Track Overview |
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Tuesday August 19th |
2.00pm - 6.00pm |
Optional
round of golf on the championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus, at
Reflection Bay Golf Club. Sponsored by Logistics Management Magazine |
4.00pm -
6.00pm |
Facility Tour: CDW's 513,000 Sq Ft state of the art
Distribution
Center.
This facility was the winner of the Logistics Management 2007 Best Practices
in Logistics Gold Award. CDW is a
direct marketer of multi-branded information technology products and services
to business, government and educational customers in the
US
and
Canada
. This facility helped them cut their
shipping costs in 2006 by 40%, roll out a new automated inbound delivery
system and routing guide for suppliers and inbound carries and dramatically
increase the speed and efficiency of completing customer orders.
Bus
departs from
Loews
Lake
Las
Vegas Resort at 4.00pm |
6.00pm - 8.00pm |
Registration
and Welcome Cocktail Reception, Baraka Room |
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Wednesday August 20th |
7.30am - |
Breakfast,
Baraka Ballroom |
8.00am |
Keynote Speech, Rick Searfoss, NASA Astronaut &
Mission Commander- "APOGEE" Take Your Performance to the Top!
Successful human space
missions demand peak performance in dynamic, difficult, and dangerous
environments, with the flight crew required as much at the top of their game
as a world class athletic team. Constant, dedicated pursuit of outstanding individual accomplishment
lays the foundation for success in such environments. Apogee! draws from Astronaut and Space
Shuttle Commander Rick Searfoss' thirty years experience in fighter jet
squadrons, test flying teams, space flight crews, and entrepreneurial space
companies. Through dozens of specific,
relevant examples illustrated within the fascinating backdrop of astronaut
preparation and experiences, this program will help you extend your own
personal performance apogee! |
9.00am
10.00am |
"Achieving Supply Chain Excellence in the face of a toughening economy
- What lessons can be learnt from the consumer goods companies in the AMR
Research Supply Chain Top 25"
With an ever slowing
economy, pressure mounts to find ways to continue to deliver growth and
competitive advantage. Organizations with Demand -driven supply chains
are winning this battle as they marry Innovation and operations
excellence. AMR Research, together with industry practitioners, has for
the last few years identified the Top 25 Supply Chains. The 2007 average
total return of consumer products (CP) contenders in the AMR Research Supply
Chain Top 25 was 23.85%. Compare this with the average for the Dow
Jones Industrial Average's (DJIA) 6.54% and the S&P 500's 3.53% returns
for 2007. CP companies in the Top 25 clearly excel in their Value Chains and
have lessons for you.
Roddy Martin, GM & VP AMR
Research |
10.00am - 11.00am |
"Packaging Optimization and its
positive impact on the environment and company's bottom lines"
Pick/Pack/Ship is part
of the fulfillment process of any supply chain. Businesses are always looking for new ways
to streamline this process, as it can help to not only speed up their supply
chain, but reduce environmental impact and save on expenses. After Wal-Mart established a 5% packaging
reduction target for its suppliers in late 2006, optimization has become a
major focus. The publicly announced
savings targets are $3.5 billion to Wal-Mart, and double that to its
suppliers along with environmental benefit due to less waste and improved
fuel efficiency. This presentation
will focus on the packaging optimization process and outline some case
studies.
Jack Ampuja, CEO/Executive
Director, Supply Chain Optimizers,
Niagra
University
Center
of Excellence |
12.00pm - 1.00pm |
Targeted research supplier
meetings in the Main Exhibit Hall in the Casablanca 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. |
1.00pm - 2.00pm |
Gourmet
Lunch, Baraka Ballroom |
2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Round Table Discussions in Breakout room C of
Casablanca Ballroom.
Topics Include:
• "The End of
Cheap Oil: Now What? Plentiful, cheap petroleum has fueled supply chains.
This session looks at supply chains as the era of cheap oil ends."
In
2005 when oil moved from $20 to $40 it was cause for concern for supply chain
professionals. In 2008, with oil over $130 a barrel, it's time to
really take notice. The session describes the geology, geopolitics,
supply/demand, and infrastructure issues in the oil business and how theses
will impact every facet of the supply chain.
