We are excited to announce the third Americas-based edition of FOM in Dallas, TX on October 9 & 10. The event will begin with an interactive half-day workshop on the 9th of October with a focus on the internal and external pressures to obsolescence management. The conference on the following day will include eight speakers sharing strategies to build a transparent supply chain.
Workshop
Wednesday, October 9
11am – 5pm
Workshop at the Four Seasons Resort Dallas at Las Colinas and will consist of two tracks with a report read-out at the conclusion.
6pm – 10pm
Dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Track 1:
Internal Obstacles to Effective Obsolescence Management
When trying to be more effective in managing our own response to obsolescence management we have to understand the different and sometimes opposing needs that exist within our own organizations and teams. How have YOU overcome the challenges of pragmatism vs principle? What do YOU need to learn from your community?
Track 2:
External Challenges to Your Strategic Obsolescence Strategy
As we look for better collaboration, faster service, cheaper prices or “better quality,” how often do we bring our supply chains together to understand the changing and evolving goals of your suppliers and customers? What do YOU need to understand to partner better? What assumptions does YOUR strategy rely on? How can we grow together?
Conference
Thursday, October 10
8am – 5pm
Conference at the Four Seasons Resort Dallas at Las Colinas
This October in Dallas, we’ll hear different perspectives and enjoy open collaboration to enable us to learn together how to Build the Transparent Supply Chain.
Supply chains are difficult to manage and understand. When looking for improvements — particularly in challenging and continually changing aspects like obsolescence management we often look to new solutions or to push responsibility to partners … but the most neglected and simplest way to make effective change is to communicate.
FOM 2019 will consist of eight guest speakers from across the industry, unique opportunities for networking and shared learning, and an interactive showcase.
Breakfast & lunch provided
Event Schedule
Workshop
*Schedule is subject to change
DownArrivals, Lunch, Networking
Opening Address, Welcome, Goals & Kickoff
First Round of Workshops
Break – Refreshments & Networking
Second Round of Workshops
Break – Refreshments & Networking
Third Round of Workshops
Break – Refreshments & Networking
Workshop Report Read-Outs
Close
Reception & Dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
(transportation provided)
Conference
*Schedule is subject to change
DownDoors Open – Networking / Exhibitor Showcase
Opening Address
Changing Global Industry Dynamics: The Market Today and in the Future
— Jake Harris, Arrow Electronics
What Are You Going to Do With Your Life(cycle)?
— Terry Danzer, ON Semiconductor
Networking & Coffee Break / Exhibitor Showcase
People, Process, and Tools – Have We Forgotten the People?
— Vern Densler, SiliconExpert
Overcoming the Communication Barriers in Your Supply Chain
— Ed Smith, SMTC Corporation
Report Read-Out from Workshops
Lunch Break / Exhibitor Showcase
What Does the Future Look Like For the DMSMS Industry?
— Vince Spellane, Lockheed Martin
Building the Transparent Supply Chain
— Paul Jarski, John Deere
Transparency & Shared Success: Obsolescence is Coming if You Like It or Not. Will You Stand or Fall?
— Marijan Jozic, KLM
Networking & Coffee Break / Exhibitor Showcase
Panel Discussion
— All Speakers and moderated by Glenn Bassett
Closing Remarks
Event Conclusion
Event Sponsors
Future of Obsolescence (FOM) Resources
Future of Obsolescence (FOM) Resources
The Future of Obsolescence (FOM) Collection is a library of resources from past FOM Events and more to help you and your organization manage the challenges that obsolescence in your supply chain can bring. The content you’ll find covers the entire spectrum of obsolescence management from counterfeits to data intelligence powered by experts from across the world and across the industry.