Conference – New technologies in the supply chain: what are the challenges?

Arts et Métiers Chain Conference
June 3
CAMPUS ARTS ET MÉTIERS - 2 BOULEVARD DU RONCERAY 49000 ANGERS
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On Monday, June 3, starting at 6:30 p.m.,the Arts et Métiers campusin Angers and the Supply Chain and Purchasing professional groupof the Société des Ingénieurs Arts et Métiersare organizing a conference on the theme "New Technologies in the Supply Chain: What Are the Challenges?"

Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Connected Objects, 3D printing, AI—new technologies are invading the daily lives of employees in the industry of the future. This conference aims to take stock of what technologies are bringing or could bring in the near future to those involved in the supply chain. How can they be implemented? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? 

Through testimonials from experts and companies, we will look at concrete examples of how new technologies are being applied in the supply chain sector, boosting innovation by developing the collective intelligence of teams.

Welcome and introduction:

Introduction and overview of the evening:

Industrial applications and approaches presented by:

  • Edouard Rousseau, Research & Technology, Service 4.0, DAHER "Supply Chain 4.0: putting technological concepts into practice in the field"
  • Jean-Baptiste Bernicot, Director of Innovation, IDEA Logistics "A 'Factories of the Future' approach, a 'Supply Chain of the Future' approach"
  • Thierry Saudreau, Director of Defense and Homeland Security Development, MICROSOFT "How Microsoft is addressing the new challenges of Industry 4.0"

Discussion, perspectives, and conclusion

The evening will be followed by a cocktail reception providing an opportunity to chat with the speakers.

Practical information: 

Participation in the conference : €20 per person. Receipt available on site.                     

To register, click here!

Date: Monday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Arts et Métiers in Angers - 2, boulevard du Ronceray - 49035 Angers

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