Supply Chain Conference 2024 Commences this Sunday in Riyadh
His Excellency, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, will sponsor the opening of the Supply Chain Conference 2024 this Sunday, with the participation of several esteemed ministers, supply chain decision-makers, executives from major global and local companies, and promising institutions in vital sectors.
The Supply Chain Conference 2024 comes at a time when the Kingdom plays a prominent role in enhancing the efficiency of global supply chains. This is achieved by leveraging the Kingdom’s robust and advanced logistics capabilities, including a strong and effective network of international and regional airports, world-class ports in terms of performance and maritime connectivity, and railways and road networks supporting the movement of people and goods.
The Kingdom has successfully enhanced and developed its logistics capabilities according to international benchmarks to support supply chain movements and position itself as a vital and strategic link in global supply chains.
The sixth edition of the Supply Chain Conference reflects the Kingdom’s high status in the logistics and supply chain sector. It will also highlight the importance of enhancing collaboration between companies and relevant entities to adopt the best innovative technologies in supply chains, support e-commerce, stimulate the digital economy, and employ artificial intelligence to develop services associated with this sector, all of which contribute to establishing the Kingdom as a global logistics hub and a link between the continents.
The conference aims to build new partnerships across various sectors, offering insights and innovative ideas that contribute to achieving the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in this field and enhancing sustainable development.
It is worth mentioning that the Kingdom plays an active role globally in the logistics and supply chain sector. Recently, the sector has seen the implementation of a series of structural reforms and operational achievements in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The Kingdom has risen 17 places in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index. Additionally, major global logistics companies have invested in Saudi ports, attracted by their strategic and economic advantages, further boosting the efficiency of the logistics sector and supply chains in the Kingdom.
The conference will host a related exhibition for the supply chain and logistics sector, featuring a selection of global experts and specialists. The aim is to present experiences on the best methods and latest practices for improving supply chain performance and efficiency. The conference program includes several panel discussions, alongside workshops, an entrepreneurship corner, and a new platform designed to empower Saudi women in the supply chain sector. The conference will also witness the signing of several joint agreements.
