SCALA Annual Supply Chain Debate 2026

The SCALA Annual Supply Chain Debate has established itself as a key event in the logistics industry calendar, providing a valuable opportunity for senior supply chain and logistics professionals to hear from expert speakers and engage in insightful discussions on a burning issue within the industry.

SCALA’s 2026 Annual Supply Chain Debate will focus on the question of who is driving improvements in supply chain, asking:

“Are 3PLs the heroes of the supply chain?”

In a year marked by rapid technological shifts, intensifying commercial pressures and rising customer expectations, the question of who is truly powering supply chain innovation has never been more relevant.

Our expert panel of speakers will explore the evolving role of third party logistics and challenge long‑held assumptions about where innovation, improvement and real progress originate, examining themes such as:

• The shifting role of 3PLs
• Innovation ownership
• Performance, value and customer expectations
• Collaboration in practice

Participating on our speaker panel this year will be:

🎤Gavin Chappell, VP Supply Chain, Food & GM for Asda

🎤Fabian Koehler, Deputy CEO for Culina Group

🎤Grace Smith, UKI & N Supply Chain Director for Mars

🎤Joanne Moore, GB & I Customer Service & Logistics Director for Suntory

🎤Sarah Payne, Head of Distribution Operations for John Lewis Partnership

Join an audience of senior logistics and supply chain delegates for a thought-provoking discussion and an opportunity to ask your burning questions.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

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