Attendee Reviews

“This event was put together so well that it ran like clock work. Enjoyed every single minute of it. The location was fabulous, the people attending of the highest caliber and the presenters/exhibitors were so knowledgeable and helpful. Well done.”

“The Scope East event was an excellent venue for meeting a number of key suppliers on a more personal basis and to develop relationships with other professionals in Logistics. This was the most professional and yet personal event I've attended in the last 10 years.”

“I found the format far superior to any typical trade-show. Instead of wandering a hall, finding a vendor I wanted to talk to, and then having to wait in line to speak, I simply showed up at the booth at the appointed time and had an uninterrupted discussion with the vendor I was interested in. It was a great use of my time.”

“Great opportunity to see leading-edge supply chain practices/practitioners and solution providers.”

“Scope East was a great opportunity to connect with peers in the industry, cultivate new ideas, and evaluate new opportunities for improving our business. The time was perfect to begin building our project deck and budget for next year”

“This conference was well organized and informative for my requirements. It is the best that I've attended in over 20 years. I can't wait for Scope 2010.” 

“This was a great opportunity to share experiences with peers regarding supply chain challenges and also exposed us to potential vendors that can help improve our business.”

“It was a great pleasure for me to participate in the SCOPE WEST event. All of the hard work you guys put in for weeks and months was reflected in the flawless execution you guys did in the show. All of the events were well coordinated and organized. Congrats on a great show and I hopefully can contribute in many ways in the future.”

“This year's SCOPE event was great experience. Fantastic opportunity to get more insights into key initiatives within industry and some great feedback from presenters on solutions that can rapidly improve any Supply Chain organization. I really enjoyed great variety of presentations which spanned from strategic level overviews down to tactical level project management summaries. Very interesting model of linking vendors, presenters and attendees. Job well done.”

“I felt the format of having scheduled one-on-one time with the suppliers was well thought out. There was sufficient time to see if there was some ability to add value, and pursue further discussion. Some of the pairings provided some unexpected directions that could be investigated. I encourage you to retain this format for next year.”

“Instead of wandering a convention trying to find someone to talk to at a company booth/display about that company's capabilities/services, you have dedicated focused time to speak to companies which you are interested in and who are interested in your business.”

“I have used some of the suggestions and examples in my company already. It has opened up my thought process around supply chain.”  

“SCOPE 2009 was the best SCOPE conference yet, I can fully understand why participation increased 60% this year while other conferences have declined. The educational sessions have improved to a level consistent with any cutting edge Supply Chain conference, including top notch speakers. Further, the pre-programmed supplier sessions are an efficient and effective way to meet many suppliers, without wasting time with suppliers who don't provide services you require. As I approached the conference registration desk, I was greeted by name by the conference employee. She only sees me 2 days annually, yet remembered by name, adding a unique personal touch to the conference. Toby and Staff set the bar for Supply Chain Conferences!”

“This is the second time I have been able to attend the conference. I have found the Scope staff to be professional and helpful in any and all aspects of the conference. The number of vendors and the total over all variety of possible connections, met all of my expectations and needs for potential new vendor support. If possible I am looking forward to attending again next year.”

“The event exceeded my expectations - well planned out and organized, it was worth my time.

“I have attended many trade shows from CES, NADA to AdTech, but I have to say given the format and the value realized that SCOPE West is to date the best show I have attended. I look forward to next years show and keeping in contact with those that I met this year. I wanted to thank you and your team for putting on such an outstanding event.  I commend you all for your hard work and I am very I was able to attend the event.”

“The supplier "speed" meetings were effective when paired with someone of mutual interest. The quick exchange kept the conversation focused and to the point. Valuable information exchanged in a short time. If real connection, plenty of opportunity to get more in depth later in the conference.”

“Scheduled meetings with vendors was a great idea. being that this was our first time at the conference, very impressed this the whole schedule.”

“I really enjoyed the size of the event, allowing for great networking with both suppliers and other supply chain executives. The venue was good and relaxed. The discussions were very good. I would concentrate more discussions on optimization of the supply chain and global sourcing if at all possible.”

“I found the SCOPE West event to be very beneficial to interact with support businesses that I would not normally have the opportunity to engage. The overall event was well beyond my expectations and I would highly recommend!”

