Wednesday, 10 February • 18:00 GST
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly acted as a catalyst for the breakbulk sector in bringing technology and digitalisation to the top of many companies agendas, however, there is a worry that when it passes, it will once more slip down the list. It is more clear than ever that embedding digital end-to-end processes is vital for a company to remain competitive in today’s market and those who do not embrace this will be left behind. Yet, what areas to prioritise and which investments will provide the greatest return is one that is difficult to define. This session will bring together executives from across the supply chain to talk about why it took a global pandemic to wake up our industry to the benefits of digitalisation and how collaboration will be the key to unlocking its potential. Attendees will provide examples of best practice uses and ultimately come together to define what needs to be done to ensure the industry as a whole is prepared for the next 10 years.
Moderator: Cyril Varghese, Global Logistics Director – Strategy & Commercial, Fluor
ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Cyril Varghese leads Fluor Corporation’s global logistics function on both the commercial and strategic sides. He is a qualified Naval Architect from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and holds an MBA from the Management Development Institute of India. Prior to joining Fluor, Cyril worked in leading international freight forwarding companies, focusing on industrial project logistics for the oil and gas, mining and metals, petrochemicals and power industries.Fluor is a global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and maintenance company with projects and offices on six continents. Fluor’s 45,000 employees build a better world and provide sustainable solutions by designing, building and maintaining safe, well executed projects. Fluor had revenue of $17.3 billion in 2019 and is ranked 181 among the Fortune 500 companies. With headquarters in Irving, Texas, Fluor has served its clients for more than 100 years.
