We intend filing as many presentations from previous events on this page.
They are filed in reverse chronological order. The first four papers relate to the last years programme covered under the Theme.
Previous Presentations
HOW SMART COMPANIES PASS GO ON COST REDUCTION AND 'GET OUT OF JAIL FREE ON EMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME - October 2010 at Army Navy Club
ADDRESSING THE KNOWLEDGE GAP - October 2010 at Amry Navy Club Pall Mall
GS1 UK, the independent global supply chain data standards & solutions organisation, conducted some vital research (together with the four major retailers, four major global suppliers, Cranfield, IGD & IBM) into to understanding the impact of inconsistent data on the UK supply chain and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs and serve the 21st century consumer more effectively.
GS1 UK, the independent global supply chain data standards & solutions organisation, conducted some vital research (together with the four major retailers, four major global suppliers, Cranfield, IGD & IBM) into to understanding the impact of inconsistent data on the UK supply chain and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs and serve the 21st century consumer more effectively.
Supply Chain Information Systems - Project Implementations - "The Good,The Bad and The Ugly"
George Jolesz gave a presentation on the key issue of Project Success - What makes a good ERP implementation? Why do some go bad? It has long been known the the "softer" elements of ERP projects (sponsorship, Staff engagement, skills, organisation) have a major influence on success. Change Masters achieve double the average project success rate and nearly ten times more than Change Novices
George Jolesz gave a presentation on the key issue of Project Success - What makes a good ERP implementation? Why do some go bad? It has long been known the the "softer" elements of ERP projects (sponsorship, Staff engagement, skills, organisation) have a major influence on success. Change Masters achieve double the average project success rate and nearly ten times more than Change Novices
INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIONS
April 2009 at Fawsley Hall
A review of all the options that are likely to bring short term benefits in terms of cost reduction . Including the people aspects and any new innovative approaches
April 2009 at Fawsley Hall
A review of all the options that are likely to bring short term benefits in terms of cost reduction . Including the people aspects and any new innovative approaches
NEW STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN FINANCE
Janaury 2009 East India Club London
In challenging economic environments, supply chains come under particular scrutiny. Simple cost cutting is the place everyone starts, but after that what opportunities are there to leverage the supply chain for financial benefit? What are the trade-offs we can make? What financial risks are we taking? In this session Ian posed the questions and explored the options, drawing on his years of experience in both finance and supply chain management.
Janaury 2009 East India Club London
In challenging economic environments, supply chains come under particular scrutiny. Simple cost cutting is the place everyone starts, but after that what opportunities are there to leverage the supply chain for financial benefit? What are the trade-offs we can make? What financial risks are we taking? In this session Ian posed the questions and explored the options, drawing on his years of experience in both finance and supply chain management.
SUPPLY CHAIN RISK AND RESILIENCE April 2008 at Fawsley Hall
Helen teaches corporate and supply chain risk at Cranfield and guest lecturers at universities in the UK and Europe.
Her research-based teaching brings together themes of risk, resilience and complex systems theory with practical management disciplines such as supply chain management and business continuity.Her work contributes directly to the development of UK national emergency planning policy as well as management practice. Her research and consultancy interests span mainstream commercial, defence and other public service contexts.
She is a regular speaker at academic, business and defence conferences around the world.
Helen teaches corporate and supply chain risk at Cranfield and guest lecturers at universities in the UK and Europe.
Her research-based teaching brings together themes of risk, resilience and complex systems theory with practical management disciplines such as supply chain management and business continuity.Her work contributes directly to the development of UK national emergency planning policy as well as management practice. Her research and consultancy interests span mainstream commercial, defence and other public service contexts.
She is a regular speaker at academic, business and defence conferences around the world.
THE FINANCIAL SUPPLY CHAIN - June 2008 at The Oxfordshire GC
Individually improving the physical and financial supply chains can improve efficiency. When both supply chains are successfully integrated, companies can achieve breakthrough levels of economic improvement
Individually improving the physical and financial supply chains can improve efficiency. When both supply chains are successfully integrated, companies can achieve breakthrough levels of economic improvement
SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITY - February 2007 at RAC Pall Mall
With the growth in international trade comes a growth in business risk. Whether the risk is on-shelf availability at the sharp end for retailers, or the risk of damage/loss, or even the risk of international terrorism.
Supply Chain Directors need to understand these risks and the ways to mitigate them. This session will explore the whole area of risk associated with operating an international supply chain through a series of case studies and examples.
Ulrike Rowbottom.
Formerly European Director Viewlocity. Ulrike is an expert in strategic alliance and network management. She is an accomplished and sought after speaker and author of numerous papers in areas such as strategic supply chain collaboration, alliances and global risk management
With the growth in international trade comes a growth in business risk. Whether the risk is on-shelf availability at the sharp end for retailers, or the risk of damage/loss, or even the risk of international terrorism.
Supply Chain Directors need to understand these risks and the ways to mitigate them. This session will explore the whole area of risk associated with operating an international supply chain through a series of case studies and examples.
Ulrike Rowbottom.
Formerly European Director Viewlocity. Ulrike is an expert in strategic alliance and network management. She is an accomplished and sought after speaker and author of numerous papers in areas such as strategic supply chain collaboration, alliances and global risk management
