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China Wage Conflict & Impact on Supply Chain on Aug 3, 2010 8:00 AM

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

China Wage Conflict & Impact on Supply Chain
Start Date: Aug 3, 2010 8:00 AM
End Time: Aug 3, 2010 10:30 AM
Location: The Longemont
Speaker: John So, Iris Duchetsmann, Michael McCool

Event Details:

On August 3, the Council is organizing a new forum discussion on “China Wage Conflict & Impact on Supply Chain” by bringing HR specialists, risk experts and supply chain executives to discuss these issues.

The cost of running supply chains from China is going up. Coastal factories are increasing hourly payments to workers. Local governments are raising minimum wage standards. And if China allows its currency, the renminbi, to appreciate against the United States dollar later this year, as many economists are predicting, the relative cost of manufacturing in China will rise even more.

The shift was illustrated recently with the various strikes that took place at the Chinese plants of Honda and Toyota. Japanese companies, with their usually tight supply chains and their large number of interns, appear especially vulnerable to the industrial unrest. But Ingersoll-Rand which makes air conditioning systems, was also recently hit by a strike.

Following the recent crisis, Foxconn, the maker of iPhone, said that it was planning to double the salaries of many of its 800,000 workers in China, beginning in October. The new monthly average would be RMB 2,000. Honda also agreed to give raises of 24 to 32% at one of its plants in southern China ending a two-week strike. The new monthly average would also be around RMB 2,000, not counting overtime.

Still, salary increases are expected to affect many stages of the supply chain and force some companies to raise prices. For many exporters who simply produce on contract for global brands, profit margins are already razor-thin, and raising prices could hurt business.

When: Tuesday, August 3, 8:00am, 2010. to be finished around 10:30am
Fee: RMB 150 for Council members, RMB 300 for non-members. a breakfast buffet will be served at 8:00am.
Venue: The Longemont, 1116 West Yan An Road, Shanghai(上海延安西路1116号龙之梦大酒店)

No registration will be accepted by email, phone or fax.

The Longemont

1116 West Yan An Road

Shanghai, China

M&A Outlook and Approaches in China's logistics industry on Aug 11, 2010 12:00 PM

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

M&A Outlook and Approaches in China's logistics industry
Start Date: Aug 11, 2010 12:00 PM
End Time: Aug 11, 2010 2:30 PM
Location: Osteria
Speaker: Gan, Chee Wee

Event Details:

You and your colleagues are invited to join the Council for a new workgroup discussion on "M&A Outlook and Approaches in China’s logistics industry" on Aug 11, 2010 in Shanghai. The workshop will start with a presentation, then followed by a group discussion around the following topic:

M&A Outlook and Approaches in China’s logistics industry
Many market leaders view China, the world’s second-largest economy, as the “it” country for expansion, and identify the country’s logistics industry as the next growth frontier. Since China opened its logistics industry to wholly owned foreign enterprises in 2005, there has been a surge in mergers and acquisitions. M&A has not only reshaped the Chinese logistics industry but also introduced new technologies and more reliable products and services. Further consolidation is expected, and domestic companies are taking notice.

As expansion-minded firms—domestic and foreign—strive to grow in China, they face certain challenges in conducting mergers and acquisitions. How skillfully companies approach these challenges will determine the extent to which their cross-cultural “marriages” succeed.

In this workshop, we will review and discuss:
- State of China’s current logistics industry
- Drivers of M&A and shifts in customer behaviors
- China M&A hotspots
- Successful M&A approaches

What: M&A Outlook and Approaches in China's logistics industry
When: August 11, 12:00 noon-2pm
Fee: Council Member pay RMB 100 , Non Member: RMB 200
Venue: Osteria, 226 Jinxian Road, near South Shanxi Road (进贤路226号靠近陕西南路), Call (21) 62568998 for directions.

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

Osteria

226 Jinxian Road,

Shanghai, China

So Many Boats, So Little Space: The Big Squeeze on Aug 26, 2010 8:30 AM

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT

So Many Boats, So Little Space: The Big Squeeze
Start Date: Aug 26, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Aug 26, 2010 11:00 AM
Location: The Longemont Hotel
Speaker: .

Event Details:

Coping with space shortages and rising shipping rates in China

With the shipping rush for Christmas 2010 due to start picking up again now, shippers are already complaining of an acute shortage of vessel space and containers when exporting their goods out of China.

