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Day OneDecember 3, 2009 07:30 Delegate registration 08:30 Chairperson's opening remarks 08:40 Weathering the storm, eyeing the upturn: Critical planning, procurement, and supply chain strategies to navigate the current crisis Where do we stand? Where are we heading? What will it take to get us there? 09:20 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, Linksys, a division of Cisco , 10:00 Pre-arranged one to one meetings & networking break 11:30 Sourcing and Procurement United approach to strategic sourcing 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   Supply Chain Visibility Meeting the demands of complex global supply chains Best practices to achieve real-time visibility for effective planning and execution   12:05 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 Chris Hare, Head of Sourcing, Supplier Technology Incubation, Sony Ericsson ,   Streamlining the distribution network Tailoring your transportation management system to maximize shipment visibility Gaining supply chain flexibility by leveraging 3PLs and outsourcing partners Employing modeling technologies and intermodal facilities to improve operational efficiency Analyzing product profitability and consolidation initiatives to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions   12:40 Networking Lunch 13:45 Interactive Workshop Spend Management: Implement e-sourcing and e-procurement tools to automate processes and control costs   Interactive Workshop Wireless Supply Chain: ROI driven applications to optimize operations   14:20 Interactive Workshop Integrated Logistics: Close the gap on order lead-time variability   Interactive workshop Demand Management: Capitalize on predictive models and demand sensing for more accurate forecasting   14:55 Risk Management: Assessing and addressing risk in this challenging economy Embedding risk awareness into key points along your entire supply chain Clarifying processes to mitigate risk and ensure supply chain continuity Establishing real-time enterprise-wide communication to identify trouble early Weighing the benefits of reeling in your supply chain closer to home   Next Generation Sales and Operation Planning Making the move from adopted process to strategic implementation Aligning integrated operational management with financial targets Bridging the gaps: Tackling the issue of fragmented data by creating visibility across the enterprise   15:30 Pre-arranged one to one meetings & networking break 17:00 Using the value chain as a competitive edge Harald Emberger, VP Supply Chain and Global Technology Staff Officer, Mars Snackfood , 17:35 Supply Chain Strategy Planning Panel Discussion Determining the best metrics, including return on total capital (ROTC), to measure performance and drive profitability Designing simulations to identify the impact of suply 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 18:15 Networking Drinks Reception

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Day TwoDecember 4, 2009 08:00 Delegate registration and morning coffee 08:30 Chairperson's opening remarks 08:40 Establishing the criteria for supply chain transformation and breaking into AMR's Top 25 The AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25 identifies companies that demonstrate leadership in applying demand-driven principles to their global supply chains. This session will explore the 2009 results and forecast for 2010's rankings. Roddy Martin, Vice President and General Manager, AMR Research Inc. , 09:20 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 , 09:55 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, 10:30 Pre-arranged one to one meetings and networking break 11:30 Interactive Workshop Inventory Optimization   Interactive Workshop Supply Chain Security and Compliance   12:05 Interactive Workshop Material Handling and Warehouse Management   Interactive Workshop Supply Chain Execution in the Cloud   12:40 Themed Lunch Discussions 13:45 "1+1 =3" How to get the most out of the joint physical and information infrastructure in vendor / retailer supply chains Kerry McNair, Director Global Supply Chain – Walmart Group, The Coca-Cola Company , 14:20 Measuring supply chain performance and integrating green standards to drive growth Creating crisp and manageable key performance indicators for improved visibility of supply chain performance What are the next generation KPIs? Coping with the Carbon Footprint challenge – What measurements and standards are IBM implementing across their supply chain? Mondher Ben-Hamida, Associate Partner & Global Electronics Stryker Supply Chain Strategy - Industrial Sector, IBM , 14:55 Green Supply Chain: Fading Industry Trend or Driver in Decision Making? Panel Discussion The profitability of sustainibility: How the downturn is effecting environmental responsibility 15:35 Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Conference

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