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AGENDA | FEES | REGISTER NOW | ATTENDING COMPANIES
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o remain competitive in a global economy companies need an integrated supply chain planning approach that incorporates a global perspective and improves profitability. The transition towards global sourcing and outsourcing is making procurement an area where companies can achieve immediate savings by considering the impact of changes on the entire supply chain costs. Efficiencies can also be achieved by reducing inventory in the supply chain through network design, master planning and inventory positioning. Presentations given by experts from industry and academia, including Descartes Systems, LogicTools, MIT and SAP, will focus on the latest business challenges, research and strategies for controlling procurement and inventory costs.
o Gain advantage companies must address the challenge of creating supply chain strategies that result in an agile supply chain that balances a combination of low cost and high customer service. Supply chain executives from General Motors, Kraft Foods, IBM Business Consulting Services and TrueValue will present case studies.
![]() IMMEDIATE VALUE...
uring this one-day symposium, attendees will learn
new concepts for Supply Chain Excellence including:
- Gain competitive advantage by managing risk and uncertainty in the supply chain
- Select suppliers based on their impact on total supply chain cost
- Best practices in global sourcing: trade-offs between outsourcing vs. vertical integration
- Strategically positioning inventory across the supply chain
- Generate significant value using planning software while leveraging existing IT infrastructure
![]() WHO SHOULD ATTEND...
upply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and Operations Executives and Practitioners who are interested in applying new concepts in supply chain technology and looking to maximize the return on investment on their existing software solutions.
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8:00-8:30
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Registration & Continental Breakfast
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8:30-8:45
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Welcome and Introductions
Mr. Charles Wilkins, LogicTools
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8:45-9:30
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Adaptive Supply Chains
Mr. Robert Ferrari, Global Marketing, Global SCM Strategic Initiatives, SAP
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9:30-10:15
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Managing Risk in the Supply Chain Through Effective Procurement and Inventory Management Strategies
Professor David Simchi-Levi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
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10:15-10:30
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Break
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10:30-12:00
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Supply chain challenges in Today’s Business Environment - Panel Discussion
Dr. Jeffrey Tew, Distribution & Supply Chain Management Executive, General Motors
Kraft, Al Gaus, Director of Logistics Operations, Kraft Foods
Bill Godwin, Sr. V.P. Merchandising & Supply Chain, True Value
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12:00-1:00
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Luncheon
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1:00-1:45
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Supply Chain Performance - LogicTools and Descartes joint offering
Beth Enslow, Sr. VP, Strategic Development, Descartes Systems Group
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1:45-2:15
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ICI Paints Deploys Point of Production Tool to Reduce Supply Chain Spending
Doug Edwards, Director, Materials & Supply Chain Planning, ICI Paints
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2:15-2:30
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Break
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2:30-3:00
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Improving Supply Chain Performance -Case Study
Ms. Paige Greve, Partner, IBM Business Consulting Services
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3:00-3:30
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Next Generation Procurement Strategies
Bill Godwin, Sr. VP Merchandise Supply Chain, True Value
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3:30-4:30
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Open discussion and wrap-up
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| Individual Registration Rates: |
| Symposium Only |
July 1 - 31 |
$240 / person |
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August 1 - 31 |
$250 / person |
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September 1 - 30 |
$255 / person |
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October 1 - 15 |
$265 / person |
| User Group Only |
July 1 - October 15 |
$150 / person |
| Symposium & User Group |
July 1 - 31 |
$355 / person |
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August 1 - 31 |
$375 / person |
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September 1 - 30 |
$385 / person |
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October 1 - 15 |
$400 / person |
| Group Registration Rates (3 or more individuals): |
| Symposium Only |
July 1 - 31 |
$215 / person |
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August 1 - 31 |
$235 / person |
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September 1 - 30 |
$245 / person |
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October 1 - 15 |
$250 / person |
| User Group Only |
July 1 - September 30 |
$130 / person |
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October 1 - October 15 |
$140 / person |
| Symposium & User Group |
July 1 - September 30 |
$350 / person |
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October 1 - October 15 |
$375 / person |
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Contact Aimee Ortiz (888-265-4706) or visit
www.logic-tools.com
Date: Friday, October 17th, 2003
Location: Summit Executive Center, Chicago, IL
For our out-of-town guests, a block of rooms will be available at a corporate rate of $205 per night (normally $359 per night) at:
Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 565-0565
Rooms will be available on a first-come first-served basis beginning July 8th. Reservations must be made by September 10th to guarantee space/rate.
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