26-28 May, 2009 Moscow
During the past 9 years, Russian economic growth has been substantial, with GDP increases of ranging from 4.7 to 10 percent.’ – US Russia Business Council. Consumer spending is up and growth within FMCG, electronics, and auto industries is the speeding past that of Europe.
Seeing the growing opportunity in this market, Fortune 1000 companies like Mars, Nestle, and Procter & Gamble set up operations in Russia, while others like Ikea and Dell followed in their lead. This impacts the Russian market players as competition for the customers as well as talent forces some to consolidate in order to survive.
At this conference, heads of supply chain and logistics from FMCG, electronics, and auto industries working in Russia will gather to discuss major challenges of infrastructure, customs, and talent management in the fast developing region of Russia. |