Inside the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona
Philip Vervloesem and Jessica Roberts - May 27
Fresh off the stage at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo™ 2025 in Barcelona, Jessica Roberts sits down with Philip Vervloesem to reflect on a packed few weeks of insight, inspiration, and connection. From back-to-back events in Orlando and Barcelona to standout keynote moments, deep dives with industry leaders, and high-energy customer dinners, this episode captures the momentum shaping supply chain planning today.
Philip shares how the vibe in Barcelona differed from Orlando, what stood out in this year’s keynote presentations, and how real stories, like Nestlé’s journey, are shaping the path toward autonomous planning. They also break down OMP’s top positioning in the latest Magic Quadrant and what it means for customers today and tomorrow.
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00:36 - Comparing the vibe: Orlando vs. Barcelona
01:25 - What hit differently in this year’s keynotes
02:42 - Highlights from Nestlé’s supply chain planning journey
03:44 - Reflections from the OMP–Bluecrux customer dinner
04:44 - OMP’s 2025 Magic Quadrant recognition: What it really means for our customers
05:38 - The OMP Community innovation councils
06:40 - Looking ahead to this fall's events
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Philip Vervloesem
Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP
Biography
With 22 years’ supply chain digital transformation experience in a whole range of industries, Philip currently leads OMP’s business and market development globally while heading up the company’s US operations. Focusing on vision, strategy, and global community building, Philip has a proven history of boundary stretching and thought leadership in supply chain planning innovation, building new markets, and growing and supporting high-performing teams on both sides of the Atlantic.
Jessica Roberts
Event Marketing Professional at OMP
Biography
Jessica joined OMP in 2023, bringing a sharp marketing mindset shaped by her background in branding, digital strategy, and consumer behavior. Currently focused on event marketing, she manages global conferences from end to end, ensuring every detail is seamless and each interaction leaves a lasting impression. Jessica works closely with both marketing and business teams to craft engaging experiences and campaigns within the supply chain space.
