Workshop Speakers
Workshop Speakers
Alan Jansen Van Vuuren
DDPP, DDLP, DDOM, DDDP
B2wise, South Africa
Alan started his career in 2009 in supply chain consulting before joining and international supply chain solutions business in 2013. In 2016 Alan’s focus shifted to supply chain planning and more specifically Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). Alan is now a certified DDP and DDBRix trainer and also guest lectures at multiple universities. His aim to is enable companies to become demand driven as well as to assist them with their complex supply chain planning challenges. Alan is now CEO of B2Wise UK&IMEA.
B2wise, South Africa
Alan started his career in 2009 in supply chain consulting before joining and international supply chain solutions business in 2013. In 2016 Alan’s focus shifted to supply chain planning and more specifically Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). Alan is now a certified DDP and DDBRix trainer and also guest lectures at multiple universities. His aim to is enable companies to become demand driven as well as to assist them with their complex supply chain planning challenges. Alan is now CEO of B2Wise UK&IMEA.
Dr Andrew Brown
Bee Skilled Global, India
Dr. Andrew Brown is an internationally recognized leader in public health and organizational development, with 3 decades of experience supporting leadership development across global health systems. He brings deep expertise in health systems, strategic leadership, change management, and capacity strengthening. Dr. Brown’s facilitation style is inclusive, reflective, and grounded in real-world experience.
Dr. Andrew Brown is an internationally recognized leader in public health and organizational development, with 3 decades of experience supporting leadership development across global health systems. He brings deep expertise in health systems, strategic leadership, change management, and capacity strengthening. Dr. Brown’s facilitation style is inclusive, reflective, and grounded in real-world experience.
Armand Van Oostrom
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
Armand brings over 25 years of international experience as a consultant and COO in Operations and Supply Chain management roles. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Maastricht University and is a Senior Lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Operations & Supply Chain. As a researcher and PhD candidate, he contributes to research on Designing Value Networks. Armand leads workstreams in research project working with industry that focus on strengthening Entrepreneurial Ecosystems through Systemic Co-Design. He is also a speaker, moderator, and coach in purpose-driven leadership and systemic learning. Currently, he is the chair of ASCM's Sensing sub-committee which publishes ASCM's Top 10 Trends annually.
Armand brings over 25 years of international experience as a consultant and COO in Operations and Supply Chain management roles. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Maastricht University and is a Senior Lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Operations & Supply Chain. As a researcher and PhD candidate, he contributes to research on Designing Value Networks. Armand leads workstreams in research project working with industry that focus on strengthening Entrepreneurial Ecosystems through Systemic Co-Design. He is also a speaker, moderator, and coach in purpose-driven leadership and systemic learning. Currently, he is the chair of ASCM's Sensing sub-committee which publishes ASCM's Top 10 Trends annually.
Colin Seftel
CPIM, CPIM-F, CSCP, CLTD, PLS, DDPP, CSCA
Kent Outsourcing Services CC, South Africa
Colin was born in Cape Town, South Africa and educated in Zimbabwe and England, where he graduated from the University of London with a BSc Engineering. Colin has served as a director of SAPICS and as a director of ASCM in the USA. He is an APICS accredited instructor for CSCP, CPIM, CLTD and others, and an ISCEA authorized instructor for CSCA. Colin has appeared as a speaker at 7 previous SAPICS conferences. He has also appeared as a speaker at ASCM conferences in the USA, the SMART Conferences in Australia and at the Supply Chain World Conference in Singapore.
Kent Outsourcing Services CC, South Africa
Colin was born in Cape Town, South Africa and educated in Zimbabwe and England, where he graduated from the University of London with a BSc Engineering. Colin has served as a director of SAPICS and as a director of ASCM in the USA. He is an APICS accredited instructor for CSCP, CPIM, CLTD and others, and an ISCEA authorized instructor for CSCA. Colin has appeared as a speaker at 7 previous SAPICS conferences. He has also appeared as a speaker at ASCM conferences in the USA, the SMART Conferences in Australia and at the Supply Chain World Conference in Singapore.
Deanna Yee
PMP, SCOR-P, CSCP, CTSC
Qnity Electronics Inc.
Deanna is a dynamic coach, inspiring leader, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in project management, operational excellence, and supply chain strategies across the people, process and technology domains. Holding certifications including PMP, SCOR-P, CSCP, and CTSC, she excels at bridging vision and execution to drive measurable success. Currently a Senior Consultant Continuous Improvement at Qnity Electronics, Inc., she leads workshops, content development, and process improvements. A dedicated ASCM volunteer and contributor to SCOR and PLCOR frameworks, Deanna is recognized for her collaborative mindset, strategic insight, and passion for mentoring professionals worldwide to realize their potential with purpose and authenticity.
