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Manhattan Exchange UK Customer Conference

Platform Thinking

Manhattan Exchange UK
Customer Conference

Thursday 7th-8th October 2010
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Manhattan Exchange UK is the flagship annual customer conference focussed on Supply Chain in the UK. It provides a unique forum to engage with us, renowned industry experts, our own solution consultants, other Manhattan customers and our partner community.

The agenda delivers thought leadership material from renowned industry speakers, multiple customer case studies delivered by the customers themselves, specific supply chain strategic insights, two panel discussion breakouts as well as interactive product sessions. The day will be fast paced giving you the power to create an end-to-end, integrated and holistic approach to supply chain that creates uncommon supply chain advantage and unique competitive edge for you, our customer.

By attending you can:

  • Hear from renowned industry speakers
  • Listen to multiple Manhattan clients speak about their best practice strategy for supply chain excellence
  • Participate in two panel discussion breakouts with industry experts and our customers
  • Leverage our solution experts' knowledge and that of our partners during pre booked "Speed Clinics" and by dropping in at the Manhattan "Brain Bar"
  • Network with your local Manhattan team, your industry peers and our partners

Gala Dinner with Celebrity Guest Speaker

After the conference, on the evening of 7th October, Manhattan will be hosting a drinks reception and gala dinner, a perfect opportunity for you to network again with speakers, other customers, partners and Manhattan representatives that you have met earlier in the day. The evening will be rounded off by a Celebrity After Dinner Speaker.

TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE GALA DINNER: tick the relevant box on the registration page.

Site visit*

On the morning of Friday 8th October, Manhattan will be offering the opportunity to visit the nearby distribution centre of one of our customers and see Manhattan's solutions in action. Transport to and from the site will be provided. The visit will run from approximately 9am - 11am with return to Chesford Grange anticipated for approximately 11.15-11.30am.

TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE SITE VISIT: tick the relevant box on the registration page.

Accommodation

For those requiring accommodation at the event venue a limited number of discounted guest rooms have been reserved exclusively at the Chesford Grange hotel. Rooms are available for the evening of 6th October and 7th October and are subject to availability.

The bed and breakfast rate is £105 per room. To book please call the hotel directly on 01926 859331 quoting "Manhattan Associates". Rooms must be booked before 1st August 2010 to secure this rate.

Directions

Chesford Grange Hotel is easily accessible from the A46 between Warwick and Coventry. Please use the directions on the hotel's website.

*Please note these items are subject to change

The Common Approach for Uncommon Supply Chain Performance



Manhattan Exchange
 
Platform Thinking

Manhattan Exchange UK
Customer Conference

Thursday 7th-8th October 2010
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Thursday 7th October

8:30 am Registration & refreshments
8:55 am Welcome, introduction and opening remarks
9:00 am Manhattan Vision: Platform Thinking - The Common Approach for Uncommon Supply Chain Performance
9:30 am Platform Thinking: What's Now, What's Near
10:15 am Javelin Group keynote presentation
10:55 am NETWORKING BREAK: including Manhattan Brain Bar and Speed Clinics
11:25 am Tesco.com keynote presentation
12:05 pm Solution presentation
12:40 pm NETWORKING LUNCH: including Manhattan Brain Bar and Speed Clinics
1:40 pm IBM keynote presentation
2:20 pm Solution presentation and case studies
3:05 pm Customer Case Study - high street brand coming soon!
3:45 pm NETWORKING BREAK: including Manhattan Brain Bar and Speed Clinics
4:15 pm Panel discussion breakouts: The Co-operative Group discuss 'multi-site roll outs' or ‘upgrade strategies’ with high street multi-channel retailer
4:55 pm Customer Case Study - big name brand coming soon!
5:35 pm Closing Remarks
5:40 pm Optional UK product council preliminary discussion
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6:30 pm Drinks reception
7:30 pm Gala Dinner followed by Celebrity Guest Speaker

* Please note the agenda is subject to change



Friday 8th October

9:00 am Minibus departs
9:15 am Site visit to Manhattan customer distribution centre
11:15 am Return to Chesford Grange Hotel

* Please note the agenda is subject to change

The Common Approach for Uncommon Supply Chain Performance



Manhattan Exchange
 
Platform Thinking

Manhattan Exchange UK
Customer Conference

Thursday 7th-8th October 2010
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Sponsoring Manhattan Exchange UK provides an opportunity to showcase your company's supply chain execution solutions and services to a distinguished audience.

