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

Speaker Bios and Abstracts

MARK MILLAR, Managing Director, M Power Associates, Hong Kong

STREAM 6.1 Wednesday 2.30pm - 3.15pm

Mark Millar is the Managing Director of M Power Associates, a specialist services provider of marketing, consulting and training solutions for the supply chain and logistics industry. Mark’s international business development career spans more than 20 years, during which he has lived in the UK, the Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, USA, Ireland, China and Hong Kong. In China, Mark held executive positions at Platinum Logistix, ModusLink, Exel Contract Logistics and UPS Supply Chain Solutions. In Hong Kong, Mark is an elected Council Member at the Hong Kong Logistics Association and serves as Chair of the Logistics Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce. Whilst previously based in Shanghai, he served as Logistics Committee Vice Chair at the American Chamber of Commerce and as Honorary Chairman of the China Supply Chain Council.

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)

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