16 - 17 October, 2012

#tcbecm

Many economists agree that the recession is over, and a prolonged period of recovery is ahead. Commonly referred to as the “new normal”, the global environment is characterized by a competing sense of both optimism and uncertainty. In response, executives are focused both on revenue growth and on managing enterprise costs over the long-run. Challenges arise when there is a lack of a mechanism in place to ensure the cost management program is sustainable, effective, and ingrained in the growth strategy for the organization. Hear from industry specialists and companies on cost management strategies that can help position your business for success in the new normal.This shift to the new normal has many business leaders asking questions that go beyond the typical cost reduction focus:

• What should be the focus after the low-hanging fruit has been picked?
• Have structural costs been right-sized to create a scalable platform for sustainable growth? 
• Do operating model and governance structures enable flexible decision making and resource allocation?
• Is there an enterprise cost management strategy that can be integrated with the growth and talent strategy?
• What mechanisms are in place to ensure that cost management is sustainable and effective?

The failure rate of cost programs has increased from 14% to 37% which further accentuates the need to pursue the most appropriate cost management strategy in order to successfully address these questions. In this conference, you will hear from industry specialists and leading companies on cost management strategies that can help position your business for success in the new normal.

Benefits of attending

• Deploy enterprise cost management strategies that address the ongoing uncertainty of the new normal
• Learn to preserve, enhance, and leverage cost and liquidity gains made during the downturn
• Ensure that your operating model and overall cost structure are scalable to support revenue, earnings and geographical growth
• Prioritize resources and investments to effectively capitalize on cost gains
• Understand the impact technology has on the enterprise from a structural, cost control, and collaboration perspective to leverage and find additional avenues of value for the enterprise

Who should attend?

CFO; CEO; COO; Controller; VP, SVP, and Director of Finance; Procurement & Sourcing, Strategic Development, Human Resources and Compensation and Benefits; other Cost Management professionals who are responsible for driving and supporting organizational wide cost improvement initiatives.

Wednesday, October 15, 2012

Pre-Conference Workshop: Cost Management as a Sustainable Core Compentency

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8–9 AM

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 9–9:15 AM

Casey Greenzweig, Program Director, The Conference Board

A 9:15–10 AM

A Global Economic Update in an Environment Characterized by Optimism and Uncertainty

Dr. Bart van Ark, Vice President and Chief Economist, The Conference Board

B 10–11 AM

From Issue to Impact: Stories from the Front Lines

Jim Moffatt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP

NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK 11–11:15 AM

C 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

Unlocking Value through Programmatic Cost Reduction

Jorge Guera, Chief Financial Officer, Pepsico Foods

LUNCHEON 12:15–1:15 PM

D 1:15–2:15 PM

What’s Next? Realities and Opportunities of the “New Normal”

Moderator
Omar Aguilar, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Panelists
Glenn Miles, Director, Corporate Planning and Analysis, The World Bank
Charles Roberson, Head of Enterprise Expense Management and Offshoring, Wells Fargo

E 2:15–3:15 PM

Navigating through a Postdigital Enterprise and the Impact on the Way We Work

Moderator
Suketu Gandhi, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Panelist
Rich Paliwoda, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Wyndham Worldwide
Richard Siao, Vice President, North America Supply Chain Operations, Warner Bros

NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK 3:15–3:30 PM

F 3:30–4:20 PM

Creating Global Centers of Expertise for Scale and Effectiveness

Tom Jasinski, Vice President, HR, Global Organization Design and Change, MetLife

G 4:20–5:15 PM

Strategic Workforce Planning: Answering the Talent Management Equation in Cost Management Excellence

Charles Roberson, Head of Enterprise Expense Management and Offshoring, Wells Fargo

NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION 5:15–6:15 PM

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8–8:30 AM

H 8:30–9:30 AM

Demystifying Shared Services, Business Process Outsourcing and Offshoring to Drive Sustainable Cost Management Practices

Moderator
Peter Lowes, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP

I 9:30–10:30 AM

Repositioning the Organization for Sustainable Cost Improvements, Enhanced Value Creation, and Profitable Growth

John Foody, Global Director Procurement, Alcoa

NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK 10:23–10:45 AM

J 10:45 AM–NOON

Avoid the Failure Traps of Cost Management Programs

Moderator
Omar Aguilar, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Panelists
Shawn C. McMahon, Assistant Corporate Controller, OSG Ship Management, Inc
Bill Ross, Executive Vice President - Asset Management, Forrest
Kunal K. Thakkar, Vice President, Operations, Newegg Inc.

For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Michael Fitton at michael.fitton@conferenceboard.org.