Controlling the Oscillating Supply Chain with Real Time Visibility

As an isolated island nation at the bottom of the world, New Zealand has shown that the size of our population isn't proportionate to our production and export power. In light of recent pandemic events, the future for New Zealand relies on the success of primary exports in order to help restart the economy, but that is a sector that needs to operate as one system rather than working in silos by stage.

Join us to hear from Dave who is actively focusing on supply and value chains in NZ primary industries, how he sees the role of each cog in the primary industry supply chain playing their part, what disruptions are evident and what can be done to mitigate the risk of disruptions. Dave will share his own experience, his strategic forethought and how NZ can focus on capturing market value in primary industry supply chains.

Come prepared with your questions, gain a new perspective and be inspired to develop (or improve) your own strategy and strengthen your connections.

Meet the speaker

David Ffowcs-Williams : Head of Supply Chain - Datacom

Dave has a passion for transport and logistics with a strong and varied background in the delivery of complex supply chain systems. He has spent over 25 years delivering supply chain systems in NZ, Europe, Australia and USA and his focus has always been on honest business process improvement.

Datacom is the largest technology company in New Zealand, starting in New Zealand in 1965 and quickly expanding to more than 5 countries around the globe. Through their work with client such as Fonterra, Zespri and MBIE, Datacom has a firm understanding of the Aotearoa New Zealand primary industry export market

Format for the evening

4.00pm -               Guests arrive, refreshments available

4.15pm -                Julia to introduce Dave and B.linc

4.20pm -               Dave from Datacom to present

4:40pm -               Julia to facilitate Q&A with audience

5:00pm - Speaking finishes, networking

5.30pm -               Event finishes