Streamlining Global Supply Chain Operations Conference

Recognizing Opportunities and Challenges within Global Supply Chains in Order to Streamline Operational and Logistical Barriers to Reducing Costs and Time to Market in an Increasingly Challenging Environment

May 3-4, 2010
Chicago, IL

About the Conference

During the economic downturn of the past two years, many organizations have undertaken a certain level of belt-tightening as they work towards weathering increasingly uncertain times. Throughout entire corporations, expenses are being analyzed to determine areas of unnecessary spending and opportunities to reduce costs. Naturally, executive boards have then turned all eyes to their heads of supply chain.

Tasked with handling end-to-end procurement, transportation, forecasting and fulfillment, heads of supply chain are perhaps more in-tune with spending than any other team within the corporation. A vital contributor to the overall smooth-running corporation, they are also integral in understanding where and how funds are allocated and spent. It is no surprise then, that when looking at reducing spending across the organization, executive boards look to heads of supply chain for answers.

Although there are many new technologies that have been deployed over the past ten years which have revolutionized operations for all types of corporations, supply chain executives report that they are less interested in learning about new technologies as compared to learning how to better utilize and prove return on investment for products already integrated into their systems.

This supply chain conference program will provide executives with an opportunity to have frank dialogue with industry peers on the state of the industry and creative solutions that can be implemented in order to streamline operating costs. For most organizations, adjusting to making more from less has been a stark reality; and even for companies flourishing during this time, understanding how to work with suppliers and buyers that are perhaps not in as strong a financial position is critical to maintaining a successful position

 

 

Key Presenations to Note

 

Keynote Session: Examining the Future of Supply Chain in a Challenging Global Economy
John Lund

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management
Disney Destinations, LLC

 

Achieving Greater Pipeline Visibility to Identify Revenue
Dov Shenkman

Senior Vice President, Inventory Management and Replenishment
Office Max, Inc.

 

Addressing Opportunities & Challenges Strategic Sourcing of International Freight in Today's Market
Dave Malenfant

Vice President Global Supply Chain
Alcon Laboratories, Inc

 

Balancing Cost Efficiency with Accuracy in Supply Chain Management
Tim Murnin

Director, Supply Chain Planning, Systems & Lean Boeing, The Supply-Chain Council
The Boeing Company

 

 

Topics to Included

• Performing Due Diligence in the Supply Chain during M&A
  
• Opportunities in Outsourcing Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  
• Addressing Opportunities & Challenges Strategic Sourcing of International Freight in today’s Market
  
• Examining the Future of Supply Chain in a Challenging Global Economy
  
• Developing and Maintaining a Supply Chain Risk Management Program
  
• Recognizing Challenges and Opportunities in Global Supply Chains
  
• Examining Key Metrics to Accurately Measure Supply Chain Performance
  
• Meeting Overall Business Objectives through Developing a Progressive S&OP Management System
  
• Increased Cost of Sustainable Supply Chain with Cost Savings in Material Reduction
  
• Using a Web-based Inventory Management System to Drive Costs Savings and Reduce Overall IT Costs
  
• Mastering Customs and Security Compliance to Ensure Reliable Product Import,
  
• Achieving Greater Pipeline Visibility to Identify Revenue Leaks and Potential Cost Savings
  
• Emergency Preparedness: Key Considerations for Supply Chain Management Executives in Navigating a Crisis
  
• Balancing Cost Efficiency with Accuracy in Supply Chain Management
  
• Using Consumer Demand to Drive Efficiency and Cost Savings in Supply Chain Management
  
• Accurately Track Products and Reduce Loss throughout the Supply Chain with RFID Technology
  
• Modernizing the Supply Chain: Using Innovative Technologies to Increase Product Flexibility
  
• Opportunities in outsourcing supply chain management and logistics
  
• Forecasting and replenishment strategies for retailers and manufacturers
  
• Impact of six sigma and lean strategies on demand and study planning
  
• Procurement and spend analysis challenges and case studieses

 

For more information please contact:
Paul Hernandez, Marketing Manager
phernandez@Q1productions.com
312-602-9684