We are still in the process of finalizing speakers and presentations for SCOPE West. Below is a summary of confirmed sessions. |
“Lessons from the Leaders: Leading Strategies and Best Practices from the AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25.”
End to end supply chain transformation and building demand-driven capabilities is the business growth imperative agenda item for today’s business leadership team. Supply chain is no longer just synonymous with operations and logistics. Organizations on the AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25 list have repeatedly outperformed their competitors over the last 4 years and even weathered economic downturn much better than most. This came through a combination of supply chain agility, a network of collaborative partnerships, and a focus on integrating operational and innovational excellence. These capabilities will also be fundamental as these leaders emerge from the last years’ tough times. This Keynote Panel explores the core of supply chain strategies and best practices that these organizations leveraged. The discussion focuses on five end-to-end supply chain capabilities that are driving leaders Demand -driven transformation priorities :
- Demand Forecast Accuracy
- A Reliable Product Supply Network
- Embedded and Operationalized Innovation
- Profitable and Balanced Trade Offs across the end to end supply chain.
- The ability to profitably shape demand
Moderator: Roddy Martin, SVP Value Chain, AMR Research
Panelists: Jesus Lorente, Director Global Supply Chain, Unilever; Earl Smith, Director Global Footprint Optimization, Supply Chain, IBM; 2 other panelists TBC
"Move From an Unbalanced Plan to a Balanced Plan with Oracle Integrated Business Planning"
This discussion, using a panel-format, will provide insight into what companies are doing to respond to the challenges companies face today in the area of supply-demand balancing:
Short-term, demand variability is at an all-time high, across many industries: both internal and competitor promotions are more frequent and broader, regional and local sales challenges from economic factors are more widespread and product/sku’s continue to proliferate as companies seek to continue revenue growth. At the same time, supplies are leaner than ever, as companies focus on not being left with excess inventory due to the same factors described above. Furthermore, raw materials costs have been rising, and are expected to continue to rise, forcing companies to operate with the most ‘lean’ inventories.
As both demand variability and supply constraints increase, this creates more opportunities than ever before for companies to be ‘out of balance’, which can lead to eroded margins, excess inventory, lost sales due to stock-outs, and sales, marketing, finance and operations to not be in alignment.
Long-term, companies are also looking for ways to be ready for economic recovery, and are looking for ways to gain competitive advantages during this time, driving the need for advanced scenario management, with balanced contingency plans for either weak, medium or strong recovery.
Oracle Integrated Business Planning offers companies the ability to solve out-of-balance issues sooner, get back into balance faster and ultimately increase revenue and profitability through maintaining a real-time, continuously balanced plan.
Panel Includes: Guy Yehiav, VP Sales & Strategy, Value Supply Chain Planning, Oracle
Moderator: Roddy Martin, SVP Value Chain, AMR Research
Targeted research supplier meetings in the Main Exhibit Hall in the Tuscan Ballroom
This element of the event provides the most targeted and time efficient medium to research the latest technology and innovation from the industry's premier suppliers. We will customize an appointment schedule based on your unique profile of interests to connect you with industry leading suppliers best placed to deliver real competitive advantage to your organization.
Appointments are in 25 minute windows and in each case you will be met by a senior level executive for a relaxed open discussion on how their solutions may be put to work for your unique needs and requirements.
The format delivers a focused and productive medium for executives to conduct due diligence and research of available solutions, increase knowledge of cutting edge technology and expand their network of influential senior level executives from the industry's premier suppliers.
“Hot Issues and Strategies in Supply Chain Contracts”
This presentation is for supply chain executives responsible for relationships with customers or service providers or for negotiating and managing related contracts. Key issues in contracts such as pricing, duration, liabilities and many others will be covered, as well as strategies and alternatives to close a deal and manage it successfully thereafter.
Remy A. Rodas, Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
"The Supply Chain: Preparing for Tomorrow Means Managing Today"
Supply chain collaboration is happening with or without you, and how a company manages its supply chain today will determine its fate tomorrow. With marketplace growing more competitive every day, proper inventory and warehouse management is essential not only for streamlining operations but also for boosting revenues.
Rick Franklin, Corporate Director of Operations, Komyo America/Honda Logistics Co-presented with Jim Burleigh, CEO, Smartturn
“Lessons Learned in Executing a New WMS”
Program will provide the lessons learned in the sourcing, selecting and implementation of a new WMS by a 3PL. We Pack Logistics, LP, is a 3PL provider specializing in consumer packaged goods offering services of warehousing, contract packaging, and transportation.
Holland Harper, General Manager, We Pack Logistics Co-presented with Manhattan Associates
“Labor Management: To Be or Not to Be, Selecting a Labor Management System”
This seminar examines the factors that Martin Bros. used in selecting a Labor Management System and provider, the expected returns Martin Bros. was looking for, and how they are fairing in reality against their expectations. Additionally, this seminar will give a general overview of labor management systems including definitions, terminology, and benefits.
Ethan DeWall, Director of Warehousing, Martin Brothers Co-presented with TZA Consulting
“Logistics in the End to End Supply Chain is a Demand-driven Transformation Opportunity”
The global economic crisis has put the focus on the extended business supply chain; from customers’ customers to suppliers’ suppliers. However, this was not always the scope of supply chain and even logistics was a separate part of the supply chain. Leading manufacturers from the Top 25 Supply Chains are in the middle of addressing the opportunity and making fundamental changes. The extended Supply Chain and logistics are now seen as a growth enabler rather than just a cost center in leading companies.
Managing the transformation and building credibility in the extended supply chain is a major business opportunity for both logistics service providers and manufacturers. Leaders are already taking these steps and addressing challenges; such as how one contracts a 3PL and 4PL. In this session we will look at the best practices in the Top 25 Supply Chain leaders and leading best practices to understand what they are doing to come out of the downturn as winners. The session will :
- Examine changes to the traditional supply chain and highlight partnership opportunities, trends, and challenges for logistics
- Look at best practices in the logistics industry in supply chain transformation
Roddy Martin, Senior VP Value Chain, AMR Research
Birds of a Feather Round Table Discussion: “What is the state of play in your industry sector and what issues should be considered for a comeback plan?”
This session is designed to connect you with peers in your immediate industry sector for a targeted benchmarking, networking and brainstorming session. The focus of the discussion revolves around sharing perspective on how your industry sector is in terms of the downturn and recovery. You’ll then have the opportunity to share insights on what are key points to address in a recovery / comeback plan. Table groups include: Food and Beverage, Retail, Apparel, Electrical Consumer Goods, Personal Care Products, Consumer Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Utilities, Distributors, 3PL, Healthcare.
