PLMA’s 2021 International Roundtable Conference, which took place February 17-18, 2021, was hosted online and it has been a great success, according to PLMA. More than 150 industry executives in manufacturing and retailing registered from 36 countries from all continents, keen to learn about business solutions for the future.
“As we are moving into a new area where online platforms are an added value for B2B and future businesses, PLMA has proven to be agile and capable to embrace online opportunities to connect the private label industry worldwide,” said Peggy Davies, president of PLMA.
The topic “Partnership now and in the future” was addressed at the opening as speakers offered insights
into today’s challenges and new business opportunities.
Retailers and manufacturers took part in a live panel discussion that featured Nils Clement, CEO and owner, Euro-Caps BV, Sanne Strandskov, head of Marketing, Nopa Nordic, Jaap van Vreden, Sourcing and
Procurement director Lenta from Russia and Alexander Deopito, senior advisor, BCG and former Lidl
executive.
The second day of the PLMA Roundtable presented a series of workshops by IGD, devoted to examination of retailing today and in the future. Early sessions focussed on vulnerabilities and strengths in the retail supply chain, accelerated growth of e-commerce, and their impact on private label and packaging.