2026 AGENDA

This opening session will explore supply chain requirements, freight optimisation opportunities and structural changes needed to propel the automotive market forward across South-East Asia. Industry leaders will discuss how to transform what can be fragmented networks in the region into a powerful supply chain engine for growth. 

Talking points in this session will include: 

This session dives into the operational realities of how companies are restructuring their supply chains to survive and compete in the ASEAN bloc. Industry experts will discuss the strategic development of production and logistics hubs, the shift in how logistics services are procured, and the relentless drive to optimise networks in the face of fierce new competition. 

Talking points in this session will include: 

• The different approaches to logistics networks that new and established players are taking in South-East Asia 

• Redesigning footprints and flows to keep up with customer changes and speed up time to market 

• Rethinking logistics requirements, including freight sourcing, warehousing, 3PL/4PL services and alternative transport modes to maintain stability and improve utilisation 

This session will explore how supply chain management teams adapt to these market requirements through agile logistics, from enhanced demand planning, postponement and customisation strategies, flexible logistics networks, and real-time visibility. 

Join this session to benchmark practical approaches for building resilient supply chains that minimise disruption, reduce lead times, and maintain a competitive advantage in a fast-paced environment. 

Talking points in this session will include: 
 

• Logistics processes and strategies to balance high product variation and local requirements across varying assembly, production and distribution models 

• Leveraging data and pattern recognition systems to enhance supply and demand planning 

• Designing flexible supply networks to reduce lead times, minimise transport disruptions, and mitigate risks  

• Adopting collaborative supplier strategies to increase transparency and enable more joint logistics planning  

But it also has logistics bottlenecks – including its inland roads, rail and shipping in the Strait of Malacca – as well as regulatory and trade barriers to overcome that would help it to produce and export more.