

Shaping KSA's Supply
Chain Excellence
Inspired by Tradition
Supporting
Saudi Vision
2030
The International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (IPSC) Riyadh 2024 was a pivotal event held on November 2, 2024, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to transform and strengthen its supply chain industry. .

Keynote Topics
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AI Transforming the Digital Landscape in Saudi Arabia
- AI role in economic diversification
- Impact on autonomous vehicles, smart traffic management, public transportation
- Supply chain efficiency and transparency through AI-driven solutions
- Data protection, cybersecurity, ethical considerations
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Sustainable Procurement:
Balancing Cost, Quality, and Responsibility- Importance of sustainable procurement in today’s business environment
- Long-term advantages such as risk mitigation and enhancing brand reputation
- Certifications and standards for sustainable products and suppliers
- Strategies for waste reduction and recycling initiatives
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Smart Warehousing Solutions:
The Future of Inventory Management- Differences between smart and traditional warehousing
- Role of machine learning in inventory management and order processing.
- Benefits of interconnected devices for seamless operations.
- Adoption of green technologies for sustainable warehousing.
Conference Highlights
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Participants
Over
800
Delegates
from400+
Organizations
including procurement
and supply chain
professionals -
Speakers
More than
40+
international speakers and thought leaders
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Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
The conference provided ample opportunities to connect with industry leaders, potential partners, and procurement and supply chain experts, facilitating idea exchange and fostering collaboration.
Diverse Industry Participation
Participants from a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, technology, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and energy came together to offer a comprehensive perspective on supply chain challenges and solutions.
Speakers
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Meraae AL-Qahtani
Deputy Minister for Supply Chain, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia (Chief Advisor)
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Abdulrahman AlMuaibid
Head of Procurement & Contracts, Saudi Railway Company
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Muath Abdulkarim
Director of Operations, Saudi Goody Products Marketing Co. Ltd
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Dr. Sathya Menon
Group CEO, Blue Ocean Corporation
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Mohamed AlAli
Group Vice Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation
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Osama Humoud
General Manager of Procurement Strategy, Mobily, KSA
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Dr. Mohammad ALHalwan
Consultant, Transport & Logistics Services Development
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Abdul Azeez
Group Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation
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Sultan Amashah
Legal Advisor - Cluster 2
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Bayan Rashed
Senior Manager, Global Procurement - PepsiCo
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Mohammad Bamuqabel
Corporate Strategic Supply Chain Director - Abunayyan Holding
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Maan Alothimeen
General Manager, Supply Chain & Business Support - National Housing Company
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Ehab Bashaikh
General Manager, Supply Chain JEDCO (Jeddah Airport Company)
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Mozzamil Aissa
Program Director - Blue Ocean Corporation
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Andrew Sanderson
Partner at Fieldfisher, Co-Founder, Matrix Risk Solutions Limited
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Yaqub Al Humadi
Supply Chain Director - Royal Commission Health Services, Jubail
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Saleh Althamer
Procurement General Manager - Dammam Airport Company (DACO)
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Majed Alfaraj
Procurement and Contracts Director - Saudi Chemical Company Limited
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Ata Elyas
Head of Procurement - Saudi Awwal Bank
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Yusuf AlHasan
Head of Procurement - BNET - Bahrain Network
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Dr. Dalia Ahmed Gheit
Reengineering, Supply Chain & Quality Expert KSA - USA
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Sulaiman Abdulla
Director - Administrative Affairs, Federal Tax Authority
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Grant Swanepoel
Regional Lead, Global Channels and Alliances Middle East & Africa - Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
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Yasmin Adel Aboualy
Head Of Supply Chain Management - Saudi Mechanical Industries Co
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Fadhilah Hassan
Sourcing Specialist - Schlumberger
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Sam Achampong
Regional Director: Asia, Australasia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) - CIPS
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Rana Alleaboon
Supply Chain Manager - Golf Saudi
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Vipin Vaidyanathan
Senior Director and Head of Consulting - Blue Ocean Corporation
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Ali Mohammed Al Qahtani
Fleet Outsourcing Manager, Supply Chain Expert - Almajdouie Logistics Company
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Dr. Bandar Altubaishe
Vice Dean - College of Business Administration, UBT, Saudi Arabia
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Gold Sponsor
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Technology Partner
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Media Partner