USMA Educational Conference
Practical Solutions for a Changing Supply Chain
May 22-25, 2011
SAMPLE CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Here's an advance look at some of what's planned for the 2011 USMA Educational Conference. Watch this space for further information as the program develops.
Journey from Commodity to Alliance (Services Track)
This session will explore managing long term service contracts. It will dive into the process and tools for managing services pricing as it relates to market comparison and other process improvement techniques that drive cost out of the supply chain. This session will include general lecture on process and the Price Discipline Tools and a case study using the Price Discipline Tool. Presented by Rob Case of Anklesaria.
Key take-aways will include:
- Improved understanding of addressing long-term service contract/alliance pricing challenges
- Introduction to process for managing long-term service contract/alliance pricing
- Price Discipline tool
Inventory Optimization Modeling and Application of Lessons Learned (Inventory Track)
Have you ever wondered how the various inventory optimization models compare? This session will review inventory optimization models and share lessons learned from each one. The use of technology to successfully aide with sustained inventory reduction will also be covered. Presented by Dennis Shultz, Alchemy Management Consulting.
Key take-aways will include:
- Understanding of Inventory reduction models for utilities
- Knowledge of how technology enhances a successful inventory reduction model
- Broader understanding of challenges and lessons learned from actual inventory reduction applications
Supply Chain Professional Development and Certifications (Professional Development Track)
What are the options for supply chain professional certifications and what are the benefits? Who should pursue which certifications and why? This session will be presented by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
Key take-aways will include:
- Improved understanding of professional development options for supply chain management
- New information and developments for professional certifications
Actionable recommendations for development and certifications
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