Informs 2008

April 13-15, 2008
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Baltimore, MD
Link: http://meetings.informs.org/Practice08/

Look for Optiant at the 8th annual Informs conference, in Baltmore MD! This year's theme - How do you deploy the power of analytics for competitive advantage, features premier Optiant customer, Procter & Gamble, William Tarlton presenting his case study for the Beauty Care business at P&G. Also speaking, is Sean Willems, co-founder/chief scientist at Optiant and Boston University professor and Jerry Shapiro, Optiant scientist and MIT professor emeritus.

Session: Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization
Date/Time: Monday, April 14, 10:30am-11:20am
Speaker: Sean Willems, Optiant/Boston University
Abstract: http://meetings.informs.org/Practice08/meth_tutorial.html

Session: Inventory Optimization at P&G: Achieving the Real Benefits through User Adoption
Date/Time: Monday, April 14, 11:30am-12:20pm
Speaker: William Tarlton, BS, Supply Chain R&D Manager, Personal Beauty Care, Procter & Gamble
Abstract: http://meetings.informs.org/Practice08/scm.html

Session: Supply Chain Network Design in Retailing Companies
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15, 3:10pm-4:00pm
Speaker: Jeremy F. Shapiro, Optiant/Professor of Operations Research and Management Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract: http://meetings.informs.org/Practice08/b_optimization.html

Please visit http://meetings.informs.org/Practice08/ to learn more.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management 2008

February 25-27, 2008
Disney World Dolphin Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Link: http://www.sapscm2008.com/homepage.cfm?usergroup=

Look for Optiant, Inc. at SCM 2008 Orlando! A worldwide audience of professionals working with SAP logistics, procurement, planning, scheduling, manufacturing, and other related solutions attend this event each year. Come listen to premier Optiant customer, Procter&Gamble, present a case study on P&G's continuous improvement strategy for eliminating inventory-driven costs while maintaining high service levels. Bill Tarlton, R&D manager at P&G Beauty Care will be presenting on Tuesday, February 26th @ 10:30am, Track 5 in the Asia 1 conference room.

Please visit http://www.sapscm2008.com/homepage.cfm?usergroup= to learn more.

Supply Chain Management Review Webcast

Webcast Title: "Inventory Optimization at Procter and Gamble - Delivering Business Value"
Speakers: Frank Quinn, SCMR; Bill Tarlton, P&G; Lora Cecere, AMR Research; Sean Willems, Boston University & Optiant
Date: December 13, 2007 @ 1pm EST; available on-demand
Link: Webcast Information/Webcast on-demand

Business dynamics have been growing increasingly complex in the consumer products and other industries. Consequently, faster, more accurate, and informed decision-making for planning, working capital, and service level needs is becoming the most important capability for managing supply chains.

CSCMP 2007

October 21-24, 2007
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
Link: CSCMP 2007

To keep up with the ever-changing world of supply chain management, attend CSCMP 2007, the supply chain’s premier education and network event. Learn the latest supply chain tactics and strategies, hear from distinguished thought leaders and network with colleagues from all over the world.

New Optiant Training Course

Course Title: Introduction to PowerChain Network Design
September 17-18, 2007
Optiant Corporate Offices
Burlington, MA

Promoting the availability of our newest supply chain design and optimization tool, PowerChain™ Network Design, Optiant is pleased to announce the availability of a new training program, Introduction to PowerChain Network Design. This one and a half day, instructor-led program will introduce students to the fundamentals of supply chain network design, building supply chain models, navigation tools, as well as, two specific hands-on case studies.

This course will led by guest instructor, Dr. Jeremy Shapiro, Professor of Operations Research and Management Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a noted expert in supply chain network design and former founder of Slim Technologies.

For a course description and listing of learning objectives, please click here.

Introduction to PowerChain Network Design is being made available at an introductory price of $999 per student, or $899 with multiple registrants from the same company.

To ensure a rich learning experience for students, seats for this course are limited, so please register as soon as possible. Please click here to register.

MIT Professional Institute

Topic: New Approaches to Optimizing Inventories, July 16-17, 2007
Topic: Demand Driven Supply Chain Management, July 18-19, 2007
Cambridge, MA
Link: MIT Professional Institute

Listen to Optiant executives, Sean Willems, Jerry Shapiro, and Nathan Srikant, share methodologies for integration of supply chain management decisions with all stakeholders in an enterprise - at operational, tactical and strategic levels. They will share case studies for integrating inventory optimization as part of holistic supply chain network optimization.

Optiant 2007 Annual User Forum

June 5-6th, 2007
Burlington Marriott
Burlington Massachusetts

Please join Optiant’s customers, including customers from its recent acquistion of SLIM Technologies, industry experts and technology leaders at the Optiant Annual User Forum. Hear from industry leaders on recent trends. Network and share interesting case studies and best practices with leading manufacturers across all industries. Learn about and help shape Optiant’s product roadmap. And participate in roundtable discussions about your current and future supply chain optimization needs.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Managing Risk through Network Design and Inventory Management”. In our highly competitive global climate of accelerated product life cycles, cost and margin sensitivity, high demand unpredictability and stringent customer satisfaction metrics, manufacturers need to build supply chains that are agile and responsive to today’s changing dynamics, but resilient to the uncertainties of tomorrow and beyond. Global companies that can manage both day-to-day and catastrophic risk will prevail in the competitive arena. Our conference will focus on sharing insights and learnings on how to effectively manage risk through case studies and discussion groups.

