Supply Chain Day Australia 2025
We’re back – Supply Chain Day 2025!
After the success and incredible energy of last year’s debut event, Supply Chain Day returns—bigger, bolder, and packed with even more actionable insights.
This will be the go-to event for supply chain professionals and business leaders and CFO’s who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Whether you’re forecasting demand, optimising inventory, or reshaping strategy — this day is built to challenge thinking, spark ideas, and connect with industry peers.
What to expect
Industry insights
Hear from leading organisations and supply chain experts on what’s coming next, and practical insights you can apply.
Workshops
Join interactive sessions with peers, dive into practical challenges, and walk away with tools to use in your own role.
Networking
Meet like-minded people and peers, swap ideas and explore new partnerships.
Full Agenda & Explore the Sessions
08:00 – 08:25 — Registration
08:30 – 08:45 — Welcome Word
08:45 – 09:30 — Session 1 – Keynote
- The Intelligent Supply Chain: Today’s Reality and Tomorrow’s Possibility by Steven Pauly, Slimstock
09:30 – 10:00 — Session 2 – Presentation
- From Chaos to Clarity: Building a Supply Chain Control Tower for Resilience & Agility by Wycher de Vries, Slimstock
10:00 – 10:30 — Coffee Break & Networking
10:30 – 11:05 — Session 3 – Presentation
- From Chaos to Control: How to Assess and Advance Your Planning Maturity by Elton Brown, DMS
11:05 – 11:40 — Session 4 – Presentation
- Talent Trends – Attracting and Retaining Supply Chain Talent by Andy Buykx Smith, Michael Page
11:40 – 12:10 — Session 5 – Presentation
- Insource or Outsource? Making the Right Call for Your Supply Chain by Kyle Rogers, Elite Logistics Australia
12:10 – 13:10 — Lunch & Networking
13:10 – 13:15 — Door Prize Raffle
13:15 – 14:00 — Session 6 – Panel Discussion
AI, Resilience, and Sustainability: The Future of Supply Chains in Australia
- Kate Scott, Head of Operations & Supply Chain at D I C Corporation
- Andy Will, Group Procurement & Logistics Manager at B&R Enclosures
- Kym Holloway, General Manager Operations at Spicers & Signet
- Moderator: Stephen Lakey, ASCLA
14:00 – 14:45
- Session 7A – Forecast Accuracy and Service Level Differentiation: Driving Profit in Inventory Management by Steven Pauly, Slimstock
- Session 7B – Customers Exclusive Session: Mastering Internal Transfers in Slim4
14:50 – 15:20 — Session 8 – Presentation
- From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Supply Chain as a Sustainability Lever by Dr Richa Vijayraj, ImpactHQ
15:20 – 15:30 — Wrap-Up Session: Roadmap Slimstock
15:30 – 17:00 — Networking Drinks
Keynote
The Intelligent Supply Chain: Today’s Reality and Tomorrow’s Possibility – Steven Pauly
About: Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming supply chain planning. Steven Pauly explores the current landscape and future possibilities, including deep learning and generative AI, and how Agentic AI will shape the next era of supply chain management.
Presentation
From Chaos to Clarity: Building a Supply Chain Control Tower for Resilience & Agility – Wycher de Vries
About: Global supply chains are facing more disruptions than ever. This session explains how a supply chain control tower can turn reactive planning into real-time, proactive decision-making. Learn how visibility tools and predictive analytics can improve resilience, agility, and customer satisfaction.
Presentation
From Chaos to Control: How to Assess and Advance Your Planning Maturity – Elton Brown
About: Many supply chains feel stuck, always reacting but never in control. Elton Brown shares a practical framework to assess planning maturity across five pillars relevant to Australian supply chains. Gain clarity on where your organisation stands, what good looks like, and how to take actionable steps toward a more consistent, resilient, and effective supply chain.
Presentation
Talent Trends – Attracting and Retaining Supply Chain Talent – Andy Buykx-Smith
About: Explore what drives today’s workforce – from salary and career development to workplace culture, diversity, and work-life balance. This session offers actionable insights at both global and local levels for attracting, engaging, and retaining supply chain talent in a competitive market.
