Continue reading »]]> Full day seminar: IMPORT & EXPORT COMPLIANCE SUCCEEDING IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN

This event has been approved for 7 CEU’s (APICS and NCBFAA CES/CCS) and 6 CEU’s (SCPro)

Are you a Supply Chain Professional who is challenged with international regulations?

Are you trying to understand how trade compliance impacts your company’s bottom line?

Join CSCMP’s Cincinnati chapter on May 16th, 2013 for a unique Import/Export Compliance event featuring:

•  International trade regulations that “make or break” a supply chain
• Assessing and mitigating security risk in supply chains
• Incoterms
• Taking advantage of US Customs initiatives and regulations, C-TPAT
• Import/Export boot camp breakout sessions

Supply Chain Professionals will gain valuable knowledge and insight from nationally recognized compliance experts and government officials. Join us on May 16th to learn how Logistics and Compliance can partner for a better bottom line!

DATE & TIME: May 16, 2013,

7:15 AM – 7:50 AM Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Conference

Lunch is provided

LOCATION: Wingate by Wyndham – Meridian Conference Center
7500 Tylers Pl Blvd, West Chester Township, OH 45059

COST: $100, payable online at

https://cscmp.org/cinc/event/full-day-seminar-import-export-compliance-succeeding-your-supply-chain

or by check at event registration

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The Cincinnati Roundtables of CSCMP and WERC Present:

Spring Supply Chain Forum – “How E-Commerce is Affecting the Supply Chain”

hosted by Miami University, Farmer School of Business 

This event will start with Spring Scholarship Award Ceremony of the Cincinnati CSCMP Roundtable and continue with exciting presentations and panel discussions by thought leaders in the field of Supply Chain.

Schools invited to participate in the Scholarship competition: UC, UK, Miami of Ohio and The Ohio State

Location: Miami University, Ohio, Farmer School of Business
When: Thursday April 11th, 2013 16:30-20:30

Speakers:

BOB DURON - Vice President, Operations, Retail (Exel Inc.)

Bob Duron currently serves as vice president of North American operations for Exel’s retail business unit, with responsibility for e-commerce operations.  Bob’s focus is on shaping and developing operational strategy and organization for the e-commerce market vertical.

Prior to joining Exel in 2011, Bob founded consultancy firm Supply Chain Innovations Inc., and was previously Divisional Vice President, Supply Chain for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  That role was preceded by a similar role with Walmart USA.  His prior experience includes logistics operations roles with both Amazon and Gap.

Bob is a graduate of the University of Texas (El Paso) and holds an MBA in Operations from University of North Texas.

Jeffrey Fuerst - VP of Inventory Management, Sears Holding

Jeff resides in Arlington Heights, IL with his wife Daiva and two children Michael (17) and Elizabeth (15).Jeff graduated from Miami University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.  He later earned his MBA from Pepperdine University.  After graduating from Miami, Jeff started his career working for the Quaker Oats Company.  Jeff spent 14 years with Quaker in various Logistics and Supply Chain roles including Director, Business Process Transformation where he was responsible for integrating the Quaker and Pepsi warehouse supply chain networks following Pepsi’s merger with Quaker in 2000.  Jeff left Quaker in 2003 to become the Vice President of Logistics at ConAgra Foods.  Jeff was the lead for ConAgra’s warehouse operations.  Since 2007, Jeff has been the Vice President of Inventory Management for Sears Holdings.  In his current role, Jeff’s teams support the product supply of inventory for the Sporting Goods, Toys, Seasonal, Outdoor Living and Automotive Divisions at Sears Holdings.

Vice President - Integrated Systems Sales

Steve Schwietert is currently focused on Integrated Systems Sales for TGW Systems Inc. Steve has over 20 years of experience in supply chain strategy in the retail and direct to consumer arena. He has experience in multiple areas of retail distribution; from designing automated retail distribution facilities, to working in operations in retail distribution, to the sales side. Prior to joining TGW, Schwietert worked at Fortna Inc. (a Systems Integration Company) working with clients to identify their supply chain constraints and improve operations. Prior to Fortna, Schwietert was with TGW Business Partner Advanced Handling Systems, where he was instrumental in the design and implementation of automated distribution facilities for such companies as; The Gap, GSI Commerce, and Finish Line. Steve also has extensive operations experience in the retail distribution market, working for both The Gap and Mercantile Stores (Dillard’s).

 Education: Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering – University of Cincinnati

Memberships/Industry Associations

WERC – Warehousing Education and Research Council (President of the Cincinnati Chapter)
CSCMP – Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

 Speaker Engagements/Presentations: About TGW Systems – TGW is an integrated logistics solutions and material handling equipment provider for both large and small companies. Our expertise is in the planning, design, implementation, and lifetime service of integrated logistics solutions to help a company’s supply chain. TGW is a global company with a worldwide perspective and resources. North American operations are based in Spring Lake, Michigan. Learn more at www.tgw-group.com

Dave Gunther, VP of Business Development, UPS

Dave started his career with UPS in Kansas City back in 1974.  He worked as a Part Time Hub employee while attending school.  In 1977, Dave went on to become a UPS Driver.  He was promoted into his first “Sales” position as an Account Executive in 1984.  Dave took on several rotational assignments in operations and various staff support functions over the next couple of years.

In 1987 Dave was promoted to the Call Center Manager responsible for operations in Kansas City. He was later rotated through the Sales Manager position.  In 1990 Dave was relocated to Atlanta to work out of the Corporate Office in the Customer Service Systems group.

In 1993 he went back to the Midwest as the Director of Sales for the states of Nebraska, and North and South Dakota.  While there, Dave completed his Bachelors Degree from Bellevue University with a degree in Business Administration.

In 2002 Dave moved to Kentucky as the Director of Sales of the Kentucky District where he led the Districts growth initiatives to finally exceed the 1 Billion Dollar in Annual Sales mark in 2005.

In 2006, Dave moved over to the Strategic Sales team with Sales responsibilities within the Ohio Valley region.  In 2010, Dave moved over to the Retail sales vertical expanding geographical coverage and providing specific industry focus for the Direct to Consumer marketplace.

Dave has 38 years of experience in the Transportation and Logistics industry.  Dave’s Leadership, coupled with his strong background and emphasis on leveraging network capabilities, technology, customized operating plans, and connecting improvements back to balance sheet savings brings value to all Client relationships.

Discussion April 11

• Global eCommerce, new consumers, challenges, logistical solutions
• Where are the next Mega Markets
• What are their Expectations
• How to Service their Demands
• What has to change Logistically

Schedule:

 *The Fulfillment Track presentations will be in Room 027 FSB
**The Distribution Track presentation will be in Room 033 FSB

Continue reading »]]> Lean Logistics in the Supply Chain

Lean systems thinking and tools have maximized customer value and minimized waste, while focusing on continuous improvement. Supply chains have fostered unprecedented integration and collaboration along with globalization and specialization. Logistics, spanning material flow aspects of transportation and warehousing, has seen sustained popularity. Despite the attention drawn to each of these areas, their effective combination into Lean Supply Chain Logistics still leaves many avenues for improvement.

Join us to learn abut the theory behind lean and to see firsthand how lean principles are applied to logistics and supply chain processes.
This workshop will highlight the critical elements and “must know” concepts, and discuss the tools necessary to solve problems, eliminate waste, decrease inventory and lead time, improve processes, and ultimately decrease the total cost of fulfillment.

Experts, Mr. Robert Martichenko and Dr. Thomas Goldsby, will lead this discussion. Participants will experience Lean Suppy Chain practices via tours of LeanCor’s operations & lean fulfillment centers.

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