Supply Chain and Logistics 2010

December 7 - 8, 2010

Hyatt Regency DFW, Dallas, Texas

2009 Program

The program for the Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2010 is currently under development. For all speaking opportunities, please contact Tom Quinn, Summit Producer.

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Day OneDecember 3, 2009 07:15 Delegate Registration 08:20 Chairperson's Opening Remarks Simon Ellis, Practice Director, Supply Chain Strategies, Manufacturing Insights 08:30 Supply Network Design for a VUCA World Procter & Gamble is the largest consumer goods company in the world with one of the most advanced supply networks of any company. This timely keynote session will examine how supply networks must evolve to meet the demands of the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world in which we all now live. R. Keith Harrison, Global Product Supply Officer, Procter & Gamble 09:10 Got Margin? Make the Numbers, Don't Chase the Numbers In a tough global economy, the top line is under uncontrollable pressure All companies are searching for margin improvement to save their business models The "peanut butter approach" of cost cutting is not sustainable - the business processes will break A new approach to making the numbers is required Mark Payne, VP Worldwide Operations, Systems and Processes, Linksys, a division of Cisco 09:50 Pre-arranged One-to-One Meetings & Networking Break 11:25 Transforming Corporate Supply Chain Paradigms on Customer Responsiveness, Inventory and Asset Utilization Viju Menon, Director, Worldwide Supply Planning Operations, Intel 12:05 Using the Value Chain as a Competitive Edge Transformational routes and experiences from Europe and the US towards an integrated supply chain Balancing service, cash and earning in turbulent times How the supply chain adds value to the corporation Keys to differentiation from the competition Insights on key competitive edges for the supply chain of the future Harald Emberger, Global Technology Staff Officer, Mars Inc. 12:45 Networking Lunch Sponsored by 13:45 Sourcing and Procurement eSourcing and SRM applications: Collaboration not Confrontation Using collective purchasing power to leverage top quality products at the most competitive pricing Optimizing operating margins and anticipating market trends to reduce vulnerability Measuring performance of a globalized supplier base Discovering synergies by automating direct and indirect spend Lawrence Johnson, Vice President of Offers , Agentrics   Supply Chain Visibility Next Generation Sales & Operations Planning Enhancing the traditional S&OP process to a more strategic implementation Aligning integrated operational management with financial targets Bridging the gaps: Tackling the issue of fragmented data by creating visibility across the enterprise Ann Pittman, Director, Strategic Planning, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Fred Baumann, VP Industry Strategy, Supply Chain, JDA   14:20 Developing early stage suppliers--Sony Ericsson's supply chain boost strategy Exploring Sony Ericsson’s supplier technology incubation project and process Enhancing communication between your company and its suppliers for better results Building out the network to leverage innovation Matthew Smith, Senior Project Manager – Industry Collaboration, Corporate Technology Office, Sony Ericsson   Achieving Real-time Visibility for Effective Supply Chain Planning and Execution Determining key supply chain visibility needs and how to achieve them Using visibility to drive strategic planning and tactical operations Obtaining operational improvements through global supply chain visibility Simon Powell, Senior Director Logistics & Planning, Samsung Telecommunications   14:55 Interactive Workshop Transportation Management: Bacardi USA - Gaining a competitive advantage through strategic outsourcing Gain insight on how a strategic 3PL outsourcing partnership has helped Bacardi USA achieve a competitive advantage in the premium distilled spirits industry. "Taking The Plunge" into outsourcing and its evolution What value can a successful partnership provide? Continuos improvement - how does it happen collaboratively Managing the service and relationship "road bumps" along the way Enrique Gomez, Director of Logistics, North America, Bacardi Steve Martin, Vice President, Supply Chain Excellence , Ryder   Interactive Workshop Synchronize Demand and Supply: Respond To Volatile Customer Demand In A Timely and Profitable Manner Achieve high customer service and on-time delivery by synchronizing the supply network with distribution and manufacturing Optimize operating margins by balancing global demand and supply across enterprise functions and network participants Maximize your revenue by understanding and anticipating real demand while reducing reliance on inaccurate forecasts Significantly reduce your cycle times, inventory, and supply chain costs Richard Howells, Senior Director, Solution Marketing SCM, SAP   15:30 Pre-arranged One-to-One Meetings & Networking Break 17:05 Panel Discussion Supply Chain Strategy Planning Determining the best metrics to measure performance and drive profitability Designing simulations to identify the impact of supply chain disruptions in order to establish mitigation strategies Evaluating your supply chain execution process Achieving end-to-end integration both within and outside of the organization Paul Hoy, Director, Manufacturing Industry Marketing, IBM Cognos Dave Malenfant, Vice President – Global Supply Chain, Alcon Labs; Chairman, Supply Chain Council Casey Chroust, EVP, Retail Operations, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Harald Emberger, Global Technology Staff Officer, Mars Inc. 17:50 Networking Drinks Reception Sponsored by i2 Technologies

