Web Seminars
SDCExec.com presents a series of live and on-demand Web seminars featuring presentations from experts in the global supply and demand chain field. Sign up for upcoming webcasts or view the archives by clicking the links below.
Upcoming Seminars
A Guide to Greener Product Lifecycles
In partnership with IHS, featuring industry experts from SDCExec, IHS and Avnet December 10, 2008, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join Andrew K. Reese, Editor, Supply & Demand Chain Executive along with industry experts from IHS and Avnet. Together, they will define the elusive “Green” and break it down regulatory, supply chain, and market drivers by reviewing approaches and best practices recently benchmarked across 200 global manufacturing organizations. Conclusions will be made as to how business leaders can segment issues into business benefits and programs that mitigate risks, ensure supply chain continuity, and enable competitive performance across product lifecycles. You will not want to miss this opportunity to transform Green into performance-enabling practices.
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On-Demand Seminars
Quickly Reducing Working Capital to Generate Cash in Times of Economic Turmoil
Sponsored by TBM November 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Today's global financial crisis has tightened credit markets. Not only is it more difficult to get lines of credit - it is becoming more expensive to secure it. Cash on hand can be used to fund growth through acquisition, for capital equipment purchases, or to reduce short-term borrowing needed to cover expenses. Why tie up working capital with excessive receivables and inventory? Join Ken Koenemann , Managing Director for the TBM Lean Value Chain Practice, and learn how several companies have deployed lean thinking to quickly free up cash. Some highlights include the application of product portfolio rationalization , demand segmentation , and use of pull replenishment to eliminate non-profitable product lines, reduce finished goods inventory, and improve gross margin. Other examples include the development of improved accounts receivable processes to reduce Days Sales Outstanding. After hearing what Ken has to say, you'll leave the web seminar ready to identify the most attractive opportunities to reduce working capital and create better cash flow.
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Benchmarking Green Supply Chain Priorities
Sponsored by IHS – October 23, 2008 * 11:00 a.m. EDT
Global manufacturing organizations are under intense pressure to go green, and yet very few can articulate green, its relative value, and how it drives business priority. Join Supply and Demand Chain Executive, along with Cisco Systems and IHS, as they put a green on the map. Don't miss the opportunity to define green and learn how other organizations will approach 2009 and beyond to demonstrate responsible business behavior or gain competitive advantage.
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Gauging the Expertise of a Human Capital Provider's Service Offering
Sponsored by ProcureStaff September 23, 2008 * 2:00 p.m. EDT
Owning a hammer and a saw does not automatically qualify one to build a sound structure. Similarly, a human capital procurement solution is only as effective as the people behind it. VMS technology by itself is merely a tool. The level of expertise among the professionals supporting a solution correlates directly to the quality of results a procurement tool will yield. That's why it is imperative to develop a clear picture of the folks behind the scenes at your human capital solution provider.
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Contract Management: Challenges and Strategies for Success in the New World Economy
Sponsored by Ariba August 20, 2008 * 1:00 p.m. EST
Are contract management processes keeping up with the shift to a global economy, and are organizations arming their contract management professionals with the technology tools they need to be optimally effective in a flat world? Join Ariba and Andrew Reese of Supply & Demand Chain Executive as he answers these questions through the results of a recent survey. Learn new approaches and technologies that you can adopt today to deal with the challenges presented by globalization. Also, hear from special guest Rebekah Speaker, director of strategic purchasing initiatives at Cummins, as she shares how Cummins has dealt with similar challenges and what theyve learned through their own experience.
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Successful Integration with a Logistics Service Provider (LSP)
Sponsored by Sterling Commerce September 18, 2008 * 2:00 p.m. EDT
The outsourcing of core business processes to a third-party logistics provider in business continues to grow as cost constraints drive organizations to define core competencies and look for process solutions in their supply chains. Participate in this webcast to hear Greg Aimi of AMR Research and an LSP share their viewpoints to create “Operational Excellence” to improve the bottom line for the company and the LSP.
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Fast and Accurate Vendor Setup: A Six-Step On-Boarding Approach
Sponsored by Inovis - August 5, 2008 * 1:00 p.m. EST
Managing thousands of vendors can be a daunting task for retailers and manufacturers. Whether you are re-certifying partners to a system change, launching a cross-docking program or signing up new vendors, quickly getting connected to exchange product data, purchase orders, shipment notifications and invoices is critical.
