Such is the formula for the third Mincron Executive Conference, held at the Lake Las Vegas resort a half-hour's drive outside of the gambling Mecca on Nov. 2-3. Attended by 22 distribution executives, Mincron personnel and a few guests that included this reporter, the intimate gathering gave attendees a chance to immerse themselves in highly targeted presentations that gave rise to plenty of group brainstorming.
Although Mincron is one of the distribution industry's leading software providers, computer technology took a back seat to supply chain topics. Invitations to the conference were extended to top executives from client companies. Those who chose to attend mingled with Mincron's top brass, including President and CEO Walter Ulrich, who emceed the event. “The conference is limited to a day and a half because company presidents don't have much time. Our discussions are industry-based and thought-provoking rather than focused on our computer system,” explained Wendy Berger, Mincron's vice president of customer relations.