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"Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Efficiencies: Managing the CE Supply Chain Through Uncertain Times" 8:45 am - 9 am Welcome Address Devendra Mishra, Conference Chairman, CESCA Opening Session - Achieving Operational Excellence in Turbulent Times 9 am - 9:30 am "From Good to Great in the Consumer Electronics Industry" Speaker: CJ Wehlage, Research Director, Consumer Electronics and High Tech Supply Chain, AMR Research Description: The executive will be presenting updated results of his consultancy's premiere research study on supply chain management techniques that drive CE companies from "good to greatness" in terms of sales and profit growth and ROI. Introduction: Jeff O’Heir, Editor In Chief, Dealerscope Session II - Timely Tactics for Satisfying Consumer Demands While Managing the Bottom Line 9:30 am - 10 am "Web 2.0: Coming to The Rescue of Small, Medium and Large Companies Alike" Speaker: Theodore X. Garcia, Strategy and Transformation Leader, for Media and Entertainment in North America, Capgemini Description: Using new web tools to achieve B2B connectivity and customer-centricity levels the playing field for companies of all sizes where economies can be realized, lead times reduced and waste eliminated. This exclusive presentation will review new and tested business process transformations and system connectivity solutions. 10 am - 10:15 am Networking Break 10:15 am - 10:45 am "Reduce Inventory and Stock Outs With Demand Planning for Complex and High Volume Products" Speaker: Joe Fornadel, Strategic Solutions Specialist, Oracle Description: Proven solutions for consensus-based planning amongst the various stakeholders of a trading relationship are presented in a dynamic and global business environment. 10:45 am - 11:15 am "The Perfect Order: How To Achieve the Holy Grail of the Retail Channel" Speaker: Ray Young, Chairman, WebConcepts, Rich Moreno, Global Business Development, Axway Description: How do you link and share business-critical information in a fast, safe and reliable way between trading partners in todaya's available computing technologies such as Cloud, SaaS, Appliance and On-premise models to accelerate deployment of best-in-class supply chain planning and execution strategies and quickly reap the benefits? Presentation will include an Applications Service Provider (ASP) Solution which integrates hardware, software and network to serve the needs of small to large companies serving mass merchants, retailers and specialty stores at the shelf level. 11:15 am - 11:45 am "Aligning Global Supply Chains with Market Dynamics" Speakers: Lorcan Sheehan, Senior Vice President - Marketing, ModusLink Description: As input costs, interest rates, currencies and market sentiment go through an economic roller coaster there has never been a more critical time to have an agile and adaptable supply chain. The availability of supply chain options combined with the visibility and information to drive informed decisions are the tools required to succeed in this environment. This session uses case examples to examine best practices in bridging strategy, network design, planning and supply chain execution in a turbulent economic environment. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm "Industry Executives Panel: Now More than Ever -- Keeping a Watchful Eye on Costs and Inventories" Speakers: Kevin Trepa, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Operations, Sony Electronics Mike Noblit, Senior Vice President, North America Operations, Samsung Sanjay Ravi, Managing Director, Worldwide High Tech and Electronics Industry, Microsoft Corporation Mark Payne, Vice President Operations, Cisco Raul Corella, Vice President, Monster Cable Products Moderator: Devendra Mishra, Conference Chairman, CESCA Description:The current capital crisis, lack of customer confidence and demise of retail store fronts has produced unprecedented challenges for companies in the $180 billion consumer electronics industry. Industry supply chain leaders will discuss strategies and tactics to manage inventories in the total supply chain, collaborative planning to reduce safety stocks, inventory positioning close to market, optimization of SKU proliferation, store-level inventory for allocation, B2B connectivity and returns management. 