Stellar speakers for upcoming SCALA debate
The 2026 Annual Debate from SCALA asks ‘are third-party logistics providers the true heroes of the supply chain?’ and ‘Who is driving supply chain improvements and innovation?’.
THE EVENT takes place at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry on 4 June 2026. Speakers include:
- Gavin Chappell – VP supply chain, Food & GM, ASDA
- Fabian Koehler – deputy group CEO, Culina Group
- Grace Smith – supply chain director UKI&N, Mars
- Joanne Moore – customer service & logistics director, Suntory
- Sarah Payne – head of distribution operations, John Lewis Partnership
Chris Clowes, executive director at SCALA and chair of the debate, said: “The current state of geopolitics, international conflict and the persisting impact of climate change means global supply chains are facing a host of compounding challenges.
“This debate will celebrate the advances being made across the supply chain industry and the cutting-edge innovations shaping it, and ask questions about what’s next and how we deal with the current crises.”
