18th -19th June 2009 Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich Germany
Target Markets in Motion
Target TARGET THE FINANCIAL CRISIS is strongly affecting the real economy. Companies are experiencing a sharp economic downturn. CPOs and CFOs must now join forces to face the challenges. With our summit European Procurement Excellence which addresses both CPOs and CFOs we offer an exclusive forum for decision makers from Europe s leading companies, enabling them to discuss ways out of the crisis. Top-class speakers and selected attendees will debate on solutions for leveraging integrated procurement and finance management as a response to the current challenges. Furthermore the summit provides a unique opportunity for high-level, international networking as well as the opportunity to establish strategically valuable contacts. The range and scope of the event makes the European Procurement Excellence summit unrivalled in Europe.
EPE 2009 Benefits Key Note Summit
Benefits BENEFITS Knowledge transfer between CPOs and CFOs Best practice methodology from Europe s leading companies New approaches for integrating procurement and financial management Risk Management and Supply Chain Financing Parallel sessions covering the most current issues especially for CPOs and CFOs Focused round tables with decision makers from all over Europe
Key Note KEY NOTE OTMAR ISSING former director at the European Central Bank is one of Europe s leading monetary economists. As a board member of the ECB he has formed the international banking world. Now he is in charge of the German Commission on the reform of international financial markets.
First Congress Day Thursday, 18th June 2009 SUMMIT OVERVIEW MORNING KEY NOTES The financial crisis has reached the real economy offering new framework conditions for the industry How the economic crisis leads to changes in the procurement markets (raw materials, oil, steel, etc.) How CFOs and CPOs are able to jointly make the company come out of the crisis AFTERNOON PARALLEL SESSIONS Procurement Strategies and Organisation Financial Management and Procurement in one hand Ways out of the Crisis: Cost Reduction and Quality Campaign PARALLEL ROUND TABLES Governance in the Procurement Organisation Establishment of a Global Category Management Optimising Co-operation with Supply Chain Partners Consistently Optimised Processes: More Standards in the Supply Chain? Insourcing versus Outsourcing TCO: Caught in the Crossfire between Costs and Quality EVENING EVENT
Second Congress Day Friday, 19th June 2009 SUMMIT OVERVIEW MORNING PARALLEL SESSIONS Supply Chain Management Strategic Risk Management and Financing along the Supply Chain Controlling and Performance Management PARALLEL PANEL DISCUSSIONS Are new personnel concepts needed for procurement in times of economic crisis? How to achieve a stable supply chain in times of crisis? What are the Key Performance Indicators of procurement during an economic crisis? AFTERNOON KEY NOTES Procurement as a value driver and topic of the board: How to make procurement an item on the CEO s agenda? Innovation and Technology Leadership the way out of the crisis
Evening Event Networking Food Beverage
Evening Event First Congress Day: Thursday, 18th June 2009 EVENING EVENT Getting together high above Munich s roofs BME invites you to a high-class evening event in Munich s first class location the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. Get together with our guests in an informal and relaxed atmosphere without a formal program and off the timetable of a long day. The Sun Terrace will offer this unique space for small talk, great food and an incredible view. Feel free, connect with people and enjoy a delicious drink and food selection. We are looking forward to welcoming you as our guest!
Location Bayerischer Hof Munich
Location LOCATION The Hotel Bayerischer Hof at Promenadeplatz located in the northwestern part of Munich s old city centre is a traditional, 5-star, leading world-class luxury hotel and an extraordinary location for high-level international networking. The Plenum takes place in the ballroom ensemble under a lofty glass dome offering an excellent venue for a successful event. The stylish ambience, the varied interior design and the exclusive furnishing lend a special charm to the hotel. Please be our guest!
Information Facts Contact
Facts FACTS WHAT EPE 2009 WHEN 18th - 19th June 2009 WHERE Hotel Bayerischer Hof Promenadeplatz 2-6 80333 Munich Germany www.bayerischerhof.de FEE 1.650 (exclude VAT) Participation in the EPE 2009 Summit documents (Download) High-level networking Accommodation at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof (18th to 19th June 2009) Evening event Breakfast, lunch, refreshments HOST BME e.v. Association Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (AMMPL), Germany
Contact CONTACT Kerstin Schmitt Marketing BME e.v. Bolongarostr. 82 65929 Frankfurt Germany Phone: +49 69 308 38-222 E-mail: kerstin.schmitt@bme.de www.bme-epe.com