| Day 1: Tuesday 02 February 2010 |
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10:00 - 10:30
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T1D1: Using Supply Chain Systems to Improve Operational Efficiency and Reduce Cost
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OBS Logistics will explain how implementing supply chain solutions can increase your organisation's efficiency, improve your "Green" credentials and deliver significant cost savings. They will provide real life client case studies to demonstrate what can be achieved.
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10:45 - 11:15
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T1D1: How to improve service with lower stocks
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How to improve service with lower stocks using advanced planning software to reduce stock up to 40%. Case studies from leading manufacturing and wholesale companies demonstrate improved efficiencies and performance.
There has not been a time as important as now for many organisations who are feeling the financial pressure of capital tied up in inventory. Yet with uncertain future forecasts, ensuring that the right stock is available to maximise revenue is a difficult task. Cathy will show how implementing advanced planning software systems as a bolt-on to existing ERP and bespoke transaction systems can drive the supply chain with more accurate forecasts and optimised inventory replenishment decisions to enable a more effective but leaner process. Using case studies from leading manufacturing and wholesale businesses in Europe, Cathy will show how most companies achieve a pay-back within 12 months and are now delivering superior customer service at manageable stock levels which do not burden the business.
Speaker: Cathy Humphreys, Business Development Manager UK
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11:30 - 12:00
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T1D1: Optimising supply chains using SAPs integrated SCM business suite
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An overview of how the different components of SAP's SCM (Supply Chain Management) software can be applied to real world challenges to create the opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.
The seminar will provide an insight into how the components of SAP’s SCM supply chain products can be used to drive efficiency, improve communication, increase availability of information and remove cost from a wide range of supply chain activities.
The following components will be discussed.
· EWM (Enhanced Warehouse Management)
· TM (Transportation Management)
· SNC (supply Network Collaboration)
· EM (Event management)
· Auto-ID infrastructure
With a proven track record of successfully delivering SAP Supply Chain & Warehouse Solutions, Rocket Consulting has helped many customers achieve business goals and taken them to new frontiers, understanding and excellence, creating a platform for business growth and improvement.
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12:15 - 12:45
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T1D1: Revolutionizing Warehouse Management with Visual Logistics
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Conventional methods and technology for driving higher efficiency, cost savings and improved customer satisfaction in distribution operations have leveled off in recent years. Nevertheless, economic pressures and customer demands have not, leaving business and operational management with significant challenges to do more with less but without new tools to meet business demands.
Today, in this session, you will learn about a major leap forward in warehouse management efficiency called Visual Logistics. With Visual Logistics, a new era of technological innovation has emerged, leveraging visual communications for system-directed tasks that is faster, significantly more understandable by staff and will drive substantial increases in throughput and accuracy known to date for critical supply chain operations.
With Visual Logistics, workers are empowered to access critical information, to make faster decisions and accelerate their workflows. It will also enable them to perform even more complex tasks, faster, with less mental fatigue and errors. Visual Logistics improves training and retention of processes with its intuitive, natural language; real-life visual modeling that empowers high-volume distribution organizations to improve customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
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| Theatre 2 |
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09:45 - 11:00
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T2D1: 2D Meets RFID - New Options for the Logistics Industry
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The best attended seminar from previous Logistics Link events is spreading its wings to a full 60 minute presentation at Logistics Link South, to reflect on the impact RFID and 2D visual codes are making on the industry.
With an introduction to both technologies, the seminar will outline the unique advantages these technologies offer to the modern warehouse operation and give a glimpse into the future where the technologies will complement each other to bring more portable data than ever to the logistics arena. A diagnostic will help the audience assess the relevance of these technologies to their unique operating needs.
The presentations will be made by David Drinnan Managing Director of barcode label specialists, inotec and Jon Hall Group Operations Director of Mobile computing solutions provider to logistics, Belgravium.
