Sourcing for Profit -SCALE 2012

The 13^th edition of SCALE has duel focus on Industries as well as the Supply Chain and Logistics opportunities in different industries.

Industry Focus
IT & BPO Industry: Sunrise sector; In 2011, generated employment over 2.5 mn, aggregated revenue over USD 88 bn. Nearly 60% workforce from Tier II, III cities; demographic shifts expected to fuel further growth.
Opportunities: Collaborative supply networks; IT in improving profitability; IT in optimizing all resources like man, machine, money and material.
Construction Sector: Investment in infrastructure sector during the Twelfth Five Year Plan estimated at INR 41,000 bn; generated around 31 million jobs.
Opportunities: Reduction of cost and time, to improve profitability through SCM; Materials and construction chain challenges, to help optimize the procurement and management operations.
Healthcare Sector: Predicted to reach USD 280 bn by 2020, contributing an expected GDP spend of 8% by 2012 from 5.5% in 2009. Indian medical technology industry expected to reach USD 14 bn by 2020 from USD 2.7 bn in 2008. India would require another 1.75 mn beds by 2025 end to achieve 2 beds/1000 population ratio.
Opportunities: Materials management; healthcare provider challenges; manufacturer /distributor challenges and how they can be effectively managed to increase profitability.
Automobile Sector: Attained turnover USD 35.8 bn, investment USD 10.9 bn; provided direct and indirect employment to 13.1 mn. Projected size in 2016 varies between USD 122 bn and USD 159 bn includes USD 35 bn in exports.
Opportunities: Multi-plant strategies for Original Equipment Manufacturers; Clustering of suppliers to be closer to regions with strong demand potential; Vendor management and improving logistics .
Retail Sector: Annual sales USD 500 bn, nearly 90% market controlled by tiny family-run shops. 25% market share, given expected growth at 2021, estimated to be over USD 250 bn/year
Opportunities: Simplification of distribution networks, including use of IT systems; shelf-centric partnership between the retailer and the manufacturer; Warehousing and logistic operations

Supply Chain and Logistics Focus

• Logistics – Sea, Air , Surface
• IT Enablers – ERP, POS, IT Products & Equipments, Tele-Communication
• Warehousing
• Finance – Banking, Insurance

Venue

The Lalit Ashok Hotel, Bangalore
Kumara Krupa High

Contact us

For more information, contact:
shyam@tripletree.in or call +91 9845008865 | tejasvini@tripletree.in or call +91 9620203725
Indian Institute of Materials Management
Bangalore Branch: #304, 306 & 307 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Mittal Tower, No.6, M.G. Road, Bangalore 560001, Phone: 25327251/52, Fax: 25327253
e-mail: iimmbg@airtelmail.in website: www.iimmbangalore.org 

IIPE-Knowledge Sharing Meet Feb 2012

Indian Institution of Production Engineers - I.I.P.E. – Western Region

 Knowledge Sharing Meeting -Feb 2012

Subject: Logistics Management in the Era of Globalization

Globalization of manufacturing systems coupled with advancements in technology are increasingly compelling companies across verticals to concentrate on their core competencies and avail the cost saving  potential of outsourcing. This is expected to contribute to an increase in  the need for integrated logistic solutions, which is the niche of every Third Party Logistics Service (“3PL Services”) provider.Strong economic growth and liberalization including FDI in retail sector have led to considerable increase in domestic and international trade volumes over the past five years. Consequently, the requirement for transportation, handling and  warehousing is growing at a robust pace and is driving the demand for  integrated logistics solutions

Both speakers will share their experience on this vital subject. This will change paradigm . All interested are invited.

Venue & date: 

Venue - Production engineering department , C.O.E.P Pune.

Date : Wednesday 18^th  2012

Time: 06=30 p.m. to 08=00 pm. ( Actual presentation will start at 07=00 pm )