People-First, Future-Ready: HR Strategies that move Manufacturing & Logistics forward with Workday
Summary
In the manufacturing and logistics industries, HR leaders are facing unprecedented challenges: pressure on margins and therefore cost reduction initiatives, intense competition for talent, and the rapid rise of AI are forcing a transformation in HR work.
This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to network with peers who navigate these complex issues daily. At an evening dedicated to peer-to-peer networking, you will have the chance to share best practices, learn from the experiences of others, and forge valuable new connections. The evening is intentionally designed to foster open, discussion-led exchanges in a trusted and collaborative setting.
Why this evening is relevant for you?
Discuss with your colleagues and peers how to:
- Drive efficiency in the back office to counteract margin pressure.
- Develop strategies for talent retention, especially for often-overlooked blue-collar employees.
- Leverage the potential of AI to transform HR processes and make them future-proof.
Join us in a stylish and elegant setting, accompanied by an exquisite 3-course menu, for an evening of thought provoking and inspiring conversations.
Guest: Katharina Rath, Chief People Officer at Voith
Katharina Rath is an internationally experienced HR executive with over 20 years across industries and functions. She is advisory board member, chief people officer and member of the global management board. Now with Voith, prior at DB Schenker or Continental. Known for blending strategic vision with operational execution, she is passionate about driving business performance through impactful people strategies, managing complexity with KI driven automation, and building organisations where people are the key to success.
Topics of discussion for this roundtable include:
Why 40% of leaders cite lack of visibility as a common challenge
How siloed HR and workforce systems hold operations back
How to set up a talent strategy for the entire Workforce, including Blue Collar
How HR can contribute to productivity gains and cost-saving goals
About The Venue
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich, Maximilianstrasse 17, Munich, 80539, Germany
Agenda
6:00 PM CET – Welcome, networking, and drinks reception
6:40 PM CET – Opening and keynote discussion on how to address current market challenges in HR with a modern HCM suite. Ronald Wijnbergen will share his experiences from Marquard & Bahls and BLG Logistics
7:00 PM CET – 3-course meal, drinks and group discussions on key topics: Driving efficiency in the back office, developing strategies for talent retention, and leveraging the potential of AI
9:00 PM CET – Closing remarks – Each guest shares a personal takeaway or insight from the evening
9:30 PM CET – Event concludes
About Workday
Workday is a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM), trusted by over 6,000 organizations worldwide to transform the way they manage people. From hire to retire, Workday’s unified platform empowers HR and business leaders with real-time visibility, automation, and agility across the entire employee lifecycle. Whether it’s workforce planning, talent management, payroll, or employee experience, Workday enables organizations to adapt quickly, drive productivity, and deliver HR strategies that support growth and resilience in a changing world.
