| KOM Klinic 2002
The 19th annual KOM Klinic, "Striving for Efficiency in the 21st Century", was held January 16 - 18th, 2002 in Montreal, Canada and it was a great success.
News Release -
KOM International Hosts 18th Annual KOM Klinic with Record Attendance
KOM Klinic 2002 Agenda
Click to download the complete agenda for the 2002 edition of the KOM Klinic
Presentations
Below
you will find a list of the KOM Klinic 2002 presentations that are available for viewing.
Ten Lessons Learned on How to Buy WMS Software
Marc Wulfraat, KOM International
The WMS software market is quick to promise ROI and yet many companies have spent millions and ended up short changed. This session helps distribution executives understand how to avoid the top ten most common mistakes when purchasing a
WMS software solution.
Yard
Management: Inventory Management Beyond Four Walls
Greg Braun, C3
Solutions
E-mail: Greg.braun@c3tools.com
This
presentation will review new technologies and principles that are being used
to manage modern yard operations. Two case studies will be presented, demonstrating
yard management in action at leading organizations in the Food and Grocery
industry.
Successful
Implementation of Roll Cage Technology
Robert
Brown, Bekaert Handling and Display
E-mail: RBrown@hypn.com
Robert
will be presenting a case study from Kroger, who has recently implemented
roll cages in their distribution centers.
Voice
Activated Systems: A Success Story
Ron Cellupica,
Price Chopper
E-mail: Roncellupica@pricechopper.com
Early
returns from Price Chopper's 3 month “Pilot” project with the Vocollect
system in their Dry Grocery warehouse have been extremely impressive. So much
so, that Price Chopper is planning to implement Vocollect in their Perishable
areas as soon as possible. Ron will discuss the methodology, goals and results
of the pilot, project.
To
the Victor, Go the Spoils
Richard Kochersperger,
Food Marketing Group
E-mail: richard2496@home.com
A
look at the six major challenges facing the food industry with recommendations
for the food logistics executives on how to be successful in the new operating
environment.
Benchmark
Survey 2001
Michael
MacRae, KOM International
E-mail: mike_macrae@komintl.com
Knowing
where you stand is an important indicator of success. Providing key surveys
in productivity performance, KOM International will present results from its
client's survey.
The participants
in this years survey include:
- Shaws
- Hannaford
- Stop and
Shop
- Food Lion
- Roundy's
- Sobeys
- Flanagan
Foodservice
- ADL
- Provigo
- Stater Brothers
An
Exercise in WMS Implementation
Tom Frederick,
Weis Markets
E-mail: tom_frederick/weis@weismarkets.com
Two
years after presenting WMS implementation, Tom will perform a post-mortem
of the pro's and con's of the system selected by Weis Markets
Successful
Implementation of a Crossdocking Strategy
Pablo Alvarez,
Laboratorios Pisa
E-mail: palvarez@pisa.com.mx
Sr.
Alvarez will present a case study from Laboratorios Pisa of Mexico, covering
the challenges they faced when implementing a new crossdocking strategy. The
presentation will include a summary of the strategic study, including cost/benefit
analysis, as well as infrastructure requirements, and problem solving required
throughout implementation.
Mobile
Banana Rooms
Robert M. Blinstrub,
SmartAir by Carrier
E-mail: r.blinstrub@worldnet.att.net
Exciting
new technology for the transport, handling, and processing of fresh perishables
has been developed and is making inroads into the cold chain of grocery retailers.
We will examine the technology and discuss how this can positively impact
your operations, product quality, consumer satisfaction
levels, and bottom line performance.
Attendees
of KOM Klinic 2002
A.
de la Chevrotière Limitée
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Boutin,
Raynald
Directeur, Finance et Administration
E-mail: raynald.boutin@cablevision.qc.ca
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A.
de la Chevrotière Limitée
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Oukes,
Rudie
Directeur, distribution
E-mail:
soukes.adl@cablevision.qc.ca
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Alimentation
Couche-Tard Inc.
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Bussières,
Yvan
Vice-président, distribution
E-mail:
yvan.bussieres@couche-tard.qc.ca |
Alimentation
Couche-Tard Inc.
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Caron,
Yann
Warehouse Manager
E-mail:
yann.caron@couche-tard.qc.ca |
Alimentation
Couche-Tard Inc.
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Charland,
Jean
Directeur Finances, Systems
E-mail:
jean.charland@couche-tard.qc.ca
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Associated
Grocers of Maine, Inc.
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Houdlette,
Richard
Director, Operations
E-mail:
rhoudlette@agofme.com
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Associated
Grocers of Maine, Inc.
