or Cost. Join this seminar to understand more insights on this topic.
12.30 - 13.00
Fred Lill
Lil Packaging LtdWhat’s Trending in Ecom Packaging in 2024?
1. Pantone Colour of the year 2024 and it’s impact on unboxing experience. 2. Non-obtrusive labelling – mobbing the delivery label to a position that doesn’t spoil the customer experience. 3. Waste not want not. Increasing packaging performance such that material weight can be reduced, and a reverse of the “one size fits all” mentality 4. Material utilisation. Challenging traditional packaging styles to optimise the full sheet/reel in manufacture. 5. #UKmade – the trend for localised sourcing, particularly while the £pound is cheap. 6. Faster speed of fulfilment – to counteract min wage increasing from £10.42 to £11.44 from April 2024. 7. Progress to NET-ZERO – Consumers understand NET-ZERO is not yet possible but want to be sure of progression. Not just a carbon neutral logo. 8. #PLASTICFREE – The decreasing price gap to switch from single-use plastics to sustainable paper-based alternatives. 9. How to judge ‘fit for purpose’ packaging – If it’s good enough for Amazon, is it good enough for your customers?
13.15 - 13.45
Amanda Winterflood and James Bootle
Hotel ChocolatHow a simple recipe can deliver sweet success
We will unwrap the journey Hotel Chocolat has taken going ''back to basics''. Having a clear strategy, partnering cross-functionally, and being decisive has driven efficiencies in our cost of service. All the while delivering happiness through chocolate to our customers across our +120 stores and millions of parcels from online orders.
14.00 - 14.30
James Hayes
Whistl FufilmentStrategies to turn your warehouse into a revenue generating asset
Learn how to turn excess stock back into cash and clear up space in your warehouse and how to delight customers with the unboxing experience. Gain an understanding on how to get the warehouse team aligned with customer experience and increase sales by changes to warehouse processes. Improving customer experience with final mile delivery
14.45 - 15.15
Mike Makinson
Amazon Multi-Channel FulfillmentAmazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment: Powering your growth across any ecommerce channel
Join this session to learn how Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) – which provides fast, reliable fulfillment for orders from off-Amazon channels such as your brand website, other ecommerce marketplaces – can help you grow your business beyond Amazon.com. Hear from dental care brand MySweetSmile about how they were able to improve delivery speeds and reduce operating costs with MCF.
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Wednesday
11.00 - 11.30
Howard Mitchell
LUSH CosmeticsLUSH Packaging - Eliminate, Circulate... Regenerate!
In this talk LUSH, the fresh, handmade cosmetics company, will be sharing their approach to using & developing packaging that reduces environmental impact as well as giving unique insights into how they apply the concept of “regeneration”.
11.45 - 12.15
Clare Bottle
UK Warehousing AssociationNavigating Circular Economy Logistics: Challenges, Innovation and a Vision for the Future
This panel discussion will explore challenges faced in implementing circular practices, examining innovative solutions, and proposing strategies to propel a sustainable transition. Key topics include the optimisation of collection and sorting systems, the integration of renewable materials, advancements in resource recovery technologies, the role of the warehouse as a hub for recycling, repairs and returns management and the importance of consumer engagement in fostering a circular mindset.
12.30 - 13.00
Fred Lill
Lil Packaging LtdWhat’s Trending in Ecom Packaging in 2024?
1. Pantone Colour of the year 2024 and it’s impact on unboxing experience. 2. Non-obtrusive labelling – mobbing the delivery label to a position that doesn’t spoil the customer experience. 3. Waste not want not. Increasing packaging performance such that material weight can be reduced, and a reverse of the “one size fits all” mentality 4. Material utilisation. Challenging traditional packaging styles to optimise the full sheet/reel in manufacture. 5. #UKmade – the trend for localised sourcing, particularly while the £pound is cheap. 6. Faster speed of fulfilment – to counteract min wage increasing from £10.42 to £11.44 from April 2024. 7. Progress to NET-ZERO – Consumers understand NET-ZERO is not yet possible but want to be sure of progression. Not just a carbon neutral logo. 8. #PLASTICFREE – The decreasing price gap to switch from single-use plastics to sustainable paper-based alternatives. 9. How to judge ‘fit for purpose’ packaging – If it’s good enough for Amazon, is it good enough for your customers?
13.15 - 13.45
Gary Davies
HM Revenue and CustomsNational Minimum Wage in the Retail Sector – how to avoid common mistakes?
The National Minimum Wage is more just a pay rate, it’s a calculation – that’s the fundamental reason as to why so many companies underpay their workers. Retail and Distribution sectors are at higher risk of underpaying NMW. Even if workers are accidentally underpaid, companies are penalised and publicly named regardless. This seminar will help employers avoid penalties & naming by getting NMW right.
14.00 - 14.30
Simon Martindill
G4S Secure SolutionsSecuring the Supply Chain
This presentation will provide an overview of the security threats facing modern supply chains and the principal mitigation measures that will help keep people and assets safe and secure to avoid the financial and reputational damage that can occur from a security breach. The session is suitable for anyone concerned by security but you won''t need to be a security specialist to benefit.
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