The success of SCL's Annual Conference is based on bringing industry leaders to share hands on experience with their peers, say conference organizers and they've secured one of the strongest leaders in global sourcing and supply chain excellence - Wal-Mart to speak at the annual event.

On May 1st Violet Konkle, COO of Wal-Mart, will share Wal-Mart's global supply chain practices in her closing keynote address called, "Using a Global Roadmap for Supply Chain Success".

In the new world of international trade, successful supply chain strategies must support business goals in concert with the changing complexities of global social responsibility, sustainability, and security.

The new world of collaborative supply chain planning calls for smart processes that support effective international customer and vendor relationships as well as increasing consideration of issues regarding global sustainability and security.

According to Canadian Transportation & Logistics, Konkle will explore what is required to support the Wal-Mart mandate of Every Day Low Prices for their customers. She will discuss how Wal-Mart is applying global supply chain practices in areas such as RFID and business sustainability to maximize their bottom line.

To view the complete program and to register for the 40th Annual Conference you can visit www.sclcanada.org