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WAM SYSTEMS TO SPONSOR LEADING NORTH AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jeff Burns WAM Systems jburns@wamsystems.com 20-Year Supply Chain Solution Provider Brings Industry Expertise to LogiPharma 2007 PHILADELPHIA, PA — September 5, 2007 — WAM Systems, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions to the process industry, today announced its sponsoring role in the upcoming LogiPharma 2007 conference at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia from September 17-19. Billed as "The Premier North American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Event", LogiPharma brings together supply chain executives from leading industry manufacturers and distributors to discuss the current issues surrounding supply chain management. This year, over 30 key supply chain case studies will spotlight the challenges involved in a wide range of topics such as managing global collaboration, implementing effective product launches and planning for emergency situations that can adversely affect production or distribution. "We view LogiPharma as the ideal opportunity to connect with some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, and exchange ideas and best practices in supply chain management addressing the specific issues facing this industry", said Jack Weiss, CEO of WAM Systems. "Over the last 20 years, we have grown our supply chain planning solutions and consulting expertise through hands-on experience and collaboration with companies throughout the process industry. We place high value on research and analysis supported by input from people on the front lines of planning issues. Sponsoring this conference allows us to continue to connect with pharmaceutical executives and raise awareness about our track record of helping companies improve their supply chain planning." This year's conference features speakers from Eli Lilly & Company, Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation, Amgen, Abbott Laboratories and Wyeth Consumer Healthcare. Joining in the presentations from WAM Systems will be TC Baker, Vice President of Industry Solutions who will take part in a panel discussion on "Reconciling Sales and Demand Forecasts with Your Supply Chain Plans through Effective Sales and Operations Planning". About WAM Systems WAM Systems, Inc. develops advanced supply chain planning solutions designed for the process industry. WAM’s Picaso™ solution is used throughout the global process industry, providing a broad set of visualization, decision support, and optimization tools that address the unique challenges found in managing complex supply chains. Picaso solutions address a wide range of business processes including collaborative demand management, inventory and distribution optimization, production planning and scheduling, and procurement planning. The company and its worldwide partners also provide a full range of consulting, support, training and implementation services. Headquartered outside of Philadelphia, WAM’s customers include Basell, Celanese, Chevron Phillips, DuPont, Degussa Engineered Carbons, Eastman, Equistar, Honam, Indian Oil, Lanxess, Lyondell, Petrobras and Solvay. For more information on WAM Systems, visit www.wamsystems.com. For more information about LogiPharma 2007, visit http://www.wbresearch.com/logipharmausa/index.asp. |