WHO

ArrowStream, a leading provider of SaaS supply chain management solutions for the foodservice industry, and chain and distribution leaders including Wendy’s, Steak ‘n Shake, SYGMA, and PF Chang’s.

WHAT

ArrowStream will host a panel discussion on the economic benefits of integrated supply chains at COEX 2009, which draws more than 600 industry professionals, and is recognized as the premier educational forum for the chain restaurant operator market.

The panel is entitled, “Integrated Supply Chains Help Reduce Costs,
Build Revenue,” and will provide attendees with insight regarding how an integrated and collaborative supply chain is central to delivering customer satisfaction while simultaneously lowering costs. Panelists will discuss how such objectives are paramount as cost pressures mount and consumers demand better value and demonstrated quality and service.  Panelists will share how supply chain visibility can drive traffic and assure customer service by:

• managing costs
• refocusing the menu
• effectively testing and managing promotions
• improving traceability
• enhancing the bottom line.

Panelists include:

Gary Schwartz, vice president of supply chain, P.F. Chang's

Barry Friends, corporate vice president of sales & business development, Reinhart FoodService

Gregory S. Keller, president, SYGMA, a wholly owned subsidiary of SYSCO

Tad Wampfler, sr. vice president of supply chain, Wendy's

Scott Deibert, vice president of supply chain management, Steak 'n Shake

Dan Cox, chief operating officer, Distribution Market Advantage

WHEN

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST on March 3, 2009

WHERE

JW Marriot Orlando, Grand Lakes  Orlando, FL. Palazzo Ballroom

WHY

Only at COEX can foodservice professionals access the insight of these industry leaders and hear firsthand how chain operators and their distribution and manufacturing trading partners have dramatically cut costs while achieving increased customer satisfaction through a networked and integrated supply chain. The panel will also conduct a Q&A session to address participants’ specific concerns.