Best Practices in Active Supply Management

Executive Breakfast Series

October 17-19, 2006

What

Executive Breakfast:

Best Practices in Active Supply Management

When/Where

Tuesday, October 17

Wyndham Milwaukee Center

139 East Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI

Wednesday, October 18

Wyndham Northwest Chicago

400 Park Blvd.

Itasca, IL

Thursday, October 19

Wyndham Garden Hotel

42100 Crescent Blvd.

Novi, MI

All sessions begin at 7:30 a.m. and end by 10 a.m.

Who Should Attend

Senior supply chain, procurement and operations executives in mid-to-large sized manufacturing companies.

Featured Speakers

Gary L. Ragatz

Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University

Gary is an expert on global sourcing and its impact on supply chain performance. His research has examined the impact of collaborative planning activities in supply chain management, the integration of suppliers into new product development, short-term scheduling/capacity planning systems, and suppliers' attitudes regarding minority supplier development programs. He co-directs the Eli Broad Graduate School of Managemment's Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Executive Seminar.

Gary is speaking in Milwaukee on October 17.

Colin Walker, Director of Quality
GKN Rockford Inc.

Colin is director of quality for GKN Rockford Inc., a producer of high-speed driveshafts focused on the construction and mining-equipment sector.  He recently led global purchasing systems and supplier development at Woodward Governor, and has over 25 years of experienced in advanced process technology and quality development.

Colin is speaking in Chicago on October 18.

Mark Lauterbach, CPO
Stolle Machinery Inc.

Mark is the CPO of Stolle Machinery, an industry leading global supplier of machinery to produce beverage and food cans. His career has included supply chain management roles with companies such as AlliedSignal, Black & Decker, Brunswick Corp./ Mercury Marine Division and NipponDenso Manufacturing.

Mark is speaking in Detroit on October 19.

Emily Liggett, CEO
Apexon, Inc.

Emily is president and CEO of Apexon. She is an industry veteran, having served as CEO for manufacturing companies such as Capstone Turbines and Elo Touch Systems. She has also held senior management positions at Tyco, Raychem and Dupont Corporations.

Emily is speaking in Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit.