Delegates are encouraged to register as soon as possible for the Institute of Operations Management’s Operational Excellence Conference 2011 – spaces are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The conference will be held at Studley Castle in Warwickshire on 11 May.
As the UK economy slowly emerges from the global recession, operations and supply chain professionals must navigate the significant changes which have developed in their own organisation, in their profession and in the economy. The IOM conference programme, which consists of a mix of a main conference stream together with a parallel workshop stream and an exhibition, has been designed to prepare delegates for the forthcoming challenges facing both themselves and their organisation.
Key themes include lean operations and why they work, supply chain innovation, balancing lean inventory with sufficiency of supplies, efficient cash flow and sales and operations planning.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr Ian Shellard, Global Physical Logistics Director, Rolls Royce plc, on The need for innovation in aerospace aftermarket supply chains;
- Professor Peter Hines, Chairman, SA Partners and Supply Chain Management Chair, Lean Enterprise Research Centre, Cardiff University on Staying Lean;
- Joanna Davies, Head of Business Operations , innocent drinks on An S&OP Journey;
- Ross McLean, Consultant, Unipart Expert Practices - Supply Chain on Beyond convention: how not to be average; and
- Ray Patrucco, Operations Development Manager, Ordnance Survey on How we learned to stop worrying and love the standard.
- John Hutchby, member of the PMD Forum Executive will discuss How Process Management Data (PMD) can help organisations improve their processes and productivity;
- Dr Tony Wild of Dawson, Berkeley & Partners Ltd will look at Improving cash flow;
- Mark Eaton of Amnis Ltd will present on Practical and productive strategy (thinking strategically in unconventional times).
- Robin Goodfellow, Managing Consultant, Manufacturing Business Excellence will speak on the Dos and don’ts of successful Sales and Operating Planning (S&OP); and
- Dr Geoff Relph, Director Inventory Matters Consulting Group, will consider Why lean inventory fails.
IOM Manager Leonie Edwards says ‘We are delighted to have been able to put together a very high level programme of subjects and speakers for this year’s event. The conference provides a splendid opportunity for managers to compare notes and ideas with industry leaders on crucial issues together with the chance for networking with the leading industry figures which constitute both the speaker and delegate lists.’
Conference registration costs £195 + VAT for IOM members or £295 + VAT for non-members and for a full package including dinner and accommodation IOM members will pay £295 + VAT and non-members £395 + VAT. For attendance at the conference dinner only both IOM members and non-members will pay £95 + VAT.
Further information and booking form facilities are available on the IOM website www.iomnet.org.uk or call 01536 740105
