ECR Ireland 2008 Conference Presentations
ECR Ireland post conference update
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Trevor Sargent T.D. Minister of State for Food & Horticulture
The Minister opened the conference by alluding to the importance of sustainability within the Irish Grocery Industry and challenged delegates to "lead the way" by making their businesses more sustainable and by keeping ahead of legislation.
"What Next? The changing Consumer Landscape in Ireland"
Michael set the scene for the conference by outlining the state of the Irish economy and declaring that the fundamentals of the economy are strong and in place and that businesses should be positive and upbeat when assessing future consumer spending.
Michael McLoughlin, CEO, Amarach Research
"Sell more, waste less - by learning together"
James Tupper, IGD, delivered the outcome of the General Learning Programme 2007 and outlined the programme for 2008. The results of the collaborative workstreams between Tesco Ireland, Glanbia Consumer Foods and Nestle Ireland were delivered by Mick Farrell (Tesco Ireland), Brian Daly (Nestle Ireland), Chris Devaney (Glanbia Consumer Foods) & Martin Kavanagh (Tesco Ireland). ECR Members interested in participating in the 2008 General Learning Programme should contact ECR Ireland.
ECR OSA Workgroup & General Learning Programme
"Undressing the Irish shopper - consumer behaviour revealed"
Susan Moore D'Arcy introduced the session by outlining the work of the ECR Ireland Cat Man Workgroup. This was followed by a presentation from Ian McShane, MD, Behaviors & Attitudes, where the results of the first ECR Ireland Holistic Shopper Research were released. A summary of the presentation is available to download here, the full research is available to purchase by contacting ECR Ireland.
ECR Cat Man Workgroup & Holistic Shopper Research
"There it is ... Gone!"
Geoff Hobbs (P&G) & Brian Donaldson (Maxol Group) release the results of the most comprehensive survey of Shrinkage management & practices in Ireland and invite participation from ECR Members for Shrinkage projects during 2008. Contact ECR Ireland for details.
ECR Shrinkage Workgroup
"The POGS & ROGS Show"
Feim Condron (AC Nielsen) launches the ECR Ireland OSA & Planogram Audit 2008. The Audit has been set up to allow for an affordable quarterly audit of product availability and planogram compliance. Contact ECR Ireland for more details.
ECR OSA & Planogram Audit Launch
"Ready for the supply chain of the future? Ready to work together?"
John McGinley (SHS Sales & Marketing) & Jim Bracken (GS1 Ireland) release the results of their respective Scorecards and compare the Irish results with those of Europe. The results clearly show that Ireland is lagging behind with regard to supply chain management techniques and GS1 standards & adoption. Improvement in suggested areas will increase product availability and reduce out-of-stocks.
ECR Supply Chain & Enabling Technologies Workgroups
"A few steps towards sustainable smoothies"
Jon Wright, co-founder of Innocent Drinks gives a refreshing overview of the Innocent business and illustrates a simple Innocent matrix to address the complex sustainability issue.
Jon Wright, Co-founder, Innocent Drinks
Working Together, Sharing Best Practice
Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin
2 April 2008
Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin
2 April 2008
ECR Ireland post conference update
download ecr_ireland_post_conference_update
Trevor Sargent T.D. Minister of State for Food & Horticulture
The Minister opened the conference by alluding to the importance of sustainability within the Irish Grocery Industry and challenged delegates to "lead the way" by making their businesses more sustainable and by keeping ahead of legislation.
"What Next? The changing Consumer Landscape in Ireland"
Michael set the scene for the conference by outlining the state of the Irish economy and declaring that the fundamentals of the economy are strong and in place and that businesses should be positive and upbeat when assessing future consumer spending.
Michael McLoughlin, CEO, Amarach Research
"Sell more, waste less - by learning together"
James Tupper, IGD, delivered the outcome of the General Learning Programme 2007 and outlined the programme for 2008. The results of the collaborative workstreams between Tesco Ireland, Glanbia Consumer Foods and Nestle Ireland were delivered by Mick Farrell (Tesco Ireland), Brian Daly (Nestle Ireland), Chris Devaney (Glanbia Consumer Foods) & Martin Kavanagh (Tesco Ireland). ECR Members interested in participating in the 2008 General Learning Programme should contact ECR Ireland.
ECR OSA Workgroup & General Learning Programme
"Undressing the Irish shopper - consumer behaviour revealed"
Susan Moore D'Arcy introduced the session by outlining the work of the ECR Ireland Cat Man Workgroup. This was followed by a presentation from Ian McShane, MD, Behaviors & Attitudes, where the results of the first ECR Ireland Holistic Shopper Research were released. A summary of the presentation is available to download here, the full research is available to purchase by contacting ECR Ireland.
ECR Cat Man Workgroup & Holistic Shopper Research
"There it is ... Gone!"
Geoff Hobbs (P&G) & Brian Donaldson (Maxol Group) release the results of the most comprehensive survey of Shrinkage management & practices in Ireland and invite participation from ECR Members for Shrinkage projects during 2008. Contact ECR Ireland for details.
ECR Shrinkage Workgroup
"The POGS & ROGS Show"
Feim Condron (AC Nielsen) launches the ECR Ireland OSA & Planogram Audit 2008. The Audit has been set up to allow for an affordable quarterly audit of product availability and planogram compliance. Contact ECR Ireland for more details.
ECR OSA & Planogram Audit Launch
"Ready for the supply chain of the future? Ready to work together?"
John McGinley (SHS Sales & Marketing) & Jim Bracken (GS1 Ireland) release the results of their respective Scorecards and compare the Irish results with those of Europe. The results clearly show that Ireland is lagging behind with regard to supply chain management techniques and GS1 standards & adoption. Improvement in suggested areas will increase product availability and reduce out-of-stocks.
ECR Supply Chain & Enabling Technologies Workgroups
"A few steps towards sustainable smoothies"
Jon Wright, co-founder of Innocent Drinks gives a refreshing overview of the Innocent business and illustrates a simple Innocent matrix to address the complex sustainability issue.
Jon Wright, Co-founder, Innocent Drinks