We are happy to announce four more speakers for the upcoming 2019 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference, which is happening on 19-20 September at the EDSA Shangri-la Manila in Mandaluyong City.

Joining as speakers are Cliff Eala of Synerbyte Ltd, Lourdes Guzman of Orca Cold Chain Solutions, Marc Philipp of PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore, and Rolly Melendrez of Alcon Laboratories.

Guzman and Melendrez will be speaking on the third session, Engage: Enabling Better Service Through Cold Chain Logistics, which will be held on the morning of 20 September. The panel is expected to further highlight the importance of cold chain to ensure high service levels and high quality of products.

Guzman is a supply chain veteran, with over five decades in the profession and several awards and accolades under her belt. She spent several years with Kraft Foods, working various roles in the Philippines and regionally; she is currently president of cold chain newcomer Orca Cold Chain Solutions.

Melendrez’s career includes stints with Nestlé and Holcim, before signing up as country supply chain head for eye care products manufacturer Alcon Laboratories.

Meanwhile, Philipp and Eala will join LF Logistics’ Santi Gutierrez on the conference’s second panel, Connect: Ensuring Operational Excellence in the Supply Chain, scheduled on the afternoon of 19 September.

Philipp has extensive supply chain experience across Asia, Europe and Australia, particularly focusing on enabling digital transformations within major manufacturers and retailers. He is currently partner and supply chain consulting lead for PricewaterhouseCoopers, based in their Singapore offices.

Eala is a familiar face to SCMAP Supply Chain Conference delegates, having been one of the event’s hosts for the past couple of years. He is president of Synerbyte Ltd., an intelligent lighting company, and is also a mentor to start-ups and tech entrepreneurs in the region. He will also be moderating the panel.

More speakers are set to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Registration is still ongoing for this year’s SCMAP Supply Chain Conference, with two-day passes at PHP 13,800 for SCMAP members and PHP 16,800 for non-members. Those who register and pay on or before 2 August can avail of an early bird rate. Similarly, those who register ten delegates on or before 2 August will get an eleventh pass for free.

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Limited sponsorship slots are also available; click here for more information.

The 2019 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference is the most prestigious event in Philippine supply chain, bringing together over 350 delegates across manufacturing, distribution, retail, supply chain and other related sectors. SCMAP’s flagship event brings to the forefront discussions of the issues and movements affecting the industry and its role in connecting, engaging and moving lives. The accompanying exhibit brings together top supply chain products and service providers from across the country and the region.