“Excellent job by everyone. The hotel staff were fantastic. The venue was beautiful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The event itself was organized well, however the strictness of following a specific path did prevent me from hearing some discussions. I understand why and the presentations will be available online, so not a big deal, but worth mentioning that I felt a bit restricted. Networking with other companies was interesting if not beneficial.”

“I liked the fact that my personal schedule was prepared for me so that I knew in advance the sessions that best meet my interests. Overall the conference was well organized and I really enjoyed it.”

“Excellent sessions and speakers. The format having client testimonials along with vendor presentations is very beneficial. Possibly extend to 2.5 days, from 2 days to give more time to spend with more vendors.”  

“Far better format than walking by booths being yelled at like a fair.”
Chief Strategy Officer, NRI Distribution Inc.

“I would like to sincerely thank you for the arrangements you made to accommodate me at the conference, and the personalized service which your staff provided. As I had mentioned, the conference was an excellent platform to exchange various ideas especially in light of the current global financial turmoil. To sum it up all, GREAT CONFERENCE, EXCELLENT VENUE, WELL ORGANIZED, & so, Hats off to you and your excellent team!!”

“I have attended many trade shows from CES, NADA to AdTech, but I have to say given the format and the value realized that SCOPE West is to date the best show I have attended. I look forward to next years show and keeping in contact with those that I met this year. I wanted to thank you and your team for putting on such an outstanding event.  I commend you all for your hard work and I am very I was able to attend the event.”

“Never attended an event like this before, and was very pleasantly surprised at the caliber of vendors, and the efficiency of talking with them one on one about how their product or service would match with our company's needs. Found several sources that are being considered. I look forward to attending again.”

“The event was well organized with a very well done Agenda. The focus was ideal for Supply Chain Executives.”

“Excellent opportunity to meet vendors across different supply chain disciplines. Interesting and timely presentations by hands-on experts. Networking opportunities in a great resort location.”

“Networking with the suppliers that I met with was valuable. I really liked the format.”

“Provided a broad view of the whole scope of the supply chain. I need to start thinking of the supply chain in an end to end solution. Also, great location.”

“Organization was the best, very professional and great customer service.”  

“I was not sure what to expect, and I got more than I hoped. Presentations were insightful and vendor appointments were enlightening. There are clearly many vendors who are well positioned to help us grow, whether we take the steps now or in the future.”

“The pre-set supplier meetings were very effective.”

“The format for SCOPE is engaging and the quality of the suppliers and attendees was superior. I learned several key insights to new regional environmental certifications and pending new European legislation. Scope's format allowed me to meet more efficiently with systems and hardware vendors than is typically possible at regular trade shows.”

“The event is well organized to allow you to attend presentations on a specific track of interest to your while still allowing you the opportunity to meet with service providers.”

“I found the formation provided by AMR Research the most interesting....good insights”  

“I like the ‘speed dating format’ ability to quickly assess one supplier vs. another well organized 1st time to go, very informative.”

“The choice of space and utilization of time was great. This event was very well planned and orchestrated. The staff working (Marin, Leng, and Toby) were all a great pleasure and extremely helpful. This was a great experience and we really look forward to the next one.”

“My first time at SCOPE was definitely worth while and value adding. Thank you.”

“It was a well done event. A good combination of information presented by the key note speeches, presentations and vendor meetings. It was a very productive format. Thank you.”

“Great show, may turn into a purchase for us.”

“This was a very well run event that was well worth the time and expense to attend. Speakers were Senior executives in the industry and they were more realistic in their approach and presentations that most of these types of events I have attended. Events were schedule very closely with the drinks and dinner which made it difficult to take everything in.”  

“Great opportunity to evaluate where your organization is versus high performing companies in the same business segment.”

“I really found the SCOPE meeting very useful for myself. I had the opportunity to interact with most of the suppliers and understand what services they are providing and how those services will benefit the Supply Chain area.”

“As the principal of a supply chain consulting organization, I attend many supply chain operations conferences and forums each year and the SCOPE East event was among the most productive in terms of identifying supplier solutions for my clients and matching them to the specific requirements of their projects.”

