Welcome to Smart 2009 Conference
AUSTRALIA'S LEADING SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE
Supply chains are the lifeblood of successful enterprises in our economy. More than ever, supply chain management needs to be equipped to respond to the challenges of business sustainability – whether in the fields of human resources, risk management or environmental issues.
Smart 2009 Conference - the leading supply chain and logistics event in Australia and the region - will focus on these topics and more.
Increasingly gaining international recognition, the previous event, Smart 2007 Conference, welcomed 900 delegates including from New Zealand, Fiji, India, Germany, China, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and United States.
A Call for Papers will be made by mid-2008 – organisers of Smart 2009 are keen to hear from practitioners locally and globally willing to share their expertise, experiences and knowledge in this dynamic industry.
Nominations will also open soon for the Smart 2009 Awards – make sure you enter your company and gain the recognition you deserve.
The ninth biennial Smart Conference, Smart 2009 is organised by leading professional bodies: Logistics Association of Australia Ltd (LAA) the Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australia (CIPSA), the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Australia (CILTA), The Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) and The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)
"People responsible for implementing supply chain strategies are always in search of the edge that can improve their implementation and lead to sustained competitive advantage. By attending Smart 2009 Conference you will experience high quality, targeted education for service environments, operations and inventory management, process improvement, procurement, project and supply chain management."
John Ballantyne, National President, Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (apics)
Smart 2009 is the largest and premier event that will offer those involved in supply chain and logistics at both a strategic level and an operational level significant learning opportunities. By attending Smart it will assist with your understanding of how to attain greater efficiency and compliance throughout your supply chain networks while increasing the value added for your customers. Smart delivers leading national and international supply chain specialists and logisticians who offer best in class presentations, case studies and workshops. The site tours associated with Smart Conference also offer the opportunity to see leading edge solutions in practise. I encourage you to attend.
Brad Harrison, President, Logistics Association of Australia Ltd (LAA)
"Smart 2009 provides a real opportunity for people involved in transport and logistics to learn of the ongoing achievements occurring in the industry, and to participate in the future development of the industry. The bottom line is an improved performance in your own corporation."
Len Harper, Executive Director, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia (CILTA)
"Smart 2009 will be an excellent opportunity for supply chain practitioners to learn more about professional procurement and for procurement professionals to get a broader perspective of their contribution to the overall supply chain process. In addition to the vast range of 'hot topics' covered by its extensive program, Smart Conference is also the largest networking event for supply chain professionals in the region."
Jonathan Dutton, Managing Director, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Australia (CIPSA)
"Smart 2009 is an ideal forum to gain an insight from some of the key players into the significant and unique refrigerated storage and transport sector, better known as the Australian Cold Chain, its structure, challenges, key driving forces and integration into the global cold chain."
David Costelloe, Executive Officer, Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia (RWTA)
"The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia is pleased to support the largest Supply Chain and Logistics Conference in Australia and one of the more significant supply chain and logistics conferences worldwide. Whether you are new to the industry or a long serving participant, there is much to gain from the networking and educational opportunities that Smart 2009 will present."
Steve MacPherson, National President, Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)