Siva Narayanan

Director of International Logistics and Warehousing
Solvay

Siva Narayanan, Solvay’s Director of International Logistics & Warehousing, supports Solvay’s business units in International Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Excellence. He is a member of Solvay’s Global Maritime Council which engages with ocean carriers worldwide. He has more than 35 years of international logistics experience which includes operations turn-around, change management, contracts and procurement, strategic planning, business development, logistics solutions and client relations. A major part of it was with the NOL Group. He started his career as a seagoing officer. He moved into ship management, and then into the commercial world of logistics.
In addition to the US, Mr. Narayanan has lived and worked in Singapore, Thailand, and India. He has presented his views on logistics-related matters at various industry forums, such as the Defense Attaché’s Forum in Washington, D.C., Shipping Digest in New York, ITCO in Houston, ICC in New Jersey, JOC events such as the Trans Pacific Maritime conference and others tailored for specific audiences and companies.
He is the past president of the United States Shippers' Association.

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Embracing Innovation and Digitalization To Drive The Supply Chain Success

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

10:25 Panel: Logistics Transformation: How to Achieve Logistics Optimization

Structuring your organization in a way that increases efficiency is critical for true optimization. Gain insights on how to:
• Simplify your culture and network to create a more sustainable, effective global model
• Identify the internal and external factors within your supply chain that increase optimization so you can leverage them

Supply Chain Strategies for Managing Integrated Business Planning and Complexities Within The Chemical Supply Chain

Tuesday, September 5th, 2017

09:35 The Evolution of Solution Finding

Multinationals today are complex organizations made up of many business units spanning various locations around the globe. Their product offerings stretch from upstream commodities to downstream specialties. In the late 1990s and early 2000s logistics companies touted “one stop shop” logistics services under one umbrella. However, in recent times, the problems to be addressed have become more complex. Customers are looking for direct interaction with solution providers. Technology and entrepreneurship are now offering solutions that are more targeted and precise. Regardless of the trend, learn how to:
• Address the fundamentals, including earnings, cash, working capital and sustainability
• Meet the expectation of both the customer and the service provider