Past events

PICS Belgium regularly hosts and co-hosts organized events, courses, seminars, webinars, hackathons and more. Discover our past events here.

 

Supply Chain Café: Cyber Security in supply chain is no longer optional; your customers expect it

Join us to discuss how Cyber security can be an asset to both gain more customers and prevent losing existing ones

2021-09-30 12:00

DEFAULT COURSE

The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is recognized worldwide as the standard in production and inventory control. Through the CPIM preparation and exam process, you will gain knowledge, learn skills and best practices required to execute and improve all of the internal operations within the four walls of your company. Ensure […]

2021-11-08 12:00

Company visit Komatsu DC

Visit the Komatsu Distribution Centre in Vilvoorde Komatsu Europe Parts Organization is the distribution center for Genuine Spare Parts in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Located in the heart of Europe, it manages daily deliveries in 65 countries. Visit KEPO to experience how the team delivers customer satisfaction with 800.000 active SKUs, 8.800 delivery addresses, […]

2021-12-16 16:00

Supply Chain Café: The container seafreight costs enigma explained

Soaring rates but still a disrupted supply chain! Who’s to blame? What about the short term and the medium to long term future? Are there solutions? Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #5 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal […]

2021-12-30 12:00

Webinar spare parts

Global Virtual Inventory Optimization and Governance for Your Spare Parts Dream or Reality? In the age of disruption, discover how world-class companies take advantage of Artificial Intelligence Power to: Gain end-to-end visibility of their inventory Accelerate Procurement and Supply Chain transformation Realize the full adoption of new Digital Solutions across their organization

2022-02-02 13:00

Bootcamp for young Supply Chain professionals

In this highly interactive course we deal with the supply chain basics and focus on every step along the value chain, providing ideas to improve the efficiency in the end-to-end process.

2022-02-23 09:00

Supply Chain Café: What does customer centric operations and supply chain management imply?

Customer is king? What does it mean to be customer centric? Do you always need to say yes to your customers while being customer centric? Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #6 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow […]

2022-02-24 12:00

Training course Warehousing in the era of automation, digitalization and remoteness

At present Warehouse practitioners are challenged to design and deliver “good warehousing” in a current era of hyper-intensive and increasingly-complex customer behavior, respectively of pandemic-imposed remoteness. Another challenge to define how “good” warehousing can get, is the wide choice of warehousing technical solutions and their financial impact. At the same time suppliers push their own solutions as best practice. […]

2022-03-17 13:30

Company visit Log!Ville

LOG!VILLE in the limelight! EXCLUSIVE presentation and tour for PICS members only. 15 participants allowed. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! The LOG!VILLE experience focuses on two components. On the one hand the visitor is immersed in the warehouse and distribution technology of the future, giving an overview of new techniques developed today and the ones that […]

2022-03-23 13:00

Supply Chain Café: A Warehouse on AutoPilot

Automating the Decision Support Process in Complex Warehouse Operations. Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #7 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow discussing amongst peers. The PICS Supply chain Cafés are 1 hour’s interactive lunch sessions, […]

2022-03-24 12:00

Company visit Europal packaging

Visit the Europal Packaging Production site in Doornik One-stop-shop for packaging solutions Europal develops, designs and produces packaging solutions in cardboard. Industrial series, technically complex pieces and heavy duty applications, meeting your most far-reaching practical, technical, visual and ecological challenges. For today and tomorrow. For your product and your customer, your logistical needs and your […]

2022-04-27 16:00

Supply Chain Café: Resilient planning in the supply chain

Today’s supply chain uncertainties make resilient planning a must. Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #8 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow discussing amongst peers. The PICS Supply chain Cafés are 1 hour’s interactive lunch sessions, […]

2022-04-28 12:00

Supply Chain Professionals Reunion

PICS annual supply chain professionals reunion. On june 2nd, 2022 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of PICS Belgium. View the pictures of this festive networking event in the orangery of the enchanting Botanic Garden in Meise here Or watch the aftermovie to relive the moment.  

