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In a period where Australia is rising strongly as a global competitor in multiple markets despite the recent global downturn, organisations are faced with the need to operate more efficiently to minimise costs and maximise profits. Supply Chain Management capabilities are becoming increasingly more important in ensuring the proficient and effective operation of those Australian enterprises holding tremendous market growth potential within the mining/chemicals, Oil and gas, FMCG, and Retail sectors. This has heightened the focus on who in the organisation is managing the supply chain and how they are addressing the complex balance required to leverage the low-cost options that global sourcing and manufacturing can bring, against the greater environmental impact that global distribution creates. Consumer demands and expectations are changing in the upturn and this in turn is driving change in leadership requirements across the full spectrum of supply chain management. As a result, Supply Chain executives in organisations across all industry sectors need address the changing landscape and to ensure they remain competitive in the marketplace.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Gattorna, Independent Global Supply Chain Expert

Over the last 25 years, John Gattorna has earned an international reputation in the supply chain management field. He is a renowned lecturer and task force leader, and has a strong conceptual capacity, combined with a pragmatic approach to solving complex business problems.

Despite a demanding work schedule in industry and commerce John has been, and still is, a prolific writer, having published 10 books and numerous articles in his areas of interest. Many of his books have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish & Italian language editions.