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Wed, March 11, 2009
Tue, March 10, 2009
CSCMP SFRT: ModusLink Named First 'Global Leader Level' Sponsor for CSCMP San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2009) - The San Francisco Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP SFRT) announced today that ModusLink Global Solutions™, Inc. (
"CSCMP provides an invaluable platform for supply chain professionals to exchange best practices and gain insights on how to overcome today's supply chain challenges," said Dana Hicks, senior vice president, Americas sales for ModusLink. "ModusLink is pleased to support its efforts by sponsoring the Bay-area roundtable and to also help shape tomorrow's supply chain leaders by affording them the opportunity to earn scholarships and attend the annual conference."
Says CSCMP Roundtable President, Michele Carroll, "ModusLink's generous contribution is truly evidence of this year's program theme: 'Supply Chain Leadership for Turbulent Times,' and affirms the value and important role of CSCMP in the Bay Area. Learning from and networking with leaders and innovators is even more important in difficult times, and we're pleased with the continued, strong participation in CSCMP programs. ModusLink's support helps us keep costs down and create real value for our members."
Sold-to-capacity events this year have ranged from the September season opener on 'Greening the Supply Chain,' to last month's sold out event, featuring best practices in wine SCM. On March 18th, speakers from Genentech and Carl Zeiss Meditec will address Medical & BioTech SCM, and April 6th is the popular Half-Day Seminar, featuring best practices in Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and leaders from fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) including Crocs and Levi's. May 19th, the program year concludes with the Annual Collaborative Banquet at which awards will be presented to the student winners of a $2,000 scholarship competition and annual conference sponsorship.
About CSCMP
Serving 10,000+ members worldwide, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ([ www.cscmp.org ]) is a non-profit association that helps supply chain managers and executives connect, collaborate and become more effective professionals. One of the most dynamic of its 96 Roundtables around the globe, the San Francisco CSCMP provides regular educational events, networking opportunities and a scholarship program. For more information, or to join the mailing list, please visit [ www.cscmpsfrt.org ] and click on Membership.
About ModusLink Global Solutions
ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. is a leader in global supply chain business process management. The Company executes critical processes for clients in the consumer electronics, high technology and communications industries to provide competitive differentiation and enable new channel and new market opportunities. An integrated portfolio of supply chain business process outsourcing and technology solutions span four core competencies: supply chain, aftermarket, e-Business and entitlement management. ModusLink Global Solutions has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts and more than 30 facilities in 14 countries -- giving it the largest global footprint in the industry. For additional information, visit [ www.moduslink.com ].