As a sponsor, you can market to and network with supply chain industry leaders-including Manhattan Associates' customers and employees. Your products and services will be featured in our Solutions Centre, where Manhattan Associates' customers look for the best tools for managing the challenges in their enterprise. In addition, your company will receive exposure during the Welcome and Closing presentations, as well as during the various networking breaks throughout the conference.

You will aslo be able to participate in pre bookable Speed Clinics with our customer contacts. They will be given the opportunity to pre book one of 7 time slots throughout the day with you to discuss your company's solutions and services in more depth.

If you would like information about becoming a sponsor at Manhattan Exchange UK, please contact Emma Acton on eacton@manh.com or +44 (0) 1344 318074.

Platinum Sponsors:

IBM

 

Gold Sponsors:

Vocollect

 

Silver Sponsors:

Scott-Grant

 

Bronze Sponsors:

Voiteq     ZETES    Motorola, Inc.

The Common Approach for Uncommon Supply Chain Performance



Manhattan Exchange
 
Platform Thinking

Manhattan Exchange UK
Customer Conference

Thursday 7th-8th October 2010
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

What is Manhattan Exchange UK?

Manhattan Exchange UK is the flagship annual customer conference focussed on Supply Chain in the UK. It provides a unique forum to engage with us, renowned industry experts, our own solution consultants, other Manhattan customers and our partner community.

Where is Manhattan Exchange UK being held?

Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LD on Thursday 7th October 2010 with an optional site visit on the morning of Friday 8th October.

What is the site visit and how do I register?

On the morning of Friday 8th October, Manhattan will be offering the opportunity to visit the nearby distribution centre of one of our customers and see Manhattan's solutions in action. Transport to and from the site will be provided. The visit will run from approximately 9am - 11am with return to Chesford Grange anticipated for approximately 11.15 - 11.30am.

To register your attendance at the site visit tick the relevant box on the registration page.

Please note the site visit may be subject to change.

Is the Gala Dinner on 7th October open to everyone and how do I register?

After the conference, on the evening of 7th October, Manhattan will be hosting a drinks reception and gala dinner (which is open to everyone who attended the daytime event) a perfect opportunity for you to network again with speakers, other customers, partners and Manhattan representatives that you have met earlier in the day. The evening will be rounded off by a Celebrity After Dinner Speaker.

To register your attendance at the Gala Dinner tick the relevant box on the registration page.

What is the Manhattan Brain Bar?

Manhattan's Brain Bar is a new concept for 2010 and is a dedicated area in the Solutions Centre where you will have access to pick our Solution Consultant's brains. If you have a technical question about any Manhattan product our team of experts will be on hand to help. The Brain Bar is situated in the main Solutions Centre and will be manned during the morning registration period, all breaks and during lunch.

What is a Speed Clinic and how do I book?

Speed Clinics are 15 minute meetings between you and Manhattan or you and one of our partners. With the Manhattan meetings, you have the opportunity to discuss our solutions in more depth with one of our Solution Consultants and how to get the best out of your investment. With our partners you can discuss their complementary offerings in more detail.

These meetings must be pre booked and are on a first come, first served basis. To book a Speed Clinic visit the Speed Clinic tab of the event micro site.

Is the event free?

Manhattan Exchange UK is free to attend.

Should more than one person from my company attend Manhattan Exchange UK?

Yes. We strongly encourage participation from various departments within your organisation, to obtain the maximum benefit of the conference. Each person must submit a separate registration form.

Are attendee substitutions permitted?

Yes. If you have registered but are unable to attend the conference, you may substitute another employee from your company. Please call the conference team on +44(0) 01344 318074 or e-mail eacton@manh.com to notify us of your substitution.

What happens if I can no longer attend the event?

Spaces are limited; if you are no longer able to attend the event, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. You can do this by email or phone +44 (0)1344 318074.

Are there sponsorship opportunities?

Yes; please see the sponsorship page of the Manhattan Exchange UK website or contact Emma Acton at eacton@manh.com or by calling +44 (0)1344 318074.

