In 2024 the only constant is change itself, and manufacturers and logistics providers are embracing complexity to create resilient supply chains. Logistics leaders, purchasing teams and network designers must be open to diversifying supply chain networks, comprising more carriers and providers, more trade lanes and multimodal transport, and in some cases even taking direct control of operations – all to help generate greater stability and flexibility. ALSC Global will explore the skillsets, tools and strategies needed to seamless integrate growing volumes of suppliers and providers, ports, railheads, transport modes and distribution channels into the supply chain ecosystem and master the growing complexity for greater control.

The pressure to transition to sustainable freight and to decarbonise the supply chain continues to build both in the face of new regulations and consumer demand. There is no silver bullet to radically decarbonise the supply chain, and decisions and investments made today will heavily influence sustainability roadmaps over the years to come. Carmakers, logistics providers and green technology specialists must explore all avenues to reduce emissions and waste, boost recycling and reusage rates across packaging, parts and batteries and find a way to scale green logistics programmes and innovations to stay on course to become net zero. At ALSC Global, logistics and manufacturing leaders will share strategies and tactical solutions for reducing emissions in logistics, improve load capacities, utilise multimodal transport modes and alternative fuels.