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PwC Announces Participation at SAPinsider Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2013 ConferenceNEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PwC US today announced its participation in several sessions at SAPinsider Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2013 conference. Attendees will learn about SAP functionality to enable innovation and operational excellence to the extended supply chain. PwC is a premier-level sponsor of the event, which takes place at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, March 5-8, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100917/NY66894LOGO ) "As business dynamics continue to grow in complexity, it is crucial for industry leaders to understand how to be proactive, efficient, and responsive with their extended supply chains," said Rodney Seligmann, principal and SAP Strategic Alliance Leader, PwC. "During our sessions at Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2013, we will share insightful business strategies to leverage solutions offered by companies such as SAP that drive results at every level." According to PwC's 16th annual CEO Survey, 44 percent of U.S. based CEOs are investing to increase the operational effectiveness of their company and are looking for innovation and competitive advantage to offer customers more -- but at a lower cost. The survey also found 53 percent of U.S. CEOs plan to strengthen engagement with key suppliers to both minimize costs and maximize supply chain flexibility and delivery performance. At SAPinsider's Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2013 conference, attendees will learn how to get more from their SAP systems to enhance the planning and management of SAP SCM, PLM, manufacturing, and procurement projects. During its sessions, PwC will uncover latest strategies and updates in product ideation through to delivery, including: proven forecasting techniques, project and portfolio management solutions, demand and supply optimization, sourcing and procurement techniques, warehouse and transportation management, shop floor integration and more: Monday, March 4 | 2:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday, March 6 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Pre-conference Interactive Workshop: Track 8: Demand and supply planning: "Interactive workshop: Assess, improve, and "Interactive discussion forum: SAP Forecasting execute an effective reporting and analytics and Replenishment: Recommendations for strategy for your extended supply chain: A retail, CPG, and food and beverage industries" comprehensive guide to the SAP tools, process maps, and implementation tips" Thursday, March 7 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Track 7: Ordering processing: "Special 2-part Wednesday, March 6 | 10:30am - 11:30am session on variant configuration: Part 1: A Track 10: Inventory optimization and comprehensive guide to leveraging standard collaboration: "Lessons for configuring SAP variant configuration functionality for make-to- ERP to support the bundling of POs and STOs order scenarios: Modeling and master for faster fulfilment and lower transportation data best practices" costs" Thursday, March 7 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm Thursday, March 7 | 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Track 7: Ordering processing: "Special 2 part Track 1: Business process transformation, session on variant configuration: Part 2: A network design, benchmarking, and comprehensive guide to leveraging standard improvement strategies: "A look at the 6 key variant configuration functionality for make-to- findings that distinguish supply chain leaders order scenarios: Analytics for greater cost and from the PwC benchmark study findings" margin visibility" Friday, March 8 | 10:15 am - 11:15 am Track 5: Procure-to-pay: "Best practices to reduce costs with strategic procurement optimization leveraging SAP NetWeaver BW" This event arms attendees with the practical information they need to make the most of their investment with SAP solutions for their extended supply chain.PwC will showcase its services and solutions at booth #435 in the exhibit hall. For more information about the event, visit: www.SCM2013.com. As a SAP global services partner, PwC works with SAP on companies' business transformation initiatives to help drive performance improvement throughout the extended enterprise and the supporting SAP environment. To learn more about PwC's SAP capabilities, visit: www.pwc.com/SAP. About SAPinsiderSAPinsider, published by WIS Publishing, is the premier source of information on products, services, and strategic initiatives coming from SAP and its partners. More than 250,000 customers in 61 countries rely annually on education and training materials from WIS Publishing to optimize their investments in SAP solutions. WIS Publishing is the publisher of SAPinsider, insiderPROFILES, and the SAPexperts knowledgebases, and is the producer of SAPinsider conferences and seminars and the Insider Learning Network. For more information, visit http://www.wisinc.com. SAP is a registered trademark of SAP AG in Germany and several other countries. WIS Publishing is not affiliated with SAP AG or any of the SAP AG group of companies. Business Objects, BusinessObjects and the Business Objects logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects in the United States and/or other countries. Business Objects is an SAP company. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. About PwC's Advisory PracticePwC's Advisory professionals help organizations improve business performance, respond quickly and effectively to crisis, and extract value from transactions. We understand our clients' industries and unique business challenges, and look across the entire organization -- focusing on strategy, structure, people, process and technology -- to help clients build their next competitive advantage. See http://www.pwc.com/us/consulting for more information or follow us @PwCAdvisory About PwC USPwC US helps organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for. We're a member of the PwC network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people. We're committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Tell us what matters to you and find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com/US. Learn more about PwC by following us online: @PwC_LLP, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google +. © 2013 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership. All rights reserved. PwC refers to the US member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member firm is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details. SOURCE PwC US http://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif NewsItemId=NY67143&Transmission_Id=201302270900PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY67143&DateId=20130227 |