What should I wear?

Conference dress is business casual. Meeting room temperatures can be cool and layered clothing may provide the greatest comfort.

Where can I stay?

We have a room allocation at the Chesford Grange hotel for both the night prior to the conference, Wednesday 6th October and for the night of the conference, 7th October . The bed and breakfast rate is £105 per room. To book a room, please call 01926 859331 quoting "Manhattan Associates". The room allocation will expire on 1st August and availability cannot be guaranteed after this time.

What if I have special dietary requirements?

Just enter any special requirements into the freeform box on the registration page. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

What if I still have unanswered questions about Manhattan Exchange 2010?

Please contact the Manhattan Exchange Conference Team on +44 (0)1344 318074 or by email.

The Common Approach for Uncommon Supply Chain Performance



Manhattan Exchange
 
Platform Thinking

Manhattan Exchange UK
Customer Conference

Thursday 7th-8th October 2010
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Speed Clinics were a successful new concept for Manhattan's Exchange UK event introduced in 2009. They are 15 minute meetings between you and Manhattan or you and one of our partners. With the Manhattan meetings, you have the opportunity to discuss our solutions in more depth with one of our Solution Consultants and talk about how to get the best out of your investment. With our partners you can discuss their complementary offerings in more detail.

These meetings must be pre booked and are on a first come, first served basis.

Manhattan Speed Clinics

Our Manhattan experts hosting your Speed Clinic are available to talk about the following products:

  • Warehouse Management for Open Systems
  • Warehouse Management for iSeries
  • Manhattan SCALE™: Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution (formerly known as Manhattan ILS™- Integrated Logistics Solutions, built on Microsoft.NET)
  • Labour Management
    • enables your warehouse to be more productive with the workforce it has, or find new ways to cut costs
  • Slotting Optimisation
    • scientifically determines the best picking profile for your warehouse, and enables you to make timely, intelligent decisions as ordering trends change
  • Extended Enterprise Management
    • connects you with trading partners and provides the overarching visibility and event management capabilities required to successfully manage inventory through global supply
  • Distributed Order Management
    • With Manhattan Associates' Order Lifecycle Management, you can follow an order from the time it is placed by the customer-at a store, online, via your call centre-until they're happy with the delivered product
  • Supply Chain Intelligence
    • Gives you at-a-glance insight into the performance of your supply chain
  • Reverse Logistics Management
    • automates returns across multiple channels to ensure you know what's coming back, from whom and why
  • Billing Management
    • provides a flexible activity-based solution, using time-based rules, to streamline cost tracking and analyse cost data
  • Planning & Forecasting
  • Inventory Optimisation

To book your 15 minute meeting to discuss one of above please click here and in your e-mail give the name of the product you'd like to discuss and any specific points or questions that we can help with.

Sponsoring Partner Speed Clinics

Speed Clinics are available to book with the following sponsoring partners. Further partners will be added in the run up to the event:

  • IBM
  • Vocollect
  • Zetes

To book a 15 minute meeting with one of the above partners please click here and in your e-mail give the name of the company you'd like to meet with and the topic of discussion that you'd like to cover.

Meetings are on a first come first served basis and will be allocated based on availability. Confirmation of your meeting including the meeting location and time slot will be sent to you prior to the event. All meetings will take place in a dedicated area outside the main conference room close to the registration desk.

If upon receiving confirmation of your meeting you are no longer able to participate please advise us by return on email or 01344 318074 so we can allocate your timeslot to someone else.

The Common Approach for Uncommon Supply Chain Performance



Manhattan Exchange
 
Platform Thinking

Manhattan Exchange UK
Customer Conference

Thursday 7th-8th October 2010
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Thank you for your interest in Manhattan Exchange UK on 7th October. Please confirm/enter your details in the table below and click 'Register' to complete the registration process.

Please note the Gala Dinner and Site Visit check boxes should you wish to attend those.

Alternatively, you can register by calling +44 (0) 1344 318074.

Those fields marked with * are mandatory.

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Contact Information: To learn more about Manhattan Associates' supply chain solutions, simply complete the information request form, and we will contact you. For North & South America, call +1 877.596.9208. For global inquiries, call +44 (0)1344 318000.