{"id":1297,"date":"2026-03-31T07:52:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/digital-logistics\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:11:21","slug":"gartner-xpo26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/digital-logistics\/2026\/03\/31\/gartner-xpo26\/","title":{"rendered":"Siemens Digital Logistics at the Gartner\u00ae Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122 2026 \u2014 Visit Us in Orlando at booth 1107!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>From May 4\u20136, Siemens Digital Logistics will proudly showcase its cutting-edge solutions at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/conferences\/na\/supply-chain-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gartner Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122<\/a> in Orlando, Florida. Together with Supplyframe, Siemens invites supply chain professionals to explore how its innovative technologies address the most pressing challenges of modern logistics and supply chain management. In our opinion, this year&#8217;s conference theme, <strong>\u201cDynamic by Design,\u201d<\/strong> aligns with Siemens\u2019 mission to help organizations build supply chains that are not just reactive, but deliberately designed for resilience, agility, and long-term performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging end-to-end digital threads, AI-driven insights, and comprehensive digital twin technology, Siemens continues to redefine what is possible in supply chain management \u2014 from the first design decision to the final delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/SCC17E2-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Gartner26 code\" class=\"wp-image-1298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/SCC17E2-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/SCC17E2-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/SCC17E2-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/SCC17E2-900x471.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/SCC17E2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-visit-siemens-at-the-booth\">Why Visit Siemens at Booth 1107?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this year&#8217;s event, Siemens and Supplyframe will spotlight solutions that address today\u2019s most urgent supply chain challenges \u2014 from geopolitical shocks and tariff volatility to component shortages and logistics complexity. Our combined presence brings together two powerful dimensions of supply chain excellence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From resilient design to flawless fulfillment:<\/strong> Supplyframe\u2019s Design-to-Source Intelligence (DSI) platform connects millions of engineering and supply chain professionals with real-time risk, pricing, and component insights across hundreds of millions of electronic components. This intelligence flows directly into design and sourcing workflows to avoid surprises later in the lifecycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End-to-end logistics orchestration:<\/strong> Siemens Digital Logistics provides the AI-powered control tower, network planning, and execution capabilities that ensure what gets designed and sourced actually gets delivered \u2014 on time, at optimized cost and with full sustainability transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we cover the full arc: <strong>from sourcing strategy to logistics excellence<\/strong> \u2014 all tightly integrated into Siemens\u2019 broader digital thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend high profile speakers at our execitive session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/David-Paulson-1.jpeg\" alt=\"David Paulson,\nGlobal Vice President, Avnet Velocity at Avnet  \" class=\"wp-image-1367\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/David-Paulson-1.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/David-Paulson-1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/david-paulson-284b294\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Paulson<\/a>,<br>Global Vice President, Avnet Velocity at Avnet  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Barry-McGoldrick_Dec-2025-2-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u2022\tBarry McGoldrick, VP and Chief Procurement Officer at Molex \" class=\"wp-image-1368\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Barry-McGoldrick_Dec-2025-2-1-1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Barry-McGoldrick_Dec-2025-2-1-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Barry-McGoldrick_Dec-2025-2-1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Barry-McGoldrick_Dec-2025-2-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Barry-McGoldrick_Dec-2025-2-1-1-900x675.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/barry-mcgoldrick-60532589\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barry McGoldrick<\/a>, <br>VP and Chief Procurement Officer at Molex <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"146\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Steve-Hoinka-1.png\" alt=\"Steven Hoinka, Vice President Global Manufacturing Strategy &amp; Transformation at PepsiCo \" class=\"wp-image-1369\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/steven-hoinka-5b37a1a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steven Hoinka<\/a>, <br>VP  PepsiCo Global Manufacturing Strategy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Lloyd-Kaplan-1-1.png\" alt=\"Lloyd Kaplan, Pacific Global Consulting \" class=\"wp-image-1371\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lloyd-kaplan-0b354015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lloyd Kaplan<\/a>, <br>Pacific Global Consulting <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our session: <strong>Turning Chaos into Clarity with Real\u2011World Lessons in Supply Chain Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live at the Gartner\u00ae Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122: <strong>May 6 \u00b7 11:30\u201312:00 \u00b7 Swan Ballroom 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-2026-theme-dynamic-by-design\">The 2026 Theme: Dynamic by Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122 2026 centers on the theme <em>\u201cDynamic by Design\u201d<\/em> \u2014 a call for supply chain leaders to move beyond reactive crisis management and instead architect supply chains that are built to absorb disruption, adapt in real