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The complexities of modern supply chains demand forward-thinking strategies to ensure resilience and efficiency. Network optimization, now more crucial than ever, requires a balanced approach across both strategic and tactical levels. This webinar will focus on overcoming critical challenges and leveraging cutting-edge solutions to set a foundation for future success.

Melis Teksan, ICRON’s SVP, Industry Practices, will spotlight the transformative role of optimization and AI, explaining how these technologies enable organizations to navigate current challenges while preparing for the future. Complementing this, Sebastian Koerth and Lukas Winkel from Bayer will share practical insights, showcasing real-world applications that demonstrate how decision intelligence can address industry-specific complexities and unlock sustainable value.
Under the moderation of Neil Perry from BizClik, this session will not only provide actionable insights but also reveal ways to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of supply chains.

Join us to discover how leading organizations are shaping the future of supply chain management through innovation, intelligence, strategic foresight, and network optimization.
When
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · 2:00 p.m. London (GMT +0:00)
Presenters
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Dr. Z. Melis Teksan
SVP, Industry Practices at ICRON
With over 15 years of experience in operations research, industrial engineering, and supply chain management, Dr. Z. Melis Teksan serves as the SVP of Supply Chain Industry Practices at ICRON. In this role, Dr. Teksan oversees the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that enable supply chain companies to achieve operational excellence, agility, and profitability. She lectures on supply chain transformation at the University of Amsterdam and on production planning, inventory, and supply chain management at Özyeğin University. Dr. Teksan has published papers in prestigious journals and holds a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, bachelor's and master's degrees in Industrial Engineering from Boğaziçi University.
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Sebastian Koerth
Senior Supply Chain Analyst at Bayer
Sebastian Koerth brings 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to his role as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst at Bayer AG. He studied business administration in Berlin and began his career as a material planner. Over the years, he has developed extensive expertise in end-to-end supply chain planning, with particular emphasis on inventory management and long-term capacity planning. Recently, Sebastian has focused on applying optimization models to enhance decision support within the organization.
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Dr. Lukas Winkel
Product Manager at Bayer
With a strong academic background, including a Bachelor and Master’s in Business Mathematics from the University of Cologne and a PhD in Algorithmic Optimization from Trier University, Lukas Winkel is an expert on non-linear mixed-integer optimization. He is an accomplished IT Product Manager at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, where he oversees a portfolio of software solutions in supply chain management. The focus of these products are optimizing operational and strategic safety stock, long-term supply planning, and brand launch supply planning.
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