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TABLE OF CONTENTS2006 Supply Chain Forecasting Conference | Europe To Register, please call: +1 516 504 7576 or visit: www.ibf.org/0605.cfmHotel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Who should attend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4General Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8Sponsor Partnership & Exhibiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Partial List of Sponsors & Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Dear Delegate,Please consider this flyer a personal invitation to our 4th annual Supply Chain ForecastingConference Europe scheduled in London, United Kingdom. We invite you to attend and hearour dedicated professionals sharing their knowledge and experience in the forecasting field.Join us for one of our major events of 2006 as we embark on our 25th year of supporting theforecasting function. This knowledge-packed event attracts a global group of attendees andparticipants, including professionals and specialists in the fields of forecasting, demandplanning, and supply chain management, all at one location. No other conference bringstogether so many practicing forecasters under one roof.By attending this event, you will gain knowledge that could positively impact you, as well asyour company. As you know, one well-timed tip could mean millions in revenue to your yourbottom line.At this event you will:Gain insights on improving forecasting precision through Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID)Learn how to build your forecast with collaborative input from sales affiliates, productmanagement, manufacturing, and finance to control inventoryHear how to introduce forecast-driven supply planning into a complex organizationLearn how to design a forecasting system and processHear how to generate forecasts with flexible, user-friendly, and non-expensive toolsHear how Information Markets can improve ForecastingLearn how to convert promotional sales into valuable information for both supplychain planning & marketingAnd much more!Additionally, you are invited to join us on Thursday evening for our traditional IBF Cocktail/Drinks hour. This renowned occasion is where you will have a chance to develop valuablecontacts, as well as informally exchange knowledge and experience. Come enjoy and meetyour fellow professionals in the field.Finally, our certification program continues to gain global recognition. On Saturday, 20 May,the day after the conclusion of the conference, we have scheduled a Certification Exam.Limited seats are available. This is a great opportunity to earn your CPF or ACPF designationand add a valuable qualification to your credentials! Sign up quickly before the last of the limitedseats are gone.The IBF has been providing education and training to professionals around the world for over25 years. If you have not already done so, become a member of the IBF when you registerwith the conference. Feel free to contact us with any of your questionsI personally look forward to meeting you in London at the conference.`IBF Conference Testimonials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Become a Certified Professional Forecaster . . . . .11Become an IBF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Certification Exam Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Conference & Exam Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Sincerely,Anish JainManaging DirectorHotel Information:Copthorne Tara Hotel London KensingtonScarsdale Place, KensingtonLondon, United Kingdom W8 5SRIn a corner of fashionable Kensingtonyou will find the Copthorne Tara, one ofLondon's best known 4 star hotelsRESERVATIONS:+44 20 7937 7211SPECIAL IBF RATE:£125 (GBP)/ nightWEBSITE:WWW.MILLENNIUMHOTELS.COMAssortment PlannerBrand/ProductManagerBusiness DevelopmentManagerBuyerCall VolumeForecasterChief ProcurementOfficerCEOCFACFOCMOControllerCPADemand Manager/Planner/ AnalystDirector of FinanceDistributionDirector/Managere-BusinessDirector/ManagerEconomistFinancial AnalystFinancial OfficerForecast AnalystForecast ManagerForecasting & Plng.Dir./Mgr.Info. SystemsDirector/ManagerInventoryDirector/ManagerLead Time ForecastManagerLoad ForecasterLogistics ProfessionalManufacturing ManagerM & A Director/ManagerMarketingDirector/ManagerMaster Scheduler Info.SystemsMaterial ManagementManagerMerchandisingDirectorOperations ManagerNew Business DirectorNew ProductDirector/ManagerPlanning ProfessionalProcurementProfessionalProductionDirector/ManagerPurchasingDirector/ManagerRegulatory AnalystReplenishment AnalystResearchDirector/ManagerS&OP ManagerSales Director/ManagerSchedulingDirector/ManagerSourcingDirector/ManagerStrategic PlannerStrategic/TacticalPurch. Mgr.StatisticianSupply ChainDirector/ManagerSystems AnalystV.P. of ForecastingV.P. of MarketingV.P. of SalesV.P. of StrategicPlanningV.P. of Supply ChainPlanningWarehouse Manager2