For the past few months, booking times have been steadily increasing and some shipping lines are even unwilling to accept large bookings because they feel they would risk compromising their service quality. Rates are also increasing dramatically with 3PLs and shipping lines implementing peak rate surcharges and other various surcharges.

Shippers are complaining and the Council wants to give them an opportunity to discuss the situation with logistics service providers and shipping lines.The Council is inviting logistics and shipping directors from leading manufacturers/retailers to discuss and debate the situation with 3PLs and shipping lines. The goal of this discussion is again to provide some practical recommendations to help shippers cope with the shortage and rising rates in the second part of the year.

What: So Many Boats, So Little Space: The Big Squeeze

When: Thursday, August 26, 8:00 am, to be finished around 10:30 am

Fees: Council members pay RMB 150, non-members RMB 300, a buffet breakfast will be served.

Venue: The Longemont, 1116 West Yan An Road, Shanghai (上海市延安西路1116号麗晶大酒店)

The Longemont Hotel

1116 West Yan An Road

Shanghai, China 200052

IIAPS Procurement & Supply Qualification Summit: Black Belt Show Case on Sep 2, 2010 1:00 PM

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

IIAPS Procurement & Supply Qualification Summit: Black Belt Show Case
Start Date: Sep 2, 2010 1:00 PM
End Time: Sep 2, 2010 6:30 PM
Location: The Longemont Hotel
Speaker: John M. Paterson, Monica Sun, Bernhard Raschke, Wayne Brown, Andrew Cox, Holger Schober

Event Details:

The IIAPS (International Institute for Advanced Purchasing & Supply) is a not for profit organisation, dedicated to the raising of international standards in purchasing and supply management.The Shanghai conference focuses on two main areas: competence issues in purchasing & supply management and the IIAPS Black Belt Qualification (which has been assessed as “Mini-MBA” in supply).

High-level speakers such as the CPO of IBM will give insight into their approaches of people development and will also discuss with the audience the challenges (and potential solutions) in this area. Furthermore Prof. Dr. Andrew Cox will introduce the IIAPS itself, its mission and its approach of people development. In the early afternoon decision makers from the procurement, supply, and HR area will give an insight into their approaches of competence development. The speakers from IBM, Henkel, ThyssenKrupp and PwC will furthermore discuss together with the audience competence issues such as sustainable people development and retention initiatives.

In the second part of the conference IIAPS itself will be introduced focusing especially on the institute´s Black Belt Qualification Program in Procurement & Supply Management. According to experts from Procurement and HR this belt qualification program can be seen almost as a “Mini-MBA” in Procurement. Due to the various stages of qualification (Green Belt – Red Belt – Black Belt) and the innovative learning style (“proof of competence”) the IIAPS Belt program is able to cover at least two strategic HR areas: sustainable people development in combination with people retention.

The last part of the summit will be an informal networking event where the speakers, the audience, and the IIAPS representatives will have the chance to continue the discussion while enjoying wine and canapés.

What: IIAPS Procurement & Supply Qualification Summit: Black Belt Show Case
When: Tuesday, September 2nd, 1:00-6:30pm
Fee: Council members pay for RMB 300 , Non-members pay for RMB 400.

Venue: The Longemont, 1116 West Yan An Road, Shanghai ( 上海市延安西路1116号龙之梦大酒店)

The Longemont Hotel

No. 1116 Yan An West Road

Shanghai, China

One Step Ahead - Developing an effective B2B communications plan on Sep 7, 2010 12:00 PM

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

One Step Ahead - Developing an effective B2B communications plan
Start Date: Sep 7, 2010 12:00 PM
End Time: Sep 7, 2010 2:30 PM
Location: Osteria
Speaker: Penny Burgess, Nicky Wang

Event Details:

The key to effective communications is planning ahead to deliver a communications strategy that helps drive sales today, while building a brand for the future. In the B2B space, where corporate reputations are typically built over many years, and yet can be destroyed in minutes, it is important to take a long-term approach to your planning – both in terms of proactive stakeholder engagement and crisis preparedness.

In our One Step Ahead workshop, leading independent consultant Penny Burgess, will advise on the different elements to be considered when developing an effective B2B communications campaign. It will touch on stakeholder mapping, message develop, media relations, thought leadership and digital communications.