time, and continuously improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across seven key tracks \u2014 including AI, Technology and Innovation; Logistics and Fulfillment; Sourcing and Procurement; Supply Chain Planning; Strategy; Leadership and Influence; and Organization and Talent \u2014 the conference delivers fresh perspectives for Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) and senior leaders who are steering their organizations through volatility while building long-term resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe, this theme resonates strongly with Siemens\u2019 approach: resilience is not an accident. It is the result of deliberate design choices, enabled by the right data, tools, and intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"experience-innovation-firsthand\">Experience Innovation Firsthand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Siemens booth, you will have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>See live demonstrations<\/strong> of our AI-powered logistics control tower (AX4), supply chain digital twin and optimization (Supply Chain Suite), and design-to-source intelligence (Supplyframe DSI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore our \u201cShift Left\u201d strategy<\/strong> \u2014 how bringing supply chain and sourcing considerations into the product design phase reduces downstream cost, risk, and emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discover the comprehensive digital twin<\/strong> \u2014 how Siemens uniquely connects digital twins of product, production, and supply chain into a single coherent view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engage our experts<\/strong> to discuss your specific challenges around resilience, cost optimization, sustainability, or AI adoption, and identify where to start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your priorities are reducing logistics costs, increasing planning agility, or accelerating your sustainability roadmap, our team will be available for one-to-one conversations throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-siemens-solution-orchestration-across-the-enti\">The Siemens Solution: Orchestration Across the Entire Value Chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"end-to-end-orchestration-with-digital-threads\">End-to-End Orchestration with Digital Threads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional supply chain management is often fragmented: design teams make decisions without visibility into sourcing risks, logistics teams operate without awareness of production schedules, and procurement reacts to disruptions that could have been anticipated. Siemens addresses this with a comprehensive <strong>digital thread<\/strong> that connects data, people, and processes from concept to customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, organizations gain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holistic visibility:<\/strong> A single, trusted view of the entire internal and external supply chain \u2014 from tier\u2011n suppliers and contract manufacturers to distribution centers and final customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-functional collaboration:<\/strong> Breaking down silos between product design, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data-driven decision-making:<\/strong> Real-time data and AI-driven insights to balance cost, risk, sustainability, and service levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-powered-insights-for-the-age-of-disruption\">AI-Powered Insights for the Age of Disruption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DRAM shortages, component cost spikes, tariff shifts, extreme weather events, and geopolitical shocks: today\u2019s supply chains face constant pressure. Siemens embeds artificial intelligence across its portfolio to turn early signals into proactive action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Predictive ETA<\/strong> for air and ocean freight, enabling planners to act on likely delays before they impact production or customer delivery dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-driven risk detection<\/strong> to highlight sourcing and logistics risks, such as single\u2011source dependencies or lane capacity constraints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intelligent document processing<\/strong> that automates the handling of shipping documents, invoices, and proofs of delivery to reduce manual work and errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI copilots for supply chain modeling<\/strong> that help planners build, tune, and compare scenarios much faster than with traditional tools alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk and cost optimization models<\/strong> that simultaneously consider CO\u2082 emissions, service levels, and total landed cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-comprehensive-digital-twin-strategy\">A Comprehensive Digital Twin Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Siemens has a long and proven history of integrating product design and manufacturing through digital twin technology. At Gartner 2026, we are showcasing how this philosophy extends to the full supply chain. The <strong>comprehensive digital twin<\/strong> connects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>digital twin of the product<\/strong>, used to optimize design for manufacturability, cost, sustainability, and sourceability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>digital twin of production<\/strong>, where plant layouts, capacities, and process variations are simulated before changes reach the shop floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>digital twin of the supply chain<\/strong>, which models multi\u2011echelon networks, transport modes, constraints, and disruption scenarios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination enables teams across the enterprise to make smarter decisions at every stage of the design\u2011source\u2011make\u2011deliver continuum \u2014 using one consistent data foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siemens ranked in the <strong>Gartner<strong><em>\u00ae<\/em><\/strong> Supply Chain Top 25<\/strong> for 2025* for three consecutive years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe, this recognition reflects Siemens\u2019 unique ability to combine deep supply chain execution experience with software