News | January 19, 2006

CSCMP To Host European Conference

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) will host the 2006 European Conference, Europe: Laboratory for Supply Chain Innovation, in Brussels, Belgium, May 17-19, 2006.

General sessions speakers include:

  • Kevin J. Waddell, vice president and director, The Boston Consulting Group, who will present Comparative Risks and Opportunities of Sourcing in CEE Countries vs. China
  • Dr. Alwin M. Locker, head of supply chain management, SIG Combibloc International AG, who will present Supply Chain Organization as Prerequisite for Supply Chain Innovations
  • Rolf E. Habben Jansen, head of global business development, DHL Logistics, who will present DHL & EXEL: The Perfect Couple
  • Udo Kleemann, senior procurement management, Storage and Technology Groups, IBM Integrated Supply Chain, who will present Transforming Supplier Relationships into On Demand Extensions of a Company
  • Roy P. Vasher, project general manager, production control, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, North America, who will present Supply Chain Flexibility to Support Order-to-Delivery Lead-Time Reduction
  • Thomas Zellweger, chief executive officer, Zellweger Management International Consulting AG, who will present Successful Supply Chain Strategies in Diverse Markets

In addition, industry experts representing major companies and academic institutions located in Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom will present sessions during the breakout tracks, making this event a must for professionals with a vested interest in European supply chain operations.

Many new and interesting approaches are currently being applied across Europe as companies from every corner of the world attempt to improve their supply chain operations within and beyond European borders. As promised by its theme, Europe: Laboratory for Supply Chain Innovation, this conference will highlight the stimulating new thinking that involves the creative management of supply chains functioning both within Europe, and from the continent to locations around the globe.

Speakers will provide attendees with invaluable supply chain insight and information, including: imaginative methods for effectively managing relationships; novel schemes for organizing functions within a firm; and creative ways for optimization. In addition, recognized European scholars and researchers will address the latest in relevant research, and small focus groups will allow participants access to discussions of key issues and networking with colleagues. Anyone interested in learning the most forward-thinking concepts and innovative strategies in today's European supply chain will benefit from this event—from senior-level policymakers to academics and consultants.

Founded in 1963 as the preeminent association for individuals involved in supply chain management and logistics, CSCMP provides educational, career development, and networking opportunities to its over 9,000 members and to the entire profession.