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch - Keynote Speakers "Effective Multi-Channel Management Strategies: Maximize Revenue & Margins While Improving Free Cash Flow" Speakers: Michael Aguilar, President, Intrepid Consulting LLC Sweeni Ponoth, Director, i2 Technologies US Inc Description: Manufacturers are feeling the squeeze from both sides of the supply chain. Bankruptcy of retailers is consolidating more control with few key retailers and many do not have the resources to optimize the sales of a brand. Sole focus on CE is giving the upper hand to manufacturers with diversified portfolio and high cash reserves where suppliers are going out of business, resulting in tighter supply & longer lead times. Expansive strategies are leaving manufacturers holding long term contracts on production and high forecast volatility, resulting in excess inventory (higher price protection/markdowns) as well as stock-outs. Solutions will be presented to adequately deal with the unprecedented market conditions. Session III - Maximizing ROI in the Last 100 Feet 1:30 pm - 2 pm "Enabling Innovation: Speed and Flexibility in Supply Chain" Speakers: Paul R. Brody, Partner and Global Subject Matter Expert, IBM Global Business Services, Tom Park, Chief of Operations, Belkin Description: Lessons learned from game-changing technology companies will be applied to consumer electronics in terms of product strategies and go-to-market supply chain. 2 pm - 2:45 pm "Growing Profitability & Customer Satisfaction Through Integrated Execution" Speakers: Jim Rose, President and CEO, Mosaic Avi Sokol, Sr. Director, Global IT, Zoran Corp. Jack Watson, Vice President, Global Sales, Motivating Graphics Inc. Paul Freeman, Global Lead, Market Development and Sales, Infosys - Retail and CPG Innovation Randy Schrock, VP Strategy Operations, BDS Marketing Rich Becks, Senior Vice President, Product Management, E2Open Moderator: Chris McDivitt, Senior Manager, Consumer Products & Retail, Capgemini Description: Integration of deliveries from domestic and overseas suppliers with merchandising, in-store operations, data synchronization, exception reporting and business intelligence will be discussed to achieve reduced stock outs, improved overall execution of regular and promoted products, and reduction of returns. The value of Packaging to drive consumer purchase and RFID to provide visibility in the supply chain will also be demonstrated. 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm "The Evolution of Shopper Marketing: Driving ROI and Commercial Advantage" Speaker: Rob Holston, Practice Leader, Shopper Marketing Strategy & Operations, Consumer Business, Deloitte Consulting Description: Retailers and consumer products manufacturers who are embracing Shopper Marketing and executing against a core set of commercial principles are growing 50% faster than the categories in which they participate, according to the 2008 GMA-Deloitte shopper marketing study. 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Networking Break Session IV - Risk Abatement and Reducing Lead Time & Costs of Logistics 3:30 pm - 4 pm "Minimizing Cost of Delivery and Inventory in The Global Pipeline: A TPL Solution" Speaker: Elaine Singleton, Vice President Supply Chain Operations, Technicolor Home Entertainment Services Doug Braun, Executive Vice President Services, Americas, RedPrairie Description: Global service solutions for optimal warehousing and transportation of finished goods with postponed manufacturing, consolidation of shipments, reverse logistics and returns processing management capabilities for small to large businesses alike will be presented. 4 pm - 4:30 pm "Overcoming Impediments To Global Delivery: Managing Data of Government Customs" Speaker: Amy Magnus, District Manager, A.N. Deringer Inc. Description: The movement of data is becoming just as important as the movement of the cargo it describes. The timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of the data will dictate how smoothly the cargo moves through the supply chain. Governments are increasing data reviews prior to cargo arrival at an alarming rate, as they search for inconsistencies. Anomalies in the four steps of the data supply chain can result in delayed shipments, increased inspections, assessment of large fines, and criminal sanctions. Discussion will focus on how it is vitally important for companies to control the data flow to avoid costly penalties and delays. 4:30 pm - 5 pm "Combating Inventory Shrink Though Increased Visibility" Speaker: Karen Bomber, Manager, Sensormatic Retail Solutions Description: Retailers continue to pursue the use of technology within their stores to enhance store operations. Leading retailers are investing in forward-thinking solutions by implementing Item Level Intelligence (ILI), providing item level security and visibility in an ever changing retail environment. Come hear how IT, EAS and RFID are being used by global retailers. 5 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception For information about sponsorship opportunities contact: Deborah Rice at deborahr@netzero.com or call 513-895-2051. Nov 13, 2008, 16:14 |
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