The Aftermarket Chain 2007 forum will take place in Barcelona on the 27th and 28th of June. 
Aftermarket sales and services are showing to be 75% more profitable than global manufacturers’ core operations.  Excelling in this area of the business has its rewards.  This is easier said than done. The unpredictable demand, one of the main characteristics of the aftermarket, poses large challenges to the supply chain network, which on its own is getting more complex and difficult to manage. If you decide to take on these challenges, you better do it well. Extracting maximum value from the aftermarket, both in revenue and customer loyalty, will only be possible if you take the aftermarket as a serious business that requires financial and collaborative investments.
With the aftermarket gaining importance and revenue, developing a supply chain fit to serve these customer needs forms a top priority for the companies competing on a global scale. The Aftermarket Chain 2007 forum will examine the challenges faced by the transportation industry in its attempt to adapt supply chains to the global conditions. Through case studies presented by industry experts and cross sector debates, the aim of the Forum is to stretch both practical and strategic thinking and touch upon the latest solutions, allowing all participants to walk away with valuable insights which they can use to proactively adapt to changing market conditions.
Additionally, the forum will provide a platform where attendees can share their thoughts on the challenges relating to the (re)engineering of their aftermarket supply chain.  It will analyse the major barriers which preclude an organisations ability to develop an aftermarket supply chain performance that is not only going to win them the business but also gets them closer to the customer for a longer period of time. 
For more information and to learn how to attend, visit www.jacobfleming.com or call +36 141 118 43.