About VDMA Supply Chain Roundtable

The VDMA Supply Chain roundtable is specifically designed for a targeted audience comprising senior-level executives, middle managers, and strategic planners from VDMA member companies in China. This elite group includes supply chain directors, logistics managers, procurement specialists, and other key decision-makers who are responsible for shaping their companies' strategies in the ever-evolving supply chain landscape.

In collaboration with selected industrial and business experts, we aim to provide strategic guidance to VDMA members who have concerns about their operations in China. Apart from presentations and discussions, participants will also have the unique opportunity to visit the Reyher factory, where they can witness the practical applications of the discussed topics. This event presents a valuable chance to engage in discussions with peers, share ideas, and learn from both the experts and each other.

Note:

-This event is exclusively for manufacturing enterprises.

-本活动仅限制造业企业参加

Presentation 1

Topic: Economic Darwinism – localization as important principle for survival

• Make it or break it – the importance and urgency for localization
• Value proposition – considering different aspects and levers of localization
• Aiming high – dare to go for the maximum
• Significance and meaning of sourcing in SEA

Speaker 1

Mr. Seoul Min

Managing Partner at NxtAsia Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Presentation 2

Topic: Designing Efficient and Resilient Supply Chains

In an era of increasing global uncertainty, businesses are under growing pressure to design supply chains that are both efficient and resilient. Balancing cost-effectiveness with the ability to withstand and adapt to disruptions is no longer a trade-off but a strategic necessity. This presentation explores key principles and design strategies that enable organizations to build supply chains capable of delivering operational excellence while remaining flexible in the face of environmental, economic, and geopolitical challenges. Attendees will gain practical insights into how to embed resilience into supply chain design without compromising efficiency, equipping them to future-proof their operations and drive competitive advantage.

Key contents:

• Design principles to improve efficiency and resilience
• Scenario planning for proactive risk management and performance optimization
• Detecting vulnerabilities and improving responsiveness

Speaker 2

Dr. Pascal Wolff

Associate Professor | Director, NISCI Computational and Visual Education (CAVE) Lab

Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, MIT Global SCALE Network

Presentation 3

Topic: Supply Chain Strategy of REYHER in Asia-Pacific

• Brief company introduction of REYHER
• National Government driven new Supply Chain Requirements
• What are the new strategies?
• Case examples of Supplier Development

Speaker 3

Mr. Thomas Haug

General Manager, F. REYHER Asia-Pacific Co., Ltd.

For details on this event, including topic, speakers, and additional highlights, updates will be forthcoming via email, GMECS WeChat, and other platforms in the near future. Please stay tuned for more information.

关于本活动的进一步详细介绍，包括主题、演讲嘉宾及其他亮点，我们将在近期通过邮件、微信推送等多种平台陆续发布。敬请留意更多信息。