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Agenda: Sustainable Industry Summer Summit -Circular Supply Chains

Driving Compliance and Innovation in Circular Supply Chains

09:30 – 09:35

Welcome

Opening remarks from our event Chair
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09:35 – 09:55

KEYNOTE: Beyond Net Zero – Building the Circular Supply Chain

How circular economy principles are redefining supply chains. Balancing sustainability and cost-efficiency in procurement and logistics. Success stories: Manufacturers leading the charge.
09:55 – 10:15

KEYNOTE: The Business Case for Circular Supply Chains

How manufacturers are rethinking sourcing, production, and distribution. Reducing risk and increasing resilience through circular models. Securing leadership buy-in for sustainability-driven supply chain transformation.
10:35 – 10:50

Break

11:10 – 11:30

PANEL: Designing for Circularity – A Supply Chain Perspective

Rethinking product lifecycles: from design to recovery. How digital product passports & traceability drive circular supply chains. Materials innovation: securing sustainable raw materials & alternatives.
11:30 – 11:50

KEYNOTE: Supply Chain Transparency & Digital Innovation

Leveraging blockchain, AI, and IoT to enhance supply chain visibility. Practical steps for achieving traceability in raw materials and end-of-life recovery. The regulatory landscape: How incoming legislation impacts manufacturers.
12:00 – 12:30

Discussion Round Tables Session 1

Choose the topics that answer your challenges
12:30 – 13:00

Discussion Round Tables Session 2

Choose the topics that answer your challenges

Discussion Tables

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Round Table 1 - Navigating the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 

Discussion points:

  • How will CBAM impact the cost structure of UK manufacturing exports to the EU? 
  • What strategies can be employed to align circular economy initiatives with CBAM requirements? 
  • How can manufacturers leverage CBAM to gain a competitive advantage in sustainable production? 
Round Table 2 - Implementing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Circular Supply Chains

Discussion points:

  • What are the best practices for conducting LCAs to support circular design and sustainable supply chains?

  • How can LCA data be utilised to improve product sustainability, supply chain efficiency, and regulatory compliance?

  • What tools and methodologies help integrate LCA into existing supply chain processes?

Round Table 3 - Leveraging Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Circular and Sustainable Supply Chains

Discussion points:

  • How can PLM systems be adapted to support circular design principles and supply chain transparency?

  • What role does PLM play in facilitating product reuse, refurbishment, recycling, and traceability?

  • How can manufacturers and suppliers collaborate to overcome challenges in integrating PLM with circular economy and sustainable supply chain objectives?

Round Table 4 - Building a Closed-Loop Supply Chain: Case Studies and Best Practices
Discussion points:
 

  • What successful examples exist of manufacturers and suppliers implementing closed-loop supply chains?

  • How can companies identify and overcome common obstacles in establishing closed-loop material flows and logistics?

  • What metrics should be used to measure the effectiveness of a closed-loop supply chain?

 
Round Table 5 - Financing Circular and Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives
Discussion points:
 

  • What funding mechanisms are available to support circular economy and sustainable supply chain projects in manufacturing?

  • How can manufacturers and suppliers build a compelling business case to attract investment in circular and sustainable initiatives?

  • What are the risks and rewards associated with investing in sustainable supply chain transformations?

Round Table 6 - Digital Innovations Driving Circular and Transparent Supply Chains

Discussion points: 

  • How can digital technologies, such as IoT and AI, enhance circular manufacturing and supply chain visibility?

  • What role do digital platforms play in facilitating material traceability, reverse logistics, and resource efficiency?

  • How can manufacturers assess the ROI of digital tools in supporting circular economy and supply chain sustainability goals?

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 14:20

KEYNOTE: Unlocking Operational Efficiency in Circular Models

How can manufacturers optimise processes to reduce waste and resource use? What technologies and frameworks support operational efficiency in circular systems? How can manufacturers manage costs while achieving circularity goals?
14:20 – 14:50

Discussion Round Tables Session 3

Choose the topics that answer your challenges.
12:30 – 13:00

Discussion Round Tables Session 4

Choose the topics that answer your challenges.
15:10 – 15:30

Break

15:50 – 16:20

PANEL: Sustainable Logistics & Reverse Supply Chains

Reducing emissions and waste in transportation and distribution. How reverse logistics enable circular economy goals. Overcoming practical barriers in implementation.
16:30

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