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Programs - 2010 -11 Tentative ScheduleMark your calendars now for the following: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Tour of University of Akron Sports Operations More details to follow October 12, 2010 Seminar - Warehousing More information to follow Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Joint PDM with NAPM - Supply Chain Competency Model The Martin Center University of Akron Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Inventory Game from Duquesne Universtiy The Martin Center University of Akron Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Speaker to be announced May (weekend date to be determined) Smith Daily Tour and Picnic
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Past 2009-2010 Events: Tuesday, September 15 , 2009 Terrorism and Global Supply Chain Globalization, stricter security regimes, and increasingly sophisticated criminal activity have made cross-border cargo movements more complex, putting the integrity of end-to-end supply chains at much greater risk. As an executive from a global electronics manufacturer that operates in more than 150 countries put it recently, "We can have the most incredible manufacturing and the supply chain dies as soon as it hits the border." This presentation will look at the security environment as it has evolved since 9-11 and touch on some of the major trends facing supply chain professionals today.
Tuesday, November 17 , 2009 NAPM joint meeting Tangier Discussion about receiving NAPM and APICS certification A representative from Waste Management gave a speech on issues in the supply chain.
Tuesday January 12 , 2010 ERP Implementations and Data Integrity ERP Implementations have huge impacts on all areas of the business. Jill Rennels will speak about ERP implementation risks including: Data Conversions, Disaster Recovery, Segregation of Duties Considerations, and IT General Controls. This presentation will provide real life examples of implementaiton successes and failures and identify key elements that Internal and External Auditors focus on before, during, and after an implementation. Tuesday, March 9 , 2010 Plant Tour - MK Morse - Canton, OH Join us for a plant tour of MK Morse. MK Morse is a family owned business specializing on one thing, making better saw blades and accessories and getting them to the customer on time. Their state of the art manufacturing facility is totally integrated where they do everything but make their own steel. Over 98% of orders are shipped within 24 hours, which creates numerous challenges for all elements of the business, but particularly the supply chain! Tuesday, May 11 , 2010 Leadership Banquet The Winery of Wolf Creek
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