2022-06-02 18:00

CPIM Part 1 Summer Class

Since CPIM’s launch in 1973, more than 107,000 professionals have benefited from this globally recognized certification. Commit to Your Career ! The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is recognized worldwide as the standard in production and inventory control. Through the CPIM preparation and exam process, you will gain knowledge, learn skills and […]

2022-06-07 16:00

Seminar Cybersecurity in the Supply Chain

Today, supply chains are under pressure caused by material shortages and unreliable lead times. But this is not the only problem affecting supply chains around the globe. Research illustrates that the number of cyberattacks on supply chains increased by 51% between July and December 2021. With the number of attacks increasing during this time frame, […]

2022-06-09 13:00

Company visit H.Essers

Company visit H.Essers EXCLUSIVE presentation and tour for Young PICS  & Young SCM members only. Logistics service provider H.Essers offers personalised and integrated transport and logistics solutions across Europe. Founded in 1928 by Henri Essers, the company has grown into one of Europe’s leading transport and logistics companies for sectors such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals. […]

2022-09-21 17:30

Incoterms 2020 theory (Antwerp)

Register for this training that we organize together with our partner Portilog. Are you directly involved in the import or export of goods within or outside the EU? Then you know that there are many obligations involved and that clear agreements with your foreign customers and suppliers are necessary.

2022-09-27 09:00

Supply Chain Café: Value Selling in Logistics

Value Selling in Logistics. What is it about and when does it (not) work? Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #9 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow discussing amongst peers. The PICS Supply chain Cafés are […]

2022-09-29 12:00

The Fresh Connection

The Fresh Connection is a supply chain learning experience built around a cross functional business simulation. The Fresh Connection is an innovative web-based business simulation game. It engages participants in turning around a manufacturer of fruit juices. In teams of 4, participants will represent the functional roles of VP Purchasing, VP Operations, VP Supply Chain, and VP Sales. Participants […]

2022-10-05 09:00

Seminar “New Technologies in Planning”

How can New Supply Chain Planning Technologies lift your Performance? Technological advancements are announced at a faster pace than ever.  As a manager or planner who could potentially benefit from these new technologies it appears often confusing what you can expect from them and how their capabilities differ from the applications you already have in […]

2022-10-25 14:15

Training course CSCP (evening classes)

The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals around the world. Demonstrate your mastery of end-to-end supply chain management best practices by earning your APICS CSCP designation. You will demonstrate significant commitment to your profession and your career, distinguish yourself as an industry expert and excel […]

2022-11-09 18:30

Training course CPIM part 1 (daytime)

The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is recognized worldwide as the standard in production and inventory control. Through the CPIM preparation and exam process, you will gain knowledge, learn skills and best practices required to execute and improve all of the internal operations within the four walls of your company. Ensure […]

2022-11-15 13:00

Training course CLTD (evening classes)

The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards for those in the logistics, transportation and distribution industries. The APICS CLTD designation serves the needs of both professionals and employers around the world by reducing the impact of industry skills gaps as well as assisting employers in developing the personnel […]

2022-11-24 18:30

Incoterms 2020 theory (Zeebrugge)

Register for this training that we organize together with our partner Portilog. Are you directly involved in the import or export of goods within or outside the EU? Then you know that there are many obligations involved and that clear agreements with your foreign customers and suppliers are necessary.

2023-01-17 09:00

Supply Chain Café: GS1 smartbox, e2e value stream (r)evolution

Supply Chain Café: how GS1 Smartbox can disrupt the traditional supply chain delivering cost reduction and positive sustainability footprint Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #10 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow discussing amongst peers. The […]

2023-01-26 12:00

Training course CPIM Part 2

Since CPIM’s launch in 1973, more than 107,000 professionals have benefited from this globally recognized certification. Commit to Your Career ! The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is recognized worldwide as the standard in production and inventory control. Through the CPIM preparation and exam process, you will gain knowledge, learn skills and […]

2023-03-02 18:30

Training course CSCP (evening classes) Spring 2023

The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals around the world. Demonstrate your mastery of end-to-end supply chain management best practices by earning your APICS CSCP designation. You will demonstrate significant commitment to your profession and your career, distinguish yourself as an industry expert and excel […]

2023-03-16 18:30

Breakfast session: Supply Chain Risk

How to manage Supply Chains in uncertain times? KPMG Supply Chain Advisory together with PICS Belgium are pleased to announce a breakfast session on managing supply chains in uncertain times. During the session, we will discuss recent supply chain risk events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, and the Taiwan crisis. Together with […]

2023-03-27 08:30

Seminar “Lean Six Sigma in Practice”

What is LSS? Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is known as the most powerful continuous improvement method that combines Lean and Six Sigma to increase process quality and efficiency. Lean is all about creating value and eliminating waste for the customer, whilst improving employee satisfaction. Six sigma, on the other hand, is a data-driven approach to […]

2023-04-18 15:30

Supply Chain Café: Blockchain in the supply chain: hype or hit?

