News | August 25, 2008

CSCMP Dubai Conference To Focus On Bottom-Line Results Supply Chain Management

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) will hold its second conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 12-13, 2008.

"The conference will focus on bottom-line results that a high-performing supply chain can produce. Presentations on how best to collaborate with strategic partners, alignment of supply chain strategy with business strategy, and the role of key performance indicators (KPIs) in driving supply chain success are part of the two-day educational event," said Thomas Speh of Miami University who, along with Dr. Kanak Madrecha from the Business Excellence Center, Dubai World, is a co-chair of the conference titled Driving Bottom-Line Results Through Effective Supply Chain Management.

Some of the speakers will include:

  • Keynote speaker Steffen Steensbaek, Maersk Logistics
  • David W. Fairnie, Director of Security, DP World
  • Omar Hijazi, CEO, Tejari FZ LLC
  • Roberto Mennilli, Supply Chain Director, NestlĂ© Middle East
  • William E. O'Brien, President Greater China, HAVI Food Services
  • Udo Kleemann, Head of Procurement System & Technology Group EMEA, IBM Integrated Supply Chain
  • Nicholas J. LaHowchic, President, DIANNIC Ltd. and Coauthor of Start Pulling Your Chain! Leading Responsive Supply Chain Transformation
  • Dr. Thomas W. Speh, Associate Director–MBA Program, Farmer School of Business, Miami University
  • Thomas L. Freese, Principal, Freese & Associates, Inc.
  • Euclides A. Coimbra, CEO, Kaizen Institute Consulting Group
  • Danie Vermeulen, CEO, Kaizen Institute New Zealand

Supply chain disciplines addressed in the conference will include procurement, ware housing, transportation, business process outsourcing, strategy alignment, and benchmarking. Attendees can register at cscmp.org.

About CSCMP
Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is the preeminent association for individuals involved in supply chain management. CSCMP provides global educational, career development, and networking opportunities to over 9,000 members.

SOURCE: CSCMP