November 16, 2010 at 3:00AM - November 16, 2010 at 12:00PM
MIT Faculty Club (View Directions)
Even though companies are awash with supply chain data, one of the most important sources of information, demand signals, are not fully integrated into operating and decision-making systems. This represents a critical gap in supply chain lines of communication. Yet industry leaders believe that demand signals emanating from key sources such as POS, warehouse withdrawal records, and inventory databases, can be harnessed and integrated into management systems to increase network efficiency.
The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL), and the Pennsylvania State University Center for Supply Chain Research (CSCR), in collaboration with industry partner General Mills, are co-hosting this symposium that will convene senior professionals from both organization’s partner companies AND their customers, suppliers or carriers in a special event to address these issues and identify solutions through presentations from industry experts and leading practitioners. Discussions will focus on identifying methods and benefits for moving real-time (or near real-time) data back through the supply chain to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of CPG and other company operations.
Currently, we have the following confirmed speakers joining us:
- Kevin Schoen, Vice President - Supply Chain Logistics, General Mills
- Rob Ferguson, Director Supply Chain, Del Monte
- Philippe Lambotte, Senior Vice President Customer Service and Logistics, Kraft Foods
- Dave Moline, Sr. Manager - Sales Strategic Planning and Technology, General Mills
- Joyce Muha, Sr. Manager - Demand Planning Initiative Delivery, Procter & Gamble
- Dr. Doug Thomas, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Larry Lapide, MIT
The symposium will run from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and is open to CTL & CSCR Partner companies. As noted above, CTL & CSCR Partners are encouraged to bring a key customer, supplier or carrier to engage in the discussion.