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Best Practices
This collection of classes is devoted to the tools, thinking and processes applied by successful members of the supply chain.
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SESSION 1
Monday, September 14th : 9:00am - 10:00am
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Developing A Green Supply Chain-Thinking Outside The Hive
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In this practical case study, we will hear how Herman Miller, Inc., office furniture leader, set aggressive sustainability goals and how they are working to successfully achieve them. In an uncommon show of continuity, Herman Miller takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability through both product design and supply chain behavior. Find out why supplier partnerships and supply processes are critical to green initiatives. This timely discussion will show you how the Herman Miller team turned a sticky situation into a win/win for both the environment and the bottom line.
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SESSION 2
Monday, September 14th : 10:15am - 11:15am
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Supply Chain Management For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses
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Tired of supply chain conferences and presentations that are geared to multi-billion dollar, Fortune 500 companies and their elaborate supply chain strategies? There are 10,000 to 20,000 companies in the small and medium-sized business space that are often left out of the conversation. Some supply chain concepts used by big firms don't apply to their SMB counterparts and still others have to be adapted before being employed in smaller companies. This session will discuss the key differences between large enterprises and SMBs, as well as opportunities to leverage supply chain management for SMBs.
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SESSION 3
Monday, September 14th : 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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ROI For Dummies And Engineers
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The winners in today's market use their money very wisely. This tutorial will define, in English, the steps to conducting a sound Return on Investment analysis and help you define the business case for almost any investment.
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SESSION 4
Monday, September 14th : 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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Planes, Trains And FedEx: Trends In Modern Transportation
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As networks unravel, fuel costs bounce and carriers retreat, we need to understand the future of logistics. This overview will provide insight into tomorrow's solutions for the transport of goods. Included will be innovations, cost comparisons and future thinking in various modes of movement.
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SESSION 5
Monday, September 14th : 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Brownfield Development Done Right: HEB Grocery
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DC makeovers can be the best of both worlds, employing new technology and property conservation. This case study of HEB grocery is a "how-to" involving the surgical removal of an aged imbedded warehouse and the birth of a highly automated freezer system in its place. Many valuable lessons to be shared!
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SESSION 6
Tuesday, September 15th : 10:15am - 11:15am
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Managing Supply Chain Risk
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When planning for brighter tomorrows, supply chain risk should be front-and-center on the list of issues that merit the attention of business leaders. Failure to address a company's vulnerability to disruptions can result in catastrophic losses and a potential collapse in customer and supplier confidence. In addition, a firm's financial performance is reliant on its ability to mitigate risk. Firms therefore need to identify and confront their enterprise, financial, and operational risks, and use an integrated approach to manage these weaknesses across the business. Few, if any, companies currently have done so. If managed effectively, risk management could be the differentiating resilience for sustained competitive advantage.
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SESSION 7
Tuesday, September 15th : 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Reliability Centered Maintenance
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In the warehouse, Capacity Assurance is a product of equipment uptime. This session will examine the process and rewards of RCM; it's impact on uptime, and the business case for investing in this popular methodology.
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SESSION 8
Tuesday, September 15th : 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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Can Automation Be Lean?
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It's not a question of whether lean is manual or automated. Effective lean material handling systems use both approaches. In this class we will learn how to apply lean principles and design for the customer's demand. The result is a well balanced automated and manual strategy that meets the downstream objectives today and tomorrow.
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SESSION 9
Tuesday, September 15th : 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Logistics In Asia
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Asia and the Middle East are home to more than half of the world's population and arguably the world's most diverse range of social cultures. So, how do 3 1/2 billion people in 45 countries manage the delivery of their goods and services? Does Asia represent an attractive business opportunity for logistics companies from developed nations? What can western logistics professionals contribute, and what can they learn from business practices in Asia? This session introduces some of the idiosyncrasies of Asia to those who are considering new business opportunities in the region or are simply interested in learning the best practices from masterful logisticians.
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