innovation. Siemens runs one of the world\u2019s most complex, multi\u2011tier physical supply chains while also developing end\u2011to\u2011end supply chain execution and optimization software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The value lies in the seamless integration between real operations and digital solutions. Manufacturing, logistics, and sourcing data from Siemens\u2019 global supply chain flows directly into its software teams, where it is used to continuously refine planning, execution, and optimization capabilities. Real constraints, disruptions, and trade\u2011offs encountered in daily operations become direct inputs for product improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This closed\u2011loop connection ensures Siemens\u2019 supply chain solutions are built and validated under real performance pressure. Customers benefit from software that mirrors real\u2011world supply chain complexity\u2014enabling faster decisions, tighter execution, improved resilience, and stronger margin protection across the end\u2011to\u2011end supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><em>*Disclaimer<\/em><\/summary>\n<p><em>*Disclaimer: <\/em>Gartner, The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025: Methodology and Ranking, 17 June 2025.<br>GARTNER and SUPPLY CHAIN SYMPSOIUM\/XPO areis a trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and\/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner\u2019s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-miss-our-solution-provider-session\">Don\u2019t Miss Our Solution Provider Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to our presence on the show floor, Siemens will deliver a <strong>Solution Provider Session (SPS)<\/strong> as part of the official Gartner agenda. In this 30\u2011minute, stand\u2011and\u2011deliver session, Siemens experts will share practical insights on how to connect design intelligence, sourcing decisions, and logistics execution along an end\u2011to\u2011end digital thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details on the session title, speakers, and timing will follow closer to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special offer: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/conferences\/na\/supply-chain-us\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register <\/a><\/strong>with code SCC17EDC to save 700 USD on the standard rate for Gartner Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122 2026 in Orlando.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-gartner-supply-chain-symposiumxpo-2026\">About the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122 is one of the most influential gatherings for supply chain leaders worldwide. In 2026 it returns to the <strong>Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort<\/strong> in Orlando, Florida, from <strong>May 4 to May 6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event brings together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3,500+ supply chain leaders<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>60+ Gartner experts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>110+ solution providers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>for three days of insights, peer exchange, and hands\u2011on exploration of the latest technologies and best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. Visit the Siemens booth at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122 2026 <strong>at booth 1107<\/strong> to discover how Siemens Digital Logistics \u2014 together with Supplyframe \u2014 can help your organization master resilience and outpace disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s shape the future of supply chains \u2014 together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Follow our event coverage on the Siemens Digital Logistics blog and connect with us on LinkedIn for updates before, during, and after the conference.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch with the experts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/artur_szgoda.jpg\" alt=\"Artur Zgoda \nProcesses, People, Improvements\" class=\"wp-image-846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/artur_szgoda.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/artur_szgoda-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/arturzgoda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artur Zgoda<\/a> <br>Processes, People, Improvements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Nezam_Hazim_blog.jpg 1856w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hazim-nezam\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hazim-nezam\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hazim Nezam<\/a>  <br>Supply Chain I Logistics I Digitalization<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Jeffrey_Luft.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Jeffrey_Luft.jpg 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/Jeffrey_Luft-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffreyluft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeffrey Luft <\/a><br>Global Supply Chain and <br>Logistics Leader<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Emre-Akbag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Emre-Akbag.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Emre-Akbag-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Emre-Akbag-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/03\/Emre-Akbag-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emre-akbag-34532614\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emre-akbag-34532614\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emre Akba\u011f<\/a><br>Business Lead <br>Siemens Digital Logistics<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/conferences\/na\/supply-chain-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gartner event page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/digital-logistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siemens Digital Logistics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/supplyframe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplyframe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From May 4\u20136, Siemens Digital Logistics will proudly showcase its cutting-edge solutions at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium\/Xpo\u2122 in 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