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The Practical Implementation of Offsets – An Industry Perspective
27 January 2010
The Practical Implementation of Offsets – An Industry Perspective

This Workshop is based on our very popular Training seminars delivered in partnership with the Defence Manufacturers Association over the past 5 years. It will provide you with a detailed account of how offset is applied in international defence contracts and is packed with case studies and advice on best practice.

Why attend this workshop?

Attend and receive advice on best practice gained from practical experience of working on real offset programmes.  Consider various simple to use strategies for how to use offset proactively to maximise sales potential in a competitive environment and how to minimise risk. Delegates will receive handout material providing explanatory Workshop notes and illustrations. The information in this handout is only available to Workshop delegates.

Who should attend?

The Workshop will take a holistic approach, enabling organisations to effectively involve and mobilise all departments and functions in offset delivery. Therefore, this Workshop will be invaluable to anyone involved in international defence contracting, including people in Sales, Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Engineering and General Management.

About your Workshop Leaders:

Roger Bulgin is the Managing Director of Offsets 2000 and has managed successful offset campaigns in Europe, Middle East and the Far East. Before forming Offsets 2000, Roger was BAE SYSTEMS Regional Offset Director, Middle East, Roger has a legal background and for many years was Commercial Manager in BAE, GEC Marconi and MEL Phillips.

 

David Broadbent would describe himself as a ‘seasoned campaigner’ in offset, with many years practical experience. Before joining Offsets 2000, David was a manager in BAE’s International Partnerships division, specialising in Direct Offset for aircraft programmes associated with the Hawk, Grippen and Eurofighter aircraft. David has a great passion for motorcycling and will be travelling to this event on his cherished Norton Commando!

Offsets 2000 is a UK based private company with 30 years experience in Offset and defence business. We provide our clients with practical and effective management services including;
 
- Bid Preparation and Planning.
- Management of Offset Projects.
- Training & Mentoring.

The emphasis of our work is in helping our clients to maximise the probability of winning new business (we have a 100% success record) and reducing the risk associated with discharging offset obligations. We are members of the Defence Manufacturers Association and The London Countertrade Roundtable, providing our clients with excellent networking opportunities in the financial, legal and industrial sectors.

Workshop agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

The background to offsets, the market and legal requirements

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10:00

The diversity of offset with excellent supporting case studies and examples

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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11:00

Offset as a business development tool

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11:30

Key customer priorities and emerging trends

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12:00

How to reduce risk and enhance profitability

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12:30

Interactive Questions and Answer Session

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13:00

Close of Workshop

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