Agenda:

Introduction – agenda for the ppt, why planning is important, success criteria, benefits (all supported with real examples where possible)
Stakeholder Mapping – Identify who need to talk to, understand their interests
Message Development – consistency is key, needs to link back to business objectives, consider industry issues/opps, how to prioritize
Media relations – optimal number of releases, identifying relevant stories, targeting, media list development. Press releases vs media placement vs interviews
Thought Leadership – what is it and how does it build your reputation?
Digital Communications – what is the relevancy for B2B companies? What to consider/the options?
Crisis management – how to plan for when the worst happens
Integration – how do you link your communications campaign with the company’s wider marketing/sales strategy
Measurement – what are your options / realistic KPIs

When: Sep 7, Tuesday, lunch 12:00 noon
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB100, non-members pay for RMB 200
Venue: Osteria, 226 Jinxian Road, near South Shanxi Road, Shanghai 进贤路226号(靠近陕西南路). Call 62568998 for directions.

Osteria

226 Jinxian Road,

Shanghai, China

Regional Supply Chain Risk Workgroup on Sep 9, 2010 8:00 AM

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Regional Supply Chain Risk Workgroup
Start Date: Sep 9, 2010 8:00 AM
End Time: Sep 9, 2010 12:00 PM
Location: The Longemont
Speaker: Neal Beatty

Event Details:

You and your colleagues are invited to join the Council for a seminar and discussion on "Regional Supply Chain Risk Workgroup" on Sep. 9th in Shanghai.

This highly interactive workshop will help senior regional management gain a broader perspective on some of the operational, political, security, integrity and reputational risks facing the supply chain in Asia Pacific. The workshop will be run in small roundtable groups, and facilitated by experts in political risk, regional supply chain and operational risk management.

The format of the workshop will be as follows:

- Short introduction to supply chain risk and the risk assessment process
- Review of recent issues impacting the supply chain in Asia Pacific
- Introduction of a typical regional supply chain – scenario exercise
- Group brainstorming & discussion on operational risks impacting the supply chain, both external and internal
- Group discussion on risk mitigation techniques
- Scenario – when the supply chain breaks
- Group discussion on managing a supply chain crisis

At the conclusion of the workshop, the participants will have:

- A peer group’s view on the key operational risks facing the supply chain in Asia Pacific.
- A broad perspective on some key issues facing the regional supply chain
- Shared experience in mitigating operational risks.

What: Regional Supply Chain Risk Workgroup
When: Tuesday, Sep 9, a breakfast will be served at 8:00am
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB150, Non-Member pay for RMB300

Venue: The Longemont, 1116 West Yan An Road, Shanghai (上海延安西路1116号龙之梦大酒店)

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

The Longemont

1116 West Yan An Road

Shanghai, China

Automotive Supply Chain Forum on Sep 16, 2010 8:30 AM

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Automotive Supply Chain Forum
Start Date: Sep 16, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Sep 16, 2010 5:30 PM
Speaker: Stefano PICCOLI

Event Details:

Automotive Supply Chain Forum to be held in Shanghai on September 16, 2010.

In today's globally competitive business environment, automotive manufacturers and their suppliers are under relentless pressure to provide innovative products in shorter time cycles, at reduced cost and with improved quality. The industry players need to create and manage streamlined processes with collaboration and total visibility. They also have to synchronize plans and activities with business partners along the supply chain.

The Automotive Supply Chain Forum will be an exclusive gathering that brings together senior-level executives with a select and diversified group of manufacturers, parts/components suppliers and leading-edge solution providers to converge over these vital industry issues. Topics on the agenda include the Chinese car industry, global procurement practices, parts and finished vehicle logistics, collaboration and supply chain best practices.

Why Attend?
> Learn how you can achieve a demand driven automotive supply chain
> Debate the key issues within supply chain and logistics in China
> Identify the cutting edge practices being taken by some leading automotive companies
> Find new opportunities for cost reduction in your supply chain and logistics
> Benchmark your company’s supply chain performance against your competition & customers
> Assess how new automotive solutions can increase your productivity.

Industry Expertise
All of the presentations at the forum come from supply chain executives in the automotive industry - offering you insider tips and proven strateges - not sales pitches. This is an excellent opportunity to share supply chain innovations in the automotive sector and very effective for networking with key counterparts.

What Will I Learn?
At the Automotive Supply Chain Forum, you’ll hear only from your peers at the top of your industry. Their insight and case studies will give you proven strategies that have propelled their supply chains to world-class status. With a focus on quality industry-led presentations, the Forum is specifically designed to give you useful insight and key knowledge that you can take back to your company and actually put to use. The in-depth panel sessions give you further opportunity to really question the experts and benefit from their years of experience.

