Value Chain Management Workshops 2010

Value Chain 2010

Agenda

8:30	Coffee and registration	15 mins
9:00	Setting the scene Objectives and expectations for the day	30 mins
9:15	Weaknesses of Traditional Business Approaches The impact that typical business approaches have on the ability of producers and others members of the chain to remain competitive in a changing industry	30 mins
9:45	Introduction to Value Chain Management (VCM) Value chain management 101 Principles of value chain management How VCM can give someone an edge over their competitors	45 mins
10:30	Coffee*	15 mins
10:45	Learning from Real-life Examples of VCM in Practice How embracing VCM approaches enabled producers to position themselves closer to the driving seat and achieve otherwise impossible benefits The driving force behind establishing the initiative(s) Factors that were critical to their success and sustainability	75 mins
12:00	Lunch*	45 mins
12:45	Introducing the Afternoon’s Interactive Session Industry experts providing insights that can assist you to translate what you’ve seen and heard into practical opportunities from which you can benefit personally	10 mins
1:00	Experts’ Perspectives From Along the Value Chain Insights for how and why a producer, processor, and retailer have each embraced VCM as a fundamental pillar of their business strategies The benefits it has made for them and their business Challenges faced in forming and managing value chain initiatives Advice for people in the process of forming or managing a value chain	60 mins
2:00	Questions to the Expert Panel Such as: what would they do differently if starting a new venture from scratch?	30 mins
2:30	Coffee*	15 mins
2:45	Tools to Help You Create A Successful Value Chain Factors critical to successfully embracing VCM Pitfalls to avoid Resources to help you over the hurdles	60 mins
3:45	Wrap-up	15 mins
4:00	Conclusion

*Note - 2 beverage breaks and lunch are included with the registration fee.