Join us at this webcast and you'll learn:
* How to setup a six-step process to partner on-boarding
* How to survey partners to assess readiness
* How to use self-service certification to shorten on-boarding times by 10x
* How to leverage your compliance rules before and after on-boarding
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Gain Control Over Store-level Data Flows
Sponsored by Axway, Inc. - Tuesday, July 31, 2008 *2:00 PM EST
No matter if you have 20 stores or 2,000 stores; your top line goals remain the same: faster and more accurate revenue recognition, better promotions management and improved store operations. Join this Web seminar to hear customer case studies about creating a secure, reliable network of connected stores and how improving corporate-to-store data management can reduce update speeds from 1.5 hours to 2 minutes, resulting in a number of financial and store operations benefits.
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Applying Lean Concepts across the Value Chain to Reduce Inventory and Improve Free Cash
Sponsored by TBM Consulting Group, Inc. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 *1:00 PM EST
Join this Web seminar to hear how WIKA Instrument Corporation, the world leader and manufacturer of pressure gauges and other critical measurement instruments, used best practices to realign its distribution department to support a globally competitive market strategy by reducing order-to-shipment lead times and preparing for a 25 percent increase in sales volume without adding people and floor space.
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Building a Sustainable Services Procurement Program with Global Considerations
Sponsored by Fieldglass - Tuesday, July 29, 2008 *10:00 AM EST
This interactive web seminar is a must-attend event for HR, procurement and finance executives who oversee the sourcing and management of human capital on a global scale.
* Peter Verkaaik, Regional Director of Category Management for Johnson & Johnson will share his organization's "people services" strategy, including the phased roll-out to multiple European countries, the key results to date and insightful lessons learned.
* Simeon Spencer, partner of Labour and Employment Practice at Morgan Lewis, will share some examples of risks and considerations when employing contingent and contract workers internationally.
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Five Steps CPOs Should Take Now to Address an Economic Downturn Practical Advice on Reducing Costs in an Uncertain Economy
Sponsored by Emptoris - Thursday, June 19, 2008 *1:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST)
In this Webcast, real-life case studies will be featured that explore the concepts around Sourcing for Best Value balancing price, performance, and risk. Five strategies will be detailed that demonstrate how to offset the impacts of a down economy by gaining greater control over spending and cutting costs without reducing operational effectiveness.
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Using Technology to Connect the Dots in the Global Supply Chain
Sponsored by HighJump Software - March 27, 2008 * 1:00-2:00 pm, CST
Join Microsoft, Ashley Furniture, HighJump Software, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive for a thought-provoking Webcast that will detail how Ashley Furniture, the top-selling brand of home furniture in North America, has achieved supply chain success.
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Applying Lean Concepts across the Value Chain to Reduce Inventory and Improve Free Cash
Sponsored by TBM - March 11, 2008 * 2:00 pm EST
A lean value chain can provide your customers with the right products at the right time and at the right place. Join this Web seminar to find out how TBM worked with its client to analyze demand patterns for more appropriate inventory levels, align customer demand with production and reconfigure packaging. The results: a $1 million reduction in inventory for a single product line while doubling annual inventory turns.
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Jumpstart Your Procure-to-Pay Initiative by Getting Internal Stakeholder Buy-In
Sponsored by Ariba - January 31, 2008 * 1:00 p.m. EST
Register to attend this upcoming webcast where you will listen to panel members from LAM Research and Check-N-Go Corporation share valuable insights and experience in working with internal organizations to articulate value and drive their internal initiatives forward. An end-to-end procurement solution touches many groups in different ways and can bring great savings to a company’s bottom line, yet many companies struggle with being internally aligned. Join this webcast to talk with these executives and others as they share their insights and unique solutions to overcoming this challenge.
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Print Marketing Spend - Sourcing Best Practices That Drive Results
Sponsored by Ariba - January 17, 2008 * 1:00 p.m. EST
Join Ariba's Steve Sussman and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Andrew Reese to learn a practical way to reach new levels of savings through best practices focusing on new, improved strategies and methods that will increase your spend visibility, optimize the print spend value chain, and produce new savings in various stages of your maturity cycle.
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Tools to Profitably Green Your Supply Chain
Sponsored by Dolphin Software — December 6, 2007 * 2pm EST/11am PST
This seminar reveals how your company can reduce Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) chemical product count, spend and toxicity. Get insights first-hand from industry-leading chemical management experts, and post your questions during the Q&A session.
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