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

Speaker Bios and Abstracts

PAUL WHILEY, Business Development Manager, Linfox, Australia

STREAM 4.1 Wednesday 4.30pm – 5.15pm

Paul Whiley has been involved within the supply chain and logistics industry since the tender age of 12 and was previously a fourth generation owner of a transport logistics and freight forwarding business. In 2004, Paul sold the business and began working for supply chain solutions partner Linfox in 2007. Paul has spoken extensively on his experience within the field at events such as the RWTA National Conference in 2008, as well as more regularly at Linfox and RTA meetings in NSW.

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