2nd-5th December 2008
Hotel le Plaza, Brussels

The role of after-market service is pivotal in shaping the growth and profitability of companies across Europe. Customer-centric strategic service management is developing as a key frontier in competitive differentiation. Your ability to transcend from implementing a traditionally reactive “break-fix” model to spearheading proactive strategic service management and identifying profitable revenue opportunities will determine your market position, brand reputation and bottom line.

Attend and you will hear 40 leading, international service practitioners sharing best practice and leveraging their expertise on the most challenging service issues such as:

• Leveraging in-depth metrics to quantifiably measure performance and maximise service potential

• Adopting remote diagnostics to improve operational effectiveness, boost resolution rates and minimise service downtime

• Deploying tools and techniques to optimise customer lifetime value and increase aftermarket wallet-share

• Establishing successful outsourcing partnerships to streamline service delivery and achieve operational excellence

• Adopting a proactive approach to service and driving customer satisfaction through accurate forecasting

December 2-5, 2008
Marriott Crystal Gateway
Arlington, VA

Attend the most anticipated DoD logistics event of the year! Now in its 7th year, Defense Logistics offers a cross-service perspective by senior logisticians that will help us improve force effectiveness. And with our resources spread so thin, there has never been a more critical time…Early bird discounts are available for military, government agencies and qualified manufacturers. Call 1-888-482-6012 today..

4-5 December 2008

ProcureCon Asia is the leading pan-Asia procurement event and provides you with a unique opportunity to hear from procurement leaders in the region and how they have overcome frequently faced challenges.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities at ProcureCon Asia 2008 please contact Pete Mitchell on +971 (4) 3654103 or email him at pete.mitchell@wbr.ae

January 26-29, 2009
Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Golf Club and Spa
Marco Island, FL
www.interlogwinter.com

This aftermarket product support and service parts logistics event is designed to ensure you optimize the effectiveness of your supply chain. Topics include: Inventory optimization, Lean initiatives, customer support initiatives, product lifecycle management and global supply chain management. Each year, 300 aftermarket executives gather for the latest on these and other topics critical to their success. Make plans to join now. If you’re interested in taking a leadership role, contact Chet Silverman at Csilverman@wbresearch.com or 646-200-7478

January 26-29, 2009
JW Marriott Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
www.Logicon2009.com

Welcome to LOGICON – The Premier Logistics and Supply Chain Management Conference. LOGICON is designed specifically to help you benefit from the experience and lessons learned across a significant range of leading manufacturers and retailers. At LOGICON, you’ll learn what has and what has not worked for other companies in your industry, and it’s a great place to catch up with your colleagues!

To submit a topic, email us at logicon@wbresearch.com.

"LOGICON provides a great mix of speakers and good content"
Chris Moye, Vice President, Strategic Planning & Global Services, Campbell Soup Co.

2-4 February 2009
Hotel Bloom, Brussels

With the rising oil prices and consumer demand fluctuating wildly, you are facing your biggest challenges yet. Looking at restructuring your network and de-centralising your distribution, whilst dealing with forecasting and demand planning accuracy in a highly competitive marketplace is no easy task. Combined with the need to comply with a variety of environmental and industry regulation, the pressure is mounting.

This is where LogiCon 2009 comes in. LogiCon will give you a unique supply chain learning experience that is unmatched at any other event.

Now in its 12th year, LogiCon delivers real-life practical case studies on the latest supply chain initiatives by the world’s leading FMCG and retail companies. You don’t come to LogiCon to spend all day listening to sales pitches from solution providers, you come to learn from industry peers who have tackled the same challenges you face on a day-to-day basis.

February 10-12, 2009
Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

If you're responsible for indirect procurement or for purchasing goods and services such as office supplies or consulting services at your firm, then Procurecon Indirect is a must attend.

Case studies and presentations from leading indirect executives will enable attendees to take home strategies to create a clear snapshot of the best practices in SRM, Data Visibility and the business transformation as it relates to all departments falling under non-traditional spend and indirect procurement including MRO, Marketing, IT, Legal and Human Resources.

Access the conference agenda.

www.logipharma.com

Are you prepared for the upcoming FDA and state requirements?

Secure Pharma is now part of LogiPharma, visit www.logipharma.com. The event introduces you to a cross-channel audience to share and develop best practices, as well as collaborate on solving the issues that plague your supply chain and compromise product integrity.

