6th Annual Supply Chain and Logistics Summit North America
November 17 & 18, 2008
Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village - St. Augustine, FL
| Sustainability SummitNovember 19, 2008 |
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09:00 |
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Supply Chain Sustainability Summit
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- Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
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09:10 |
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Examining the Business Case for Transitioning to a Green Supply Chain
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- Understanding the key business drivers behind your company’s shift towards sustainability
- Overcoming the short- and long-term challenges of transitioning to a green supply chain paradigm
- Weighing the pros and cons of implementing technology solutions to achieve your goals
- Managing internal and external expectations while going green
- Examining lessons learned form early adopters to determine the bottom line benefits of sustainability principles
- Additional Panelists TBA
Wayne S. Evans, Senior Director, Procurement, DHL
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09:50 |
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Overcoming the Challenges of Creating a Carbon- and Energy-Efficient Supply Chain
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- Identifying cost-effective ways to incorporate sustainability principles into your supply chain
- Developing a strategic approach to improving energy efficiency
- Measuring your carbon footprint to determine how much work lies ahead
- Taking a comprehensive approach to meet efficiency goals
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10:30 |
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Morning Refreshment and Networking Break
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11:00 |
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11:40 |
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Defining Success: Determining the Bottom Line Impact of Sustainability Initiatives in a Complex Supply Chain
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- Examining the keys to success in network redesign
- Optimizing your supply network via sustainable practices
- Developing strategies to tackle waste reduction
- Evaluating innovative programs to reuse waste materials and benefit the community
- Determining the impact of these new initiatives on bottom line costs and quality of service
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12:20 |
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14:50 |
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Implementing Lean and Six Sigma Principles to Create a Green—and Profitable—Supply Chain
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- Adopting lean techniques to manage environmental waste, loss of raw materials and disposal costs
- Realizing cost reductions via compliance with pollution prevention standards
- Passing on cost controls and cost reductions to your supply chain partners
- Utilizing lean metrics to gauge the effectiveness of your green supply chain initiatives
William Wissing, Vice President, Distribution, Blockbuster
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15:30 |
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Panel Discussion: Approaching Green Mandates as a Springboard to Align Your Entire Organization
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- Evaluating your business competencies to identify potential opportunities for supplier partnerships
- Redefining your distribution strategy based on sustainability principles
- Going beyond mandates to drive additional efficiencies
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16:10 |
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Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
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