Navigating the Complexities of the 12,000 Mile Global Supply Chain

This program was designed exclusively for Retailers and Major Brands expanding upon our Perfect Order theory, to encompass the Retail Private Label 12,000 Mile Supply Chain taking a deep dive for those who devise, engage and execute a private label supply chain plan.

Topics being explored include:

• Understanding cultural differences and language barriers - learn from in international expert how miscommunications can defeat a valued relationship
   
• Key steps for entering into a successful relationship with your foreign trading partner
   
• The role of Quality Assurance in protecting your brand
   
• Optimizing the use/management of Asian Consolidation Centers
   
• Factory Labor & Social Compliance Management
   
• Meeting Tag & Label data requirements
• Chain of Custody and international documentation best practices
• Customs and Border Patrol addressing current compliance requirements including Q&A
   
• National & State regulatory "Product Safety" rules and initiatives explored
   
• Attendee Open Forum & Round Tables
   
• Networking Events

This is a "must attend" for those whose job responsibilities include:

• Sourcing
• Customs
• Import Logistics
• Global Compliance Executives
• Quality Assurance
• Operations
• and more…

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 through
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Manhattan Beach Marriott
1400 Parkview Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
P: (310) 546-7511

VCF Conferences For more information contact: Kim Zablocky, Chairman and Founder, 646-442-3473 or kzablocky@vcfww.com