The Supply Chain Risk Management Summit 2008 took place on the 3^rd and 4^th of November and the World Trade Centre in Rotterdam provided a fitting backdrop to what can only be described as an exceptional event.

Ian Taylor, Editor of Cargo Security International, did an exemplary job as chairman for the event leading our packed programme and providing another perspective to many of the presentations with his wealth of knowledge.

Day one of the summit saw presentations from John Fontanella, VP, Research, AMR Research USA,  Didier Odorico, Director of Risk Management, Tetra Pak Switzerland, Patrick Scholler, Procurement Director, HP USA and Douglas Kent, Member of the European Leadership Team, Supply Chain Council UK, who presented to a packed house! His unmissable presentation - Where finance meets supply chain: Optimising the financial supply chain - discussed the very real relationship between the supply chain and finance and the importance of adaptability to survival. He went on to disclose a new definition of risk and in turn a new way of defining and recognising risk within the supply chain.

Pre-arranged meetings were once again a huge success, with many sponsors walking away with the very real possibility of new business in the coming months. So much so in fact that one exhibitor made it onto the ‘preferred suppliers' list of one of our delegates whilst at the event!

Day one wrapped up with an informal drinks reception which gave attendees the chance to relax and network whilst enjoying some Dutch beer and Croquettes. What better way to end a successful day?

Day two kicked off with Tonet Rivera's exceptional presentation concerning manufacturing in China. Tonet's wealth of experience has led to the understanding that there remains massive opportunity in China but understanding the culture and speaking the language are crucial for managing risk. That and in business, don't use your own money use your Father-in-Law's!

Other highlights on day two included Marsh's interactive workshop, John O' Connor, Director, Supply Chain Risk Management, Cisco Systems USA and Stefan Bauhofer, Global Risk Manager, Production, Schindler Group Switzerland.

Jim Burtles, Business Continuity Expert and Author, UK, who is widely regarded as the creator of BCP closed the event and told the audience that he thought that he knew about supply chain risk management but the two days he spent at SCRM 2008 had really opened his eyes and taught him an awful lot. Praise indeed!

"Congratulations, some excellent, practical, valuable presentations!"

Stefan Banhofer, Global Risk Manager Global Production

 CIR Schindler Management

Event facts and figures

• SCRM 2008 - 2 day event in its second year
• Taking place at the Beurs-WTC Congress Center Rotteram delegates can choose to: Meet with other attendees or take pre-arranged meetings with a select group of leading vendors such as Deutsche Bank, Priority Freight and Protiviti
• At least 100 end users and sponsors attended
• Visit http://www.scrmevent.com/ or call +44 (0)20 7202 7743 for more information

About World Trade Group:

• WTG is a market leading conference company that brings together senior executives from world class organisations for a unique blend of knowledge sharing, networking and deal making
• Each year, more than 5000 senior delegates - predominantly Fortune or FTSE 500 - attend one of WTG's high level business events in Europe and North America. Many of our events are now in their ninth or tenth successful year
• Our event portfolio includes more than 30 ‘must attend' conferences and events held across Europe and North America across 5 key core industries: human resources, energy, manufacturing and supply chain, food and beverage and pharma
• The event format, pioneered by WTG, has carefully researched conference programmes, which are combined with facilitated networking sessions to provide delegates with cutting edge information and innovative solutions

 

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