Qnity Electronics Inc.
Deanna is a dynamic coach, inspiring leader, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in project management, operational excellence, and supply chain strategies across the people, process and technology domains. Holding certifications including PMP, SCOR-P, CSCP, and CTSC, she excels at bridging vision and execution to drive measurable success. Currently a Senior Consultant Continuous Improvement at Qnity Electronics, Inc., she leads workshops, content development, and process improvements. A dedicated ASCM volunteer and contributor to SCOR and PLCOR frameworks, Deanna is recognized for her collaborative mindset, strategic insight, and passion for mentoring professionals worldwide to realize their potential with purpose and authenticity.
Jacobus Daniel Nel
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Danie Nel is an associate professor with a Doctorate degree in supply chain management. Danie has a demonstrated history of more than 27 years in the higher education industry where contributions were made to the Supply Chain Management body of knowledge through a variety of publications, conference papers and chapters in academic books. By integrating his passion for teaching supply chain management with his love for board games as a hobby, Danie developed a supply chain board game for educational and team building purposes. He uses the board game to facilitate supply chain learning in a fun-filled learning-by-playing experience.
Danie Nel is an associate professor with a Doctorate degree in supply chain management. Danie has a demonstrated history of more than 27 years in the higher education industry where contributions were made to the Supply Chain Management body of knowledge through a variety of publications, conference papers and chapters in academic books. By integrating his passion for teaching supply chain management with his love for board games as a hobby, Danie developed a supply chain board game for educational and team building purposes. He uses the board game to facilitate supply chain learning in a fun-filled learning-by-playing experience.
Jeremy Basckin
Neways, United Kingdom
Jeremy Basckin is recognised as a leading expert in the field of business synchronisation, forecasting, inventory optimisation and process enabled digital transformation. With extensive experience in implementing advanced planning and control solutions, he has played a pivotal role in the development and deployment of the iPac™ Plan & Control solution at Neways. Jeremy's strategic vision and hands-on approach have been instrumental in helping organisations achieve seamless operational alignment, leveraging predictive analytics and automation to drive measurable results. His commitment to innovation and operational excellence continues to set new standards in the industry, making him a sought-after thought leader and advisor.
Jeremy Basckin is recognised as a leading expert in the field of business synchronisation, forecasting, inventory optimisation and process enabled digital transformation. With extensive experience in implementing advanced planning and control solutions, he has played a pivotal role in the development and deployment of the iPac™ Plan & Control solution at Neways. Jeremy's strategic vision and hands-on approach have been instrumental in helping organisations achieve seamless operational alignment, leveraging predictive analytics and automation to drive measurable results. His commitment to innovation and operational excellence continues to set new standards in the industry, making him a sought-after thought leader and advisor.
Kara Engelke
Kara is a supply chain and project management professional with a passion for people and performance. Over the past 3 years, she has led and supported multiple Demand Driven and supply chain transformation projects across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, retail and industrial manufacturing. Her approach is grounded in being people-centred, focusing not only on implementing solutions, but on empowering teams to adopt and sustain them. She believes that successful transformation happens when individuals are equipped, engaged, and aligned with a common goal. Kara is also a DDP and DDBrix Trainer.
Kenneth Titmuss
CPIM, CPIM-F, CSCP, SCOR-P, PLS, DDPP, DDOP, DDDP, DDLP, AEFP, CPF, CSCA, CS&OP, CSSC, CPIA
Kent Outsourcing Services CC, South Africa
Ken runs his own business, Kent Outsourcing Services, T/A Demand Driven Africa, having consulted with well over 200 companies and providing their employees with education courses and consulting in Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain Management. Ken has been involved with SAPICS for over 37 years from running the Cape Town Chapter, to being on the Board of Directors and holding the position of SAPICS President twice. Ken is an endorsed instructor for the APICS CPIM, CSCP and Instructor Development Programs. He is also an endorsed instructor for the DDI’s DDPP, DDOP, DDDP and DDLP courses as well as a certified trainer for The Fresh Connection business simulation software from Inchainge. Kent Outsourcing Services is an Affiliate of the Demand Driven Institute (DDI) as well as a channel partner of Demand Driven Technologies (DDTech) and their IntuiFlow DDMRP software. Over the last 35 years, Ken has presented many papers and workshops at South African and overseas Supply Chain conferences. He is currently spending the majority of his time promoting and presenting DDI DDMRP courses as well as implementing the DDMRP methodology at his clients.
