ModusLink Corporation Helps Shape Supply Chain Strategies of the Future at SCMLogistics World Asia
Waltham, Mass. October 5, 2006 - ModusLink Corporation, a subsidiary of CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI) and leading provider of global supply chain management solutions, today announced an overview of its participation in the 2006 SCMLogistics World Asia Event being held at the Suntec City Convention Center in Singapore from October 16-19, 2006. The SCMLogistics World Asia Event brings together thought leaders from industry and academia to discuss important topics, trends and challenges impacting the supply chain industry, helping to shape the supply chain strategies of the future.
ModusLink executives will participate in a number of Roundtables, Panels and Speaking Engagements at the event, providing informative insights and strategies for managing global supply chains and staying competitive, today and in the years to come. An overview of each of these presentations is outlined below.
Additionally, ModusLink is a Diamond Sponsor at the event and will be sponsoring the ModusLink Lounge in the Main Exhibition Hall, where event facilitators will provide refreshments during the breaks and lunch for all delegates and press.
"We are proud to be a Diamond sponsor at this year's event and feel this show is a great forum for exchanging information, ideas and strategies that improve the management of global supply chains and shape the industry's future direction," said Bill McLennan, President, International Business Unit. "ModusLink will have a visible and strong presence at the show and will share its strategic perspectives on a number of key issues impacting the Asian supply chain market."
High Tech Summit, October 16th (Level 2 - RM208)
9:15 a.m.
Speaker: Lorcan Sheehan, SVP of Marketing
Topic: Overview of Asia's high-tech industry landscape, highlighting opportunities and challenges to stay ahead of the competition
10:30 a.m.
Panelist: Allen Fukada , VP Sales, Asia
Panel Topic: The impact of establishing operations in lower-cost countries, such as China and India, on supply chain processes and information management
2:30 p.m.
Roundtable Leader: Lorcan Sheehan, SVP of Marketing
Roundtable Topics Include:
-- Latest supply chain models and initiatives
-- Global sourcing and procurement trends
-- Reverse logistics management in a complex Asian marketplace
Conference Day One, October 17th (Level 2 - Main Auditorium)
9:00 a.m.
Panelist: Bill McLennan, President, International Business Unit
Panel Topic: A Ten Year Flashback (1996 - 2006) - A strategic global outlook on changing business trends and how they have impacted the competitive landscape
11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Bill McLennan, President, International Business Unit
Topic: A global perspective on China's strategic position as a manufacturing hub and its impact on worldwide supply chains and logistics operations
On-Floor Seminar October 17th (Level 4 - Exhibition Hall)
12.30pm
Speaker: Leonard Han, VP of Operations, North China
Topic: Optimizing your Supply Chain: China Direct to Retail
Conference Day Two, October 18th (Stream B) (Level 2 - RM 209)
12:30 p.m.
Co-Speakers: Lorcan Sheehan, SVP of Marketing and Grant Gordon, Vice President, Customer Fulfillment and Logistics, SanDisk
Topic: A case study analysis of how SanDisk achieves business objectives using Asian and regional supply bases
Journalists interested in scheduling executive briefings with ModusLink can contact Kerry Guiliano at kerry.guiliano@fd.com or Tian Teck Ang at tianteck_ang@moduslink.com. For more information on the SCMLogistics World conference programme and how to register, visit http://info.moduslink.com/events/scmlog06.php