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11:15 - 11:45
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T2D1: Image based data capture as an effective alternative to RFID
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As the UK economy begins a slow recovery, now is the time to review supply chain processes and technologies to boost performance levels. Research by Zetes into the key challenges pre-occupying supply chain directors showed clearly that top of their list of immediate priorities are improving order fulfillment accuracy, improving traceability and at the same time, lowering costs.
When there is a need to reduce costs but maximize traceability and accuracy, it is important to evaluate carefully the historical auto ID/data capture (AIDC) debate concerning the choice between barcodes (traditional or 2D) and RFID technology.
Zetes will explore the ways this question can be answered with an analysis of 4 key considerations – RFID tag cost, the need to identify an asset’s location within a pallet, identification of non-readable labels and the requirement for proof of delivery/asset condition.
Using a selection of case studies from the food and drink and automotive industries, this seminar will also demonstrate why image based data capture is a very cost effective and powerful alternative to RFID offering a range of unique benefits, especially for high volume environments, including the ability to provide an image of assets being tracked and to locate any incorrect or missing items within a pallet.
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12:00 - 12:30
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T2D1: Enterprise-wide Visibility – Optimising the Delivery Process
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With distribution operations striving to achieve even greater cost savings, accuracy, improved productivity and customer service, this seminar will use a customer case study to demonstrate how integrated mobile solutions can more effectively manage the delivery and collection process, which enables distribution businesses to react more quickly and intelligently to customer queries and better manage delivery expectations, making pre-emptive action where necessary.
The seminar will explore how integrating systems, information and visibility across the distribution and logistics supply-chain can maximise the efficiency of the whole delivery and collection process by providing tailored information views and reporting to specific roles such as drivers, managers and customer service advisers.
VSc Solutions specialise in enterprise mobility and visibility solutions for distribution operations to reduce operational costs and improve the whole customer experience by streamlining the handling of deliveries and collections between warehouse despatch and the customer.
Presenter: Anthony Munro-Martin, VSc Solutions Ltd
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| Day 2: Wednesday 03 February 2010 |
| Theatre 1 |
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10:00 - 10:30
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T1D2: Revolutionizing Warehouse Management with Visual Logistics
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Conventional methods and technology for driving higher efficiency, cost savings and improved customer satisfaction in distribution operations have leveled off in recent years. Nevertheless, economic pressures and customer demands have not, leaving business and operational management with significant challenges to do more with less but without new tools to meet business demands.
Today, in this session, you will learn about a major leap forward in warehouse management efficiency called Visual Logistics. With Visual Logistics, a new era of technological innovation has emerged, leveraging visual communications for system-directed tasks that is faster, significantly more understandable by staff and will drive substantial increases in throughput and accuracy known to date for critical supply chain operations.
With Visual Logistics, workers are empowered to access critical information, to make faster decisions and accelerate their workflows. It will also enable them to perform even more complex tasks, faster, with less mental fatigue and errors. Visual Logistics improves training and retention of processes with its intuitive, natural language; real-life visual modeling that empowers high-volume distribution organizations to improve customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
|
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10:45 - 11:15
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T1D2: Using Supply Chain Systems to Improve Operational Efficiency and Reduce Cost
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OBS Logistics will explain how implementing supply chain solutions can increase your organisation's efficiency, improve your "Green" credentials and deliver significant cost savings. They will provide real life client case studies to demonstrate what can be achieved.
|
|
|
11:30 - 12:00
|
|
T1D2: Optimising supply chains using SAPs integrated SCM business suite
|
An overview of how the different components of SAP's SCM (Supply Chain Management) software can be applied to real world challenges to create the opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.
The seminar will provide an insight into how the components of SAP’s SCM supply chain products can be used to drive efficiency, improve communication, increase availability of information and remove cost from a wide range of supply chain activities.
The following components will be discussed.
