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This year in Kansas City, you will have a truly integrated experience, from your educational sessions, to your plant tours, and more.
APICS 2008 Education
Time and again, the education sessions are noted as one of the most important reasons to attend the annual conference. This year, we’ve created a truly integrated educational program of sessions, plant tours, panel discussions, and more, called integrated Learning Paths. Your APICS 2008 Learning Path will guide you through your experience—with each interactive program building on the previous session.Join us for APICS 2008 to find the cool solutions to the hot issues you face at work each day.
TAKE THE EDUCATION HOME WITH YOU—FOR FREE!
In addition to receiving a complimentary plant tour and Closing Reception ticket, you will receive complimentary access to all APICS 2008 session mp3s. Register today to ensure you have access to the integrated education provided in all eight of APICS 2008’s Learning Paths.
APICS 2008 General Session Speakers
Blake Mycoskie, CEO of TOMS Shoes
Retail innovator Blake Mycoskie, chief executive officer at TOMS Shoes, will discuss building a global business with an altruistic core. Blake Mycoskie redefines the idea of walking in someone else's shoes. Since he founded TOMS Shoes for Tomorrow in 2006, he has donated more than 10,000 pairs of Argentine-style alpargatas to impoverished children in developing nations, from Argentina to South Africa. more
John Replogle, CEO of Burt's Bees
Your employer doesn't need to have an expressed commitment to the environment for you to begin thinking green. With the help of the APICS 2008 Sustainability/Green Learning Path and keynote speaker John Replogle, Chief Executive Officer of Burt's Bees, you will gain added insights into green manufacturing, sustainability, and one of the coolest companies out there—Burt's Bees. more
Darcy Winslow, Senior Advisor, Nike Foundation
Darcy Winslow, Senior Advisor for the Nike Foundation and Long-Standing Nike Executive, is focused on building a strong relationship with the female athlete/consumer through innovation, product, communication, and retail. Winslow has held many positions within the company, including biomechanical research assistant, director of footwear and apparel product testing, and product development manager. more