Moderator:
Chuck Taylor, Head Coach Awake! Consulting
• "Global
Sourcing and Financial to Support Supply Chain Management"
Many organizations trying to stay competitive are
seeking lower costs through global sourcing. This session will explore
the impact this is having on supply chain ecosystems, working capital and the
changing roles, tools and metrics needed to administer and manage longer,
more complex supply chains.
Moderator: Bob
Belshaw, SVP General Electric Financial Services
•
"
Enterprise 2.0 is here to stay and not just an
internet fad. How should companies respond?"
Enterprise 2.0, comprised of wikis,
mashups, blogs, and social networking, are now becoming business
applications. Let's discuss current and planned usage of this social
software within the enterprise.
Moderator: Marissa Levinson, VP
Product, Six Apart
• " Environmental green is driving
financial green. What new technologies and practices are emerging that
can make supply side and logistics providers a deeper shade of green and
benefit the bottom line?"
Going green has become a
pervasive global phenomenon and the perception of green among consumers is
rapidly expanding beyond biodegradable ingredients and recycling.
Numerous market surveys have reported strong buying preference toward
companies that are perceived as more socially responsible. Trends like carbon
cost reporting will inevitably force transparency to the efficiency of the entire
supply chain.
Moderator: Alex
Huang, CEO MetaActiv
Case Study Discussions in Breakout
room B of
Casablanca
Ballroom.
Topics
Include:
• Case Study 1 (2.00pm - 3.00pm):
"The Complete Picture: Supply Chain Data Visibility"
Learn how a
$24.5 billion national leading retailer successfully developed access to all
of their supply chain data to provide the key data to support multiple
business units with complete and accurate supply chain information. End to end supply chain visibility becomes
a more complete picture with visibility to key data.
Moderator: Chuck Dow, Principle CF Dow
Inc.
• Case
Study 2 (3.00pm - 4.00pm):
"Deliver Game-Changing Order
Fulfillment: How to Break Through
Traditional DC Design Tradeoffs"
How
does a material handling system simultaneously increase productivity,
accuracy, and flexibility? In this
session you'll learn how to use mobile robotic systems to implement
split-case and full-case picking and sortation operations. Through hands-on demonstration, you'll
experience the productivity impact of changing from serial material handling
to a parallel processing workflow.
Moderator: Mitch Rosenberg, VP
Marketing, KIVA Systems |
4.00pm - 5.00pm |
"Operationalizing Sustainability: How to Go from Aspiration to
Implementation"
While the media continues to cover all things "green," many companies are
looking for strategies and best practices that can take them beyond
compliance with social and environmental regulations to a corporate program
that leverages sustainability to attain cost savings, create new revenue
opportunities, and position them as the leading company within their
industry. Mr. Davies shares his experience in working with many of the
companies who have achieved an early advantage by focusing their
sustainability efforts on practical and achievable results.
Dr. Stephen Stokes, VP Sustainability, AMR Research |
5.00pm - 6.00pm |
"Business as Usual Has Been
Cancelled: Now What?"
Globalization is not only changing the competitive
landscape; but, also the way companies plan, source, make, and deliver their
products. Transforming the organization from planning and forecasting
operations to demand-responsive, customer focused supply networks is the new
imperative in the "flat world". While we hear of many successes, the major
challenges to implementation are managing "change" and leveraging technology
to empower people. As the supply chain evolves from a chain to a network,
collaboration is emerging as a key competitive imperative. Companies must adapt their business
processes and adapt to the new flat world playing field to achieve market
leadership.
Richard Sherman, President, Gold & Domas Research |
6.00pm |
Networking
Drinks Reception, Veranda of Baraka Ballroom |
7.30pm |
Gala
Dinner, Baraka Ballroom |
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Thursday August 21st |
7.30am - 9.00am |
Breakfast
in Baraka Ballroom |
9.00am - 11.00am |
Targeted research supplier
meetings in the Main Exhibit Hall in the Casablanca 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. |
11.00am - 1.00pm |
Round Table Discussions in Breakout room C of
Casablanca Ballroom.
