Disruption of Supply Chain and Procurement
Date: 19 May 2020
Time: 01:00 PM (UAE Time)
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupts Procurement on a global scale and accelerates the need to have a decentralized Global Supply Chain. As companies evaluate their strategies, sourcing techniques and costs, this webinar session will provide a practical point of view on how to improve Supply Chain resilience and adopt best-in-class Procurement practices in the current times.
The discussions at this webinar will provide you with in-depth insights into:
• How is this pandemic affecting Procurement and Supply Chain in the region?
• What are the strategies to overcome Supply Chain and Procurement disruption in current circumstances?
• What will be the future for Procurement and Supply Chain in the post COVID-19 paradigm?
• What are the most exciting innovations in Procurement and Supply Chain to overcome key challenges?
Speakers
Dr. Mohamed Ali Bahzad
Secretary General, Bahrain Tender Board
Dr. Bahzad has more than 30 years of experience in government and an extensive academic background. Prior to joining the Tender Board, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the National Communications Centre. He was previously Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Washington, US, and held a number of positions with the Bahrain Defence Force. Dr Bahzad holds a PhD in Systems Engineering, specialising in Risk Management and Analysis, from George Washington University, US; an MBA from the University of Bahrain; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Engineering from the Military Technical College in Cairo, Egypt.
Waleed Al Saeedi
Supply Management Director, Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
Waleed Al Saeedi is the Procurement Director at Department of Culture & Tourism Abu Dhabi. A successful leader who has been instrumental in shaping the future of Abu Dhabi Government Procurement Standards.
GP Puri
Procurement Advisor, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)
GP Puri is leading the Supply Chain and Procurement Transformation by enabling Organizational change management focusing on strategies to enable major and long-term improvements to procurement and supply management processes, activities and relationships. He is also developing a vision & a work Team, redesigning sourcing and procurement strategy, processes, organization and supporting technology in ways that deliver immediate and lasting value to realize the vision.
Ahmed Hashem
Regional Head of Procurement – ME, Bayer
In his current role, Ahmed Hashem leads all procurement activities in Middle East to deliver required business performance. At Glaxo SmithKline, he was looking after all the packaging materials at three sites including Cairo, Giza & Jeddah and led the transition process to the new-shared services model within the team and ensure clear roles and accountabilities are established and ways of working are embedded in new organization.
Usman Malik
Associate Director, Olio Consulting
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(Moderator) Megan James
Senior Manager-Procurement, EXPO 2020
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