# Event Details - **Event Name**: Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Session for Freeport East Employers (BSE) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Designed for employers across Freeport East’s main industrial sectors (Bury St Edmunds session)About this EventThis course is fully funded by Freeport East for employers in Digital Manufacturing Logistics & Supply Chain2–3-hour Digital Manufacturing & Logistics sessionSpecifically designed for local employers across Freeport East’s core industrial clusters, this hugely informative session focusses upon:Distribution and fulfilment operators managing high-volume warehouses and retail supply chainsManufacturing and production firms specialising in materials, construction products, and industrial componentsPort, maritime, and trade-focused organisations involved in container handling, RoRo operations, customs, and complianceGreen energy and hydrogen innovators advancing clean‑tech and low‑carbon systemsTechnology and data-led SMEs developing IoT, automation, and logistics digital solutionsThese sectors represent the main employer base across Freeport East and share a common need to modernise operations, improve visibility, and strengthen resilience through digital tools.Benefits for Local Employers attending:This session gives Freeport East employers the knowledge and confidence they need to progress digital transformation aligned to the region’s industrial strengths and growth priorities. More specifically, it provides:Clear guidance on practical digital opportunities in manufacturing and logisticsTools to identify high‑impact digital interventions, including cost, complexity, and ROI considerationsA prioritisation framework to help leaders move from ideas to actionInsights into workforce skills pathways that support digital adoptionVisibility of local innovation and funding routes that can accelerate implementationUseful templates and takeaways to support immediate application inside their organisationsTarget AudienceThe session is designed for organisations operating within the following industrial clusters active across the Freeport East geography:Enhanced for Freeport East & Local EmployersThe purpose of this session is to equip Freeport East employers with the digital capabilities needed to take full advantage of the opportunities Freeports are designed to create. Freeports exist to stimulate innovation, accelerate trade, attract investment, and grow high‑value jobs. Achieving this depends on employers being able to modernise their operations, build resilient supply chains, and adopt digital tools that raise productivity while reducing cost and carbon intensity.For Freeport East, digital adoption is now a critical enabler of:Efficient movement of goods through ports and logistics corridorsIntegration of manufacturing, clean‑tech, and distribution clustersStronger regional competitiveness in attracting investment and supply‑chain partnersMeeting sustainability, reporting, and compliance requirements linked to the Freeport modelFor local employers, the session provides practical, immediately useful support to:Identify where digital tools can streamline operations, improve visibility, or unlock new capacityUnderstand how automation, data, and connected technologies can address workforce pressures and rising service expectationsPrioritise digital improvements that deliver measurable ROI under tight budgetsBuild the digital skills and capability needed to compete within a modernised Freeport ecosystemAccess regional innovation programmes and funding that can reduce the cost and risk of digital adoptionOverall, the session gives employers a focused, actionable pathway to strengthen their operational performance while supporting the broader Freeport East mission of driving growth, innovation, and long-term economic value for the region.Session PurposeThe purpose of this session is to equip Freeport East employers with the digital capabilities needed to take full advantage of the opportunities Freeports are designed to create.Expected OutcomesBy the end of the session, participating employers will:Identify 2–3 realistic digital opportunities within their own manufacturing, logistics, or trade processes - mapped and prioritised using the provided toolsUnderstand how digital solutions directly support Freeport growth objectives, including improved flow of goods, better integration across clusters, and enhanced competitivenessGain clarity on the cost, complexity, and ROI of adopting key digital technologies relevant to Freeport East sectorsStrengthen operational capability through improved visibility, reduced manual workload, and more resilient processesRecognise workforce skills requirements and know how to begin upskilling teams for digital operationsBe aware of regional funding, innovation programmes, and support mechanisms that can help reduce adoption riskLeave with a practical, actionable plan that can be shared internally to progress digital improvementsNOTE: You can access the same session for either the One Sixth Form, Ipswich (2pm to 5pm) - Or book through this event page for the One Sixth Form College, Ipswich (2pm to 5pm) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bury-st-edmunds/digital-manufacturing-and-logistics-session-for-freeport-east-employers-bse/100001985364905878 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bury St Edmunds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University and Professional Development Centre - **lat**: 52.2520052 - **long**: 0.6965741999999999 - **full address**: University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Session for Freeport East Employers (BSE) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b5056cec8036c13c208e3d3104af9a2ff31bd9a23c995c72982f60fcd4ce8aa-rimg-w1200-h604-dc635e64-gmir.jpg?v=1774244837 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Session for Freeport East Employers (BSE) being held? - **A:** Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Session for Freeport East Employers (BSE) takes place on Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Session for Freeport East Employers (BSE)? - **A:** Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Session for Freeport East Employers (BSE) is organized by Commercial Training at Eastern Education Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Session for Freeport East Employers (BSE) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bury St Edmunds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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