Kent Outsourcing Services CC, South Africa
Ken runs his own business, Kent Outsourcing Services, T/A Demand Driven Africa, having consulted with well over 200 companies and providing their employees with education courses and consulting in Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain Management. Ken has been involved with SAPICS for over 37 years from running the Cape Town Chapter, to being on the Board of Directors and holding the position of SAPICS President twice. Ken is an endorsed instructor for the APICS CPIM, CSCP and Instructor Development Programs. He is also an endorsed instructor for the DDI’s DDPP, DDOP, DDDP and DDLP courses as well as a certified trainer for The Fresh Connection business simulation software from Inchainge. Kent Outsourcing Services is an Affiliate of the Demand Driven Institute (DDI) as well as a channel partner of Demand Driven Technologies (DDTech) and their IntuiFlow DDMRP software. Over the last 35 years, Ken has presented many papers and workshops at South African and overseas Supply Chain conferences. He is currently spending the majority of his time promoting and presenting DDI DDMRP courses as well as implementing the DDMRP methodology at his clients.
Luca Mattia Gelsomino
University of Groningen, Netherlands
Luca is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, a Senior Researcher at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (both in the Netherlands) and the Director of the Supply Chain Finance Community, an international foundation connecting universities, corporates, banks and professionals working on the field of SCF. In this role, he oversees the Community’s research projects, international network and publication strategy. His research focuses on the interface between logistics, supply chain and finance, with focus on how finance changes and influences supply chains.
Luca is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, a Senior Researcher at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (both in the Netherlands) and the Director of the Supply Chain Finance Community, an international foundation connecting universities, corporates, banks and professionals working on the field of SCF. In this role, he oversees the Community’s research projects, international network and publication strategy. His research focuses on the interface between logistics, supply chain and finance, with focus on how finance changes and influences supply chains.
Martin Bailey
Pr(Eng), FCILT, MSAIME, MSAIIE
ILS, South Africa
Martin Bailey is a Professional Engineer with a Master’s Degree from the University of Witwatersrand. He is presently an Executive at Industrial Logistic Systems, a leading Warehousing and Supply Chain Consultancy in South Africa. He has designed and implemented over 600 warehouse facilities locally and abroad. His clients include the “who’s who” of the industry and he’s known for his practical and pragmatic approach to solving problems. Martin is on council of several institutes. He promotes education in the Supply Chain sector and is a regular contributor to journals, also helping set many standards used in the local distribution industry.
ILS, South Africa
Martin Bailey is a Professional Engineer with a Master’s Degree from the University of Witwatersrand. He is presently an Executive at Industrial Logistic Systems, a leading Warehousing and Supply Chain Consultancy in South Africa. He has designed and implemented over 600 warehouse facilities locally and abroad. His clients include the “who’s who” of the industry and he’s known for his practical and pragmatic approach to solving problems. Martin is on council of several institutes. He promotes education in the Supply Chain sector and is a regular contributor to journals, also helping set many standards used in the local distribution industry.
Maryse Peach
Novaturients Consulting (pty) Ltd, South
Maryse Peach holds a B.Com Hons (Business Administration) degree and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (Facilitation). Maryse has had a corporate career working first at ICI Agrochemicals and then Unilever. It was here where Maryse discovered her passion for learning and development, both as a presenter of the commercial module of induction programmes, and as a member of the graduate recruitment team. Since 2012, Maryse has been designing and facilitating business simulations. She has delivered these experiences in the energy, retail, distribution, FMCG, banking, healthcare and agricultural sectors in over 8 countries across the world. Maryse‘s “happy space” is in the classroom, helping people to recognise their role in the organisation and industry in which they work, empowering them to realise their full potential in contributing to their success.
Maryse Peach holds a B.Com Hons (Business Administration) degree and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (Facilitation). Maryse has had a corporate career working first at ICI Agrochemicals and then Unilever. It was here where Maryse discovered her passion for learning and development, both as a presenter of the commercial module of induction programmes, and as a member of the graduate recruitment team. Since 2012, Maryse has been designing and facilitating business simulations. She has delivered these experiences in the energy, retail, distribution, FMCG, banking, healthcare and agricultural sectors in over 8 countries across the world. Maryse‘s “happy space” is in the classroom, helping people to recognise their role in the organisation and industry in which they work, empowering them to realise their full potential in contributing to their success.