· EWM (Enhanced Warehouse Management)
· TM (Transportation Management)
· SNC (supply Network Collaboration)
· EM (Event management)
· Auto-ID infrastructure
With a proven track record of successfully delivering SAP Supply Chain & Warehouse Solutions, Rocket Consulting has helped many customers achieve business goals and taken them to new frontiers, understanding and excellence, creating a platform for business growth and improvement.
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12:15 - 12:45
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T1D2: How to improve service with lower stocks
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How to improve service with lower stocks using advanced planning software to reduce stock up to 40%. Case studies from leading manufacturing and wholesale companies demonstrate improved efficiencies and performance.
There has not been a time as important as now for many organisations who are feeling the financial pressure of capital tied up in inventory. Yet with uncertain future forecasts, ensuring that the right stock is available to maximise revenue is a difficult task. Cathy will show how implementing advanced planning software systems as a bolt-on to existing ERP and bespoke transaction systems can drive the supply chain with more accurate forecasts and optimised inventory replenishment decisions to enable a more effective but leaner process. Using case studies from leading manufacturing and wholesale businesses in Europe, Cathy will show how most companies achieve a pay-back within 12 months and are now delivering superior customer service at manageable stock levels which do not burden the business.
Speaker: Cathy Humphreys, Business Development Manager UK
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| Theatre 2 |
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09:45 - 10:15
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T2D2: Enterprise-wide Visibility – Optimising the Delivery Process
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With distribution operations striving to achieve even greater cost savings, accuracy, improved productivity and customer service, this seminar will use a customer case study to demonstrate how integrated mobile solutions can more effectively manage the delivery and collection process, which enables distribution businesses to react more quickly and intelligently to customer queries and better manage delivery expectations, making pre-emptive action where necessary.
The seminar will explore how integrating systems, information and visibility across the distribution and logistics supply-chain can maximise the efficiency of the whole delivery and collection process by providing tailored information views and reporting to specific roles such as drivers, managers and customer service advisers.
VSc Solutions specialise in enterprise mobility and visibility solutions for distribution operations to reduce operational costs and improve the whole customer experience by streamlining the handling of deliveries and collections between warehouse despatch and the customer.
Presenter: Anthony Munro-Martin, VSc Solutions Ltd
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|
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10:30 - 12:15
|
|
T2D2: 2D Meets RFID - New Options for the Logistics Industry
|
The best attended seminar from previous Logistics Link events is spreading its wings to a full 60 minute presentation at Logistics Link South, to reflect on the impact RFID and 2D visual codes are making on the industry.
With an introduction to both technologies, the seminar will outline the unique advantages these technologies offer to the modern warehouse operation and give a glimpse into the future where the technologies will complement each other to bring more portable data than ever to the logistics arena. A diagnostic will help the audience assess the relevance of these technologies to their unique operating needs.
The presentations will be made by David Drinnan Managing Director of barcode label specialists, inotec and Jon Hall Group Operations Director of Mobile computing solutions provider to logistics, Belgravium.
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12:30 - 13:00
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T2D2: Image based data capture as an effective alternative to RFID
|
As the UK economy begins a slow recovery, now is the time to review supply chain processes and technologies to boost performance levels. Research by Zetes into the key challenges pre-occupying supply chain directors showed clearly that top of their list of immediate priorities are improving order fulfillment accuracy, improving traceability and at the same time, lowering costs.
When there is a need to reduce costs but maximize traceability and accuracy, it is important to evaluate carefully the historical auto ID/data capture (AIDC) debate concerning the choice between barcodes (traditional or 2D) and RFID technology.
Zetes will explore the ways this question can be answered with an analysis of 4 key considerations – RFID tag cost, the need to identify an asset’s location within a pallet, identification of non-readable labels and the requirement for proof of delivery/asset condition.
Using a selection of case studies from the food and drink and automotive industries, this seminar will also demonstrate why image based data capture is a very cost effective and powerful alternative to RFID offering a range of unique benefits, especially for high volume environments, including the ability to provide an image of assets being tracked and to locate any incorrect or missing items within a pallet.
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