FILC Executive Forum 2004
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General Program Information
Event Description: The food and consumer products industry revolves around growth, Innovation and connections. At the Food Industry Leadership Center’s 2004 Executive Forum, leaders from well-known companies will showcase successful business models and best-practices. You will have the opportunity to network and make valuable connections with peers and PSU Food Industry faculty and students. Join us for this annual event, and discover fresh new tips and trends you can utilize in your business.
Event Dates: Monday and Tuesday, October 25 & 26, 2004
Detailed Program Information
Monday, October 25, 2004:
Women's Leadership Forum
Awards Dinner and Keynote Address: 
4:00 – 5:00pm – VIP Reception (Sponsors Only)
5:00 – 6:00pm Reception
6:15 – 6:30pm Welcome/Introductions
6:00 – 9:00pm Dinner, Awards, & Keynote Speaker
Awards:
SUPERMARKET NEWS will present two awards during the FILC Conference. The first is the National "Retail Excellence Award," which will be presented at the dinner on Monday evening. The second is the "Community Service Award," which will be presented at the luncheon on the second day of the conference. It will honor a retailer who has excelled at community service.
The FILC is pleased to partner with Supermarket News in honoring those
leaders who are raising the bar in retailing excellence.
The FOOD INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP CENTER (FILC) Leadership Awards.
The FILC's success comes directly from the support of food industry leaders.
They have given generously of their time and made contributions that have
assisted us in developing the next generation of leaders. This award is presented
to an individual or company that has been exemplary in their service and
support over the last year.
Keynote Speaker: Robert G. Miller
Robert "Bob" G. Miller is renowned in the retail food & drug industry for his leadership at some of America's leading retailers. He currently holds the title, Chairman of the Board at Rite-Aid, one of the nation's top drug store chains with sales over $16 billion annually. Bob started his retailing career in California in 1961 with a chain that was acquired by Albertson's, where he remained working for 30 years. He left Albertson's in 1991 as the Executive Vice President of Retail Operations for the position of Chairman and CEO of Fred Meyer Stores, where he oversaw the acquisition of Smith's, Ralph's, QFC, and Food 4 Less. Kroger acquired Fred Meyer Stores in 1999 and Bob left the company to become the Chairman and CEO for Rite-Aid, where he managed and restructured their debt load, restored investor confidence as well as improved morale within the company.
A proven leader, Bob Miller has demonstrated a life-long dedication
towards achieving personal and organizational excellence. Bob will share
his thoughts on leadership, his keys to being successful in the retail
industry and the importance of developing a new generation of leaders.
Additionally, he will share his insights on our economy and provide direction
on how to prepare for the challenges of the future.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004:
7:00 – 7:45am Continental Breakfast/Registration
7:45 Welcome/Introduction
Kevin Coupe, Content Guy, morningnewsbeat.com. Mr. Coupe will provide up to
the minute detailed information regarding the most recent events in the industry.
Starting with a morningnewsbeat.com update.
8:00– Noon Industry Presentations
- Doug McMillon, EVP Merchandising, Sam's Club will share with us a Sam's Club corporate update, thoughts on the corporation’s merchandising direction, the benefits of partnering with Sam's and perspectives from the world's largest retailer on leveraging size, systems and keeping individual customer relevance
- Tom Rubel, President & CEO, Retail Forward. Retail Forward is a global management consulting and market research firm specializing in retailing and consumer products markets. Rubel has over 25 years of consulting experience within the food and consumer goods industry. His consulting focuses on the achievement of long-range performance goals and he does this by aiding in the development of marketing and operational plans. His presentation will focus on the long-term market trends and what companies can do to increase their performance.
- Scott Klein, President & CEO, IRI will share his thoughts on effective leadership in a world of changing business paradigms and competition. He will talk about the challenge of leading change management and infusing a culture that embraces that change
- Pam Powell, Senior VP Customer Service, Albertsons. Fundamental to the success of Albertson’s is their core belief in celebrating diversity at every level of the organization. Ms. Powell will share with us the success of the “One Vision: Many Perspectives” campaign and how embracing employee diversity can motivate associates and help grow the bottom line.
- Panel Discussion: "Innovation: Riding the Wave of Market Changes" This
panel will focus on how companies can achieve increased customer relevance
through
community-based initiatives, niche marketing and building a stronger
brand.
- Moderator: Kevin Coupe
- Panel Members: Nancy Moon-Eilers, VP, Fred Meyer
Stores
Pat Klinger, Director of Futures Initiatives for The Holland, Inc., parent company of Burgerville, noodlin' and Beaches.
Noon– 1:00 pm Lunch & Supermarket News Community Service Award
1:00– 4:00
- John McKay, Sr. Vice President, NW Gen. Manager, Costco Wholesale
Corp.
McKay, will share his personal insights into the Costco development plan
and how Costco successfully differentiates itself in a globally
competitive marketplace. - Phil Bonanno, VP, Training and Content, Management Ventures, Inc.
MVI tracks both the strategic and tactical developments of the 500+ “billion-dollar
retailers” around
the world, and the 110+ geographies in which they operate.
MVI operates research “hubs” in Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, UK. Bonanno covers domestic channels and retailers as well as international and Global retailers. He is the author of Selling Carrefour and Selling Wal-Mart International. - Supermarket News Panel Discussion: "Retail Technology in the Age of Global Standards" How companies go to market is fundementally changed by new technology developments such as RFID and data synchronization. Globalization is further driving business to develop new ways to communicate across the industry value chain. Carolyn Walton, Wal-Mart and Gary S. Herman, VP & CIO, Unified Western Grocers will be joined by other industry experts to outline how some leading companies are addressing the challenges and opportunities.
Registration:
Awards Dinner, Auction & FILC Executive Forum:
Monday & Tuesday, October 25 & 26, 2004
$2,295 Table of 8
$295 Individual
Women's Executive Forum:
Monday, October 25th at 1:00 - 5:00pm
$75 Non-Attendee at Executive Forum
$45 Attendee at the Executive Forum
Sponsors of FILC Forum receive a discount. Contact FILC for more info.
Contact Information:
Molly Jo Deady Washburn, SBA
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
503.725.8184 phone
800.547.8887 X 8184
503.725.8183 fax
www.foodLEADERship.pdx.edu
Who Should Attend
- Retailer, distributor, supplier, and manufacturer managers and executives
- Food service wholesaler and service provider executives
- Those who want to better understand and penetrate the food/consumer products industry as a significant customer base
- Operations, research, MIS, sales, finance, marketing, and human resource professionals
Conference Attire: Business professional for the reception and dinner on Monday and business casual for the all-day conference on Tuesday.
Airport Transportation
The following shuttles can be contacted to arrange transportation to
and from the Embassy Suites. Please make arrangements prior to arrival.
Pacific Executive Services 503.234.2400 or Blue Star Shuttle 800.247.2272
Parking: Complimentary parking is available on-site
If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Food Industry Leadership Center using the following information:Food Industry Leadership Center; PO Box 751; Portland, OR 97207-0751; 503.725.8184
Event Location
Embassy Suites (Washington Square)
9000 SW Washington Sq. Rd., Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: 503.644.4000
Fax: 503.641.4654
Website: http://www.embassysuites.com