Setting the context for the conference by addressing the evolving steel supply chain dynamics, challenges, and opportunities in the infrastructure and construction sectors.
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and trade protectionism, how can India fortify its position against global supply chain disruptions? Exploring strategies to navigate inflation, trade wars, and commodity market volatility while leveraging opportunities to sustain growth and resilience in CY'25.
Unpacking India’s surging steel demand dynamics driven by transformative growth in infrastructure, renewable energy, and strategic industries like construction, housing, automotive, and defence. Deliberating on strategies to overcome raw material challenges, enhance supply chain sustainability, and unlock export potential to solidify India’s global steel leadership.
Exploring India’s 2030 steel vision through capacity expansion across production routes and investments by key players. Addressing the challenge of supporting 300 MNT steel production capacity. Evaluating the market impact of this growth on regional supply, exports, and competitive dynamics. The Global Supply Dynamics and its Key Insights from China and the Rest of the World.
Analysing the alignment of India’s steel industry with the GoI's star-rating system, green premiums, and the implementation of green taxonomy. This session will explore the cost implications of adopting sustainable technologies, balancing green premiums with quality standards, and their influence on end-users. Experts will share practical approaches, case studies, and strategies for ensuring quality assurance, transparency, and compliance within the supply chain.
Delving into the transformative impact of vendor financing solutions, particularly TReDS, in ensuring liquidity and fostering stronger supplier relationships within the steel supply chain. Exploring how access to seamless financing options can reduce working capital constraints, enhance cash flow efficiency, and promote timely delivery. Examining the integration of finance and logistics to drive cost optimization, multi-modal efficiency, and supply chain sustainability in the steel sector.
Unveiling advancements in steel structures, from pre-engineered buildings and modular designs to sustainable materials, revolutionizing modern construction. Emphasizing the role of stainless steel rebars in combating corrosion in saline environments, alongside lifecycle analysis and cost optimization strategies to meet evolving architectural and infrastructural demand.
Exploring the role of price forecasting in navigating steel market volatility and enabling data-driven decisions. Highlighting how strategic pricing and indexing mechanisms shape purchasing and sales agreements, serve as references for negotiations, and support audit processes. Discussing global best practices in price indexing and strategies to address supply-demand imbalances amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Analyzing the practical applications of e-commerce in streamlining the steel industry's supply chain, from procurement to delivery. Discussing how blockchain can enhance transparency, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen trust among stakeholders in the steel supply ecosystem.
This master class explores the transformative role of AI in supply chain optimization and operational excellence, featuring: