Smart conference 2011. Supply chain conference Australia. Australian Supply chain management. Logistics management Australia

Speaker Bios and Abstracts

JOHN HEARSCH, Principal, John Hearsch Consulting Pty Ltd

STREAM 6.2 Thursday 9.15am – 10.00am

John Hearsch has been an Australian railway and transport administrator for more than 50 years. Since beginning his career, he has fulfilled a variety of operational, administrative and managerial roles including Chief General Manager, Transport Operations of the State Transport Authority of Victoria and Group General Manager, Freight of Queensland Rail. Upon retiring from this position in 1998, John established his own consultancy specialising in railway and transportation management issues. His past and present clients include a number of major government and private sector organisations. John is a graduate in commerce and economics from the University of Melbourne and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Australasian Production & Inventory Control Society (apics)

"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 2011 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, Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (apics)

Logistics Association Australia (LAA)

Smart 2011 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 (LAA)

Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Australia

"Smart 2011 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."

Hal Morris, Executive Director, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia (CILTA)

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Australia (CIPSA)

"Smart 2011 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)

Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia

"The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia is pleased to once again support the largest Supply Chain and LogisticsConference 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 Conference & Expo 2011 will present"

David Rogers, National Chairman, Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)

SMART 2009 Conference SPEAKER BIOS AND ABSTRACTS