Biography

Bringing over 20 years of technology and leadership experience, John Kellett has primary responsibility for Descartes' business development strategy and execution throughout the Asia-Pacific market, and will lead the regional sales organization to achieve maximum growth and market penetration. Mr. Kellett will also be responsible for fostering Descartes' relationships with new and existing customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Prior to joining Descartes, Mr. Kellett served as president of Multiactive Software Inc., a customer relationship management (CRM) and contact management software provider, where he oversaw all operations including strategic planning, development, finance, sales and marketing. Mr. Kellett has also held senior management positions with such leading organizations as Baan Company, Oracle Corporation and ASK Computer Systems.

Abstract

An e-Supply Cain Infrastructure for China, Hong Kong and the World

As China enters into the WTO in 2005, companies throughout China and Hong Kong will require an e-supply chain infrastructure to support the growing demand placed on them by new trading relationships with the world. More and more manufacturers, distributors and retailers are demanding access to real-time information about the status and location of goods in their supply chains as they squeeze out inventory and safety stocks and create more agile supplier networks that can respond to fluctuations in consumer demand. They are also streamlining their business processes, making the electronic exchange of business documents such as purchase orders, advance shipment notices, and invoices the norm. And with all of this information being transmitted electronically, companies are also looking to capture extensive supply chain data to report on the overall efficiency of their supply chains as well as the performance of their suppliers.

During this session, Mr. John Kellett, General Manager at Descartes Systems, will present an e-supply chain infrastructure that Descartes has in place today to support global trade between China, Hong Kong and the world. That infrastructure brings together supply chain execution systems with real-time data collection and electronic business document exchange for improved supply chain efficiency, performance management, and customer responsiveness. Mr. Kellett will also discuss connectivity between trading partners via the Descartes Global Logistics Services Network, which today connects thousands of shippers and air, road and ocean carriers to support logistics communications and business document exchange worldwide.