Programs
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
UPDATED: September 10 We had a great first PDM of the 2008-2009 season. Gloria will soon be sending out CPIM points to all that participated. We had 38 members attend. Following is the presentation from the PDM. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Plant tour at East Manufacturing Tuesday January 13, 2009 Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Registration and Networking: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Presentation: 6:45 p.m. followed by a Q & A session Members $20, Student Members $10, Non-Members $25 Reservations: Gloria@summitcomputer.net or call 330-253-1015 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Registration and Networking: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Presentation: 6:45 p.m. followed by a Q & A session Members $20, Student Members $10, Non-Members $25 Reservations: Gloria@summitcomputer.net or call 330-253-1015 
Spaghetti Warehouse
510 South Main Street
Akron Ohio
Why the Toyota Production System is Unsuitable for Jobshops
Speaker: Dr. Shahrukh Irani, The Ohio State University College of Engineering
There is a lively conversation going on among operations management professionals today. Is “lean” a universal concept that fits into every environment? Are there reasonable guidelines to help select the best environments for a lean initiative? What are other success stories that would provide a good road map for my own company?
For directions and company information: www.eastmfg.com Meet at the main door at 6:00 p.m. 1871 State Route 44 in Randolph, Ohio
Reservations must be made by Friday, November 7. Participation is limited.
Reservations: Gloria@summitcomputer.net or call 330-253-1015
EAST ranks in the top 20 of all trailer manufacturers in the United States.
Strength, durability, quality, value, customer satisfaction, and innovation are all common terms. But working together as core beliefs of EAST Manufacturing Corporation, they bring to the company an uncommon sense of purpose in the manufacture of trailers that take on some of the toughest jobs in the transportation industry.
Founded in 1968, EAST is a privately held company that began operations in a 80 foot by 100 foot building, manufacturing aluminum Dump Trailers one at a time. Since then the company has grown to become a multiple product, leading trailer manufacturer that employs nearly 500 people with facilities encompassing more than 550,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space.
The EAST complex sits on 85 acres in Randolph, Ohio, providing ample space to meet both current and future growth requirements for trailer manufacturing, service and repair, storage, pick-up and delivery.
EAST'S philosophy is to build equipment that provides our customers superior operational performance, strength, durability and longevity, while providing top value for money spent. We view our dedicated and loyal workforce as the key to our success and the foundation of our progress and pursuit of excellence. Our people have a concern for providing top quality products and providing a product and service that exceeds our customer's expectations.
Anthe’s at the Lakes - new location
4315 Manchester Road
Akron, Ohio
www.anthesatthelakes.com for more information and directions
Effective work in a global supply chain: Multi cultural exercises
Speaker: Chad E. Cook, President of Bright Side, Inc.
Chad Cook received the highest rating of an APICS speaker at our October 2006 dinnermeeting. Join us as he leads an interactive session in exploring our understanding (or lack thereof) of different viewpoints, cultures and perspectives.
Chad possesses a wealth of experience and expertise in such transformational- organizational change initiatives as globalization, strategic planning, lean manufacturing, and mergers & 
acquisitions. Having worked as both a corporate executive and a consultant, Cook has a unique perspective on the challenges of behavioral and organizational change within people and teams. A master of leadership development, Cook specializes in helping individuals, teams, and organizations accelerate critical business outcomes and achieve consistently profitable results.
Registration and Networking: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Presentation: 6:45 p.m. followed by a Q & A session
Members $20, Student Members $10, Non-Members $25
Reservations: Gloria@summitcomputer.net or call 330-253-1015
356th Fighter Group
4919 Mt. Pleasant Road
North Canton OH
www.356fg.com
CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CPM, BSE, MBA
Topic: CSCP coursework sample
There is tremendous value in the Certified Supply Chain Professional curriculum and the best way we know how to share that with our members is in a sample class. Please join us for a 45 minute class session using the real curriculum of the CSCP training. You will quickly learn how the program expands upon the CPIM designation and provides a “world view” of the supply chain process.
The Ohio Brewing Company
222 S. Main Street
Downtown Akron
Adjacent parking just behind the O’Neils building (free after 6 p.m.) or nearby metered parking (also free after 6 p.m.)
Directions: http://www.ohiobrewing.com/location.asp
Speaker: Chris Verich, Manager of Brewing Operations, Ohio Brewery
Topic: From Grain to Glass We’ve discovered the joys of fermentation in the past year and are branching out to discover the joys of brewing. Please join us for a tour and conversation of the Ohio Brewery in the heart of downtown Akron. After a tour and discussion with Chris, we will have dinner in the banquet room overlooking Lock 3. Ohio Brewing has specialty food items incorporating their marvelous beers into unique recipes. Chris Verich has a long history in designing and producing award winning beers at his former brewery in Niles, the original Ohio Brewing Company. Chris and his brother, Michael, are two of the principal owners of the brewery.