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For Immediate Release
2003 APICS International Conference & Exposition Attendees to Gather in Las Vegas to Transform Challenges into Opportunities
Alexandria, VA (June 2, 2003) Attendees of the 2003 APICS International Conference and Exposition will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 6-9, for the four-day event, Transform Challenges into Opportunities, hosted by APICS—The Educational Society for Resource Management. World-class featured speakers; networking opportunities with top industry executives; strategies and solutions to maximize company profits; and the exposition with leading suppliers of software systems, services, and information technology highlight the premier inventory and supply chain management program.
"Outstanding speakers will present their real-world experiences, focusing on how-tos for improving operations, profits, and customer satisfaction," said Karen Alber, CFPIM, 2003 Conference Committee chair.
This year's featured speakers are Lawrence J. Ellison, chairman and CEO, Oracle Corporation; Pat Croce, co-owner, Philadelphia 76ers; Barry Gibbons, former Burger King CEO; Mark Baker, senior vice president for operations, Steelcase, Inc.; Anthony S. Nieves, general manager and senior vice president, purchasing and supply management, Hilton Hotels Corporation; and Afterburners, top military fighter pilots. In addition, there are more than 100 educational sessions that will address lean strategies, operations and inventory management, personal and professional development, process improvement, procurement, project management, small business issues, and supply chain management and systems.
Other conference highlights include
- "Interactive Supply Chain Management Experience," a six-session educational series that brings practitioners and management together to experience firsthand how supply chain decisions affect customers, shareholders, trading partners, suppliers, employees, and competitors
- Exposition featuring the leading solutions providers of supply chain management, manufacturing execution systems, MRP/ERP, logistics, materials management, B2B integration, and CRM software
- Executive Edge sessions, "Supply Chain Reevaluation: Leveraging Challenges through Change," with top executives and industry leaders aligning supply chain strategies with end-customer needs, improving cost and timeliness, and focusing on flexibility
- Plant tours at six Las Vegas area manufacturers: Bally Gaming International; Ethel M Chocolates; Merillat Industries, LLC; Nevada Color Litho; Shelby American, Inc.; and Sweetheart Cup Company
- Lean and Agile Manufacturing Simulation Model, an interactive workshop that demonstrates lean principles and their application.
Enclosed is the preliminary program guide with detailed information about the 2003 APICS International Conference and Exposition. Keep up to date on the latest conference news by visiting the APICS Web site at www.apics.org. Go to the Conference & Expo page and click on "My Planner."
APICS—The Educational Society for Resource Management provides lifelong learning for lifetime success through its certification programs, training tools, and networking opportunities. The society supports nearly 60,000 members in 20,000 manufacturing and service industry companies worldwide. To learn more about the APICS community, visit www.apics.org.
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