HOW TO MEASURE AND REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF YOUR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES WHILE INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND PROFIT

Hear from over 60 world class speakers including:

Robert C. Johnson    President and CEO  Purolator Courier

Mitch Jackson   MD International Environmental Programs  FedEx

Chris Corrado  Director of Global Logistics  Tyco

Steffen Frankenberg   VP GoGreen Corporate Development  Deutsche Post World Net

Dave Dwyer   Director Logistics and Environmental Supply Chain   Sharp Electronics

Tim Riordan   VP Supply Chain  Interface

Mark Buckley   VP Environmental Affairs   Staples

R. Gregg Brandyberry   VP Procurement, Global Systems & Ops   GlaxoSmithKline

Louis R. Feretti   Environmental Compliance and SC Social Responsibility  IBM

Uwe Schulte   VP Global Supply Management  Unilever

Kirk Eberhart   Global Director of Supply   Material Sciences Corporation

Charles Twamugabo   Senior Director, Supply Chain   PG&E

Tom Dadmun   VP Supply Chain Management    ADTRAN

Yalmaz Siddiqui   Environmental Strategy Advisor   Office Depot

Bill Hetzel   Supply Chain Logistics Leader   Tom's of Maine

Susan S. Cheng  Exec Dir, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement   Warner Bros Enter.

C. Randall Mullett   VP Government Relations & Public Affairs   Con-way Inc.

Jason Crouch   Director of Procurement   Method Home Products

Matthew Lawrence   Environmental Supply Chain Planner   UPS

Han Dinh   Program Director - Vehicle Engineering   US Postal Service

Terry Cullum   Dir of Corp Responsibility, Environment & Energy   General-Motors

Kevin Owens   Director of Sustainability   Steelcase, Inc.

Tom Easterday   Senior Vice President   Subaru of Indiana

David Love   Director of Industrial Controls   Johnson Controls

Howard A. Learner   Executive Director   The Environmental Law & Policy Center

Colleen Pickford   Mgr Environmental Affairs   Info Technology Industry Council

Kathy Diehl   Program Manager   Energy Star

Chris Jones   Staff Research Associate  Berkeley Institute for the Environment

Aaron Dallek   CEO & Co-Founder   EcoSynergy

Joseph Richardson   Corporate Manager, Environmental Affairs   Coca-Cola

Barbara Chung   Senior Manager, Sustainable Growth   Fiji Waters

Brian Glazebrook   Manager, Supply Chain Social Responsibility   Cisco

Thomas Stedman   Director of Corporate Transportation   Walgreens

Doug Perry Director of Site Services Procurement Boeing

Rick Lawlor   VP Retail Marketing   Microsoft

Loire Martenay   Customer Service and Shipping Centers Manager   Novozymes

Jason Bowman   Director of Logistics  Method Home Products

Shan Hoel   Director of Communications   TransGroup

Mark Bueltman  Mgr Sustainable Supplier Development  American Electric Power

Adrian Vasquez   Executive Director   Commission for Environmental Cooperation

Mckinley Addy   Program Manager   California Energy Commission

Tom Murray   Chief Prevention Analysis  EPA Green Suppliers Network

Karen Khamou   Air Pollution Specialist   California Air Resources Board

John Katz Pollution    Prevention Coordinator    US Environmental Protection Agency

Matthew Payne   Supply Chain Development Manager   EPA SmartWay Program

Greg Aimi   Research Director   AMR Research

Kristen Pierre   Program Manager   EPA Green Suppliers Network

Jerry Hart   Air Pollution Specialist   California Air Resources Board

Tom Wright   Project Manager   Sustainable Business Practices

Daniel A. Hall   Coordinator, Corporate Action Program   ForestEthics

Nan Faessler   Business Development Director   xpedx

Brian Malloy   Sr VP Business Development   Chep

Martha Turner   Senior Associate    Booz Allen Hamilton

Jordan Sampietro   CEO    Sustainable Procurement Strategies

Beth Beloff    President & CEO    BRIDGES to Sustainability Institute

Valerie Chort    Leader, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practice    Deloitte

Stephen J. Brown    National Consumer Packaged Goods Segment Leader    Deloitte

Paul Tasner   Senior Director – Logistics and Procurement    Method Home Products

77% of manufacturing executives believe energy prices will rise significantly next year, and that energy efficiency practices need to be boosted – but how many know what actions to take to green their manufacturing operations?

No sector of the economy comes close to the manufacturing sector in generating vast volumes of waste.  And, with the world’s eyes more focused on corporate environmental responsibility than ever, scrutiny of manufacturing practices has reached an all-time high.  North American businesses are in a particularly vulnerable position with new, stricter regulations coming into force, pressure from all-sides to act now, tight budgets, sharp rises in energy prices, and an all-around lack of relevant and reliable information on how to green the manufacturing process.

The Green Manufacturing Summit is the first event to address all of these crucial current concerns.  At no other event will you get a total picture of what the current climate is, how it will change over the next few years as new environmental legislation is enacted and supply chain pressure increases, and how to position yourself as a green manufacturer, while finding the ROI in environmental practices. 

As the process that contributes most to the carbon footprint of the majority of companies, manufacturing holds the key to greening the supply chain in a strategic and profitable way, and the goal of the Green Manufacturing Summit is to show manufacturers how to go green using real case studies by leading companies who are working towards these goals and know what the key competencies and potential pitfalls are.  The best way to learn is by doing – but the best way to ensure success is by seeing what others have done and learning from their successes and mistakes.  This gathering of industry experts is where you will determine what’s right for your business, and find out once and for all where the ROI in green manufacturing is for you.

The event is end-user led, so the focus is on the concerns of manufacturers and retailers, and what the industry leaders can teach you.  Key topics include:

• How to achieve energy efficiency in factories and warehouses
• What the new demands of customers will be, and where they’ll speak with their wallets
• How to predict and plan for upcoming environmental legislation
• How REACH, RoHS/WEEE and other regulations will continue to impact your operation
• How a green agenda can help you cope with increased global competition and growing supply chain pressure
• How to go green while meeting the bottom line, and where to find your green manufacturing ROI
• The truth behind manufacturing carbon footprint measurement and management – what to measure, how to measure it, and how to report it
• PLUS  Recycling and waste management, cost effective implementation of green manufacturing technologies, Design for Environment, water sustainability, focus on facilities, and sustainable packaging

Over the course of the conference you will meet expert speakers and your fellow attendees, discuss the specific challenges you face in small, focused groups, hear the key case studies that will change the way you think of ‘greening’ from a fad to a business necessity, and come away with a concrete plan for how to implement green practices into your operation in a strategic and profitable way. 

You’ll also have a chance to meet with experts on the latest technologies and software for managing and reducing your environmental footprint in our focused green supply chain exhibition zone.  This is your one-stop shop for the latest information and advice on going green the smart way, and your chance to finally get clear on what’s going on in the industry, how you can be a part of it, and how it can make your operation more efficient and profitable.  Customer-facing businesses face a unique challenge when it comes to green manufacturing – and the Green Manufacturing Summit is the place where that challenge gets translated into opportunity.  Don’t miss out – places will sell out – book your pass today and join us at this crucial industry gathering.