“This was a great opportunity for me to meet with a vendor that I was very interested in. Therefore my attendance was rewarding.… The attendee's were all very nice and the benchmarking opportunities were very beneficial to me.”

“I may purchase from 1 supplier. I am scheduling meetings now.”

“I really liked the "speed dating." Normally I try to avoid eye contact at a trade show and use my peripheral vision to see if I want to stop. This set the expectations right up front.”

“Very good networking opportunity”

“I want to reiterate the effectiveness of the pre-arranged meetings with vendors. I had never experienced anything like that. In general, everyone was accessible and there wasn't the clique-y feeling I often have at conferences.”

“Outstanding event - well hosted, chock full of terrific speakers, and nice selection of technology providers”

“Well Done! Thank you presenting the opportunity to gather great information, meet with dynamic industry leaders in a beautiful and professional venue.”

"SCOPE is an opportunity for me to benchmark current business practices against industry best practices. The forum is an educational format and triggers creative thought with some of the industry's finest practioners. The meeting format, the food, and the social hour presented opportunities to network and learn even more. I would attend SCOPE again. Thank you, Leng for planning a terrific event."

"I really enjoyed being able to talk to the companies on a one on one basis. I was pleasantly surprised that some of the suppliers I was scheduled with that I didn't think I would have much interest in, I did. Nice job scheduling"

“I liked the change of educational tracks being organized by track and relevant topics (industry). Great Conference!”

“The ability to identify 4 potential solution providers that can have an ability to solve our current business concerns.”

“In a few words: a great, well organized, worthwhile event!”

“I was pleased that the suppliers did their homework on myorganization as I did on theirs. That made for a meaningful conversation in the 20 minutes we had.”

“Great event well worth the time, I wish I would have brought more colleges.”

“I was a first time attendee of the show and it was a tremendous opportunity for me to learn more about what goes on behind the supply chain. The one on one meetings allowed me to explore different opportunities to increase my efficiencies, reduce my costs and increase my visibility. Great Show!”

“This was a great event to understand what's happening in the market place. Different ways of solving problem helps see outside of the box was a real treat. The classroom speakers were great and informational in all areas. You guys did a great job of taking care of us from the time we got there to the time we left. Good job and keep the good work!”

“The Scope Conference provided an excellent opportunity format for networking between exhibitors and attendees. The conference was very well organized and maintained schedule integrity.”

“Whether you are in the process of selecting supply chain optimization components or have already implemented them, the event is a worthwhile opportunity to explore some of the latest technology being offered.”

“The breath of knowledge between all the attendees, are just awesome. In one meeting I have spoken to a gentleman who knows the cost and revenue structures for 3PL companies (both asset based and non asset based 3PLs) inside out where as another person in the same meeting came out to be an expert in designing layouts to process mapping for effective WMS implementation.”

“The format of this conference is excellent and provides a great one-on-one opportunity to either discuss on going challenges and problems or to establish a framework for follow-up discussions. Scheduled appointments lead to a more productive use of both the supplier's time and the prospective client's time.”

“Certainly provided introductions and contacts which will be useful in furthering my access to knowledgeable industry personnel. Communication was relaxed; felt more like a discussion over cocktails, than a business meeting.”

“The format, content and networking opportunities were excellent. The venue provided a very professional and organized process for interaction with suppliers and delegates.”

“The content and the expertise from the speakers was very impressive!”

"Having the Keynote Speaker and more educational seminars this year made SCOPE a much more valuable experience. Great job!!!"

“Being someone new to the 3PL industry... it was a good learning experience both professionally and educationally.”

“Having a schedule set up for me to talk with vendors that I'm interested in was a more effective use of my time than getting on the internet and researching the various companies that offer the solutions I'm looking for.”

"SCOPE West was an effective opportunity to make great contacts in an efficient, productive format. The show provided access to many supply chain related solutions in a way that focused on my particular business needs and was a great way to make new contacts and discover trends in supply chain tools and technologies. I would definitely attend another SCOPE Event!"

"The show was very well managed and run. The 20 minute meeting format was good, on average it was a great use of my time and I was able to connect with suppliers that were overall a good fit. I engaged with more known industry suppliers at SCOPE than I would have at a traditional industry show. I look forward to SCOPE's next west coast event."

