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Inter-American Supply Chain Forum
Improving performance through supply chain analytics across the Americas. Hosted by the Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management, Florida International University in Partnership with Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, March 15-16, 2012, College of Business Complex, Modesto Maidique Campus | Florida International University.
Trade in the Americas during the last years has increase dramatically, and Latin America is the fastest growing partner of the United States of America. Between 1998 and 2009, total U.S. merchandise trade (exports plus imports) with Latin America grew by 82% compared to 72% for Asia (driven largely by China), 51% for the European Union, 221% for Africa, and 64% for the world.
In addition, in today’s global volatile economy characterized by shrinking profit margins, forecast demand uncertainty, and inability to efficiently link SC planning, fulfillment activities, just in time operation, and customer demand, companies need to remain competitive through flexible SCM operations, increase responsiveness to the value chain, cost containment and reduction, improved productivity, and customer satisfaction.
The Inter-American Supply Chain Forum hosted by Florida International University will invite experts in industry and academia to help you determine ways to address these pressing issues and improve performance through supply chain analytics across the Americas.
Leading companies are incorporating analytics into their supply chain management activities to get clear visibility into operations and market activities but also to look forward for better, timely, and more informed and insightful decision-making. Join us, and learn from the experts, about what to expect.
The Forum will focus on four core areas:
- SCM Processes and Operations
- SCM Impact on the bottom line
- SCM IT Systems Performance
- SCM Customer-Business Centric
The Forum will include panel discussions and case studies. Gain peer advice and connections at our networking events, held in the evening and during our lunch program featuring an exciting guest speaker.
Supply Chain Analytics is becoming a cornerstone for today’s companies. Join us to learn how you can Supply Chain Analytics can take your Inter-American operations to the next performance level.
With renowned thought leaders and a panel of leading experts, the Inter-American Supply Chain Forum will give you the opportunity to gain critical learning directly from the front lines.
Invest a day and a half. Learn why companies are using Supply Chain Analytics and how it’s making them more efficient, more agile and driving profitability.
Registration
- $195.00 for “Early Bird” registrations completed by February 24th, 2012 (midnight EST)
- $175.00 for FIU Alumni or Arthur Lok Jack Alumni
Registration Fee after February 24th, 2012 or at the door: $295.00
Registration Fee after February 24th, 2012 or at the door for FIU Alumni and Arthur Lok Jack Alumni: $275.00
If you are an active member of the FIU Alumni Association, Arthur Lok Jack Alumni, CSCMP, APICS, or ISM, please send an e-mail to InterAmericanSCF2012@fiu.edu for special pricing and coupon codes.
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