Topics Include:
• "Sustainable
Supply Chain Management"
The business
case for sustainability in the demand-driven value network strategy Sustainability
is an integral part of the business and value network strategy—lessons from
leaders Risks and complexity start when sustainability is treated outside the
supply chain growth strategy Leadership and governance models for managing
sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Stephen Stokes, VP Sustainability, AMR Research
• (11.00am - 12.00pm only) "
Enterprise 2.0 is here to stay and not just an
internet fad. How should companies respond?"
Enterprise 2.0, comprised of wikis,
mashups, blogs, and social networking, are now becoming business
applications. Let's discuss current and planned usage of this social
software within the enterprise.
Moderator: Marissa
Levinson, VP Product, Six Apart
• "Environmental green
is driving financial green. What new technologies and practices are
emerging that can make supply side and logistics providers a deeper shade of
green and benefit the bottom line?"
Going green has become a
pervasive global phenomenon and the perception of green among consumers is
rapidly expanding beyond biodegradable ingredients and recycling.
Numerous market surveys have reported strong buying preference toward
companies that are perceived as more socially responsible. Trends like carbon
cost reporting will inevitably force transparency to the efficiency of the
entire supply chain.
Moderator: Alex
Huang, CEO MetaActiv
•"Global
Sourcing and Financial to Support Supply Chain Management"
Many organizations trying to stay competitive are
seeking lower costs through global sourcing. This session will explore
the impact this is having on supply chain ecosystems, working capital and the
changing roles, tools and metrics needed to administer and manage longer,
more complex supply chains.
Moderator: Bob
Belshaw, SVP General Electric Financial Services
• (12.00pm - 1.00pm only) "The End of Cheap Oil: Now What? Plentiful, cheap
petroleum has fueled supply chains. This session looks at supply chains as
the era of cheap oil ends."
In 2005 when oil moved from $20 to $40 it
was cause for concern for supply chain professionals. In 2008, with oil
over $130 a barrel, it's time to really take notice. The session describes
the geology, geopolitics, supply/demand, and infrastructure issues in the oil
business and how theses will impact every facet of the supply chain.
Moderator: Chuck
Taylor, Head Coach Awake! Consulting
•
"Supply Chain Visibility in an
expanded global & collaborative environment"
We all appreciate the
important benefits supply chain visibility can and have brought to our
organizations. In this session you
will have the opportunity to discuss the major challenges facing us with your
peers, sharing insights and experiences relative to the new collaborative and
innovative changes to this global market
Moderator: Chuck Dow, Managing
Director, C F Dow Inc.
Case Study Discussions in Breakout
room B of
Casablanca
Ballroom.
Topics Include:
• Case Study 1 (11.00am - 12.00pm):
"Diageo case study - Achieving unprecedented customer
service level excellence with less global inventory"
Hear how
Diageo, a leading premium drinks company with business whose brands include
Guinness, Smirnoff, and Baileys, achieved 99+% service levels while reducing
overall global inventories. Learn Diageo's success at reducing forecast
inaccuracies and tuning safety stocks, matching supply and demand and
creating a sustainable balance between unprecedented customer service,
improved top line revenues, and reduced inventories.
Moderator: Girish Bakshi, Director of Product Marketing,
ToolsGroup
• Case
Study 2 (12.00pm - 1.00pm):
"Optimization of Labor Performance in Distribution - Case Study: Major
CPG food company"
This case study takes a point by point look at how a major
CPG company optimized their labor performance from start of process to finish
covering the following action points: Engage the Management and Workforce,
Establish the Best Process, Expectation Development, Deploy Tracking
Technology, Site Training, Validation, Go-Live, Performance Management,
Incentives, Program Update, What's Changed?, Results, Road bumps and
"Learnings", Next Steps.
Moderator: Charles Zosel, Vice President, TZA
Consulting
|
1.00pm - 2.00pm |
Lunch
in Baraka Ballroom and Closing Address |
2.00pm - 6.00pm |
Optional
round of golf at championship course designed by Tom Weiskopf, at The Falls
Golf Club |