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Brown,
Robert
President
E-mail:
rbrown@hypn.com
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Bekaert
Handling & Display Ltd.
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Hutchinson,
Eddie
Sales Director
E-mail:
hutcheddie@aol.com
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C3
Solutions
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Braun,
Greg
Vice President
E-mail:
greg.braun@C3tools.com
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Flanagan
Foodservice Inc.
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Flanagan,
Murray
Vice President, Operations
E-mail:
mflanagan@flanagan.ca
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Food
Lion, Inc.
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McCoy,
Dennis
Director
E-mail:
dlmccoy@foodlion.com
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Food
Lion, Inc.
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Tagnani,
Patrick
Operations Manager
E-mail:
patagnani@foodlion.com
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Food
Marketing Group
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Kochersperger,
Richard
Director
E-mail:
richard2496@home.com
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Food
Plant Logistics
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McGlasson,
John
Director of Facility Development
E-mail:
johnmcglasson@aol.com
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Food
Tech Structures
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Golden,
Michael R.
Managing Partner
E-mail: mgolden@foodtechstructures.com
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Hannaford
Bros. Co.
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Greenleaf,
Gerry
Director of Hannaford Distribution
E-mail:
ggreenleaf@hannaford.com
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Hannaford
Bros. Co.
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St.
Pierre, Marc
Manager of Special Projects for Dist.
E-mail:
mstpierre@hannaford.com
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Hannaford
Bros. Co.
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Lewis,
Chris
Operations Coordinator
E-mail:
clewis@hannaford.com
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Hannaford
Bros. Co.
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Zaffarano,
Rick
Director, Distribution Services
E-mail:
rzaffarano@hannaford.com
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Imperial
Distributors Inc.
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McQuaid,
Peter
Director of Distribution
E-mail:
pmcquaid@imperialdist.com
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Kohl
& Frisch Limited
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Castro,
Maria
Executive Director
E-mail:
mcastro@kohlandfrisch.com
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Kohl
& Frisch Limited
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Korzen,
Eon
Director of Operations
E-mail:
ekorzen@kohlandfrisch.com
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Laboratorios
Pisa, S.A. de C.V.
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Àlvarez,
Pablo
Gerente de Proyecto
E-mail:
palvarez@pisa.com.mx |
Loblaws
Companies
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Konkle,
Violet
Senior Vice President, Distribution, Engineering & Supply Chain
Planning
E-mail:
vkonkle@ngco.com
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Masco
Corporation
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Lauer,
Jerry L.
Manager, Operational Systems
E-mail:
jerry_lauer@mascohq.com
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Molson
Canada
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Dominique,
Normand
Directeur principal, développement de la distribution
E-mail: normand.dominique@molson.com
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Price
Chopper/The Golub Corp.
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Cellupica,
Ron
Vice President, Distribution
E-mail: roncellupica@pricechopper.com
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Provigo
Inc.
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Sarrazin,
Raymond
Vice Président, Distribution/Logistics
E-mail:
sarrazir@provigo.ca
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Provigo
Inc.
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Fortin,
Robert
Director, Planning & Logistics
E-mail:
fortinro@provigo.ca
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Québec-Livres
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Maynard,
André
Directeur Général
E-mail:
andre.maynard@quebec-livres.com
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Roundy's
Inc.(Copps Division)
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Krause,
Koby
Director of Distribution Systems
E-mail:
kkrause@roundys.com
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Shaw's
Supermarkets, Inc.
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Groebel,
Robert
Vice President of Distribution Operations
E-mail:
robert.groebel@shaws.com
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| SmartAir |
Blinstrub,
Robert
E-mail:
r.blinstrub@worldnet.att.net
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Sobeys
Canada
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Reed,
Peter
Vice President, Distribution Services
E-mail:
peter_reed@sobeys.net
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Sobeys
Canada
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Tay,
Shawn
Supply Chain Manager
E-mail:
shawn.tay@sobeys.com
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Stater
Bros. Co.
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Nishkian,
Greg D.
Director, Perishables Distribution
E-mail:
greg.nishkian@staterbros.com
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Tannis
Food Distributors
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Tannis,
Eli
Vice President, Purchasing
E-mail:
etannis@tannisfood.com
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Tibbett
& Britten Group Canada Inc.
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Loveday,
Steve
Vice President, Business Services
E-mail:
steve_loveday@tbgna.com
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Vocollect,
Inc.
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Van
Cleve, John
Vice President, Grocery Sales
E-mail:
jvancleve@vocollect.com
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