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Day TwoDecember 4, 2009 07:30 Delegate Registration and Morning Coffee 08:00 Chairperson's Opening Remarks Simon Ellis, Practice Director, Supply Chain Strategies, Manufacturing Insights 08:05 Charting a Course: The Retail Supply Chain Landscape in 2010 Discover how upcoming trends and pending legislation will impact supply chain operations in the areas of ports and transportation, security compliance, transportation infrastructure, sustainability developments, and workforce diversity. Casey Chroust, EVP, Retail Operations, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) 08:45 The Most Important Resource: PEOPLE Realizing the importance of human asset development for continued supply chain excellence Identifying individuals within your organization for supply chain executive development Mapping out initiatives for identifying these people Understanding the importance of broad-basing your talent Examining Alcon Lab’s RADAR (Rotational Assignment Development Alcon Resources) project Dave Malenfant, Vice President – Global Supply Chain, Alcon Labs; Chairman, Supply Chain Council 09:25 Workforce Management Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals during Turbulent Times and Material Change Is your supply chain team considered critical to the success of the organization? How do you keep the team focused when their world is changing so rapidly and dramatically? How can you anticipate those changes and manage them effectively? How else can you make a difference and add value? David Parsley, President & CEO, Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC & , Exclusive buying agent for the Applebee's® and IHOP® systems   Risk Management Assessing and Addressing Supply Chain Risk Embedding risk awareness into critical points along your entire supply chain Establishing real-time enterprise-wide communication to control risk exposures Clarifying objectives to manage financial and operational risk in order to ensure business continuity Weighing the benefits of multiple sourcing and reeling in your supply chain closer to home Ken Rado, Risk Manager, ISO   10:00 Pre-arranged One-to-One Meetings and Networking Break 11:05 Interactive Workshop Standardizing a Single Advanced WMS Application across Business Units and Facilities Sizes Historically large organizations have been unable to gain real supply chain benefits from implementing a single ‘best of breed’ Warehouse Management System (WMS) across all of their small to large distribution center locations due the high cost / complexity of advanced solutions Divergent business divisions with differing business needs further complicate requirements beyond the capabilities of a single WMS solution Today, Canon is overcoming this roadblock following a corporate directive to standardize operations across all divisions, all size facilities with a state-of-the-art real-time WMS application In this session you will hear what roadblocks existed in the past and how Canon has overcame them to provide a standardized solution that fits their entire business for today and the future Ken Van Le, Director of Logistics, Canon USA John P. Reichert, Director, WMS Product Management, TECSYS Inc.   Interactive Workshop Government Supply Chain Security Compliance (Authorized Economic Operator & U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) What makes AEO & C-TPAT programs important and how do they save your capital? How are supply chain security compliance programs improving cargo theft loss rates? The toughest regulatory task: how to assess global supplier risk(s) and compliance to security criteria Identifying the greatest causes of program decertification and which countries present the biggest challenges A risk based approach to determining at-risk suppliers, countries and shipping lanes Dan Purtell, SVP, Supply Chain Solutions, BSI   11:40 Interactive Workshop Increase Flexibility and Profitability with Material Handling Solutions Identifying the key drivers that influence distribution center design Utilize an analytical approach to drive efficiency and operational improvements by integrating material handling solutions Traditionally material handling automation has been viewed as inflexible to meet the dynamic demands of warehousing distribution. Learn how order assembly solutions can effectively provide flexibility whilst maximizing productivity Stuart Edwards, Account Executive, Dematic   Interactive Workshop How to leverage Event Management Framework to climb out of or avoid the supply chain BIG black hole altogether Learn how other companies have leveraged Event Management Framework in a whole new way to climb out of the dark and into the light of profitability Mel Marrello, Senior Vice President, CDC Supply Chain   12:15 Interactive Workshop Make Your Inventory Work Smarter Master your complex global supply chains with real world planning solutions that curb costs and properly manage inventory levels Learn how better inventory management allows for a rapid path to freeing up cash, improve working capital and maintain proper service levels Gain the competitive advantage of more efficient planning through better accountability of supply and demand uncertainty Martin Barkman, SVP Commercial Operations, SmartOps   International Trade Administration Role of Government in the Changing Supply Chain Infrastructure Meeting the industry demand for timely, safe, environmentally-friendly products and services How supply chain infrastructure growth should be financed Promoting economic growth through an evolution in supply chain infrastructure What the government can do to help industry achieve these goals Joe Holecko, International Trade Specialist, Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration   12:50 Themed Luncheon Do it Best Corporation Drives Distribution Center Productivity and Accuracy With Voice/Scanning Solutions--A Discussion with John Snider, VP Retail Logistics Services, Do It Best   Themed Luncheon A Proven Path to Operational Excellence   Themed Luncheon Reverse Logistics – Strategies To Manage the Physical, Financial and Information Flows of the Reverse Supply Chain   12:50 Themed Luncheon Leveraging Actionable Business Intelligence and Industry Experts to Reduce Your Global Transportation Spend   Themed Luncheon E’WXS – Egemin Warehouse Execution Solutions – Automation The Human Way   Themed Luncheon Can You Handle the Truth? Tell Us Your Real World Supply Chain Stories   Themed Luncheon "Order Picking" The Slower Movers   14:00 Demand Driven Inventory Optimization How to Optimize Your Inventory Levels Based on the Demand Understand how a manufacturing plant can play a critical role in managing inventory Using a sub-daily planning tool to be able to manage production floor plans Subramanian B, Practice Head, Industry Solutions Group, CPG Industry Vertical, Wipro Technologies Brijesh Vellore Nagesh, Product Manager, Industry Solutions Group, CPG Industry Vertical, Wipro Technologies 14:40 Panel Discussion Green Supply Chain: Fading Industry Trend or Driver in Decision Making? Moderated by Leslie Hand, Research Director, Global Retail Insights, IDC Retail Insights The Profitability of Sustainability: How the downturn impacts environmental responsibility Steve Rubinson, Director, Global Trade Compliance, JohnsonDiversey Chad Eichelberger, Vice President, Access America Transport Joe Holecko, International Trade Specialist, Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration Sean Sabre, Regional Supply Chain Manager-Americas, ModusLink 15:25 Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Conference

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