Reinventing Supply Chain Strategy for Performance and Risk

Today's globally connected economy requires organizations to respond quickly to market changes to stay ahead. Supply chains have had to become more responsive to economic fluctuations as well as environmental and political disruptions in a variety of ways:

• The responsibilities of top supply chain executives' now span the entire customer relationship and order fulfillment cycle from product development through delivery;
• Supply chain transaction technology provides unprecedented shipment and material visibility;
• Sales and operations planning (S&OP) initiatives coordinate demand and supply better than ever before;
• Organizations are re-configuring their distribution networks every couple of years-or more frequently-to reflect current market conditions; and
• Lean and other process improvement techniques have pushed inventory levels to record lows, boosted service rates to record highs, and freed up millions in working capital.

Still, every time a disruption occurs, whether it's the loss of a key supplier or the impact of a natural disaster, companies discover exactly how much more robust, resilient, and agile their supply chains could be.

Top business leaders at the 2011 SCC Executive Summit will share their success stories and strategies for overcoming adversity and improving supply chain performance. Discussion topics will include how to react to commodity price swings, transportation constraints and shifting global labor costs. Risk mitigation continues to be high on the list for supply chain executives, and this topic will be addressed from several angles. The guest economist will also summarize how the unique nature of the down- and upturn has affected supply chain operations, including changes in procurement practices and transport methods.

The SCC Executive Summit is a high-quality conference designed to provide the most up-to-date analysis and insights for leading supply chain executives. Attendance is limited to only 100 people. Register today!