The Association of Supply Chain Professionals will present and hold its first Annual Supply Chain Conference under its aegis, after its recent formation, with the theme ‘Supply Chains: Managing in times of Upheaval’, on 15thof November in Mumbai. This one-of-its kindconference will provide national and international delegates with opportunities to network and discuss the management issues and improvementsneeded in various supply chains based on the experience of executives from leading corporations and researchers.

This mega conference is in continuation to the annual conference being earlier organized by SCM Programs, which from this year onwards will be organized by the Association of Supply Chain Professionals (ASCP). As a first time in India, the conferenceearlier introduced an Academic Conclave preceding the Main Conference. Also for the first time, a comprehensive Conference Report was published after every conference. Our future conferences under the Association will carry more credibility and will be a hallmark in supply chain conferences in India and will continue as a benchmark for the industry.

The conference will comewith a new format, live topicswith a world class discussion podium. It is designed to continue this fascinating discussion among business and academic leaders with a view to seeking novel and innovative solutions that couldpositively transform supply chain challenges into opportunities for all business verticals in India, also making this event the best place to network.

The Indian government's ambitious and comprehensive Make-in-India program today touches all major areas of business in India. With the positive and buoyant mood in the Indian economy, effective and efficient supply chain management is essential.Executives from corporates and businesses are expected to continue focusing on cost-reducing and efficient processes keeping in view the common agenda and supply chain challenges faced by their organizations, some of which are emanating from turbulent market.

This One-day Conference will be in two parts, the Academic Conclave and the Main Business Conference. ASCP also welcomes its delegates to a lively cocktail and dinner reception at the end of the conference. It will be a perfect way to close the conference with unparalleled networking opportunities and a remarkable way of entry to 2018.