Smart Systems: The Impact on the Food Supply Chain
Interactive Webinar
Tuesday 1st December at 11:00am
The UK food industry faces significant challenges to remain sustainable. With major challenges on the horizon, companies can no longer rely on a low labour cost workforce to maintain low production costs and achieve economic sustainability. Smart Systems (SS) is being seen as an approach towards achieving significant improvements in both economic and environmental sustainability. However, there is little evidence to indicate whether UK food companies are prepared for the implementation of such systems.
This webinar will discuss Smart Systems technologies and their application to the food production supply chain in Wales.
A range of digital technologies in the food system are already leading to better informed and engaged consumers and producers, smarter farms and improved public services. What are some of the emerging trends in this space and how can your business capitalise on them?
We are pleased to be joined by Professor Andrew Thomas of the Aberystwyth Business School, who share with us the findings from a survey on Welsh food producers. Andrew will identify the key challenges and opportunities for the food industry to harness the power of Smart Systems to further improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
Format: 45 mins presentations, 15 mins for Q&A.
Where: Online over Zoom (no downloading or signing up required).
Spaces are limited to ensure a smooth delivery so reserve your space early to avoid disappointment!
Meet the Speaker
Professor Andrew Thomas
Aberystwyth Business School
Professor Andrew Thomas is currently Professor of Engineering and Management and the Head of Aberystwyth Business School.
Having previously entered academia in 2002 following a career initially with the Royal Air Force and then later with BE Aerospace, Andrew has vast experience of roles in aerospace, manufacturing and production engineering.
In more recent years Andrew has committed himself to senior management positions within Higher Education such as Associate Dean, Dean, Head of School and Director.
To date, Professor Andrew Thomas has published over 200 research articles, journal papers and has delivered many keynote speeches covering his experiences, including supervising over twenty KTP projects.
Andrew has also developed a number of academic teaching programmes including: MSc Production Engineering Management, MSc International Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Master of Research in Management and, Doctor of Management.