Listen and learn from the known thought leaders in the industry so that you can address the vulnerabilities within your supply chain, and the looming state and federal mandates, while maintaining financial and patient health.

Register today and transform your supply chain into one that is financially and operationally secure, and fully compliant with state and federal laws. Your management team, distribution partners, and customers will thank you for it!

31st March to 3rd April 2009
Hilton Dusseldorf, Germany

LogiChem is now in its 8th year and is the chemical industry's annual supply chain management conference, each year attracting over 200 senior logistics and supply chain executives from bulk and specialty chemical manufacturers. The conference addresses every critical concern to chemical supply chain professionals, from the current shortage of transport and storage capacity to topics including demand planning, collaboration and growing markets such as Russia, through case studies by the industry's leading and most innovative shippers. LogiChem is the only event that brings together all the key suppliers and logistics practioners in Europe, so if your business is supply chain management in the chemicals industry, then this is the one event in your calendar that is an absolute must.

21st-23rd April 2009
Interconti Geneva

LogiPharma Europe 2008 was a great success. Over 150 senior supply chain professionals came together to discuss the issues affecting them in 2008, including optimization, track & trace, IT, cool chain, distribution, risk and resilience and DTP. With leading keynotes from top speakers from PFIZER, SANOFI-AVENTIS, MERCK, NOVARTIS, BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM and AMGEN, every presentation provided valuable business information and crucial insight into the market.

LogiPharma Europe 2009 will bring together even more senior-level speakers and unique case studies than ever before as well as tackling the top issues for the forthcoming year. Make sure you book early to secure your place at this essential event.

27-29 April 2009
Hotel Okura Amsterdam

ProcureCon Indirect is now in its 3rd year and is the procurement industry’s annual indirect procurement conference. Being the only European event designed specifically for Indirect Procurement Professionals, it attracts over 200 participants each year. The conference addresses every critical concern to indirect procurement professionals, through case studies by the industry's leading and most innovative procurement practitioners. ProcureCon Indirect is a gathering created by the procurement leaders for the procurement leaders. So if your business is indirect procurement, then this is the one event in your calendar that is an absolute must.

April 27-30, 2009
JW Marriott Desert Springs
Palm Springs, CA

Whether you’ve been ahead of the curve for years or are just beginning to leverage your organization’s service and support capabilities to boost your business, you can’t afford to miss Field Service 2009. Visit www.fieldservice2009.com  or email fieldservice@wbresearch.com for more information.

26th -28th May 2009
Geneva

Over 100 senior procurement directors from all over Europe attended the inaugural January 2008 event!

What does Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) mean to your company? How do SRM leaders define the relationships, tools and processes that make up a successful SRM initiative? SRM 2009 will outline the most innovative examples of SRM today and how companies are pushing the boundaries and redefining procurement’s role in supplier relationships.

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.

June 15-18, 2009
Omni Hotel - San Diego, CA

Join us at Interlog Summer 2009, taking place June 15-18 at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, CA. Interlog Summer 2009 is the service parts and logistics event designed for hi-tech manufacturers and related industries to generate revenue in the aftermarket through improved customer service and product support strategies.

July 27-29, 2009
Westin Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

“I believe that your speakers represented top caliber people of industry.  This was a very informative conference.  I have attended numerous PBL conferences and by far this one was the best that I have been a part of.”
John Groves, Senior Program Analyst, NAVAIR PMA 261

Attend PBL 2008 And:

• Gain Insight To OSD And Defense Service Policy Groups On Guidance Document Gaps
• Discuss PBL Relevant Topics That Address Your Day-To-Day Challenges
• Learn From Recent PBL Research On Successful Performance Metrics And Supplier Relationships
• Develop Forward Thinking Strategies For PBL Implementation To Improve Your Current Position

For speaking opportunities call Priya Pandian 646- 200-7536 or email priya.pandian@wbresearch.com

For more information visit www.pblusa.com or email pbl@wbresearch.com.

September 8-11, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Now more than ever service professionals are feeling the pressure to deliver on customer service, aftermarket support and lifecycle management of their products as organizations, suppliers and customers are looking to extend the value of their purchases. As a result service organizations have been adopting numerous technologies and business process strategies to ensure optimal delivery and performance.

In light of this economic deadlock field service executives need to ensure they remain ahead of the curve on the latest issues affecting their service delivery.

For inquiries regarding speaking opportunities, contact Jonathan Massoud 646-502-3255 or jmassoud@wbresearch.com 

To secure premium exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jim Cohen at 646-200-7483 or jcohen@wbresearch.com

For inquiries regarding marketing partnerships contact  Nicole Maisner at 646-200-7534 or Nicole.Maisner@wbresearch.com 

For general inquiries contact FieldServiceEast@wbresearch.com

September 21-23, 2009
VENUE TBD

LogiPharma is the premier pharmaceutical supply chain and logistics event in North America covering a comprehensive range of supply chain topics including (but not limited to): supply chain optimization, transportation management, inventory management, security management, cold chain management, supplier-partner relationship management, product launch management, packaging technology, business continuity management and pedigree compliance.

LogiPharma also aims to bring together all the members of the pharmaceutical supply chain from manufacturing companies to wholesalers and distributors to boards of pharmacies, government institutions, hospitals (doctors/pharmacists), and drug chain pharmacists.

Interested in speaking at the event?
Call Leanne Laudico-Arcinue at 646-200-7466 or email her at Leanne.LArcinue@wbresearch.com

Marketing Opportunities
Call Katie Oates at 646-200-7450 or email her at koates@wbresearch.com

Solution Provider Speaking Opportunities, Sponsorship and Exhibition
Call Paul Massoud at 646-200-7490 or email pmassoud@wbresearch.com

September 21-23, 2009
Atlanta, GA
www.scmchemical.com

LogiChem is now SCM Chem. New name, same great conference!

Increasing competition, rising transport costs, increasing legislative activity and new opportunities with the enlargement of global trade are all playing their part in changing the chemical landscape. The response of supply chain and logistics professionals as always is crucial. SCM chem’s focused content seeks to address these challenges and map out a path for the future.

Speaking Opportunities
Carina Kuhl
1-646-200-7461
Carina.kuhl@wbresearch.com

October 8-11, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
www.interlogmedical.com

Interlog Medical 2009 will be taking place in conjunction with Field Service East 2009.

For speaking opportunities, please contact Jonathan Massoud at jmassoud@wbresearch.com or 646-502-3255

For sponsorship opportunities, please conact Jodi Richter at jrichter@wbresearch.com or 646-200-7485

3rd-6th November 2009
Paris

ProcureCon is the leading pan-European procurement event and provides you with a unique opportunity to hear from procurement leaders how they have approached and resolved key challenges, benchmark with your peers and thers from cutting edge sectors, get practical, hands on details on specific operational issues, and benefit from numerous networking opportunities. Our November 2008 event addressed how procurement can contribute to sustainable shareholder value and effectively deal with the economic environment and attracted over 340 participants, including over 200 senior procurement directors!

November 9-11, 2009,
JW Marriott Las Vegas,
Las Vegas, Nevada

Building ProcureCon’s overwhelming success in the strategic sourcing arena, this year’s event hosts even more Fortune 1,000 companies sharing best practices and lessons learned. This year you'll experience even more executive networking sessions, expanded discussion formats and up-to-the-minute information—all designed to empower you to catapult your organization to the top.

ProcureCon is the only forum that brings together so many CPOs and heads of direct and indirect procurement for intensive networking, learning, and strategizing.   Acquire the tools you need to transform your organization into a procurement leader.  Register for ProcureCon 2009 today!

For speaking or program development opportunities
Contact Carina Kuhl at carina.kuhl@wbresearch.com or 646-200-7461

For marketing opportunities
Contact Nicole Maisner at 646-200-7534 or nicole.maisner@wbresearch.com

For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
Contact Chet Silverman at 646-200-7478 or csilverman@wbresearch.com

May 2010

With a speaking faculty of thought leaders and industry innovators Utilities Field Service 2009 is continuing to deliver the most valuable and practical sessions on all things field service oriented.

Hear from your peers across all utilities and learn from their real-life experiences!

• Gain insight on how to integrate mobile management systems onto one platform to better serve internal departments and improve field technician’s capabilities now
• Attain in-depth decision making criteria by understanding how you can add functionality to your ERP systems
• Benchmark against the nations leading utilities in emergency response to optimize resources and safety for your field service operations
• Discover how alternative energy options affect your field service operations. You can go elsewhere to learn about alternative energy, but this is the only event focused on the effect on field service!

For information on speaking, sponsorship and marketing opportunities please send an email to utilitiesfs@wbresearch.com.