Organised by amfori and supported by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the seminar “Unlocking Opportunities and Managing Challenges in Sustainable Supply Chain Management” was successfully held on 9 July. Over 70 industry leaders, buyers, and key stakeholders gathered to explore the latest trends, regulatory challenges, and practical solutions in sustainable supply chain management.
Prof. Amanda Wang, Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies of PolyU, delivered a keynote speech providing an in-depth analysis of the regionalisation of global supply chains network. Additionally, Prof. Jimmy Jin, Assistant Dean (Fund-raising and Development) and Associate Professor of School of Accounting and Finance of PolyU, participated in the panel discussion to elaborate on the major challenges facing global sustainable supply chain management from an academic perspective.
The panel session was further enriched from industry experts, including Mr Stafford Lau, Director of Prosperity Textile (H.K.) Limited and Stella Blu Textile Limited, and Mr Chris Wong, Global Head of Compliance of Otto International (HK) Limited, who shared valuable real-world experiences and practical viewpoints.
The seminar concluded with closing remarks from Prof. Eric Chui, Head of Department of Applied Social Sciences of PolyU and Co-Director of PReCIT, alongside Ms. Joyce Chau, Director APAC of amfori.
Participants also enjoyed an exclusive lab tour at PolyU Materials Resource Centre and University Research Facility in 3D Printing (U3DP), exploring the cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions driving sustainable development.