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SMART 2011 DELIVERS EXCELLENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN
Australia’s leading supply chain event, Smart 2011, held in Sydney recently, was an enormous success, providing learning tools and leadership to hundreds of delegates.
Event organisers say attendance numbers at Smart Conference & Expo on May 25 and 26 were very high, demonstrating that Smart’s impressive speaker line-up and comprehensive exhibition continue to deliver exactly what delegates require.
“The feedback I have received from those who attended Smart 2011 has been overwhelming,” said Michael Watkins, Chair of the Smart 2011 Organising Committee
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“Delegates were impressed by our local and international speakers at Smart Conference, including Terry Davis of Coca-Cola Amatil, who delivered a most insightful keynote presentation. The Smart Awards and Supply Chain Industry Dinner was a wonderful and enjoyable social event, and congratulations must go to our outstanding Award winners.
“Our learning streams were very well received, allowing delegates to dip into topics that interested them, and come away from Smart with a set of information that will most benefit them, personally and professionally.”
Mr Watkins said hosting break sessions in the Smart Expo hall was a popular move, with delegates able to speak with exhibitors at length about the latest technologies and services.
“We decided to theme Smart 2011 as The Road Ahead: Supply Chain Models for the Future. It certainly delivered that information and more to delegates – everything they needed to help them and their organisations in what is an uncertain environment was found at Smart 2011.
“Smart is an event organised for the industry, by the industry and has been running for about 20 years. We are proud to say our events continue to be leading learning and networking opportunities and look forward to presenting Smart 2013.”
AIR VICE-MARSHAL MARGARET STAIB WINS TOP AWARD
AVM Margaret Staib and Michael Watkins, Chair, Smart 2011 Organising Committee
AVM Margaret Staib, AM, CSC, CPL, FCILT, Commander Joint Logistics, Australian Defence Force, has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Supply Chain Management in Australia accolade at this year’s Smart Awards.
Air Vice-Marshal Margaret Staib was presented with the award by Michael Watkins, Chair Smart 2011 Organising Committee, at the Supply Chain Industry Dinner and Smart Awards night at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday night May 26.
Air Vice-Marshal Margaret Staib was appointed Commander Joint Logistics in January 2010 and, as Australia’s Senior Defence Strategic Logistician, is accountable for the oversight and assurance of the Defence logistics capability. In a previous posting to Joint Logistics Command, Air Vice-Marshal Staib was Director General Strategic Logistics Branch where in 2008, she led the development of the logistics contribution to the Force 2030 Defence White Paper. Now as Commander Joint Logistics Air Vice-Marshal Staib has carriage of implementing significant White Paper reforms that will transform Defence logistics.
Previous recipients of the Smart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Supply Chain Management in Australia include Lindsay Fox AC; Roger Corbett AM; Chris Corrigan, CEO, Patrick Corporation; Dr John Gattorna, Professor in Supply Chain Management and Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Des Mueller, AO.
