Operations and Business Processes

Find the answers.
What is the scalability and financial viability of outsourcing for your company? How can you make a case for security and business continuity? Are you getting the most value out of your suppliers? You do not need to face these questions alone. With more than 60 conferences, councils, and research working groups addressing these challenges, The Conference Board Operations Program provides the network and the knowledge that can help you find the answers.

Events/Forums

Conferences

Supplier Relationship Management Conference
Collaborating Better to Drive Innovation and Accelerate Value Creation

Enterprise Learning Strategies Conference
Sustainability & Competencies: Aligned Drivers for Continuous Learning & Development

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Councils

Council Advisory Committee
This small focus group helps us shape programs and services that are geared to the ever changing priorities of the global business community.

Supplier Diversity Leadership Council II
This council will help formulate solutions to meet the demands of delivering world class supplier diversity thought leadership.

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Research Working Group

Exploring Transformational Offshoring Research Working Group
The Conference Board® Research Working Group on Exploring Transformational Offshoring is teaming up with the Duke University CIBER, ORN, the most recognized academic-based research project on offshoring.

Implementing Strategic Workforce Planning Research Working Group
To help your company's transition and further your understanding of the complexities of Strategic Workforce Planning, this working group will explore best practices through discussions, presentations, and member-guided research.

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Publications

Executive Action Reports
Bridging the Logistical Divide: Integration of Poor Countries in Global Supply Chains This report analyzes the reasons behind the lagging development of the world's poorest countries and offers some solutions for conquering the divide to help those nations achieve sustainable growth.		Harnessing the Perfect Storm: Business Executives in Mid-Size Companies Are Seizing Green Opportunities Mid-size businesses that may have only considered taking small affordable steps toward energy efficiency or that originally balked at government regulation are actively seeking ways to become environmentally friendly.
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Research Reports
Reducing US Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost? This report is based on detailed analysis of 250 opportunities for reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases thought to contribute to global warming.		Strategic M&A: Creating Tools and Capabilities for Successful Integration This survey based report examines the procedures companies are currently using to pursue their M&A activities.
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