About Blume Global, a WiseTech Global company
Blume Global is a supply chain technology provider with the most complete set of digital functionalities for manufacturers to initiate and manage workflows for their direct bill-of-materials supply chain from sourcing through in-bound shipment, in collaboration with its direct material suppliers. Blume Global is digitizing direct materials supply chains for manufacturers to reduce direct material costs, improve product quality, optimize inventory for ongoing production, increase supply chain resilience and improve relationships with suppliers to making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions.
Blume has the most extensive network among logistics technology providers. The company's direct connectivity to the ocean, air, rail, and truckload carriers combines with Blume's solutions and almost three decades of industry data to maximize transportation spend and improve customer service. Blume Global’s platform also focuses on manufacturing, specializing in strategic sourcing, quality, tooling and supplier performance management. These solutions are supported by a sizeable R&D organization that is continually adding new high-value features. In 2023, Blume Global was acquired by WiseTech Global, developer and provider of the world's leading logistics execution software CargoWise.
SCM-9 - From Source to Ship: Dana’s digital transformation in direct sourcing and manufacturing supply chain with Blume Global
Dana Incorporated shares key lessons from its source to ship digital transformation focused on direct purchasing and supplier collaboration. Learn how Dana leveraged Blume Global’s platform to unify sourcing, quality, and order management processes, breaking down silos across departments and enabling better supplier performance and data-driven decision making. This session offers practical insights into building a resilient manufacturing supply chain.
Chris Dawson, Senior Manager of Purchasing Analytics, Dana Incorporated
SCM-3 - Supply Chain Transformation: how to cope with a new World
Supply chain networks born in globalization age do not fit anymore with this VUCA environment. Nearshoring, Friendshoring and Re-shoring require years to be in place, so what to do to cope with rising costs and uncertainty? Beside these challenges, firms have to cope with much more structural forces: demography is changing all over the world, talent war is a matter of fact for any country, so the drive to automation and AI are not a hype but a real need to provide same levels of throughput with less manpower. Our panel of supply chain leaders talk about their solutions and paths for success: vision, approach, design & simulation tools, change management and execution. Abel Martinez, Global Supply Chain Director, JDE Peet’s; Christophe Poitrineau, Supply Chain Director, Metro AG; Alessandro Furnò, Head of Aftersales, Purchasing & Supply Chain, Leapmotor International, a company of Stellantis; Professor Omera Khan; Francois d'Ivernois, Business Development Manager, Blume Global. This panel is moderated by Igino Colella, President, CSCMP Italy RT, and involves front edge experiences from large and medium companies.
Francois d'Ivernois, Business Development Manager, Blume Global
SCM-10 - Source to Ship: How Manufacturers Gain Control of their Bill-of-Material Item Supply Chains
Manufacturers today face increasing pressure from supply disruptions, cost inflation, and complex supplier ecosystems. This session explores how a BOM item-centric supply chain approach helps organizations improve control from source to ship. Learn how manufacturers are strengthening program execution, enhancing supplier collaboration, and accelerating sourcing and quality processes to reduce risk, contain costs, and drive greater agility across their direct material supply chains.
T&D-1 - Smart and Sustainable: reinventing Port Infrastructure for the Next Decade
In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical instability, shifting economic alliances, and disruptions in critical maritime trade routes, European ports find themselves at the crossroads of transformation and uncertainty. The ramifications of US trade strategies, tensions in key global shipping corridors, and the evolving geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe and the Middle East are reshaping the operational environment for major ports. Ports are not only responsible for facilitating trade flows but must also address security risks, infrastructure resilience, digitalization, and sustainability targets.
This session will bring together leading European ports: Carla Salvadò, SubDirectora General, Port de Barcelona; Federica Montaresi, Commissario Straordinario, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale; Karen Van Brussel, Port of the Future Advisor, Port of Antwerp-Bruges; Vittorio Torbianelli, Commissario Straordinario, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Orientale; Steven Gerard, Sales Director, Blume Global; Philip Sweens, Managing Director, HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik; Port of Gdansk; Port of Marseille.
Moderates: Fabio Crostelli
Steven Gerard, Sales Director, Blume Global
T&D-4 - Innovation in intermodal transportation: digitalization and challenges.
To meet the new requirements for flexibility, economic and environmental sustainability, there is an urgent need for innovative processes and business models. Technology is not enough: an operational paradigm shift becomes indispensable. As the transportation and logistics sector adapts to increasing demands for efficiency, flexibility, and environmental sustainability, digital transformation emerges as a fundamental driver of change. However, digitalization alone is not sufficient-an operational and strategic paradigm shift is required to unlock its full potential.
This session will explore the digital transformation journey within intermodal transportation, addressing key challenges such as data integration, interoperability of digital platforms, and cybersecurity risks. Discussions will highlight case studies of successful digital initiatives, the role of blockchain in enhancing supply chain transparency, and the deployment of AI-driven automation in intermodal hubs. Additionally, experts will debate the role of public and private investment in fostering digital innovation while ensuring economic feasibility and sustainability.
Panellists: Luca Lagomarsino, Circle Group; Federico Buiatti, Supply Chain & ABS Service Business Development Director, Acciaierie Bertoli Safau; Karen Van Brussel, Port of the Future Advisor, Port of Antwerp-Bruges; Steven Gerard, Sales Director, Blume Global; Marco Mazzarino, Founder, Bestever Supply Chain; Angelo Giordano, Responsabile Area Progetti Finanziati, ARS. Moderates Angelo Giordano
