Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum

Supply Chain as a Growth Catalyst - put your supply chain at the heart of competitive advantage

The 2012 CSCO Forum has now taken place. Click the button on the right hand side to sign up for updates on complimentary passes, speakers, the agenda and sponsorship opportunities for 2013!

Join the industry elite at the most forward-thinking supply chain event in Europe

• Answer your supply chain questions and challenges via cross-industry, high-level & specific case studies
• Network with over 300 senior supply chain decision makers
• Put yourself at the heart of the discussion - in a room full of SVPs of Supply Chain - and tackle the issues that are crucial for driving the industry forward
• Get the industry lowdown on SCM as market differentiator, risk & resiliency, globalization, supply chain innovation & more with an expanded, multi-track program

Adapt your supply chain to the new economic reality, drive renewed growth and fast-track your career ambitions in 3 days of elite networking and learning

A limited number of complimentary passes have been made available for a select group of senior supply chain executives working at a retailer, manufacturer or other shipper. 

A great opportunity to meet executives highly involved in the latest industry challenges. Perfect to share ideas and establish a productive and lasting network.

Sergio Vacca, Senior Director Supply Chain Planning, Bulgari Global Operations

Maximize Supply Chain Opportunities in a New Economy

The CSCO Forum features parallel, in-depth & interactive sessions. Whatever sessions you choose to attend, this year’s CSCO Forum will give you the crucial insight you need to plot your future supply chain strategy

Our expert speakers will discuss:

• Positioning Supply Chain as a Primary Growth Driver - join a group of your seniorl supply chain peers to discuss how you can to galvanize your company’s growth strategy and gain boardroom recognition. How much corporate buy-in does your supply chain have?
• S&OP Excellence - From Dream to Reality - hear from experts who have achieved the S&OP dream, and understand the steps you need to take to do the same. Know how to assess the real maturity level of your company’s approach to S&OP
• Increase your Efficiency in New Markets to Capture Fresh Profits: Evaluate the Dynamics of the Market - tackle aggressive competition in the global arena with a supply chain that supports your company objective of maximizing new market opportunities
• Refining your Risk Management Strategy to Battle Fragility & Ensure Agility - cost effective methods to ensure a disaster-ready supply chain
• Plus! New for this year: The Supply Chain Directors' Dialogue - This expert-led session will make the most of the expertise in the room, and “crowd-solve” your biggest supply chain challenges. Voice your concerns and get your questions answered!

See the other agenda sessions here

A limited number of complimentary passes have been made available for a select group of senior supply chain executives working at a retailer, manufacturer or other shipper. 

The Industry Leaders Helping You Shape Your Supply Chain

Get the lowdown on ground-breaking supply chain initiatives from:

• Roberto Canevari Executive Director Group Supply Chain, Carrefour
• Otto Kosgalwies, Executive Vice President Company Infrastructures and Services, STMicroelectronics,
• Johan Jemdahl, Vice President Value Chain Operations EMEA, Cisco
• Laurence Coudroy, Supply Chain Director, Johnson & Johnson
• Alan Draper, VP Purchasing, Ford
• Eric Martinez, Senior Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Ubee Interactive
• Robert Bloodworth, VP Supply Chain & Procurement, Saltigo

See the full speaker list here

A limited number of complimentary passes have been made available for a select group of senior supply chain executives working at a retailer, manufacturer or other shipper. 

Join an Elite Group of your Senior Supply Chain Peers and Debate the Defining Trends in Supply Chain

The current and future leaders from European supply chains attend the Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum, as well as their suppliers, analysts and consultants. For many organisations, this is an annual event for their supply chain team.

89% of last year's attendees advised they would highly recommend the event!

The CSCO Forum provides the perfect setting for you to network with and form new and profitable relationships with your supply chain peers in private meeting zones. With dedicated networking times, facilitated ice breakers and in-depth discussion sessions, you'll walk away with a powerful tool - a new list of key industry contacts!

See who attends the event here

What a fantastic event. One of the best I've been to. I learned so much and made many great contacts. They also made a large group seem quite intimate. Well worth the price.

Steve Hogg, Supply Chain Analyst, Fraser Direct Logistics

Join Us for Elite Networking & Business Development Opportunities:

• Strictly Senior Attendance means worthwhile and beneficial conversations at every turn
• Dedicated Networking time during 2 drinks receptions, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and dedicated networking time means you meet the experts without missing the action!
• one2one Meetings Service allows you to schedule dedicated time to meet and discuss with other executives & even source solutions from our hand-picked, industry-leading solution providers on site

See how you can get involved for 2012

This event proved to be one of the few that truly bring together the leading executives of the Logistics scene, and where our Business issues were in the most open and thorough way being discussed. And all this took place in a fabulous hotel in the vibrant city of Antwerp, with a meticulous organization of the entire event.

Tom Nauwelaerts, Managing Director, Al Futtaim Logistics

Why You Need to Attend the CSCO Forum

You'll get the most up-to-date information on supply chain management strategy, as well as answers to all of your specific questions, in the only forum to approach SCM education from the board level. Additionally, world renowned supply chain practitioner customers, consultants, analysts, academics and vendors will all be under one roof, solely for the purposes of learning, exchanging information, networking, and developing long lasting business relationships.

The Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum is the only place in the world to get the inside information that you need to stay ahead of the competition and profit from the next big opportunities.

What Sets This Conference Apart From the Rest?

The CSCO Forum is the only conference with a complete focus on the supply chain management strategy from a board-level perspective, highlighting the ways in which SCM sustains and grows the bigger business. The Forum is not a series of sales oriented pitches or a large unstructured expo.

It is an intimate gathering for leaders and future leaders in the industry.

Our unique blend of presentations, case studies, panels, workshops, meetings, social events and exhibitions provides you with an unequalled opportunity to walk away with all of the critical information you need to harness the most profitable ideas and opportunities in your business.

This Forum gives supply chain management expertise the platform it deserves. It provides many hours of dedicated networking time for you to talk openly with your peers and customers and to ask questions of your peers in other vertical industries face-to-face. This is how real value is added to your company.

The European Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum is growing exponentially in scope and reputation. If you're a current or future SCM leader in Europe, you simply can't afford to be anywhere else.

Don't just take our word for it! Read the Chairman's Post Event Review of the 2011 Forum to see what you could be a part of!