{"id":1140,"date":"2008-10-03T06:56:50","date_gmt":"2008-10-03T10:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theforcefield.net\/podcast\/microsoft-dell-samsung-sun-microsystems-cisco-gather-to-discuss-key-supply-chain-issues-1143\/"},"modified":"2008-10-03T06:56:50","modified_gmt":"2008-10-03T10:56:50","slug":"microsoft-dell-samsung-sun-microsystems-cisco-gather-to-discuss-key-supply-chain-issues-1143","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theforcefield.net\/podcast\/microsoft-dell-samsung-sun-microsystems-cisco-gather-to-discuss-key-supply-chain-issues-1143\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft, Dell, Samsung, Sun Microsystems, Cisco Gather to Discuss Key Supply Chain Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                             <em>At the eyefortransport Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics Supply Chain Summit, Supply Chain Experts from key Fortune 500 companies will present and discuss the latest issues for Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics Supply Chain Management. With complimentary passes available for qualified supply chain executives, the event promises to be an exclusive, high-level opportunity.<\/em>                                         <\/p>\n<p>                                             Amsterdam, The Netherlands (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prweb.com\/\">PRWEB<\/a>) October 3, 2008 &#8212; Hugh Aitken, VP European Operations at Sun Microsystems, will join speakers from Microsoft, Samsung, Nokia, Dell and other top companies at this year&#39;s eyefortransport Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics Supply Chain Summit, taking place November 27-28 in Amsterdam. <\/p>\n<p>Aitken believes, &quot;If your supply chain next year, looks like your supply chain of last year&#8230;you&#39;re history!&quot; To ensure no supply chain gets left behind, this year&#39;s top-level expert speakers will cover an extensive range of topics, specifically tailored to the needs of Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics shippers. <\/p>\n<p> Key topics include:     <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-image: url(&#39;\/images_v4\/bullet_solid2.gif&#39;)\">\n<li>Reinvigorating your supply chain management<\/li>\n<li>Streamlining your aftermarket supply chain<\/li>\n<li>Best practices for outsourcing, low-cost country sourcing and near-shoring<\/li>\n<li>Operating efficiently on a global scale<\/li>\n<li>Managing your 3PL relationship<\/li>\n<li>How the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) effects Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and its impact on your supply chain<\/li>\n<li>Benefitting from Greening your supply chain &#8211; bottom line results<\/li>\n<li>Selecting technology &#8211; what products create real results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> eyefortransport has also embraced Aitken&#39;s philosophy of adaptation and made key changes to the event format this year. Most significantly, supply chain executives from Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics companies can gain complimentary passes to the Summit. These passes include full access to the speaking programs, networking events and even meals and accommodation. Only 100 of these exclusive passes are available, so interested executives should register now through the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/events.eyefortransport.com\/hitech08\/free_pass.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"linkClick( this.href );\">http:\/\/events.eyefortransport.com\/hitech08\/free_pass.shtml<\/a>   <\/p>\n<p> Companies already confirmed to attend include Hewlett Packard&hellip; Dell&hellip;Microsoft&hellip;Siemens&hellip;Panasonic&hellip;Phillips&hellip;Bosch&hellip; Tyco Electronics Thermo Fisher&hellip;Getronics&hellip;Schneider Electric&hellip;Teliasonera&hellip;Polycom Global&hellip;Oce Technologies&hellip;and many more. <\/p>\n<p>The Summit represents an invaluable opportunity to learn from top experts, network and share ideas with peers, build business partnerships and discuss pressing needs with solutions providers. This is the only industry event that focusses exclusively on issues specific to the Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics Supply Chain, making it a crucial source of information for executives in this field. <\/p>\n<p> Transport &amp; logistics solution providers can also participate in the event as supporting partners. Interested companies should contact David Embelton, at the details below. <\/p>\n<p> For more information about the Summit, contact Emma Miller at the details below, or visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/events.eyefortransport.com\/hitech08\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"linkClick( this.href );\">http:\/\/events.eyefortransport.com\/hitech08\/index.shtml<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/ads\/cocn.png\" alt=\"Cisco on Cisco News\" title=\"FREE subscription to Cisco on Cisco News\" width=\"466\" height=\"162\" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the eyefortransport Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics Supply Chain Summit, Supply Chain Experts from key Fortune 500 companies will present and discuss the latest issues for Hi-Tech &amp; Electronics Supply Chain Management. 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