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 <strong>of</strong> 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 pr<strong>of</strong>essionals sharing their knowledge and experience in the forecasting field.Join us for one <strong>of</strong> our major events <strong>of</strong> 2006 as we embark on our 25th year <strong>of</strong> supporting theforecasting function. This knowledge-packed event attracts a global group <strong>of</strong> attendees andparticipants, including pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and specialists in the fields <strong>of</strong> forecasting, demandplanning, and supply chain management, all at one location. No other conference bringstogether so many practicing forecasters under one ro<strong>of</strong>.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 <strong>IBF</strong> 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 pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the field.Finally, our certification program continues to gain global recognition. On Saturday, 20 May,the day after the conclusion <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the limitedseats are gone.The <strong>IBF</strong> has been providing education and training to pr<strong>of</strong>essionals around the world for over25 years. If you have not already done so, become a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>IBF</strong> when you registerwith the conference. Feel free to contact us with any <strong>of</strong> your questionsI personally look forward to meeting you in London at the conference.`<strong>IBF</strong> Conference Testimonials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Upcoming <strong>Event</strong>s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Become a Certified Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Forecaster . . . . .11Become an <strong>IBF</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> fashionable Kensingtonyou will find the Copthorne Tara, one <strong>of</strong>London's best known 4 star hotelsRESERVATIONS:+44 20 7937 7211SPECIAL <strong>IBF</strong> RATE:£125 (GBP)/ nightWEBSITE:WWW.MILLENNIUMHOTELS.COMAssortment PlannerBrand/ProductManagerBusiness DevelopmentManagerBuyerCall VolumeForecasterChief ProcurementOfficerCEOCFACFOCMOControllerCPADemand Manager/Planner/ AnalystDirector <strong>of</strong> FinanceDistributionDirector/Managere-BusinessDirector/ManagerEconomistFinancial AnalystFinancial OfficerForecast AnalystForecast ManagerForecasting & Plng.Dir./Mgr.Info. SystemsDirector/ManagerInventoryDirector/ManagerLead Time ForecastManagerLoad ForecasterLogistics Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalManufacturing ManagerM & A Director/ManagerMarketingDirector/ManagerMaster Scheduler Info.SystemsMaterial ManagementManagerMerchandisingDirectorOperations ManagerNew Business DirectorNew ProductDirector/ManagerPlanning Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalProcurementPr<strong>of</strong>essionalProductionDirector/ManagerPurchasingDirector/ManagerRegulatory AnalystReplenishment AnalystResearchDirector/ManagerS&OP ManagerSales Director/ManagerSchedulingDirector/ManagerSourcingDirector/ManagerStrategic PlannerStrategic/TacticalPurch. Mgr.StatisticianSupply ChainDirector/ManagerSystems AnalystV.P. <strong>of</strong> ForecastingV.P. <strong>of</strong> MarketingV.P. <strong>of</strong> SalesV.P. <strong>of</strong> StrategicPlanningV.P. <strong>of</strong> Supply ChainPlanningWarehouse Manager2
Wednesday | 17 May19:00-21:00 | Early Registration/Exhibiting HoursThursday | 18 May07:30 | Continental Breakfast08:30-11:30 | WorkshopsWORKSHOP IHow to Design a ForecastingProcess and System forSuccess–Based on Real LifeExamples from Different IndustriesDemand Planning ManagerForecast ManagerPFIZER CONSUMER HEALTHCARECANADAWORKSHOP IIHow to Synchronize People andPerformance with ConsumerRequirements for a Healthier SupplyChainDirectorPEOPLESYNERGY LTD10:15 | Morning Break12:00 | Lunch12:30 | Welcome & OpeningRemarksGILLETTE12:45 | Keynote PresentationThe Politics in ForecastingCFOLOWES-MANHATTAN PTY LTD13:45 1Firing on All Engines: Building aValue-Added Forecasting SystemDirector <strong>of</strong> Finance, ATSAVNETForecasting: An Approach fromH.J. HeinzEuropean Demand Planning Manager SupplyChain & LogisticsH.J. HEINZRound Table Discussion:Pharmaceutical/ HealthcarePFIZER CONSUMER HEALTHCARECANADA2R14:45 | Afternoon Break15:15 3Move Your Sales and OperationsPlanning (S&OP) from TacticalSupply/Demand Volume Balancing toa Full Rolling Integrated BusinessManagement ProcessRegional President, EAME LLOLIVER WIGHT4Forecasting and Demand PlanningMetrics: Five Burning QuestionsDirector, Demand/Supply PlanningSenior Manager, Demand PlanningDEL MONTE FOODSRRound-Table Discussion: TechnologyMICROSOFT16:30 5Forecasting Precision—The Impact<strong>of</strong> Radio Frequency Identification(RFID)EMEA ManufacturingIndustry ArchitectMICROSOFT6Inventory, Forecasts, & Automation:Lessons from the Cash BusinessDirector, Economics & ForecastingCARREKERRRound-Table Discussion: ConsumerProducts/Food and BeverageDEL MONTE FOODS18:00-19:30 <strong>IBF</strong> Cocktail ReceptionFriday | 19 May07:30 | Continental Breakfast08:30 7Bringing Real Market Intelligenceinto the Demand Plan with Salesand Operations Planning (S&OP)”Logistics Director, Automation & CoHONEYWELLDirector <strong>of</strong> International Business ConsultingLOGILITYAGENDAHow to use Point-<strong>of</strong>-Sales (POS)Data to Integrate Forecast andReplenishment in a Four-StepSupply ChainManager, Supply ChainBT EUROPEJohn Galt & TBADemand Solutions & TBA8SOFTWARE ISOFTWARE II09:45 9The Fast and the Furious—Forecasting in Multi-ChannelDistribution SystemsProgramme ManagerENTERTAINMENT UKSenior ConsultantTXT E-SOLUTIONS10Robust Forecasting <strong>of</strong> DemandVolumes for Operational PlanningPrincipal ResearcherSenior ResearcherBT09:45 SOFTWARE ILogility & TBASmart S<strong>of</strong>tware & TBA10:45 | Morning BreakSOFTWARE II11:15 11Innovative Forecasting ForInnovative Products.Forecast SpecialistLOGITECH EUROPE S.A12Three Forecasting Building Blocksfor Supply Chain ExcellenceDirectorPRTMPlanalytics & AutoboxSOFTWARE ISOFTWARE IIInfor & A3 Forecast Solutions12:15 | Lunch12:30 | Chairperson’s ClosingRemarksGILLETTE13:45 13Managing Demands <strong>of</strong> EmergingMarkets in the Developing World:How to Improve the ForecastDevelopment ProcessDemand Management InternationalMEPHA LTD.14Dynamic and Accurate Forecastswith Information MarketsManaging Director <strong>of</strong> the K:lab,Chair for the Theory <strong>of</strong> the Economy and itsEnvironmentWITTEN | HERDECKE UNIVERSITYTBATBA14:45 | Afternoon BreakSOFTWARE ISOFTWARE II15:00 15Promotion Forecasting: How toGain from Baseline Forecasting in aPromotion-Driven MarketInternational ConsultantINVOLVATION16New RFQ Techniques and Tools toAchieve the Most Cost-EfficientSupply Chain ProgramsExecutive Vice PresidentGLOBAL-4PLTBATBASOFTWARE ISOFTWARE II16:00 | Conference ConcludesWORKSHOP GENERAL SESSIONS ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATION3