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APICS Inland Empire Focuses on ‘Navigating the Global Supply Chain’ at Fall Symposium on October 29
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Lisa Anderson M.B.A. - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Lisa Anderson M.B.A. - Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Claremont, CA
Thursday, October 13, 2016

 

The Fall Executive Panel & Networking Symposium tackles the pay-offs and perils of managing a worldwide supply chain giving attendees from manufacturers and logistics a chance to improve their strategy for managing a global supply chain.

The Inland Empire Chapter of APICS,  the leading association for supply chain and operations professionals, will be presenting attendees with an expert panel focused on global supply chain trends and strategies at its Navigating Global Supply Chain Fall Executive Panel & Networking Symposium on October 29  in Corona, Calif. In addition to expert presentations, engaging dialog and industry networking, APICS-IE is an excellent resource for all supply chain professionals seeking education and improvement.

"We're thinking big at this year's Symposium and focusing our discussion on successfully navigating the global supply chain," says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group.  "We look forward to pushing the envelope in supply chain strategic thinking, global disruptors and how to best manage these impacts in the manufacturing and distribution of products. We've assembled a panel rich in international law, import and export, logistics, and global manufacturing and R&D experience to drill down into what we need to know to be successful globally."

Expert panelists including international business attorney John Tulac, Josie Vigil, Director of Supply Chain Operations for B. Braun Medical Inc., Pooya Kabirir, Vice President of Engineering & Operations at Combustion Associates, Inc., Elizabeth Warren, Executive Director for FuturePorts, and Luke Haylock, Global Director of New Product Development for Alcoa. The panel will each present their perspective on managing the supply chain in a global economy as well as answer attendee questions.

The APICS-IE Fall Symposium: Navigating Global Supply Chain will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, Calif. Fees to attend the event from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM are $15 for members, $25 for non-members and students are free. Breakfast buffet is included. Register online or cut and paste this link into your browser: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ed1rzbt5632f374f&llr=pd7pgykab

 

 

About APICS

APICS is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate end-to-end supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations set the industry standard. With over 37,000 members and more than 250 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers.

The Inland Empire Chapter covers the inland empire region of Southern California, which spans the easternmost portion of Los Angeles county in addition to San Bernardino and Riverside counties.  The chapter offers educational classes, programs and special events in the hotbeds of manufacturing and distribution activity including Ontario, Riverside, and Temecula.  APICS Inland Empire partners with other organizations supporting manufacturing and distribution such as the DMA (Distribution Management Association), neighboring APICS chapters, industry leaders and government officials in support of furthering the region’s workforce development and growth.

 

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Name: Lisa Anderson
Title: President
Group: LMA Consulting Group, Inc.
Dateline: Claremont, CA United States
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