“I thought that Toby and his staff did a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and answering any questions that we had. They were very eager to help and to get us in touch with the people that would best help accomplish the needs that our company has. Thank you to all who were involved in the event.”

“It's interesting the areas and subjects we run into at these meetings, that give us a different perspective on how we view the way we operate. Intec Solutions Good contacts with suppliers.”

“The conference was well organized and the one on one sessions were short and to the point. I will definitely attend future Scope events.”

"Lots of qualified, first rate suppliers very knowledgeable about their range of services and how to apply to my circumstances. Excellent organization of the event. Great people and accommodations. Well worth 2days away from the DC."

"The ability to meet numerous high quality suppliers and their executives in a rapid fire fashion is an extremely efficient way to gather information to improve the business."

"The show was a huge success. There was a wide variety of supply based folks in the supply chain industry and a variety of different market segments and different industries. The Benefit I found, was that the show exposed me to a lot of different industries and provided me different levels of solutions. I highly suggest you attend this conference."

"This was an excellent opportunity to meet with a variety of Vendors in a short but focused time period. Which enabled us to be introduced to or learn more about available products and services. The time allocated for networking allowed for additional information to be exchanged."

"The conference was great; the show enabled me to connect with some great suppliers. I have a couple of appointments already set up for next week. The format of the conference was very well organized; you were able to get a contact at an equivalent time, so you weren't left roaming around and hoping to catch up when a supplier was busy."

"Great start for a new conference. I met 19 suppliers and feel the format; venue and content were first class. Two suppliers are under consideration. The educational sessions were very productive and I look forward to seeing more strategic planning suppliers in the future."

"Pleasantly surprised by the scalability of a lot of the systems that I am seeing here I have learned quite a bit in the first day and I am looking forward to seeing how much more I can do."

"The quality of the vendors were great!"

“The CDW tour was an excellent way for us to start the conference.”

“This was my first event and enjoyed it. I look forward to future events! Field Trip was great!”

"I found the SCOPE Event to be very worthwhile and informative. I gained a greater knowledge base than I anticipated. The format helped me cut to the chase when dealing with the vendors because of the set appointments. I could go up and talk to people without being interrupted. A fantastic event."

"The best conference concept I have attended in years."

"SCOPE was very informative and extremely helpful. No more running around trying to figure out what supplier to see. It was very precise and organized event. SCOPE has a much better approach. At the SCOPE Event, I know exactly what supplier I am going to connect with; I am only connected with the supplier that is best suited for my needs, I don't have to walk around or try to figure it out on the fly."

"I learned that I had a wrong impression of the "cost" of several vendors' products and services and that by attending I am more open to contact from several of them that I would not have been otherwise."

"I enjoyed the fact that you guys organized who we should speak to, and everyone we spoke to had a little bit to offer a company like us, and I spent a bit of time speaking to the people you didn't set up for us and sure enough they didn't have much to offer us, so you guys did a really good job on picking who we should speak to."

"Excellent time! I love the 20 minute meetings, and the way to interface with that many different people and companies and a chance to meet at a social level later on in the day and go over things and set up some networking outside the 20 minute windows Very pleased with all of that. An excellent fit, so far we are only half way through we have had 3 Excellent fits that we are going to pursue further."

"I found that the event was very educational especially for a person like myself who has been in the business for 26+years. The vendors were very informative and your staff was very out going and helpful."

"The event did an awesome job of matching customer needs with vendors who can fulfill those needs. SCOPE's attention to detail was impeccable and I can honestly say that every aspect of this event was up to or exceeded my expectations."

"I really enjoyed the way the event was organized, it stayed on schedule, 20 minutes with everyone, we got to see everyone, gathered a lot of information to keep moving and it worked very well for us."

“The facility was wonderful.”

“I thought the event was well organized and very professional. Great opportunities to meet key buyers and I look forward to next meeting.”

“I made some great contacts! Since Randstad is a workforce solution provider, I was able to talk to many people about how their facilities are run or not run efficiently. I made some long term contacts with a great network of folks! I'll be back!”

“I enjoyed the meeting it was a way to get a taste of different vendor services and also get educated on current supply chain topics.”