27 November 2014 The ICC, Birmingham 6 MONTHS RESEARCH IN ONE-DAY. erpconnect.co.uk

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1 6 MONTHS RESEARCH IN ONE-DAY 27 November 2014 The ICC, Birmingham erpconnect.co.uk Moderated by Lumenia Consulting - independent ERP consultants Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors

2 The must attend event if you are looking to install or upgrade your ERP system in the next months. E RP provides an integrated view of core business processes, often in real-time, using common databases. ERP systems track business resources including finance, raw materials, production capacity and the status of business commitments such as customer orders, purchase orders, and payroll. ERP facilitates information flow between all business functions, and manages connections to outside stakeholders. With the globalisation of supply chains and increasing demand for both innovation and cost minimisation, manufacturers need easyto-use, flexible solutions to more effectively manage their business. An ERP system addresses these needs with a powerful, flexible and integrated solution. For five years The Manufacturer magazine s ERP Connect has changed the way UK manufacturers approach software selection by minimising the overall time and effort involved in qualifying potential enterprise software vendors. This unique event offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for you and your team to see the premier enterprise software solutions in the world, in one place and at the same time! An intensive one-day, senior level conference with speakers from industry, academia and research. In the breaks between sessions, there will be scheduled 20 minute meetings. Meetings will take place between vendors and delegates during which manufacturers can discuss their requirements, explore cutting edge solutions and fast track their short-listing process. Case studies aim to provide delegates with best practice examples from leading manufacturers who have achieved an efficient and cost-effective selection, implementation and use of their ERP system. Why is ERP Connect a must-attend event? With pressure on manufacturers to increase efficiency and streamline supply chains, procuring the correct ERP system is decision you cannot afford to get wrong. ERP Connect blends together a unique combination of case studies, peer-to-peer networking and pre-briefed and scheduled vendor meetings. With attendance capped at 60, ERP Connect will maximise your opportunity to fine tune your short listing process with unrestricted exposure to both peers and the vendor community.

3 If you are looking to install or update your ERP system in the next months, then ERP Connect is vital to ensuring your company has the best solution for its needs. By attending, delegates will be able to gain insight and develop understanding through: Insightful keynotes and case studies: Ensuring you will build the right strategy for your selection and implementation whilst avoid costly mistakes. Structured one-to-one meetings: Helping you to fully understand the vendor landscape and who can best support your journey. Reassurance and validation: Support your company s decision making process through due diligence, research and exposure to best practice in ERP. Network in a peer-to-peer environment: Meet with linked minded manufacturers to build the knowledge and most importantly confidence needed to lead your ERP project. Leadership and change management strategy: Learn how to win and sustain senior management buy-in and increase workforce engagement for an ERP implementation that truly transforms your business. Having all of the main players in ERP in a single room was a real enabler for me at this early stage of our journey; each and every one of them provided insight that has deepened my understanding of the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead. IT Manager, Unison Who should attend? Making the wrong investment in business software can have serious consequences for your position and standing within the company, it may also make or break the company itself. ERP Connect is designed to support UK manufacturers in this important decision making process. All project stakeholders should be present for ERP Connect to enhance the event value and ensure clarity across the team. Previous attendees to ERP Connect include: Senior Company Directors including: CEOs, COOs and MDs. IT Professionals including: CIOs, IT Directors and System Managers. Finance Professionals including: Finance Directors, Purchasing Managers and Procurement Directors. Senior Factory and Plant Leaders including: Manufacturing Directors, Operations Directors and Supply Chain Directors.

4 27 November 2014 The ICC, Birmingham Key features: ERP Connect Chairman Meet with all the leading ERP vendors in a single day to enable you to make effective head to head comparisons. Opportunity to discuss project issues with both ERP experts and your manufacturing peers. Access high quality conference content including all the latest insights from technologists, academic researchers and industry case studies. Learn how to avoid all the common mistakes when implementing an ERP system. Save time and money by avoiding wasted research. Receive expert guidance on how to understand your IT needs. One-to-one meetings between delegates and vendors addressing individual business needs. Event topics include: Benefits qualification. Pre-purchase evaluation and vendor assessment. Strategies for implementation. Management change and staff training. Integrating multiple sites to maximise the benefits of standardisation and minimise costs. Upgrading ERP: journeying from the old to the new. ERP and intelligence: utilising ERP to make the right business decisions. ERP for the SME. Sean Jackson, Managing Director, Lumenia Consulting Sean is a co-founder and Joint Managing Director of Lumenia Consulting, formerly BSM Consulting. He has overall responsibility for all ERP and related business software consulting services. He works extensively at senior management level on business applications strategy, organisational change management and business transformation and has led many major projects for clients in the Life Science, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Retail and Service sectors. Sean is an internationally recognised expert on ERP and technology-driven business transformation programmes and holds Engineering and PhD degrees from NUIG, Ireland. Lumenia Consulting is Europe s foremost independent ERP consulting organisation, helping leading companies to reduce risk, save money and realise benefits through intelligent selection and deployment of ERP and other related business software applications. Lumenia does not sell software, is strictly vendor agnostic and has delivered over 100 ERP projects in the last 15 years. Moderated by Lumenia Consulting - independent ERP consultants

5 27 November 2014 The ICC, Birmingham Delegate Fees: Delegates attending event & participating in one-to-one meetings VAT Delegates only attending conference & NOT participating in one-to-one meetings VAT Solution providers to public or private sector* 1, VAT NB: All bookings need to be confirmed in writing. *Solution providers rates apply to delegates representing organisations who provide business solutions to the public or private sector. For further information on eligibility contact our connect team on BOOKING REQUEST Delegate Details Title Forename(s) Surname Job Title Company Name Company Address Tel No. Mobile No. Postcode Method of Payment Please find enclosed our cheque made payable to SayOne Media Ltd for: Please debit: Mastercard/Access Visa Switch/Debit Card No. Cardholders signature Card No. Security Code (CVC) Please invoice me Expiry Date Purchase Order No. TERMS AND CONDITIONS All early bird discounts require payment at time of registration and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount. All prices are exclusive of VAT. Accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee. Payment for attendance at any event booked through Say One Media Ltd at the standard delegate rate is due within 14 days of booking. For bookings received within 30 days of the event full payment is due immediately. One-to-One Meetings: The one-to-one meetings are arranged during the breaks of the event and are short, informal opportunities to meet with vendors. To qualify for the 95 +VAT delegate rate, the delegate must participate in the scheduled one-to-one meetings with vendors. Failure to complete one-to-one meetings will result in an additional fee of 300 for the standard delegate rate. Kindle OR 1 Night Complimentary Accommodation: To qualify you have to book and pay by the early bird cut-off date and participate in the scheduled one-to-one meetings. Kindles will be available to collect on the day of the conference. Accommodation will be booked and paid for by SayOne Media in your name and you will be sent confirmation prior to the event date. Signed The International Convention Centre Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA Date Name Job Title SayOne Media Ltd, Elizabeth House, Block 2, Part 5th Floor, 39 York Road, London, SE1 7NQ Tel: +44 (0) Fax: + 44 (0) Web: Copyright SayOne Media Registered address: 7 Granard Business Centre, Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, London NW7 2DQ Registered in England and Wales Registration No VAT Registration No