Overview

This workshop will offer practical, hands-on approaches to position and implement the latest Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR®) practices. It will offer a new and unique perspective about the opportunities offered by integrating CPFR® and Category Management. The workshop will look how this “blended” strategy will deliver increased consumer value by influencing decisions about merchandising, pricing, promotions, assortment planning and planograming.

CPFR® has evolved into a model of four collaborative activities through feedback from many successful pilots and implementations. This industry-standard practice is poised to emerge as the 21st Century’s most powerful tool for increasing consumer satisfaction. The new CPFR® four step model introduces a cyclical approach that emphasizes planning and forecasting while increasing focus on execution and analysis. The new model takes into account industry requirements for flexibility and adaptability to each organization.

By attending this seminar you will learn:

• How to get an instant CPFR® ROI!
• At least 5 solid ways to reduce cost and increase customer service using CPFR®
• A quick start approach by anchoring CPFR® to current initiatives and processes
• How to breakdown internal department silos for increased collaboration
• How to analyze your current category management practices and identify opportunities for collaboration

Who Should Attend:

• The curriculum is useful to individuals who will be or are involved with a CPFR® pilot or are responsible for leading CPFR® programs within their companies.
• This workshop is also a must for marketing, category management, sales and logistics personnel.

Workshop Sponsor and Leaders:

The mission of the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards (VICS) Association is to take a global leadership role in the ongoing improvement of the flow of product and information about the product throughout the entire retail supply chain. VICS members are key retail, manufacturing, and transportation companies whose highly influential executives collaborate to improve the future of the retail industry for all its participants.

Joseph C. Andraski

Joe Andraski is the President and CEO of VICS (Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions) Association. Prior to joining VICS, Joe held several positions with Nabisco Inc., including Vice President of supply and customer marketing. He had been active with GMA, serving as the chair for the logistics committee and was a member of the ECR Operating committee. He also served as a Senior Vice President of OMI, a retail software provider.

He is considered to be among the retail industry thought leaders and his work has been recognized by Penn State University, Michigan State University, Syracuse University and his alma mater the University of Scranton. He received the VICS Roger Milliken Career Achievement Award and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Distinguished Service Award.

In-House Host Opportunities

• Provide one-day workshop to 20 participants at a 15% discount
• Regular Fees - $695 x 20 participants – 15%
• Plus Facilitator Travel and Accommodation
• $500 for each additional participant over the 20