Panel 05 - FACTORY 4.0 Conference 2026

Smart Supply Chains & Critical Materials

Securing the Nervous System of Modern Manufacturing

Explore how digital tools, strategic collaboration and stronger sourcing models can build more resilient, transparent and efficient industrial supply chains.

October 7, 2026

NORD Events Center by Globalworth

Smart Supply Chains and Critical Materials panel at FACTORY 4.0 2026

ABOUT THE PANEL

Building Resilient Supply Networks

Global disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty and growing pressure on critical materials are forcing manufacturers to rethink how supply chains are structured and managed.

This panel examines how digital tools, improved visibility and stronger collaboration can help companies respond faster to disruption, reduce operational risk and strengthen industrial continuity.

Experts will explore practical strategies for improving sourcing, logistics, transparency and access to critical materials while building more adaptable and efficient supply ecosystems.

PANEL 04

Panel Speakers

Experts in manufacturing, logistics and industrial strategy will share practical insights on building more transparent, adaptable and resilient supply networks.

Henrik von Scheel, Industry 4.0 strategist and FACTORY 4.0 keynote speaker

Henrik von Scheel

Keynote Speaker

Marius Hărătău, founder of FACTORY 4.0 and President of the FACTORY X.0 Global Forum

Marius Hărătău

Founder FACTORY 4.0

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Sorin Mierlea

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Key discussion topics

What the panel will explore

Supply Chain Visibility

Improving real-time insight across suppliers, materials and logistics operations.

Critical Materials

Securing access to essential materials and strategic industrial resources.

Digital Logistics

Using digital tools to improve planning, tracking and operational efficiency.

Risk Management

Identifying vulnerabilities and reducing exposure to global disruptions.

Supplier Collaboration

Building stronger partnerships across regional and global supply networks.

Industrial Continuity

Maintaining production stability through adaptable sourcing and logistics.

Strengthening Industrial Supply Chains

Join FACTORY 4.0 2026 to explore smarter sourcing, critical materials and resilient supply networks for future-ready manufacturing.