Press Release
Using the Science of Optimisation for Superior Supply Chain Performance
Melbourne, 30 May 2006
Carter McNabb will present “Using the Science of Supply Chain Optimisation to Improve Service
Levels and Reduce Costs” on Friday July 14th as a guest speaker at the Queensland 2006
Logistics & Supply Chain Conference.
Industry research and benchmarking studies show that superior supply chain performance translates
directly to higher service levels, reduced costs and greater efficiency. This presentation will therefore
explore opportunities to use a science-based planning approach to determine the right mix of inventory to deliver targeted service levels at the lowest cost.
An analytical framework for demand forecasting,
inventory optimisation and replenishment planning will be provided, and opportunities to better align supply chains with customer behaviour will also be explored. Case studies with blue chip Australian organisations will be presented to demonstrate real world applications of these techniques.
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About Carter McNabb
Carter is a founding partner of GRA and is a regular speaker at industry events. He has consulted extensively in the United States, Latin America, Asia and Australia to manufacturing, distribution, retail and aftermarket organisations in industries ranging from Defence to FMCG to Hi-Tech. He also authors and runs the ‘Managing Supply Chain Inventory’ and the ‘Network Modelling & Optimisation’ courses within Monash University’s Supply Chain & Logistics Masters Program, and delivers courses in Forecasting and Inventory Management as part of the Asia Business Forum’s knowledge development series.
About GRA
GRA is an expert supply chain consulting firm specialising in demand, inventory and supply chain optimisation. We combine expert knowledge with best-of-breed planning and optimisation systems to take your supply chain to the next level. Our experience is your experience, and we work side-by-side with our clients to ensure change is successful and benefits are sustainable. Guaranteed results are typically delivered within 8-12 weeks, and we aim for a minimum 3:1 ROI.
About the Queensland 2006 Logistics & Supply Chain Conference
As the largest logistics & supply chain conference held in Queensland the event is ideally suited to
logisticians, practitioners, academics, procurement & inventory managers, government contractors,
supply chain managers, educators and anyone interested in optimising their supply chain.
This year’s theme is “Availability”. For more information visit www.qldscc.com or phone Jacqui Watson on 07 3279 2777.
