GS1‘s supply chain conference, Impetus 2008, will bring together international and Australian experts to discuss key topics in supply chain management, including strategies for food businesses to cope with a 21th century pandemic such as SARS or avian influenza, major health reform, and automation of the meat and fresh produce aftermarket.
The conference will also focus on data capture technologies, hearing from Simon Langford, director of EPC Strategies at Wal-Mart, who will illustrate strategy and learnings with EPC/RFID at the major US retailer and the ‘Sam’s Club’ wholesale club chain. Dr Sanjay Sarma, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will discuss the latest developments in RFID technology across the international market, and its implications for Australian businesses.
Other key speakers include Steven Newton from Metcash Limited, Prof Peter Dapiran from University of Melbourne and Richard Umbers from Woolworths.
Running concurrently will be a free trade show, the Impetus Expo, featuring the latest supply chain and technology products from more than 30 GS1 Australia Alliance Partners and associates.
The two-day conference will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of GS1 Australia, with the GS1 Australia Supply Chain Excellence Awards to be presented at the event.