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Building agile and resilient supply chains

The Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit is a premier platform that brings together leaders in the supply chain, warehousing and logistics sectors to shape the future of the industry.   

With the Kingdom’s ambitious target of raising the ranking of Saudi Arabia in the Logistics Performance Index from 49th place to 25th place, comes an opportunity for the nation to leverage its unique position to become a major hub for international trade, and form new partnerships to grow the economy.   

The 2025 edition of the Summit will host constructive dialogue sessions on industry priorities, including, driving efficiency through AI, investment and automation in transformation, expanding warehousing capabilities and productivity, resilience and risk management in supply chain, cross-industry collaboration and partnerships for sustainable logistics, empowering the next generation of the workforce, and groundbreaking strategies driving the industry forward. 

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Addressing industry needs through engaging themes

The Summit will explore critical industry priorities, including:

2025 Agenda

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

16:30 – 16:35

Welcome remarks

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16:35 – 16:40

Opening remarks by Conference Chairperson

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16:40 – 17:00

Powering Vision 2030 with Saudi Arabia’s evolving logistics landscape

  • Logistics as the new frontier: Vision 2030 and the role of logistics in economic diversification
  • Emerging logistics hotspots: Impact of mega-projects on regional logistics operations
  • Setting a global standard for logistics excellence: Boosting cross-border logistics and global trade connectivity

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17:00 – 17:40

Panel Discussion

Ensuring future readiness: Building an efficient and resilient supply chain

  • Prioritizing a resilient yet efficient supply chain by striking the right balance between performance and cost
  • Building essential strategies to maximize resilience
  • Adapting to multi-faceted solutions for flexibility in logistics
  • Trends and risks to watch for in 2025

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17:40 – 18:00

Revolutionizing warehouses of the future

  • Latest advances in tracking and visibility
  • Actioning real-time inventory management with innovative warehouse automation systems
  • Accelerating distribution through warehouse mobility solutions

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18:00 – 18:20

Empowering workforce development and skills in the logistics sector

  • Upskilling and reskilling plan for a modern logistics workforce
  • Building a pipeline for talent: Collaboration between industry and education
  • The role of leadership in workforce development: Addressing skill gaps across the region

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18:20 – 18:50

Fireside Chat: Enhancing trade facilitation with special economic zones

  • The role of free zones in shaping regional and global trade
  • Fostering public-private partnerships to ensure an efficient regulatory environment
  • Key regulations and compliance standards
  • Improved logistics and infrastructure with enhanced transportation networks

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18:50 – 19:10

Driving efficiency and profitability with AI enabled demand planning

  • Designing the framework to implement AI demand planning in supply chains
  • Real-time data processing, adaptive learning for demand forecasting
  • Overcoming implementation challenges during AI integration
  • Upskilling existing workforce: Cultivating AI competency in-house

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19:10 – 19:30

E-commerce fulfillment: The role of advanced logistics centers and networks

  • The role of fulfillment centers in e-commerce success
  • Accelerating omnichannel fulfillment with advanced logistics network
  • Leveraging advanced technologies for returns management and reverse Logistics
  • Last-mile fulfillment challenges and solutions

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19:30 – 20:10

Panel Discussion

Developing a strategic supply chain ecosystem to enhance logistics infrastructure in the Kingdom

  • Groundbreaking strategies to drive logistics forward and achieve supply chain success
  • Key Elements of a strategic supply chain ecosystem
  • Fostering collaboration and partnership in building a stronger ecosystem
  • Initiatives to mitigate supply chain challenges and risks

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20:10 – 20:30

Transforming warehouse operations with smart inventory

  • Improving inventory accuracy and reducing stockouts with enhanced inventory management
  • Leveraging real-time data for enhanced inventory visibility
  • Improving warehouse efficiency and space optimization challenges with IoT adoption

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20:30 – 20:50

Bridging the ESG gap: Operationalizing ESG commitments to transform logistics

  • Understanding the role and impact of ESG in modern logistics and transportation
  • Embracing sustainable practices in logistics operations to reduce carbon footprint
  • Exploring the best practices and implementation strategies within the supply chain

 

 

Accelerate your warehousing and logistics strategy in one day

Who should attend?

Sectors

  • Manufacturing
  • E-commerce
  • Food and Agriculture
  • Aerospace
  • Demand Planning
  • Warehousing

 

  • Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Energy Solutions and Industrial
  • Automotive
  • Logistics

 

  • Technology
  • FMCG
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Supply Chain
  • Inventory Management
  • Shared Services

Job titles

  • Ministers
  • Government Officials/Regulatory Heads
  • Chief Operating Officers
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Chief Data Officers
  • Logistics Director
  • Supply Chain Directors
  • Sustainability Directors
  • Transportation Directors
  • Warehouse Directors

 

  • Procurement Directors
  • Head of Operations
  • Head of Customs and Compliance
  • Head of Inventory
  • Innovation
  • Big Data Science/Analytics
  • Program Management
  • Application
  • Technology
  • Delivery Solutions
  • Digital Transformation

 

  • Head of Air

  • Head of Ground & Rail

  • Head of LCL

  • Process and Control
  • Automation
  • Inventory Management
  • Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Planning
  • Forecasting
  • AI/RPA/IoT

Lookback at 2024

268 Delegates

20 Speakers

9 CPD certified Summit sessions

Upskill and earn CPD points 

Our Summit is certified through the CPD Certification Service, the world's leading and largest independent CPD accreditation organization working across all industry sectors.

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