Industry Background
In the current climate, where economic uncertainty has become the new norm, your peers from the world's largest FMCG and retail companies have told us that they have become accustomed to adapting their supply chains in line with fluctuating demand and market volatility. Similarly, they have also become used to operating with lower resource levels and being constantly stretched. With prevailing uncertainty over whether there will be a "double-dip" in the market, increasing supply chain flexibility and visibility is critical to the success of supply chain management and ultimately the success of the business.
In addition, the fast-moving nature of the FMCG / retail environment and the unpredictability of consumer demand increase supply chain complexity. The prevailing challenge for companies is to manufacture the right product at the right time and to ensure the products reach the right distribution point to meet customer service requirements.
Sustainability is higher up the supply chain agenda than ever before as supply chain directors realise the benefits of a sustainable approach in cutting costs, improving stakeholder relations, achieving brand value and reducing the environmental footprint.
Alongside that retailers are increasingly streamlining their supply chain operations across multiple sales channels, rationalising inventory to consolidate and reduce inventory levels. In moving towards a more customer-centric service offering, many retailers are now offering a range of multi-channel, customer-centric models. Ensuring consistency of service delivery and maintaining the brand promise presents a significant challenge for retailers and FMCG companies alike across Europe.
The above themes will all form the basis of discussion at LogiCon 2011.
Why LogiCon?
Now in its 15th year, LogiCon 2011 is uniquely positioned as Europe's leading FMCG and retail supply chain conference. Attend and hear from over 45 world-leading supply chain directors giving you a multi-faceted perspective into the latest industry issues, trends and progress. Bigger and better than ever before, LogiCon is THE place where the future of the supply chain is shaped.
What's new at LogiCon 2011?
LogiCon 2011 is bigger and better than ever before. The 2011 conference features:
Brand New Interactive Format
In response to popular demand, we are launching an exciting, brand new programme format at LogiCon 2011. Across the three days of the event, you will have the opportunity to hear big picture, high-profile keynote presentations as well as attend dynamic break-out discussions, panel debates and intimate workshops. Create a personalized agenda around the issues that matter most to you.
Extensive Networking
Networking is a key reason our audience come back year on year. From structured networking throughout the conference programme to informal networking in the breaks, LogiCon 2010 will provide more chances for you to meet and benchmark your supply chain operations against your peers, thought leaders and solution providers.
New Retail VIP Blue Sky Innovation Room
This exclusive, closed-door think tank is reserved solely for senior retail supply chain directors to discuss the latest strategies.
Speed Networking
Meet, greet and exchange business cards with the who's who of the supply chain world. This is your chance to put a face to and build relations with the supply chain directors facing the exact same challenges as you.
New LogiCon Advisory Board
The LogiCon 2011 Advisory Board will be instrumental in creating the conference agenda, selecting speakers and ensuring that LogiCon 2011 focuses on the challenges and issues of the global logistics and supply chain community.
What makes LogiCon different?
- The ONLY retail and FMCG supply chain conference - giving you the focus you need to address your top challenges
- A prestigious gathering solely to Europe's most senior supply chain directors guaranteeing you three quality days with your peers
- Informative case studies from the movers and shakers of the supply chain world - all the top retail and FMCG companies will be present. Will you?
- A strictly managed end user to vendor ratio - you come to the conference to learn and network, not to be pitched… we want to make sure you achieve your objectives and vet our audience accordingly
- Three days of quality networking giving you the opportunity to build business and informal relationships with the people you want to meet
Opportunities to Learn
- See how leading supply chain VPs analyse trends and capitalise on them to grow their businesses in uncertain times
- Hear experts discuss whether current sustainability initiatives are the key to achieving cost control and supply chain stability. Are here to stay or if they will be short-lived trends?
- Learn how robust supply chain strategies combined with sound risk management can reinforce business strategies and take your company to the top.
- Get the inside track on pioneering supply chain case studies that can change the way you direct your supply chain
- Get to grips with the latest technology to achieve supply chain innovation and optimisation at the lowest cost
2011 Advisory Board Includes:
- Piotr Kozlowski, Director Logistics Operations, Kraft Foods Europe
- Roberto Canevari, SVP Supply Chain and Procurement, Nestle Waters
- Mark Holloway, VP Customer Service and Logistics, Africa, Asia and CEE, Unilever
- Dirk Holbach, Corporate VP - Global Supply Chain Operations and Homecare, Henkel
- Chris Mason, CIO, Mexx
- Richard Street, Group Supply Chain Director, Mothercare
- Roddy Martin, VP Supply Chain, Gartner-AMR
- Matt Parker, EU Planning Manager, Kraft Foods Europe
- Mike Gray, Supply Chain Evangelist and Former Supply Chain Director, Dell
- Jan Steuber, Supply Chain Change Manager, Mars
2011 Key Speakers include:
As well as our world renowned Advisory Board, other key speakers confirmed to attend LogiCon 2011 include:
- John de Poot, Leader, Continuous Improvement Supply Chain, Europe, HJ Heinz
- Ed Koch, Head of Manufacturing Development, SABMiller
- Peter Surtees, European Supply Chain Director, Kimberly Clarke
- Deirdre Burns, Supply Chain Director, Boots
- Angus Duncan, Supply Chain Development Director, Diageo
- Veronique Sonsma, Interim Supply Chain Director, Starbucks
- Group Supply Chain Director, Carrefour (name to be announced soon)
- Piotr Kozlowski, Director Logistics Operations, Kraft Foods Europe
- Roberto Canevari, SVP Supply Chain and Procurement, Nestle Waters
- Mark Holloway, VP Customer Service and Logistics, Africa, Asia and CEE, Unilever
- Dirk Holbach, Corporate VP – Global Supply Chain Operations and Homecare, Henkel
- Richard Parker, Inbound Logistics Director, Somerfield
- Chris Mason, CIO, Mexx
- Richard Street, Group Supply Chain Director, Mothercare
- Roddy Martin, VP Supply Chain, Gartner-AMR
- Matt Parker, EU Planning Manager, Kraft Foods Europe
- Mike Gray, Supply Chain Evangelist and Former Supply Chain Director, Dell
- Jan Steuber, Supply Chain Change Manager, Mars
- John de Poot, Leader, Continuous Improvement Supply Chain, Europe, HJ Heinz
- Ed Koch, Head of Manufacturing Development, SABMiller
- Peter Surtees, European Supply Chain Director, Kimberly Clark
- Deirdre Burns, Supply Chain Director, Boots
- Angus Duncan, Supply Chain Development Director, Diageo
- David Roberts, Distribution Director, Aurora Fashion
- Lee Finney, Supply Chain Director, Molson Coors
- Keith Newton, Customer Logistics Director, Cadbury
- Eric Ipavec, Supply Chain Director AME (Africa Middle East), Groupe Danone
- Roberto Magnani, Global Logistics Director, Barilla
- Didier Delmotte, Product Supply Operations Director Western Europe, Procter and Gamble
- Philippe Meouchy, European Planning and Logistics Director, Campbell Soup
- Mark Oldroyd, Group Supply Chain Director, Molton Brown
- Lluis Mudarra, Supply Chain Director, Caprabo
- Angel Burés Amat, CIO, Caprabo
- Neil Spickett, Group Logistics Director, Eastern Europe, Carlsberg
- Veronique Sonsma, Interim Supply Chain Director, Starbucks