Key summit topics will include:
> Chinese car industry

> Global procurement practices

> Parts and finished vehicle logistics

> Collaboration and supply chain best practices

> IVECO Supply Chain Management and Saic-Iveco Hongyan experience

Who will attend?

As the leading supply chain professional organization in China with a community of over 25,000 professionals, this event will attract the most dynamic and senior executives interested or involved in supply chain operations in the automotive sector. It will be a must-attend event for all working in the supply chain community and the audience will include VPs and senior executives responsible for supply chain, sourcing, procurement, logistics, transportation and manufacturing best practices.

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Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair on Oct 15, 2010 9:00 AM

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair
Start Date: Oct 15, 2010 9:00 AM
End Time: Oct 17, 2010 6:00 PM
Event Details:

Relying on Shenzhen as the hub of international logistics city and dedicating to build the first brand of logistics and transportation fair in Asia, the Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair (CILF) is held annually in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.

It displays every sector and link of logistics service, including logistics equipment and technology, logistics service, logistics parks, logistics talents, reverse (recycled)logistics, logistics financing, govern-ment and enterprise procurement and so on.

Exhibitors are from Europe, North America, the Asia-Pacific Region, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and China Mainland. Most of them are world's top 500 companies or leading brands in the industry.

CILF has created good brand effect and is one of the best in Asia in terms of exhibition area, the quality of exhibitors, the number of professional visitors, media publicity, exhibition effect, comprehensive cooperation, and the organizing of high-quality accompanying programs and seminars. It gains wide and high recognition by the exhibitors and visitors and becomes a new star in Asia logistics exhibition industry.

China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair 2009, the former China (Shenzhen) International Logistics Fair (CILF), aims at providing an open platform for Chinese and foreign companies to communicate and cooperate. At CILF, you can not only introduce your products, technologies and services to China, but also find potential reliable suppliers. CILF is sure to bring exciting business opportunities to you by attracting a great number of logistics service providers, equipment and technology providers, buyers and manufacturers, professional organizations, specialized media etc., and by taking in considerable professional visitors as well as holding various in-depth forums.

Please view more information at http://www.scmfair.com/en/index1.asp

CHaINA '10 - China's Largest Supply Chain Event on Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT

CHaINA '10 - China's Largest Supply Chain Event
Start Date: Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Nov 18, 2010 5:30 PM
Speaker: .

Event Details:

Delegates 参会者	Speakers 演讲者	Exhibition 展览会	Awards 颁奖	Sponsorship 赞助商
Why Attend? 为什么参加?	This Year's Speakers 今年的演讲者	Who Should Exhibit? 参展公司	CHaINA Awards CHaINA 颁奖典礼 Entry Kit 提名须知	Sponsors 赞助商
Past Attendees 历届参会者	Become a Speaker 参与演讲	Factsheet 活动细则	The Categories 奖项类别	Why Sponsor? 为什么赞助?
Book Your Room 住宿咨询	Session Formats 演讲模式	Reserve a Stand 参加展览	Judges Panel 评审团	Sponsorship Packages 赞助项目包
Delegate Program 参会者会刊	Testimonials 感言	Attendance Breakdown 参会者构成	'09 Winners '09 获奖者	A La Carte Sponsorship 赞助机会列表
'10 Agenda '10 日程表	'09 Photos '09 照	Executive Summary 活动回顾	Nominate 提名	Sponsorship Program 赞助商会刊

For all press enquiries, please contact Alexandra Danahy at/ 媒体合作, 请联系Alexandra Danahy adanahy@supplychain.cn

CHaINA Expo '10 (for vendors only) on Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT

CHaINA Expo '10 (for vendors only)
Start Date: Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Nov 18, 2010 5:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel
Event Details:

Exhibition Space Floor Plan

The booths are subject to availability, for the most current booth availability, please contact the event coordinator Alexandra Danahy (adanahy@supplychain.cn).

Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

No. 1018 Changning Road

Shanghai, China 200042

CHaINA Expo '10 Live (for vendors only) on Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT

CHaINA Expo '10 Live (for vendors only)
Start Date: Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Nov 18, 2010 5:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel
Event Details:

Exhibition Space Floor Plan

The booths are subject to availability, for the most current booth availability, please contact the event coordinator Alexandra Danahy (adanahy@supplychain.cn).

Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

No. 1018 Changning Road

Shanghai, China 200042