14-15 April 2005- Oxford International's 2nd Annual Supply Chain Summit

The 2nd Annual European Supply Chain Summit is a highly targeted, educational and time saving event that is designed specifically for over 100 senior supply chain and logistics directors from today's leading corporations. The following industry sectors will be represented by attending delegates: automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCG, food & beverage and manufacturing.

Over 2 days, the summit will enable you to identify successful strategies in managing, re-engineering and streamlining your supply chain. The integration of IT systems across the supply chain has become imperative in order to achieve significant cost reductions, thereby enhancing profitability. Integrating RFID and EPC compliance into your supply chain are also crucial in maintaining integrity and security.

Two dynamic, not-to-be missed days delivered in an innovative, forward-thinking format:

-A powerful assembly of senior supply chain and logistics executives networking, brainstorming and benchmarking supply chain performances.

-An interactive executive format providing intimate interaction of ideas and experiences through conference sessions and panel discussions. A full conference programme with 2 presentation streams will cover over 20 industry case studies and panel discussions will give practical insight and solutions into the process of planning, implementing and optimising the supply chain.
      -Implement a centralised and customer orientated approach to
       supply chain management
      -Effective alignment of IT strategy and supply chain to increase ROI
      -Transform your logistics processes and successfully managing
       outsourcing activities
      -Discover key inventory management methods and strategies to
       improve visibility within the supply chain 
     -Optimise distribution within the supply chain with the use of
       Auto-ID And RFID tagging 
     -Explore applications of RFID technologies in security,
      manufacturing and distribution
     -Build a globally integrated supply chain and achieve systems
      integration
     -Learn how to effectively manage shipping and distribution

-An unprecedented opportunity to meet face to face with your potential industry partners to discuss and access leading solutions and technologies through pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings, champagne reception and gala dinners, enabling participants to achieve their business objectives in the most time efficient manner.

For more information see http://www.supplychain-summit.com/