HP, Google, Fujitsu, Sharp, Cisco, Samsung, to discuss post-recession supply chain issues

By on Aug 18, 2010

SVPs and VPs of supply chain & logistics from leading hi-tech & electronics manufacturers and retailers will gather in San Jose on November 9th - 10th for a high-level discussion of their supply chain strategies in the post-recession era

The discussions - at the 4th eyefortransport Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit - will cover issues including forecasting and S&OP, reduced freight capacity, supplier risk assessments and sustainability

‘Recession Hangovers' and their impact on the supply chain will form the cornerstone of discussion Executives from HP, Google, Fujitsu, Sharp, Cisco, Verifone, EMC, Samsung, Applied Materials and other companies recognised for their supply chain excellence will join the Summit to discuss how they are tackling the supply chain issues they are facing in the aftermath of the recession

The Summit comes as many hi-tech supply chains are facing a new breed of challenges, many of which are a direct result of the recession itself, or a result of actions taken to survive the recession

In research with key executives, eyefortransport found that reduced freight capacity, supplier instability, forecasting, S&OP and working with reduced resources are the primary challenges facing hi-tech supply chains this year

Case studies, panel discussions and roundtable discussions will provide Summit delegates with industry best practices and key strategy information

In addition, the event speakers will be recognised for their excellence in supply chain achievements at the networking reception on November 9th

Complimentary passes to the Summit are available to senior supply chain executives working at hi-tech or electronics manufacturers and retailers, and can be claimed by visiting the Summit website or by contacting the event director Emma Miller

The speaker list includes:

  • Cheryl Brown - VP of global operations & supply chain, HP
  • Patrick McGivern - SVP of global supply chain, Verifone
  • John Sorci - VP of global operations, Symantec
  • Si Gutierrez - former VP of supply chain, Netgear
  • Matt Tabisz - 3PL senior operations manager, Samsung
  • Mike Madeleine - Americas Freight & Logistics manager, EMC
  • Steve Blaz - director, Blaz & Associates
  • Stan Aronow - hi-tech expert, AMR
  • Linda Guzzi - VP of supply chain, Applied Materials
  • Kevin Wrenn - SVP PC business & product operations, Fujitsu America
  • Terry Wages - worldwide logistics manager, Quantum Corporation
  • Deepak Yadav - sr director of business planning, Sharp
  • Dave Mangelsdorf - VP of global logistics, Verifone
  • Kevin O'Meara - director of supply chain operations, Whirlpool
  • Karl Braitberg - senior director of global demand management, Cisco
  • John Lowe - director of logistics, Google

Sponsors:

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, syncreon, DB Schenker, Red Prairie and TranPak are confirmed among the initial wave of sponsors and exhibitors for the 4th eyefortransport Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit

Schiphol and syncreon will present their perspectives on current supply chain issues facing the industry

There are also a limited number of sponsorship, exhibition and thought leadership opportunities available at the event for companies that provide a leading supply chain or logistics service or solution to hi-tech and electronics manufacturers and retailers

Details on these opportunities can be found on the Summit website, or by contacting eyefortransport directly