Waltham, Massachuttes, United States
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.
About ModusLink
ModusLink Corporation is a leading provider of global, end-to-end supply chain management solutions. The company provides technology clients in the software, computing, consumer electronics, storage and communications markets with customized supply chain solutions that improve time-to-market, productivity and customer satisfaction while reducing risk and cost. ModusLink's services include consulting and planning, sourcing and supply base management, manufacturing and product configuration, fulfillment, logistics management, e-commerce and the complete range of aftermarket services. With 41 facilities in 13 countries, ModusLink has the largest global footprint in its industry. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts and is a subsidiary of CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI). For additional information, see www.moduslink.com.
About CMGI
CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI), through its subsidiary ModusLink, provides industry-leading global supply chain management services and solutions that help businesses market, sell and distribute their products around the world. In addition, CMGI's venture capital business, @Ventures, invests in a variety of technology ventures. For additional information, see www.cmgi.com.
CONTACT: Investors-Financial: CMGI Pat Sturdevant 781-663-5012 ir@cmgi.com or Media: ModusLink Christine Pothier 781-663-5080 Christine_Pothier@moduslink.com
CONTACT: Investors-Financial: CMGI Pat Sturdevant 781-663-5012 ir@cmgi.com or Media: ModusLink Christine Pothier 781-663-5080 Christine_Pothier@moduslink.com , ,
Source: Business Wire (Business Wire India)