Neshwin Buddan
BSc Eng PDBA
Shyftup Consulting, South Africa
Neshwin Buddan is the CEO of Shyftup Consulting, a leading supply chain management consultancy and technology firm specializing in supply chain optimization and digital transformation. With 18 years of experience across all facets of supply chain management, Neshwin has built a reputation for driving innovative, value-centric solutions that deliver tangible results. Under Neshwin’s leadership, Shyftup Consulting has successfully transformed supply chains across diverse industries, helping companies overcome complex challenges and achieve operational excellence. Passionate about leveraging innovation to unlock efficiency and growth, Neshwin is dedicated to reshaping supply chains to meet the demands of a dynamic and competitive market.
Shyftup Consulting, South Africa
Neshwin Buddan is the CEO of Shyftup Consulting, a leading supply chain management consultancy and technology firm specializing in supply chain optimization and digital transformation. With 18 years of experience across all facets of supply chain management, Neshwin has built a reputation for driving innovative, value-centric solutions that deliver tangible results. Under Neshwin’s leadership, Shyftup Consulting has successfully transformed supply chains across diverse industries, helping companies overcome complex challenges and achieve operational excellence. Passionate about leveraging innovation to unlock efficiency and growth, Neshwin is dedicated to reshaping supply chains to meet the demands of a dynamic and competitive market.
Paul Fletcher
Novaturients Consulting (pty) Ltd, South Africa
Paul Fletcher designs and facilitates learning experiences in the form of business simulations to build business acumen of employees, and produce sustainable business performance improvements. His background includes an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology and a career in the corporate world, primarily in FMCG. For the past 25 years he has facilitated discovery learning in a wide range of industries in more than 25 countries. Paul is also an executive and management coach.
Paul Fletcher designs and facilitates learning experiences in the form of business simulations to build business acumen of employees, and produce sustainable business performance improvements. His background includes an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology and a career in the corporate world, primarily in FMCG. For the past 25 years he has facilitated discovery learning in a wide range of industries in more than 25 countries. Paul is also an executive and management coach.
Ronald de Boer
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Ronald de Boer is Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management & Finance at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. He previously held senior roles at Procter & Gamble and ORTEC, gaining extensive experience in supply chain optimization, ERP systems, and business continuity across multiple industries. He earned his PhD in Production & Operations Management from the University of Twente. Ronald leads international research projects with renowned universities and companies such as Scania, Philips, Heineken, Abbott, and Unilever, focusing on supply chain resilience, sustainability, and the integration of physical, financial, and data flows, and he also teaches in several MBA programs.
Ronald de Boer is Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management & Finance at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. He previously held senior roles at Procter & Gamble and ORTEC, gaining extensive experience in supply chain optimization, ERP systems, and business continuity across multiple industries. He earned his PhD in Production & Operations Management from the University of Twente. Ronald leads international research projects with renowned universities and companies such as Scania, Philips, Heineken, Abbott, and Unilever, focusing on supply chain resilience, sustainability, and the integration of physical, financial, and data flows, and he also teaches in several MBA programs.
Sanjay Saha
Bee Skilled Global, India
Sanjay Saha is the founder and CEO of Bee Skilled. He is a Health Supply Chain expert with 15 years of experience in the public and private sector across Asia and Africa. He is an expert trainer and facilitator, having trained more than 4,000 professionals in the last decade through classroom and online learning programs. He has an adaptive leadership style which he teaches in the development sector to manage emergencies, conflict scenarios and continued risks emerging from the changing paradigm.
Sanjay Saha is the founder and CEO of Bee Skilled. He is a Health Supply Chain expert with 15 years of experience in the public and private sector across Asia and Africa. He is an expert trainer and facilitator, having trained more than 4,000 professionals in the last decade through classroom and online learning programs. He has an adaptive leadership style which he teaches in the development sector to manage emergencies, conflict scenarios and continued risks emerging from the changing paradigm.
Tracy Cheetham
Tracy L. Cheetham, CPIM, CSCP, SCOR-P, PLS, CDDP, is Director of Education at Inchainge B.V., where she works with universities around the world to bring experiential business and supply chain learning to life through simulation-based education. With a career spanning industry, professional associations, and global education, she has held leadership roles with SAB Miller, Amalgamated Beverage Industries, Cargo Carriers, and ASCM, where she served as Director for International Development. A passionate advocate for supply chain excellence, Tracy has contributed to numerous industry initiatives, chaired ASCM committees, and served as President of SAPICS.