Dash Optimization User's Meeting 2007

May 16-18th, 2007
The Cornell Club
New York, New York

Optiant's Dr. Jeremy Shapiro will be speaking at the Dash Optimization user's group meeting in New York, New York, on May 17, 2007. Come listen to Jerry's talk on "Using Mixed Integer Programming to Model Supply Chain Planning Problems".

Dash Optimization develops and delivers the world's leading software product for modeling and optimization, enabling better business decisions and resulting financial benefits.

Supply Chain Management Summit

April 4th-5th, 2007
Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center
Boston, MA
Link: http://www.aberdeen.com/events/live/GSC07/default.asp/

Look for Optiant's leading edge customer, Boston Scientific, to speak at the Supply Chain Summit, cohosted by Aberdeeen Group and Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies! Bob Cantow, VP of Supply Chain, will speak on multi-echelon inventory optimization and aligning supply chain strategy with corporate and financial goals. Please visit http://www.aberdeen.com/events/live/GSC07/default.asp for more information.

SCOR Supply Chain World 2007, North America

March 19-21, 2007
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
Philadelphia, PA
Link: SCOR Supply Chain World, NA

The SCOR Supply Chain World conference is focused this year on making your supply chain ready for the future. Come listen to Bob Ferrari, Optiant VP of Marketing & Business Strategy, talk about the top 10 preditions for global supply chains in 2007.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management 2007

February 12th-14th, 2007
Gaylord Palms™ Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Link: http://www.sapscm2007.com/us/

Look for Optiant, Inc. at SCM 2007 Orlando! A worldwide audience of professionals working with SAP logistics, procurement, planning, scheduling, manufacturing, and other related solutions attend this event each year. Co-located with PLM 2007 and Manufacturing 2007 for a huge exhibit hall! Please visit www.sapscm2007.com/us for more information.

Optiant European User Group Forum

November 7-8th, 2006
P&G/Braun Offices
Kronberg Germany

Please join Optiant’s customers, industry experts and technology leaders at the Optiant European User Forum. Hear from industry leaders on recent trends. Network and share interesting case studies and best practices with leading manufacturers across all industries. Learn about and help shape Optiant’s product roadmap. And participate in roundtable discussions about your current and future supply chain optimization needs.

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Optiant Webinar

October 24, 2006 @ 10:30am ET
Effectively Managing Risk in Today's Complex Supply Chains

Optiant invites you to attend a webinar sponsored by AMR Research that will focus on, “Effectively Managing Risk in Today’s Complex Supply Chains”.

During this webinar, Optiant CEO Jonathan Colehower and AMR’s Roddy Martin will address the timely topic of risk management. Starting with a basic introduction into risk management, Jonathan and Roddy will guide listeners through a historical perspective that will look at how supply chains have shifted in regard to managing risks. Listeners will then benefit from examples of past organizational responses to risk, effective supply chain strategies that build-in risk and finally, customer examples of successful risk management implementations.

CSCMP Annual Conference

October 15-18th, 2006
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX

The CSCMP Annual Conference is supply chain’s premier event, bringing together more supply chain management professionals than any other conference.

Optiant CPG Industry Forum

September 7-8th, 2006
P&G/Gillette Offices
Boston, MA

Please join Optiant’s customers in CPG, industry experts and technology leaders at the Optiant CPG Industry Forum. Hear from industry leaders on recent trends. Network and share interesting case studies and best practices with leading manufacturers in CPG. Learn about and help shape Optiant’s product roadmap. And participate in roundtable discussions about your current and future supply chain optimization needs.

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SAPPHIRE

May 16th-18th, 2006
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Link: sapsapphire.com

SAPPHIRE is the one place where senior executives, business managers, and decision-makers can come together to explore how innovative business solutions foster long-term, profitable growth.

SCOR European Executive Retreat

Monte Carlo, Monaco
Link: SCOR European Executive Retreat

The European Supply Chain Council organizes this event to present and share how its associates are bridging the gap between operational metrics and financial performance indicators, enabling the measurement of the value of the supply chain and providing for sound supply chain investment.

ASUG Annual Conference

May 17th-May 14th
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

The ASUG Annual Conference is the most exciting, innovative experience for SAP customers! Attendees will receive applicable, customer-driven education, tap into a higher concentration of experts and consultants on SAP technologies, hear strategic company updates from SAP executives, and influence the future of SAP product and service direction.

ISBT Annual Meeting

May 1st- 3rd, 2006
Marriott Grand Dunes Resort Hotel
Myrtle Beach, SC
Link: International Society of Beverage Technologists Annual Meeting

ISBT holds its annual meeting each spring to transact the Society’s business, to provide a forum for presentation of scientific and technical papers and for meetings of the Technical Committees.

Chicago-CSCMP

April 27, 2006
HYATT Lodge
Oak Brook, IL
Link: Chicago-CSCMP

Plans have already begun to present you with the best value today in learning the best practices and newest ideas from industry leaders in Supply Chain Management, including warehousing, fulfillment, transportation and inventory management.