Supply Chain Café: Blockchain Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #12 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow discussing amongst peers. The PICS Supply chain Cafés are 1 hour’s interactive lunch sessions, where an industry expert is […]

2023-04-27 12:00

Supply Chain Café: Operational Planning is a Communication Process

Supply Chain Café: Operational Planning is a Communication Process Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium #13 Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow discussing amongst peers. The PICS Supply chain Cafés are 1 hour’s interactive lunch sessions, […]

2023-05-25 12:00

Training course CSCP (daytime)

The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals around the world. Demonstrate your mastery of end-to-end supply chain management best practices by earning your APICS CSCP designation. You will demonstrate significant commitment to your profession and your career, distinguish yourself as an industry expert and excel […]

2023-06-01 09:00

ASCM Connect 2023: Europe

Welcome to the Premier Supply Chain Conference in Europe! ASCM is proud to bring you an incomparable range of educational sessions, trending supply chain topics, and networking opportunities at ASCM CONNECT 2023: Europe, DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City on June 27-28. Join this inspiring event to connect with like-minded supply chain professionals and gain valuable […]

2023-06-27 09:00

Webinar ‘Supply Chain Awards 2023 – Why & how you should enter your project or start-up’

For over 15 years now, PICS Belgium and Supply Chain Masters organise the Supply Chain Awards to emphasize the strategic impact of an efficient supply chain. The Supply Chain Awards are a great way to put your project or start-ups under the attention of managers and executives of a large number of Belgian companies. The 2023 edition of […]

2023-09-14 12:00

Breakfast session: Navigating the Supply Chain Due Diligence Directives

Ensuring Supply Chain Compliance: Navigating the Supply Chain Due Diligence Directives KPMG Breakfast Session on how to navigate the supply chain due diligence directives Are you prepared to navigate the complexities of Supply Chain Due Diligence? KPMG and PICS Belgium invite you to kickstart your day with a Breakfast Session and join us for an enlightening […]

2023-09-22 09:00

Supply Chain Café: Decarbonize your industry via S&OP

Supply Chain Café: Decarbonize your industry via S&OP Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium Supply Chain Café by PICS Belgium is a new initiative of PICS Belgium, oriented to members and domain experts, with the goal to distribute knowhow discussing amongst peers. The PICS Supply chain Cafés are 1 hour’s interactive lunch sessions, where an […]

2023-09-28 12:00

Seminar “Digital twins in supply chain”

Why do you need it? What can you do with it? Need help to navigate in contemporary technological landscape? Is Digital Twin technology something you should consider as investment in the coming years? What is it about, and what is already up and running in the industry today? For you, we bring together experts who […]

2023-10-05 13:30

Training course CLTD (evening classes) fall 2023

The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards for those in the logistics, transportation and distribution industries. The APICS CLTD designation serves the needs of both professionals and employers around the world by reducing the impact of industry skills gaps as well as assisting employers in developing the personnel […]

2023-10-10 18:30

Networking drink Transport & Logistics Antwerp

Join us for an exclusive networking drink for supply chain professionals! Are you a supply chain professional looking to expand your network, share experiences, and gain valuable knowledge in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere? Look no further! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming networking Drink specifically for individuals like you. This gathering […]

2023-10-19 11:30

Training course CSCP (evening classes) Fall 2023

The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals around the world. Demonstrate your mastery of end-to-end supply chain management best practices by earning your APICS CSCP designation. You will demonstrate significant commitment to your profession and your career, distinguish yourself as an industry expert and excel […]

2023-10-26 18:30

Supply Chain Awards 2023

Celebrating Innovation and Excellence: Highlights from the 18th Edition of the Supply Chain Awards 2023  The heart of the European capital beat with excitement on the 16th of November 2023 as the 18th edition of the Supply Chain Awards unfolded at the Event Lounge, organized by PICS Belgium in collaboration with Supply Chain Masters. With more than 250 […]

2023-11-16 17:30

Seminar Sustainable Supply Chain

How to reduce the carbon footprint in your business Why should you join fellow greenheart industrials? This seminar is meant to foster decarbonization initiatives in the industry by enabling companies to share success stories, failures, and ambitions.  We will examine the central role Supply Chain Management has to play in the Sustainability transformations and give […]

2023-12-01 13:30

Company visit Haacht Brewery

Discover all aspects of the supply chain involved in brewing and distributing beer For four generations, Haacht Brewery has been a 100% Belgian family-run brewery. The brewery is very proud of its tradition and craftsmanship. The rich history will come to life during the brewery visit, which will lead you past the buildings and remnants […]

2023-12-19 15:30

Young PICS Belgium event: Duvel Get-Together

Discover the Duvel Moortgat brewery with other young Supply Chain professionals of Young Supply Chain Masters Program 18:00 – 19:00 : Welcome and introduction by guest speaker (tbc) 19:00 – 20:00 : visit of the Brewery 20:00 – 21:00 : Tasting & Networking

2024-02-01 18:00

Company visit and specialist presentations at Movu Robotics

Trends in warehouses and warehouse automation On February 7 PICS Belgium organizes a company visit with specialist presentations at Movu Robotics Experience Center in Lokeren, a new anchor point for warehousing and automation in our region. Two warehousing experts will share their vision on warehouse automation and Movu will present its flexible automated warehouse solutions. […]

2024-02-07 14:30

Supply Chain Professionals Reunion 2024

PICS Belgium annual supply chain professionals reunion. On 22 February 2024, the Belgian supply chain professionals gathered for an inspiring evening on leadership and coaching with keynote Ann Wauters. view the pictures here.

2024-02-22 18:00

Training course CPIM 8.0 evening classes

Since CPIM’s launch in 1973, more than 107,000 professionals have benefited from this globally recognized certification. Commit to Your Career ! The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards to allow candidates to better respond to supply disruptions, respond to demand variations and manage supply […]

2024-02-22 18:30

Training course Masterclass Demand Planning / Forecasting

The goal of the training is to help you to better understand the forecast process, techniques and challenges in order to prepare you to become an actor of forecast improvement. The training examines the subdomains in which the discipline takes place: strategy, processes, organization and systems. As a result, you recognize how to enhance forecast […]

2024-02-28 09:00

Training course CSCP (evening classes) spring 2024

The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals around the world. Demonstrate your mastery of end-to-end supply chain management best practices by earning your APICS CSCP designation. You will demonstrate significant commitment to your profession and your career, distinguish yourself as an industry expert and excel […]

2024-03-13 18:30

Training course Warehouse Physics

Distribution centres and warehouses play a crucial role in keeping supply chain and distribution networks operational. Besides operational costs, the focus is on customer service expressed in quality of service, responsiveness and flexibility. The Warehouse Physics concept wants to analyse the warehouse operation based on a concept of flows and buffers and steer it towards […]

2024-03-19 09:00

Breakfast session: AMR in Logistics Operations and visit Log!Ville

Exclusive High impact sessions lead by 2 experts: Stefan Rusu (Deloitte, PICS Belgium) Jan De Kimpe (PICS Belgium, Logisol Pro, KULeuven, ART4L) How do we “survive and thrive” in a Logistics reality stretched between Agility, Cost, Efficiency, Resilience, Service and Sustainability, impacted by an unprecedented and generational Talent gap in both distribution centers and production […]

2024-03-27 09:00

Supply Chain Company Masterclass

Join us for the PICS Belgium Supply Chain Expedition – 2024! Are you currently immersed in the world of Supply Chain as an expert? Do you have a thirst for exploring different facets of Supply Chain management? Are you intrigued by the strategies adopted by your peers in various companies? Would you like to tackle […]

2024-04-11 17:00

Training course CPIM 8.0 daytime spring 2024

Since CPIM’s launch in 1973, more than 107,000 professionals have benefited from this globally recognized certification. Commit to Your Career ! The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards to allow candidates to better respond to supply disruptions, respond to demand variations and manage supply […]

2024-04-15 15:00

Training course CLTD (evening classes) spring 2024

The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards for those in the logistics, transportation and distribution industries. The APICS CLTD designation serves the needs of both professionals and employers around the world by reducing the impact of industry skills gaps as well as assisting employers in developing the personnel […]

2024-04-16 18:30

Training course Warehousing DNA

Warehousing is an important element in today’s flexible, agile and cost-efficient supply chains. Big part of customer service levels is achieved by performing warehousing activities, and warehousing typically represents around 40% of distribution budgets. But the improvement potential is still very high in warehousing and a lot of new technologies and supporting systems are popping up. All supply chain, logistics and warehousing responsibles […]

2024-04-30 09:00

AI & Supply Chain Workshop

The buzzword of the coming years is and will be “AI” or “Artificial Intelligence.” But what does it exactly mean? And what implications does it have for me? How should I incorporate it into my long-term strategy? And how will it change my business in the coming years, months, weeks…? These are the questions addressed […]

2024-05-28 09:00

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