Conference & Expo Highlights
Over 1,000 registered attendees representing nearly 500 companies gathered in Las Vegas on February 5-6 for the fourth annual Reverse Logistics Conference and Expo. Thanks to attendees, speakers and exhibitors, this was the largest worldwide event focused on reverse logistics!
For two full days, OEMs, Retailers, 3PLs and 3PSPs gathered to discuss issues, share ideas and leverage best practices. Companies represented included Dell, Wal-Mart, Cisco, Microsoft, Black & Decker, Best Buy and FedEx—just to name a few. The complete list of the companies that participated is available on the Event Attendees page.
Conference sessions and panel discussions focused on industry-specific issues such as Service Parts, Warranties, Retail Returns, Outsourcing, Online Marketplace Solutions and Environmental Compliance. In the expo hall, attendees had the opportunity to meet with over 65 Exhibitors and Sponsors. And, social events such as the Foxconn sponsored reception, Football Party and the golf tournament offered additional networking opportunities.
Post-conference workshops and the golf tournament concluded activities on Wednesday.
Visit the Photo Gallery for pictures from the show.
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David Meldrum-Taylor formerly of Teleplan has joined Solectron as Director, Marketing Services in Solectron's Global Services division. David is responsible for tactical marketing in support of Solectron's growing post-manufacturing services markets.
Thomas Maher, Director America's Enterprise Logistics, Dell, delivered the Monday morning Keynote Address. The presentation, "Reverse Logistics: The Way Forward" provided an overview of Dell Services, then moved into the Evolution of Reverse Logistics, Driving the Customer Experience and Setting Business Direction.
On Tuesday, Dan Gilbert, Vice President, Worldwide Reverse Logistics, Cisco Systems, kicked-off the sessions with his Keynote Address "Unlocking Value in Reverse Logistics" and covered the four keys to delivering bottom-line results.
Demands these days on a CFO are tremendous; however there are few CFOs who will turn down the opportunity to increase their corporate profits. Reverse Logistics management is an emerging area that deserves some CFO attention because there are a number of significant opportunities to increase profits. 
Join us for Europe's Premiere Reverse Logistics Event! Companies from throughout Europe as well as many other international delegates will be in attendance. ODMs and OEMs will be looking for 3PSPs that can manage Reverse Logistics in Europe, along with identifying solutions for Asia and the Americas.
RL Quote is available for all manufacturers and retail companies at no cost. 3PSPs that are members of RLA can respond to