Integration | Local Sourcing | Risks | Logistics | Resilience | re-shoring
Economic and geopolitical shocks have raised concern over supply chain resilience whilst environmental problems highlight the need for sustainable supply chains. This theatre is your unique opportunity to learn about a range of common challenges, opportunities, visions and strategies, from companies and sectors restructuring their metals/materials supply chains to meet their net zero targets and achieve greater resilience.
Speakers include:
Integration | Local Sourcing | Traceability | Policy | Logistics
Economic and geopolitical shocks have raised concern over supply chain resilience whilst environmental problems highlight the need for sustainable supply chains. This theatre is your unique opportunity to learn about a range of common challenges, opportunities, visions and strategies, from companies and sectors restructuring their metals/materials supply chains to meet their net zero targets and achieve greater resilience.
Speakers include:
All our sessions are free to attend and open for you to drop in as you please.
Agenda
Wednesday 13th September 2023
State of the UK Metals Industry Report & Opening Remarks
The stage is set for an eagerly anticipated panel discussion that will unveil the findings of the largest survey ever conducted within the metals supply chain, State of the UK Metals Industry, made possible by the UK Metals Council. This groundbreaking study promises to offer invaluable insights into the current state of the industry, shed light on its challenges, and […]
More detailsUnlock Global Success: Overcoming Export Challenges for UK Businesses
The Panel is bringing together industry experts thought leaders and successful exporters. This is a platform for sharing insights experiences and strategies on how to navigate the complexities and challenges of exporting.
More detailsSustainable mobility: future for Aerospace and Automotive sectors, a challenge for SMEs?
There are multiple examples of how individual businesses progressing on the journey of sustainability, but it should be accepted that the challenges are rather complex for even the biggest companies to overcome it. Development of the joint framework, approach and conditions is imperative and can be done efficiently if stakeholders will be working together throughout the value chain. The panel […]
More detailsStainless Steel Market: Exploring Trends and Price Dynamics
Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking panel discussion on the ever-evolving Stainless Steel market, where industry experts and thought leaders come together to analyze the latest trends and discuss the price dynamics that are shaping the future of this essential material. Stainless steel is a ubiquitous material that plays a vital role in various industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, […]
More detailsMetals sourcing strategies in a decarbonising world
Decarbonisation will re-shape established metals sourcing patterns. Future prices are also likely to be different to the past as production technology and policy environments fundamentally change. What impacts can metals buyers expect to have to navigate? What some of the likely price impacts are of metals decarbonisation. What key areas of risk and opportunity decarbonisation offers to buyers of metals?
More detailsSupply Chain Syndrome
Smiths realise that the complexities of supply chain management are quite tedious and sometimes boring. Join them at The Supply Chain Theatre for a refreshing and (hopefully) entertaining take on supply chain management. Why it’s important to get it right, why simplicity is key to success & what solutions Smiths have on offer. If you have a supply chain headache, […]
More detailsElectrification and green energy: The value of an ‘end-to-end’ decarbonised copper supply chain.
Copper is an essential material to facilitate wide scale electrification, the green energy transition and industrial decarbonisation. In his keynote speech Kevin Draper will cover the anticipated demand and how Metelec as a leading copper distributor and manufacturer of busbar connectors is providing solutions in an end-to-end supply chain. Metelec’s product starts with ‘Green Copper’, material that is smelted in […]
More detailsUpdate to the UK Regulatory Regime for Goods – the UKCA marking
Great Britain now has its own robust regulatory framework for goods – the UKCA marking, and the UK’s domestic regime seeks to ensure consumers are protected from unsafe, and non-compliant goods. In this session DBT will give an update of what businesses, Trade Associations and organisations representing sectors which require the CE/UKCA marking need to do to prepare, or who […]
More detailsThursday 14th September 2023
Carbon Steel Market: Navigating Trends and Price Dynamics
Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion on the ever-evolving of the carbon steel market. Our expert panelists will delve into the current state of the carbon steel market, examining the key factors influencing its trajectory. From exploring the impact of global economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical factors on carbon steel prices to identifying emerging opportunities […]
More detailsGreen Stainless Steel – The only feasible and affordable future
Decarbonisation Execution in Stainless Steel The metals industry is talking about recycling and decarbonisation in order to meet the requirements of future low-carbon metals. In Carbon Steel, Hydrogen as reductant is the key solution for decarbonization. In aluminum, circularity through scrap usage is the main contributor to greener solutions. In both industries, those solutions are enabling the steps towards more […]
More detailsIndustrial Strategy: How to secure manufacturing growth
If we were to grow the manufacturing sector from 10% to 15% of GDP it would generate an additional £142bn to the UK economy, creating even more high-quality jobs in regions where the Government wants to level up. But if we are to fulfil manufacturers’ ambitions to grow, we need a plan, and a long-term plan. With the UK the […]
More detailsSupply Chain Syndrome
Smiths realise that the complexities of supply chain management are quite tedious and sometimes boring. Join them at The Supply Chain Theatre for a refreshing and (hopefully) entertaining take on supply chain management. Why it’s important to get it right, why simplicity is key to success & what solutions Smiths have on offer. If you have a supply chain headache, […]
More detailsSMEs in the Metals Industry – Round Table Discussion
Join business leaders as they delve into the unique challenges and innovative solutions that drive these enterprises forward. From navigating supply chain intricacies to embracing cutting-edge technologies, this session offers valuable insights into how SMEs are shaping the future of the metals sector.
More detailsAdvances in Aluminium Metal Forming: Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation
Delve into the latest advancements in aluminium metal forming techniques and technologies and the practical implementation of these techniques across various sectors.
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