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Queensland conference program released

The 15th annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference program is now available, with an extensive line-up of senior executive guest speakers including international keynote speaker Dr Edward Frazelle, executive director, RightChain Institute in the US; John Wagner, chairman, Wagners Global Services; John Dornbusch, chief executive officer, Freight Terminals; Kobus van der Wath, managing director, The Beijing Axis; Mark Hulme, chief operating officer, DP World Australia; and Mike Goodall, general manager – resources, Greyhound Australia.

Additional speakers include Radar Gillett, manager, procurement corporate and operational services, Virgin Australia Airlines; Henry Brunekreef, director supply chain, Siecap Advisory; Steve Kanowski, chief economist and executive director, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning; Deanne Hawkswood, chief procurement officer, Department of Transport and Main Roads; Peter Keyte, general manager trade services, Port of Brisbane, to name just a few.

Following on from the successful new workshops that were introduced on Day Two in 2013, there will be six workshops to choose from, focusing this year on personal and professional development. Delegates will have the choice of attending workshops on procurement, supply chain & logistics and personal development.

To be held on Thursday and Friday 4-5 September at the Sofitel Hotel Brisbane, the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is the largest event of its kind in the state and is ideally suited for supply chain, logistics, transport and procurement professionals and practitioners.

A uniquely-styled educational event, the conference is designed for both professional and personal development in a most-relaxed environment. With a theme of ‘The Key to Supply Chain Success’, the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is an event not to be missed.

The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is organised by leading industry associations the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, (SCLAA) the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), QUT School of International Business, CIPS Australia, the Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (apicsAU) and the South East Queensland Procurement Network Group.

2014 Partners to date include: Haymans Electrical & Data Suppliers, Telstra, Office Max, Konica Minolta, Staples, Workplaces for Wellness, CNW Electrical, STEP Supply Chain, All Purpose Transport, ArcBlue, Cyberscience, Eden Ritchie, Energex Limited, Leadership Management Australia, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, Siecap, Transpacific Industries Group and UQ Business School.

To register to attend the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference, please email info@qldscc.com or visit www.qldscc.com today for a registration form and program.

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