Law firm Brabners and corporate finance firm Brabners Stuart, in conjunction with Chemicals Northwest, have held the second Chemicals Supply Chain Forum during the International Festival for Business (IFB).
The forum was for supply chain professionals from the chemicals sector to share best practice. This event marked the follow-up to the successful inaugural chemicals supply chain workshop held at The Heath Business Park, Runcorn in March of this year.
A varied programme had been produced that reflected the output from the initial workshop and covered the wider business-related aspects that impinge on the supply chain function. Guest speakers at the event were leading chemical supply chain expert Phil Browitt of Chainology, Frans Cruijssen, Partner at ArgusI and Workpackage leader in the CO3 project, and Lesley Batchelor, Director General, Institute of Export International Trade.
There were also case studies provided by Chemicals Northwest members, Innospec and John Hogg Technical Solutions, who shared experiences of how the supply chain function is managed within their businesses. In addition, delegates also took part in a tour of the Liverpool 2 project organised by Peel Ports.
Denise Walker, Corporate Partner at Brabners said: “The inaugural Chemicals Supply Chain Forum was a great success with over forty delegates participating in a workshop to determine the issues, topics and format of future forums. We are delighted to be able to satisfy the delegates’ enthusiasm for a regular forum to exchange best practice and facilitate supply chain networking.”
Steve Stuart of Brabners Stuart said: “By holding the forum during the International Festival for Business we are giving attendees an excellent opportunity to connect with other chemicals supply chain industry specialists from across the globe.”
John Roche, Operations Manager at Chemicals Northwest added: “This is the second meeting of this new business forum and Chemicals Northwest is delighted to include it in its growing range of membership offerings. With the event also listed by the International Festival of Business, we are doubly proud to be a part of the region’s success.”
The forum took place on Wednesday 11 June 2014 at Brabners, Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3YL.