Presentation
Insource or Outsource? Making the Right Call for Your Supply Chain – Kyle Rogers, Elite Logistics Australia
About: Warehousing and logistics are at the heart of every supply chain, but should you manage them in-house or partner with a 3PL provider? This session explores the trade-offs between control, cost, and scalability, drawing on real-world examples of what works, and what doesn’t. Kyle will also share a practical decision-making framework to help leaders assess their options and choose the model that best supports growth and resilience.
Panel Discussion
AI, Resilience, and Sustainability: The Future of Supply Chains in Australia
About: Join a peer-to-peer discussion with industry leaders and customers as they explore the challenges and opportunities shaping Australian supply chains. From AI adoption to resilience strategies and sustainability initiatives, hear real-world experiences and practical insights from those navigating change today.
Presentation
Forecast Accuracy and Service Level Differentiation: Driving Profit in Inventory Management – Steven Pauly
Explore how forecast accuracy and service level strategies can improve inventory management. This session uncovers the real meaning of forecast accuracy, its impact on decision-making, and how to differentiate service levels effectively—balancing high service with lower inventory costs. Gain practical insights to apply these concepts in real-world operations.
Presentation
From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Supply Chain as a Sustainability Lever, by Dr Richa Vijayraj
About: With Australia’s climate-related disclosures starting in 2025, businesses must move beyond targets to measurable supply chain impact. This session explores how strategic planning can transform how supply chains are managed, drive ESG compliance, improve Scope 3 transparency, mitigate carbon risks, reduce waste, and optimise operations—all while staying competitive.
Customers Exclusive Session
Mastering Internal Transfers in Slim4
Right stock, right place, right time – that’s the goal. But what if your stock is in the wrong place? We’ll show you how to leverage Slim4’s recent addition to make sure that your excess stock gets put to good use in your network.
Meet the Speakers
Steven Pauly
Research Scientist at Slimstock and international thought leader on inventory optimisation and forecasting. Steven sits on the advisory board of Foresight, lectures at leading universities on AI in supply chains, and shares insights through his newsletter and podcast, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Elton Brown
Senior Consultant at DMS and Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Sydney, with 28 years of global supply chain experience. Elton is known for cutting through the AI hype, helping organisations focus on what truly delivers value in forecasting, inventory optimisation, and S&OP.
Dr Richa Vijayraj
Founder of ImpactHQ and ESG leader specialising in sustainability reporting, climate risk, and supply chain decarbonisation. An ISO-certified verifier and practitioner, she helps industries turn complex regulatory requirements into practical strategies for compliance and long-term impact.
Andy Buykx-Smith
Head of the National Supply Chain team at Michael Page. With 7 years of experience, Andy partners with businesses to attract and retain top supply chain talent, driven by a passion for making a real difference in people’s careers.
Wycher de Vries
Supply Chain Consultant at Slimstock, working with businesses in Europe and Australia to improve forecasting, streamline operations, and build more resilient supply chains. Wycher helps organisations shift from reactive to proactive decision-making by leveraging visibility tools and predictive analytics, and is passionate about bridging theory and practice.
Kyle Rogers
Executive Director at Elite Logistics, a national 3PL specialising in retail logistics. Former SCLAA Director and co-founder of uTenant, Kyle brings experience across Australia’s largest logistics providers and is passionate about advancing supply chains through technology, automation, and innovation.
Andy Will
Director of Supply Chain at B&R Enclosures, leading the company’s end-to-end supply chain including procurement, logistics, and sourcing across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. With 15+ years of experience, Andy has played a key role in building resilient, data-driven supply chains and driving operational excellence through advanced planning and S&OP in B&R’s global supply network.
Stephen Lakey
Board Director at SCLAA and Supply Chain Technology Consultant at Gamma Solutions. Since 2008, Stephen has helped organisations improve logistics efficiency and believes effective communication is key to solving complex challenges and driving high performance in teams.
Kate Scott
Head of Operations and Supply Chain at DIC Australia and New Zealand. With extensive experience across manufacturing and supply chain, Kate leads end-to-end operations and is passionate about creating seamless, efficient supply chains that deliver lasting value.
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