THE SAP INDUSTRY EVENT FOR PAPER & PACKAGING

Paper and packaging organisations are changing rapidly - driven by sustainability commitments, regulatory pressure, volatile demand and the shift toward circular products and materials.

Join your peers at the SAP for Manufacturing, Materials & Mining Conference to explore how leading producers are improving mill performance, managing fibre and supply chain complexity, and responding faster to customer and retailer expectations.

WHO IS THIS EVENT DESIGNED FOR?

Senior leaders and operational decision-makers across the pulp, paper and packaging value chain, including:

  • Pulp & paper manufacturing
  • Containerboard, cartonboard & corrugated
  • Flexible packaging
  • Labels & specialty papers
  • Tissue & hygiene products
  • Recycled materials & circular packaging solutions

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KAI ALDINGER

GLOBAL LEAD FOR FOREST, PAPER, PACKAGING  | SAP

"For those looking to lead in the paper and packaging industry, this conference is an absolute must-attend as it is the only SAP event where our industry’s specific requirements are the priority. The focus is on learning from outstanding, successful projects and fostering a deep exchange with peers who share the same goals. It’s about bringing home the innovations and strategic insights that will propel our businesses into the future."

KEY TOPICS

Mill operations & reliability

Stable output and consistent quality

Improving asset health, predictive maintenance and production efficiency to reduce downtime, balance cost and meet changing demand.

 

Planning & supply chain visibility

From fibre sourcing to finished stock

Using forecasting, scheduling and inventory transparency to manage volatility, coordinate supply and respond faster to customer demand.

Customer service & order fulfilment

Reliable delivery and commercial performance

Managing configurable products, real-time order status and delivery coordination to improve service levels and protect margins.

Sustainability & intelligent automation

Compliance, circularity and smarter processes

Meeting sustainability and regulatory requirements while using AI and embedded ERP automation to streamline workflows, reduce cost and support better decisions.

Across two days in Rome, you’ll hear practical customer experiences, real use cases and honest lessons learned from companies facing the same operational and sustainability challenges. Expect interactive discussions, peer exchanges and time to connect with industry colleagues, SAP specialists and partners in a setting built for conversation, not just presentations.

This is a community-led forum focused on practical outcomes - a place to share approaches, compare ideas and leave with clear actions you can take back to your mill, plant or converting operation.

Highlights from the paper and packaging industry: 

  • Latest innovations and future strategy for Building Materials, Paper & Packaging - SAP
  • Scaling growth through two-tier ERP: How Ahlstrom is accelerating acquisitions - Ahlstrom
  • From complexity to clarity: Transforming timber operations with SAP Segmentation - Pfeifer
  •  Big bang or slow burn? Real SAP S/4HANA decisions from the field - Saica
  • Smart traceability: End-to-end visibility across the forest supply chain with SAP Green Token - Cenibra
  • RYAM: Delivering real-time customer commitments with SAP S/4HANA aATP - RYAM
  • Roundtable: The future of manufacturing execution: Cloud, AI and the autonomous mill

     

While this page highlights stories and sessions relevant to your industry, there’s plenty more to discover across the agenda - with insights, trends and perspectives from across the wider market.

MAKE THE CASE TO YOUR MANAGER

We know the conversation you need to have before you can book. We've made it easier.

Download the convince your manager letter. A ready-to-send email making the ROI case for attending - covering agenda highlights, peer benchmarking value, and what you'll bring back for your team. Edit it to fit your situation and send


 
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INSIGHTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

"Meaningful and productive conference"

- YKK AP Inc.
"I've truly enjoyed the sharing of common struggles and solutions"
- Sonae Arauco
"Well-designed, inspiring organisation"
- AGT