Las Vegas|October 28 - 30, 2008

Wednesday | Thursday | Presenting Organizations

Select a session below session for a detailed description:

Sessions: Wednesday, Oct. 29
1:30 - 2:15 Carnival Cruises Along with the Power of Customer Analytics Improving Demand Planning and Managing Change at the Union Pacific Railroad
Driving Greater Intelligence Through Integration Managing Transformation Through the Integration of People, Process and Technology
2:30 - 3:15 Corporate Values or Brand Reputation: What Drives Enterprise Sustainability? Leading and Succeeding with Analytics Fraud and Financial Crimes
Leveraging Assets Through an ERP Implementation Distribution Effectiveness in Financial Services - "Who's in Your Network?"

Managing Transformation Through the Integration of People, Process and Technology
With more than 6,500 stores from Maine to Arizona, Family Dollar, founded in 1959, is one of the largest, fastest growing retailers in the United States. It offers both quality brand name and private label products at value prices. Learn how Family Dollar is transforming its merchandising and supply chain operations with a coordinated program of initiatives focused on developing a fact-based, collaborative culture.

Speaker: Michael Laurenti, Vice President of Information Technology Solutions Delivery,
Family Dollar

About The Speaker
Michael Laurenti has strategic and operational responsibility for all aspects of IT solutions delivery for this $7 billion national discount retailer. He leads a team that designs, develops, deploys and supports all technology solutions for all Family Dollar stores, regional offices, distribution centers and the corporate campus.

He is also responsible for ensuring the Information Technology department and its technological investments align with, support and deliver on the company’s strategic priorities. Laurenti has overseen the design, development and implementation of a variety of new solutions focused on driving improvements in merchandising and supply chain processes as part of a multiyear initiative called Project Accelerate.