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Junction Solutions and Microsoft To Host a Food & Beverage Industry Executive Roundtable Aug. 16, 2012
[August 02, 2012]

Junction Solutions and Microsoft To Host a Food & Beverage Industry Executive Roundtable Aug. 16, 2012


DENVER --(Business Wire)--

Junction Solutions, a leading provider of vertical-specific on-premise and on-demand software applications and services for the food and beverage and multi-channel retail industries, and Microsoft (News - Alert) Corp. (Nasdaq "MSFT") will host a live Food & Beverage Industry Executive Roundtable on Aug. 16, 2012 from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CT in Chicago.





What:

    The Chicago-based event will feature IT executives sharing how technology is helping to align people and processes for a unified, empowered enterprise. This roundtable event is an opportunity for senior-level decision makers in the Food & Beverage Industry to discuss industry trends and issues with their peers and to participate in an open forum for sharing common business challenges, solutions and recommendations based on experience and best practices. The Roundtable will explore how leading organizations are tackling production, performance and growth challenges including:
 
-- Automating manual processes
-- Managing plant floor and distribution operations
-- Meeting track, trace and compliance requirements
-- Optimizing production schedules
-- Addressing demand volatility
-- Leveraging mobility in manufacturing, distribution and field sales
 

Who:

John McCarville, senior vice-president, Global Supply Chain & IT, Griffith Laboratories, a leading developer and manufacturer of customized food ingredient systems; and Dean Reed, director of IT, Smith Dairy, a regional manufacturer of dairy products, beverages, and ice cream.
 

When:

Aug. 16, 2012 from 11:00 AM -1:30 PM CT

 

Where:

Microsoft Technology Center, 200 East Randolph Drive, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601
 

How:

To request an invitation, go to http://www.junctionsolutions.com/08162012chicago_requestinvite/

or contact: John Majewski, Sr. Account Development Manager Junction Solutions

Cell: +1 (770) 310-1254 Office: +1 (678) 387-3831 x 1028, [email protected]

 

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Junction Solutions

Junction Solutions provides vertical-specific on-premise, hosted and cloud-based software and services that enhance operational performance, reduce costs, expand delivery channels and strengthen relationships. Built in Microsoft Dynamics® AX and designed specifically for food and beverage, and multi-channel retail companies, Junction Solutions' portfolio includes enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM-demand, warehouse, yard and transportation management), production and scheduling optimization, trade promotions management, direct store delivery management, merchandising, order entry and call center management and mobile/web-enabled product sourcing and traceability. For more information, please visit www.junctionsolutions.com.

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