The annual programme adopts a 'themed' approach based upon the LDC membership views of current key issues. Once we have the current theme we then select four specific topics which then become the titles for our presentations in the annual programme.
The 2012 theme is based on the assumption that Turbulence,Uncertainty & Unrest are here for the long term so - - -
'HOW DO WE SURVIVE AND REMAIN COMPETITIVE ? '
BACKGROUND TO OUR 2012 THEME
In late 2008 the LDC Planning Group proposed the theme for 2009 of 'Managing SC in a Turbulent Economic Climate' but, even though we were smart in our predictions, we had no idea of the severity of the events that have actually occurred over the past two years. Western Europe is on the verge of a all engulfing debt crisis, especially the banks, and on the horizon is the possible end of capitalist democracy as we have known it these past 40 years (Maybe - Maybe Not )
But Turbulence, Global Economic Uncertainty and Political unrest are going to be with us for some time. Accelerating Change is inevitable and in 2012 most businesses are concentrating on achieving/retaining competitive advantage in an adverse economic environment. Hot topics, which involve innovative & flexible solutons, are focussed on :-
E-Commerce fulfilment strategies (products/systems)
Collaboration & business integration (Collaboration models)
Process improvement, supplier management & streaming
S & OP alignment
WHAT'S THE SHORT TERM OUTLOOK FOR GLOBAL TRANSPORT COSTS & CAPACITY IN 2012 ?
Transportation will remain under a cloud of uncertainty. The question is what will happen to transportation costs and capacity in 2012 including fuel prices?. They will continue to fluctuate in response to economic conditions with what happens on the supply side, particularly in Libya and the Middle East of high importance. Capacity is likely to tighten and rates increase beyond expected levels. Are there particular pointers to the mitigation strategies that shippers might employ?
EVENT - SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
EVENT - E-COMMERCE INNOVATION
EVENT - COLLABORATION MODELS AND COST DOWN INITIATIVES
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