The Scottish Wholesale Association’s conference is returning for the first time since 2019, with the Aberdeen-based event set to focus the wider theme of Kaizen, a Japanese business philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement.
Kaizen, meaning “change for the better”, will help the industry explore topics such as the importance of technology within wholesale, along with the use of data and AI (artificial intelligence) within the sector to bring efficiency and improved insights to wholesale operations.
Other discussions will explore DE&I (diversity, equity and inclusion) in the workplace, plus sustainability, creating value, and maintaining a competitive edge in an ever-changing and fast-moving wholesale industry.
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SWA chief executive Colin Smith said: “We’re ringing the changes with our new-format Annual Conference which returns for the first time since 2019. As we strive to ensure that our Annual Conference remains relevant to members and suppliers – their time is at a premium so we must provide a platform for networking and create an environment that is conducive to encouraging discussion and sharing information – we will use Kaizen as the lens through which we will look to the future.
“What does a thriving Scottish wholesale channel look like, now and in the coming years, and what steps should we take to make it a reality? With the support of the renowned Kaizen Institute, our conference – which will feature a mix of speakers and panel discussions – will seek some of the answers,” he added.
Please book at the Annual Conference at scottishwholesale.glueup.com/event/swa-conference-2025-kaizen-126838/home.html
