AMCHAM’s Western Region, in collaboration with KPMG as the knowledge partner, organized a session in the CXO series on ‘Supply Chain Resilience – Embracing Technology for Agile and Resilient Supply Chains’ on March 7th in Mumbai. The event featured industry stalwarts like Mr. Praveen Gosain, Chairman – Supply Chain & Logistics, Committee, AMCHAM and Senior Director – Supply Chain & Business Transformation, Corning Technologies India, Mr. Manoj Kumar Vijai, Office Managing Partner – Mumbai & Head – Risk Advisory, KPMG in India, Mr. Pallab Roy, Partner, Business Consulting Practice, KPMG in India, Mr. Adil Vazifdar, Partner, KPMG in India, and Mr. Akshat Dikshit, Partner, KPMG in India.

The session attracted senior industry leaders from various sectors, all involved in supply chain and logistics management. The event explored strategies for building resilient supply chains and leveraging technology to enhance agility and responsiveness. Speakers emphasized the importance of rethinking traditional supply chain models and adopting a holistic approach to resilience. They highlighted the need for flexibility, redundancy, and risk management strategies to mitigate disruptions.

Leveraging emerging technologies was the other focus point in the discussion. Speakers delved into how emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics can be harnessed to build capabilities that support resilient supply chains. They provided real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the transformative potential of technology. The session underscored the significance of collaboration among channel partners within the supply chain ecosystem. The importance of building strong partnerships, sharing information, and fostering trust to create a resilient network capable of responding swiftly to disruptions was also discussed. Overall, the event provided attendees with actionable insights to navigate the complexities of today’s supply chain landscape effectively.