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GMA IS/LD Conference
April 3-5, 2006
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Tucson, Arizona
- Overview
- Conference Presentations
- Attendee List
- About IS/LD
- Conference Brochure [pdf]
- Program of Events
- Sponsors & Exhibitor Information [pdf]
- Conference Sponsors and Official Publications
- 2005 IS/LD Recap
Serving "OUR" Consumer
Today's customer-centric supply chain mandates efficient responsiveness to customers and, ultimately, consumers.
Logistics excellence requires flexible processes and technologies compatible with customer needs. And customer
needs, driven by market demand, are changing at lightning speed.
While new technologies hold considerable promise for logistics-related competitive advantage, differentiation,
and cost cutting efficiencies, they also introduce daunting challenges.
Acknowledging strategic information systems as the critical enabler, GMA's Information Systems and Logistics
Committees examine the challenges, issues, trends, and technologies on the forefront of industry IS/LD evolution
and address these subjects in the annual GMA Information Systems and Logistics & Distribution (IS/LD) Conference.
This year's IS/LD Conference will focus on serving the consumer and winning at each moment of truth.
The program will provide case study insight on collaborative best practices between supplier and customer
to facilitate seamless, accurate communication and expedite the complete order, delivery to shelf and
replenish cycle at minimum time and cost.
The 2006 IS/LD Planning Committee
- Co-Chair: Dee Biggs, Welch Foods, Inc.
- Co-Chair: Marc Brown, Del Monte Foods Company
- Kevin Barnes, E & J Gallo Winery
- Rick Blasgen, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
- Daryl McLuckie, The J.M. Smucker Company
- George Davis, The Hershey Company
- Jeff Wilke, The Dial Corporation
- John Schoeberlein, ACH Food Companies
- Sue Simonett, General Mills Inc.
- Mike Ziltzer, Unilever United States, Inc.
What is the IS/LD Conference?
GMA's Information Systems & Logistics Distribution (IS/LD) Conference is the CPG Industry's premier event for IT and Logistics professionals.
It is the only IT and Logistics event focused solely on in-depth CPG issues. Sessions go beyond concepts and delve into the pragmatics behind
CPG company efforts to implement new IT and logistics initiatives that are helping them gain significant advantage across their enterprises.
IS/LD showcases the collaborative partnerships between CPG manufacturers and retailers.
Who attends this event?
Key decision makers from GMA CPG Manufacturer members, GMA Associate Members, retailers, wholesalers and sales agents attend this annual
event. ISLD attracts the following attendee demographics:
- CIOs, V.P.s., Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Information Technology, eSolutions
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Logistics
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Supply Chain
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Direct Store Delivery
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Distribution
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Transportation
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Operations
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Customer Service/Logistics
- V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Strategic Development
- Personnel responsible for transportation costs, pallet purchase and exchange, order fulfillment and delivery process, shipping container packaging, and shipping case markings.
- Trade and sales personnel
- Notable industry consultants
Attire:
Conference Attire is resort casual at all sessions and events. Temperatures in Tucson in April are usually in the 50s to low 80s.
GMA Refund Policy (Registration Fee):
All cancellations must be in writing, via mail or fax, and received at the GMA office by the deadline date to receive a refund (when applicable). Refunds are based on the following timeline:
- 100% refund by, Tuesday, March 1, 2006
- 50% refund by Tuesday, March 8, 2006
- No refund after Tuesday, March 8, 2006
Reservations:
Registrants are responsible for making their own sleeping room accommodations by calling the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort at (520) 299-2020.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Loews Ventana Canyon at the rate of $199 single/double per night. Please be certain to make your
reservation as soon as possible and let them know you are attending the GMA IS/LD Conference to secure the group rate. The cut-off date for
securing a room reservation at the GMA rate is Monday, March 6, 2006. After this date, reservations at
the GMA rate will be accepted on a space available basis only.
To make golf reservations, please call the Golf Pro Shop at 520-577-4015.
Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities:
- Sponsorship & Exhibitor Information
If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring, please contact Jeanne Iglesias or Adam Dreyer at 202-337-9400.
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