Executives from BP Alaska, Weir Oil & Gas, Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Co Ltd (SAMREF) and more to speak at Inaugural O&G Supply Chain Forum

In today's low-price environment, responding to changing demand with the right capacity, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively, can make or break profitability. This creates even more imperative for oil and gas companies to build more efficient, cost-effective oil and gas supply chains. With this in mind, OGSC will feature a high-level, two-day program devoted to knowledge sharing and best practices in oil and gas supply chain management. Attendees will learn how to maximize efficiencies, control and manage costs, manage supplier/partner relationships, source materials and more.

We're pleased to announce Craig Freking, Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Weir Oil and Gas will deliver an afternoon keynote presentation titled, "Five key collaborations essential to efficient supply chain management." Freking's presentation will focus on the top five collaboration areas that are critical to successful supply chain management, using examples gleaned from his company's experience as a global manufacturer of wellhead products for a variety of applications and pressure ratings. Oil and Gas supply chain specialists from BP Alaska, Cairn India Limited, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, GE Oil & Gas, Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Co Ltd (SAMREF), Power Advocate, and Panalpina will also be participating in this inaugural event.

Conference sessions will focus on:

- Driving operational excellence thru strategic distribution, planning and scheduling
- Cost management
- Innovation in technology and research for SCM excellence
- Best practices
- Developing effective collaborations for an efficient supply chain ecosystem
- Efficiencies in shale play operations

"In today's market, Supply Chain Management is one of the key areas in which both operators and vendors can gain operational efficiencies to lower costs and improve customer service," stated John Royall, President and CEO of Gulf Publishing Company. "Beyond sourcing, technologies and best practices enable companies to drive down inventory carrying costs, implement just-in-time deliveries, and rationalize supply chains to lower costs while improving efficiencies. It's a critical discipline for the oil and gas industry."

For more information, including the conference agenda, please visit the event website at http://OGSupplyChain.com.

About Gulf Publishing Company
Gulf Publishing Company is an international publishing and events business dedicated to the energy sector. Founded in 1916, Gulf Publishing Company produces and distributes leading trade journals (World Oil, Hydrocarbon Processing and Gas Processing magazines), and provides research, databases, software and events designed for the needs of the energy industry. Combined, the specialized publications of Gulf Publishing Company reach an audience of more than 100,000 upstream and downstream energy industry professionals worldwide.

More Info: http://OGSupplyChain.com