08 January 2009

News : Retail

Discuss key industry issues with SCS and IBM

Published:: 08 September 2008
Article Type:: News

Supply Chain Standard, in association with IBM, has organised an exclusive event for a specially invited audience of senior supply chain professionals in London’s Mayfair on 16th October from 4pm - 7pm.

On the night two key themes affecting supply chains across the world will be discussed: ‘Is Green the new Gold?’ and ‘Supply Chain Visibility: Evolution to Revolution?’

‘Sustainability’ and ‘Green’ have been the buzzwords of 2008, but what in reality do they mean for supply chains? They may sound like a threat to productivity, but increasingly they are being viewed as a timely opportunity - offering the impetus for greater supply chain integration and collaboration. Leaders are already reaping bottom line benefits from adopting sustainable practices - but how are they achieving this, and what does this tell us about how different supply chains will look like in the future?

The second issue of the night is visibility, a major driver towards improved customer service and cost reduction. Organisations are increasingly monitoring the whereabouts and status of their materials, products and assets as the pass through the extended supply chain from suppliers to customers. Using technologies such as telemetry, RFID and supplier portals, they are gathering data more frequently. Through integration software they are interpreting this data to provide control dashboards; and through sense and respond planning they are able to act upon information to improve supply chain performance.

Spaces for this exclusive roundtable event are limited, but if you are interested in joining the debate please contact Johanna Parsons on +44 (0) 20 7970 4139 or email johanna.parsons@centaur.co.uk.

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