Welcome to JDA's 2010 Annual FOCUS Conference web site.
Register now for FOCUS 2010 at the advance rate of $1250 through August 31, 2009! Take advantage of having a guest* join you, free, in Las Vegas, NV.
FOCUS 2010 is a must-attend industry event that will provide you with the opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers, learn from industry leaders during our General and Super Sessions and gain real-world best practice knowledge from our customer-led case studies and our educational user workshops. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, FOCUS 2010 is the perfect venue for you to explore proven solutions and fresh innovations to maximize your JDA Software investment.
Register before 8/31/2009 to ensure your having your guest* join you for free!
*A guest is a significant other, spouse, or an adult companion. Guests are invited to the evening events, receptions, and general sessions. Breakout sessions are open to client registrants only.
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Quick Links
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Why Attend FOCUS 2010?
FOCUS 2010 will deliver a host of new content and exciting opportunities through:
- Customer-led case studies and hands-on workshops
- Thought-provoking keynote presentations
- Networking opportunities with the largest community of retailers, manufacturers, wholesaler-distributors and technology providers
- Executive-led Super Sessions
- Expanded Solutions Zone
- Real Results Awards
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Testimonials
Hear leading JDA Software customers share the value they receive from attending FOCUS each year:
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Black and Decker Video Testimonial - The Benefits of FOCUS 
Scott Strickland, vice president of information systems at Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement, one of three divisions under The Black & Decker Corporation and the manufacturer and marketer of leading hardware components, provides insight as to how the company is using JDA Software's Supply & Demand Optimization solutions to achieve real results. The solutions serve as a repository for shipment, order and forecasting information, and have allowed Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement to realize a reduction in overall planning cycle time from one week to two days, as well as a significant reduction in component inventory.
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Big M Video Testimonial - The Benefits of FOCUS
Frank Zarrello, vice president of planning & allocation at Big M, Inc., the privately held operating company of specialty retail chains including Mandee, Annie Sez and Afaze, explains how the use of JDA Software's Enterprise Planning solutions have helped the company meet its number one goal: meeting consumer demand. Big M has successfully leveraged the JDA solutions over the last 10 years, resulting in improved store-for-store growth, increased inventory turns and enhanced customer service levels. The company also realized a savings of over $1 million in payroll during the first year of using JDA® Allocation, powered by Arthur®.
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Tree of Life Video Testimonial - The Benefits of FOCUS
Laurie Johnson, vice president of inventory management at Tree of Life, Inc., the world's leading distributor of natural and specialty food products, shares insight on how the company is leveraging JDA Software's Allocation & Replenishment solutions to ensure it's able to meet the growing consumer demand for health and organic products. With the support of JDA, the company has streamlined its buying processes, increased order fill rates by four points, as well as reduced inventory levels by 12 percent.
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Vitamin Shoppe Video Testimonial - The Benefits of FOCUS
The Vitamin Shoppe, America's most trusted resource and leading health retailer of vitamins and nutritional supplements, realized it needed a remedy for its sytems and business processes to increase visibility into its product lifecycle. The Vitamin Shoppe's Scott Steever, director of applications development, talks about his experience working with the JDA Software Business Process Optimization team, which resulted in a 6 percent improvement in service levels across all categories and a 5 percent reduction in store inventory - all throughout a nine-month period.
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Register before 8/31/2009 and get one free guest pass for every Advance Rate purchase!
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"We are very impressed with JDA FOCUS. The most important aspect about the event is exposure - you are constantly introduced to best business practices, your industry peers and compelling customer presentations, as well as new thoughts and ideas. It's a great event to gain valuable insight and knowledge."
Cynthia Banks, GPS Manager
BIC Corporation
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