Operations and Business Processes

Find the answers.
What is the scalability and financial viability of outsourcing for your company? How can you make a case for security and business continuity? Are you getting the most value out of your suppliers? You do not need to face these questions alone. With more than 60 conferences, councils, and research working groups addressing these challenges, The Conference Board Operations Program provides the network and the knowledge that can help you find the answers.

Latest News

A Certification Standard Has Not Emerged In Emergency Preparedness Plans, Says The Conference Board
The majority of U.S. companies have a formal, written plan for emergency preparedness, but a widely adopted certification standard for such plans does not exist yet.

Events/Forums

Conferences

Business Continuity, Security and Crisis Management

Corporate Security, Business Continuity and Crisis Management Conference

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Councils

Global Operational Excellence Council
We provide a global forum for sharing state of the art practices and successful implementation strategies to achieve and sustain business excellence.

European Council on Purchasing
Focuses on the strategic issues of reducing overall business costs, improving quality of supply, and enhancing customer service.

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Research Working Group

Exploring Transformational Offshoring Research Working Group
The Conference Board® Research Working Group on Exploring Transformational Offshoring is teaming up with the Duke University CIBER, ORN, the most recognized academic-based research project on offshoring.

Corporate Center Design: Maximizing Shareholder Value
This Research Working Group will help its members answer the question: "How can I help my CEO understand, measure, and communicate the value contribution of the corporate center?"

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Webcast

Managing for a Low-Carbon Future

Virtual Worlds Strategies for Real-World Businesses

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Publications

Executive Action Reports
Company Approaches to Green Products and Services: What's Working and What's Not How can companies use the growing customer demand for so-called green products to their business advantage while minimizing financial and reputational risk?		Coordinating Business Preparedness: Managing Public and Private Efforts An effective partnership between the public and private sectors is essential to ensure the resilience of America's critical infrastructure.
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Research Reports
Reducing US Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost? This report is based on detailed analysis of 250 opportunities for reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases thought to contribute to global warming.		Strategic M&A: Creating Tools and Capabilities for Successful Integration This survey based report examines the procedures companies are currently using to pursue their M&A activities.
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