Viva la Revolución!
ARE YOU READY FOR THE REVOLUTION? ACCORDING TO THE
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), supply chain
managers are facing one of the most revolutionary business environments
ever—one that requires new systems, new thinking, and new processes.
The group’s Annual Global Conference, to be held Oct. 2–5 in
Philadelphia, will focus on the revolution occurring within the supply chain
and provide insight on the shape of things to come. Educational tracks will
focus on such topics as changes in the third-party logistics industry, gaps and
challenges in cold chain networks, and emerging supply chain technologies.
The event also includes the Second Annual Supply Chain of the Future exposition, which will showcase cutting-edge technology, equipment, and tools.
Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for four pre-conference
workshops: Global Sustainable Supply Chain Forum, The “New”
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, Process Standards for
Improved Performance, and Sales and Operations Planning. For more information and conference updates, visit cscmpconference.org. ;
Sept. 11–15
The International Warehouse Logistics
Association’s 2011 Sales & Marketing
Academy will look at the specific challenges of selling third-party warehouse
logistics services. The event takes place
in Itasca, Ill. ( www.iwla.com/Events/cal-endar.aspx)
Sept. 18–23
At Dematic’s annual Material Handling
and Logistics Conference in Park City,
Utah, attendees will have the opportunity to attend seminars, keynotes, workshops, and networking events designed
to help them respond to the economic
rebound. ( www.mhc2011.com)
The role of the warehouse in the supply chain is changing. Today, these facilities are
increasingly expected to be customer-focused operations that are part of a total
logistics network.
An online course from the Institute of Logistical Management looks at how to prepare
for those changes. Simply named Warehousing Management, the course is designed
to familiarize students with the role of the warehousing function in the supply chain.
Students will learn how various types of material handling and information systems can not only cut costs but also improve customer service. They will also look at
best practices for setting up a new warehouse or DC and the differences between
private and public warehousing.
For information, visit www.logisticseducation.edu.php5-19.websitetestlink.com/
courses/warehousing. ;
Meet the new warehouse
Sept. 20–22
Students will learn how “lean” concepts
can be incorporated into supply chain
management at Georgia Tech’s profes-
sional development program Building
the Lean Supply Chain Professional.
The course will be held in Atlanta.
( www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/)
Sept. 21–22
Presented by Cargo Business News and the
International Traders of Iowa, The Midwest
International Shippers Conference in Des
Moines will address the challenges of getting cargo in and out of the Heartland.
( www.intlmidwestshippers.com/)
Revolution in Libya can cause gas prices in Chicago to skyrocket. A tsunami
in Japan can send car prices soaring in Southern California. Today’s globally
connected economy requires organizations to respond quickly to market
changes to stay ahead. Supply chains have had to become more responsive to
economic fluctuations as well as environmental and political disruptions.
At the Supply Chain Council’s Executive Summit North America, top
business leaders will share their success stories and strategies for overcoming
global supply chain disruptions and improving supply chain performance.
Discussion topics will include how to react to commodity price swings, transportation constraints, and shifting global labor costs.
The event will take place at the Miramonte Spa and Resort in Palm Springs,
Calif., from Sept. 28–30. For information, visit www.scc-execsummit.org. ;
Time to reinvent yourself?
Oct. 3
The 2011 New England Supply Chain
Conference & Educational Exhibition will
feature tracks on improving the biotech
supply chain, operations management,
and global logistics. The event takes place
in Marlborough, Mass. ( www.nescon.org)
Oct. 25–26
Presentations at RFID Forum 2011 will
include the latest research on item-level
tagging as well as case studies on implementations at top companies. The event
takes place in Fayetteville, Ark.
( cscmp.org/events/rfid/index.asp)
