Monday, January 26, 2009 - Global Inventory & Distribution Summit

8:00

Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast


9:00 Welcome Remarks
Debra Haym, Executive Director, Interlog Winter 2009

9:05 Chairperson’s Opening Address

9:20 Creating A Roadmap For Critical Parts Through Consistent Understanding Of Parts Availability & Requirements
John Guy, VP of Distribution, Briggs & Stratton

9:55 Improve Lead-Times, Delivery, Quality And Cost Through Your Dealer Relationships To Better Support Your Customers
Brent Edmisten, Director, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Cessna Aircraft Company

10:30

Panel: Boosting Brand Loyalty Via Your Aftermarket Business: Modernizing Your Logistics Network To Succeed In Today’s Global Environment
Dan Spellman, VP of Logistics Development, Cat Logistics
Jay King, Director Aftermarket, Dresser-Rand
Prat Bose, VP, Engineering & Technical Services, The Mosaic Company, Mosaic Fertilizer LLC
Jim Packer, General Manager, Parts Distribution, Whirlpool Corporation


11:05 Morning Networking & Refreshment Break

11:35

Roundtable Ideas Exchange

Table 1: Creating A Roadmap For Critical Parts Through Consistent Understanding Of Parts Availability & Requirements

Table 2: Best Practices In Migrating Your Sourcing Footprint Globally To Reduce Aftermarket Spend

Table 3: Best Practices In Supporting Products With Low Demand Parts To Satisfy Service Agreements

Table 4: Balancing Cost Vs. Service: Optimizing Inventory For A Spotty Demand Pattern

Micah Mullins, Inventory Optimization Specialist, MAG Maintenance Technologies


12:50 Luncheon For All Attendees

1:50 Workshop: Optimizing Product Lifecycle Management to Deliver Product Performance, Superior Support and Customer Service
Roy Steele, President, RoShar Associates LLC

2:50 Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break

3:20 (con’t)
Workshop: Optimizing Product Lifecycle Management to Deliver Product Performance, Superior Support and Customer Service
Roy Steele, President, RoShar Associates LLC

3:50 Streamlining Your Distribution And Improving Product Support While Reducing Costs
Robert Scarlett, Director of Logistics, Buckman Laboratories Inc

4:25 Conclusion Of Interlog Winter Day One: Global Inventory & Distribution Summit

 

 



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