Graham Crawshaw, CASME's Procurement Content Director, is back to share a high-level briefing on the most pressing trends and strategic considerations in logistics services procurement across EMEA and the Americas. Drawing on insights from CASME's global benchmarking and peer discussions, the presentation will explore:
• Strategic decisions around in-house versus outsourced logistics – cost, control, and capability trade-offs
• How leading organizations are deepening supplier relationships to unlock innovation and resilience
• Practical strategies for advancing ESG priorities in the logistics category, including scope 1 emissions and green procurement
• The future impact of AI on supply chain visibility, automation, and last-mile performance
This session highlights actionable intelligence to inform sourcing strategy, operating models, and supplier collaboration in a rapidly evolving logistics environment. It will include the latest implications around managing tariffs. It will be interactive and include polls and a Q&A session.