This programme addresses issues of concern to supply chain directors and general management influencing supply chain strategy.

Objectives

• To provide guidance for increased efficiency in Supply Chain Management and help determine best practice standards.
• To anticipate the changes in Supply Chain Management within the Food Business.
• To act as a broker of leading-edge knowledge and provide a platform for discussion.
• To provide networking opportunities for professionals in Supply Chain Management.

Benefits

• Keep members at the forefront of change to enable them to create a competitive advantage
• Learn from practical case studies and how to implement these learnings in day-to-day operations
• Enable members to discuss breaking issues and to share and compare ideas with their counterparts from the food retail sector from around the globe
• Visit state-of-the-art distribution centres, unique or country-specific store formats and Research and Development centres.

The Supply Chain Management Committee

The Supply Chain Committee is the core of the Supply Chain Management Programme. The Committee is composed of retailers, manufacturers and service providers who work on an ongoing basis to bring members the latest ideas and trends in Supply Chain. The committee creates the annual Supply Chain Management Conference to build a platform for discussion on the top-of-mind issues and to bring knowledge and networking to retail executives around the globe. Access the full list.

Who should participate?

Supply chain and logistics executives from around the world who influence supply chain strategies in the food retail business.

Companies whose supply chain Directors participate in the Supply Chain Management Programme

Ahold, Albert Heijn, Arla Foods, Auchan, Billa, Bongrain, Carrefour, Casino, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, COOP, CVS, Dairy-Farm, Delhaize, Dole, Heineken, ICA, Kellogg’s, Kraft, Kom International, El Corte Inglés, Eroski, Exel, Georgia-Pacific, Gillette, Hannaford Bros., H.E. Butt, Gruppo Pam, Interbrew, Jeronimo Martins, Kesko, Kraft Foods, L’Oréal, Marks & Spencer, Marsh Supermarkets, Masterfoods, Metro Group, Migros, Modelo Continente, Monoprix, Musgrave, Nestlé, Norgesgruppen, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Rewe, Sara Lee, SCA Hygiene, Somerfield, Spar, Tchibo, Tesco, Tradeka, Unilever, Waitrose, Wal-Mart…

Next event Marketing, IT and Supply Chain Conferences 6 - 8 November 2012 Paris, France

Sharon JESKE
Tel: (+33) 1 82 00 95 65
Fax: (+33) 1 82 00 95 96
E-mail:supplychain@theconsumergoods.com