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Do 3PL and 4PL Work for Your Company? Learn how best to utilize 3PL and 4PLs as strategies to drive competitive advantage. Moderator: Richard Jordan, Vice President, Performance Improvement Practice, AlixPartners LLP How to Sell the Importance of Supply Chain Upwards in an Organization Strategic supply chain activity ties sourcing, distribution, and sales, and the impact of order-to-cash and reorders can pique the interest of key executives. Moderator: Peggy LaRue, Senior Director of Operations, Syntax-Brillian Corporation Integrating Network Design and Inventory Optimization Learn the advantage of new technology tools like inventory optimization while avoiding common pitfalls and obstacles. Moderator: Jeffery Metersky, Vice President, Supply Chain Design, Chainalytics LLC Transforming Your Supply Chain See how implementation flow, strategy, and organization impact as well as measure changes for improvement. Moderator: Gerald Seidell, Director Supply Chain Strategy, USC Consulting Group, LLC Systematic Negotiation and Change Management Gain the negotiation skills and training tools essential for thinking outside the box and turning challenges into opportunities instead of liabilities. Moderator: Rashid Shaikh, Senior Director Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Operations, NYPRO, Inc. Mergers and Acquisitions in the Transportation/Logistics Sector Discuss how merger and acquisition deals in the transportation and logistics sectors closed in 2006 and 2007, and how they are currently performing. Moderator: Paul Svindland, Director, Performance Improvement Practice, AlixPartners, LLP Software: A Product, a Service, or Both? Discuss and take home key factors in making a decision between an “ownedand-installed” software investment or a services-based provider to deliver software solutions over the internet. Moderator: Scott Sykes, Senior Director, Solution Sales, Transplace Inc. Negotiating with Small-Parcel Carriers: Insights into This Mode of Transportation You Need to Know Discuss and understand what makes these carriers different and how you should prepare for negotiating with them. Moderator: Giles Taylor, Managing Partner, Trans-solutions Don’t Miss These Conference Highlights! CSCMP Learning Exchange Experience hands-on demonstrations of the newest supply chain management technology and software on Monday, Oct. 6. Learn about cutting-edge services and products from experts. Visit with representatives from leading educational organizations. Explore career opportunities, or corporate employment needs with our executive recruiters/ placement community participants. Student Showcase This could be the most effective recruiting opportunity you’ll have all year! These students represent many of the best academic institutions and supply chain curriculums worldwide. Browse résumés, projects and papers which highlight the knowledge, talents and skills these remarkable students possess. Also, take advantage of company booths with meeting space where you can discuss job and internship opportunities. The Student Showcase provides ample opportunity for networking and dialog between students and supply chain professionals. Start planning for tomorrow by getting to know today’s supply chain management students. Global Showcase Connect with professionals representing 26 countries. Learn first-hand about the economic developments, infrastructures, educational opportunities, supply chain and logistics operations, business opportunities, and other significant issues impacting colleagues and potential supply chain partners around the world. Why Should You Attend? Get ready for the most important supply chain event of the year—CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference in Denver, Colorado, Oct. 5-8. In just four days, you will grow and secure your career…it’s the best investment you can make in yourself, your career, and your company. Each year, CSCMP Supply Chain’s Premier Event™ brings you unparalleled networking opportunities and the latest and greatest in supply chain professional education from some of the leading experts in the industry. This year is no exception. With over 200 educational sessions to choose from, you are sure to find Connect. Compete. Profit. topics that relate directly to you and your company, and will give you ideas and inspiration you can take back to the office. Attend CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference and you will experience more professional and personal growth opportunities than any other supply chain event. 60 SEPTEMBER 2008

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