Conferences

Programme:

08.30 Registration and refreshments Registration will commence at 8.30am. Refreshments will be served from 8.30am to 10.00am and delegates are welcome to attend the seminars or make use of the networking areas.   08.45 Morning Seminar: Meeting the demand for sustainability: a practical approach to turning the latest buzz word into a competitive business advantage The green agenda is at a similar stage of its life cycle as equal opportunities in the 1980s. There is a lot of hype, but doing nothing is not an option. So how do you know where to start and how do you ensure that 'going green' doesn't increase overheads with little or no return? GS1, the global supply chain standards and solutions organisation, will examine how to move beyond the hype to lower supply chain costs and increase competitive advantage.     Malcolm Bowden Business Development Director GS1 UK Matthew Stephenson Partner, Deloitte, GS1 UK Supervisory Board 10.00 Welcome and Introduction Steve will welcome delegates to this event, discussing the themes of the day and introducing the speakers that lie ahead.     Steve Barnes Business Director IGD 10.05 From Recovery to Growth Sainsbury’s has now achieved all of the recovery targets established on October 19th, 2004, exceeding £2.5bn of sales growth over three years. Having completed the first set of MSGA targets and established a solid foundation on which to grow the business, Justin will outline how the retailer has delivered against its recovery plans and how Sainsbury’s will continue to grow going forward.     Justin King Chief Executive Sainsbury’s 10.50 The Sainsbury’s Shopper Ed will share the latest insights on customer purchasing and the opportunities for Sainsbury’s from the TNS Worldpanel database.     Ed Garner Communications Director TNS Worldpanel – UK 11.15 Following the Customer The customer agenda is continuously changing, however the improvements Sainsbury’s has made to its business during the recovery, establishing a universal customer appeal, means that Sainsbury’s is well equipped to deliver its growth plans. In particular, Sainsbury’s has a strong reputation for leading and innovating in socially responsible practices, an area becoming more important to the consumer agenda. Jacki will discuss how Sainsbury’s is exceeding customer expectations every day and how suppliers can help in this goal, and outline how data from the Nectar Card is being used to fully understand how the Sainsbury’s customer behaves in-store.     Jacki Connor Director of Customer Service Sainsbury’s 11.40 A Fresh Perspective The development of Sainsbury’s fresh food ranges has been a key factor behind the retailer’s recent success. Simon will outline the plans for the year ahead in this area and how suppliers’ innovative ideas can help Sainsbury’s maintain a key point of difference.     Simon Twigger Business Unit Director Dairy & Convenience Sainsbury’s 12.05 Networking Lunch An opportunity to network with members of Sainsbury’s buying and category, customer insights, global sourcing and online teams.     13.15 The Trading Environment IGD will consider how the trading environment is likely to evolve over the course of the year and the implications for the food and grocery industry.     James Walton Chief Economist IGD 13.35 The Supply Chain Perspective Over the last three years, Sainsbury’s has reorganised its supply chain network to deliver a flexible and responsive system. With ambitious growth targets, Tim will describe how the supply chain infrastructure will continue to create industry leading levels of operational service and the important role that suppliers can play in this process.     Tim Goalen Director of Supply Chain Operations Sainsbury’s 14.05 The Non-food Opportunity Non-food is forecast to deliver one third of the new sales growth target and will account for half of all new space over the next three years. Non-food will grow as a complement to the food offer and Adrian will discuss the development of product ranges and how food and grocery suppliers can also benefit from the investments which the retailer is making in this area.     Adrian Mountford Business Unit Director TU Clothing Sainsbury’s 14.35 Managing the Trading Relationship Sainsbury’s supply base has been fundamental to its recent success. As Sainsbury’s moves from recovery to growth, Mike will highlight how supplier relationships and collaborative working are critical to its future success. A Q&A session will enable delegates to probe many of these issues in further detail.     Mike Coupe Trading Director Sainsbury’s 15.15 Close

 

Venue Details: ExceL London One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL Click here for a venue map

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