Overview
Transport costs represent s a substantial component of overall supply chain and corporate spend many companies. These cost have been rising in recent years due to changing order profiles and higher velocity supply chains ,which require more expensive modes of transportation.

The globalisation trend is changing the length and complexity of supply chain. It increases the requirements for improved responsiveness and flexibility of orders. It has led many organizations to rethink and restructure their entire operations to enable them to refocus on among others, reduction on inventory levels and increased flexibility through reduced lead times. Managers are challenged to manage the supply chain network with limited budget and suppliers and vendors are competing to stay ahead to capture bigger market share. As a result of the constraints, it is anticipated that drastically cutting cost will directly result in compromised delivery or service. Learn better ways to manage your supply chain and at the same time tackle the challenges of the economy

Conference Highlights:
● Relating global recession – How well is the industry facing the impact
● Reducing lead times, obtaining best deal and meeting specific customers' demands

   ● How to achieve this with your suppliers
● Reviewing the various approaches of controlling cost and analyzing your current cost saving practice
● Increasing saving potentials with managing your supply chain
● Investing on suppliers relations and maximizing supplier performance
● Discussing future Challenges in Supply Chain
● Transforming Good to Great Supply Chain – Learn the processes reviews and standardization

Key Benefits of Attending:
● Analyze the impact of global recession and tracking how well the industry is facing the impact
● Explore what is in store for the future of Supply Chain – the possible innovations and challenges

  that lie ahead
● Learn how to get the best from your suppliers
● Realizing the potential of your Supply Chain Management as a cost saving tool
● Zooming into a great Supply Chain Network – Review the processes and standards involved
● Learn from a Case Study on how to tackle the demand and supply in this challenging

  market environment
 

Sponsorship & Branding opportunities: Available on request.
 

For further information please contact Anastasia Harmse email anastasia@businesszone.co.za