The Electronic Supply Chain-Turning Potential into Reality
NAG Seminars Spring 2008
March 5th, RIBA, London (See below for delegate comments)
April 21st,, Bar Convent, York
May 1st, AK Bell Library, Perth
Timings are anticipated to be 10 - 4 approx
Keynote address in London and York from Simon Edwards of BIC's e4Libraries project, and in Perth from Eric Green of BDS
- UK public library services remain under constant pressure to produce back office efficiency savings
- Implementing a fully electronic supply chain – EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and automated payment interface - has the potential to realise significant benefits in terms of cost savings, workflows and speed of supply.
- Yet a fully e-enabled supply chain is a reality for only a minority of library services in the UK.
Why should this be so?
What can be done to change matters?
This important seminar – offered at three separate venues to give members maximum opportunity to attend – is run in support of the high-profile e4Libraries project, funded by the MLA, run by BIC (Book Industry Communication) and due to report in May 2008.
This practical session will allow delegates to:
- examine the standards which underpin electronic commerce
- learn from leading practitioners across a range of library authorities – each in partnership with a different Library Management System supplier
- identify the key elements in successful implementations of a fully electronic supply chain
- identify what is required to facilitate their own implementation of the e-supply chain
- learn more about e4Libraries and put their views to members of the project team
These seminars have now taken place. Sample feedback comments include -
- Excellent EDI seminar providing useful passing on of information and meeting of contacts
- Excellent pace and range of speakers from suppliers and libraries
Prices £125 members and £175 non-members (all ex VAT)
