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APICS 2008 Plant Tours
Attend APICS 2008 plant tours free of charge. This year, they're included in your conference registration. Determine which plant tour meets your educational goals. We've aligned with Kansas City-area companies to complement your educational sessions and learning path.
Boulevard Brewery
www.blvdbeer.comDiscover how, in just under 20 years, Boulevard Brewery has grown into the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest United States. Discover practical applications of the concepts you examine in the Global Supply Chain and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths. Attend this plant tour to see the brewing process and see how Boulevard Brewery manages
- Fresh, flavorful beer production using traditional ingredients
- Both old and new brewing techniques
- Production of five year-round beers and an array of seasonal beers
Bushnell Performance Optics
www.bushnellperformanceoptics.comAttend this plant tour to learn how Industry leader in sports optics and outdoor accessories, Bushnell Performance Optics, effectively manages its operations. With a focus on quality and improvement, your plant tour of Bushnell Performance Optics will help you gain a practical view of what you learn in the Principles of Operations Management, Enterprise Systems, and Lean learning paths. Experience firsthand how Bushnell Performance Optics maintains successful operations with
- Emerging technologies and innovative performance measures
- 11 brands and 15 product lines
- Continuous improvement and a commitment to high quality standards
Deluxe Check
www.deluxe.comAttend this plant tour to learn how Deluxe Check, one of Industry Week’s top 50 manufacturing companies in 2005, manages manufacturing, customer service, and distribution out of its Lenexa, Missouri, location. With a focus on corporate governance and agile customer service, Deluxe Check will help you gain a practical view of what you learn in the Enterprise Systems, Lean, and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths. Experience firsthand how Deluxe Check makes use of
- Innovative printing presses
- Quick response to customer demand
- Multiple localized operations facilities
Dimensional Innovations
www.dimin.comThe Dimensional Innovations plant tour will show you how this design-assist and design and specialty fabrication firm approaches projects with a unique point of reference. Learn how Dimensional Innovations works with each project to create the most efficient execution with the highest quality. See the practical applications of the Enterprise Systems and Professional Advancement learning paths and how Dimensional Innovations succeeds by using
- A “good to great” management philosophy
- Recyclable materials in the fabrication process at client request
- Digital fabrication to eliminate waste and increase yield of materials
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
www.kc.frb.orgAttend the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City plant tour to take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the United State’s central bank. Learn about the Federal Reserve's three main functions, as well as find out about the processing of checks, currency and other payments. This plant tour will help you gain a practical view of what you learn in the Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing and Professional Advancement learning paths. Experience firsthand how the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City keeps sufficient money in circulation and
- Processes billions of dollars in currency, checks, and electronic payments each day
- Provides cash to banks to meet short term needs
- Operates independent of the government
Grainger
www.grainger.comAttend the Grainger plant tour to learn how Grainger succeeds with more than 17,000 employees and $6.4 billion in sales. As the leading broad-line supplier of facilities maintenance and related products, Grainger serves more than 115,000 customers daily. Experience how Grainger succeeds with more than 1,300 suppliers, three delivery channels, and 800,000 parts using concepts you explore in the Principles of Operations Management and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths. Experience firsthand how Grainger makes use of
- More than 1,300 suppliers that provide their customers with 800,000 parts
- Combined production selection, local availability, delivery speed, and order simplicity
- Three delivery channels: Grainger.com, the Grainger Catalog, and the Branch Network, within the overall company strategy
Haldex
www.haldex.com Attend the Haldex plant tour to gain a practical view of this company that provides innovative solutions to the global vehicle industry, with a focus enhancing safety, environment, and vehicle dynamics. Gain a practical understanding of what you learn in the Enterprise Systems and Demand Management/Forecasting/S&OP learning paths as you learn how Haldex successfully produces automatic brake adjusters and air disk brakes for heavy duty commercial vehicles. Participants will see how Haldex successfully manages
- A focus on continuous improvement
- Global manufacturing operations including China
- Products support the auto industry
Harvesters
www.harvesters.orgAs Kansas City's only food bank, Harvesters is a clearinghouse for the collection and distribution of food and related household products. Since 1979, Harvesters has been helping people in the Kansas City area. Gain a practical view of the Demand Management/Forecasting/S&OP and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths by attending this plant tour. See how Harvesters gives Kansas City’s hungry the food they need by effectively managing
- Well organized and efficient inventory control systems and inventory locator system
- Large unknown inventory quantities daily
- Literally tons of food needing transportation and distribution
Kansas City Star
www.kcstar.comAttend the Kansas City Star plant tour to discover more than just the news. By participating in the tour, you will examine how the Kansas City Star’s state-of-the-art four-story printing press makes the Star not only more efficient and competitive, but demonstrates a commitment to sustainable operations. Additionally, you will see firsthand how the topics covered in the Sustainability/Green, Demand Management/Forecasting/S&OP, and Lean learning paths translate into real life. Discover how the Kansas City Star implements green initiatives and maintains profits by using
- Recycled materials, including used aluminum press plates, news print, end rolls, cores, and more
- Non-wood skid pallets
- An organizational commitment to the environment and community
Metro Community College
www.mcckc.eduAttend the Metro Community College tour to observe the partnering between local manufacturers and this educational institution. By participating in the Metro Community College tour, you will see how education meets practice in the operations management field. This tour brings to life what you learn in the Principles of Operations Management, Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing, and Professional Advancement learning paths. Experience firsthand how Metro Community College makes use of
- Specially designed graining rooms that are setup to mimic the manufacturing environment of specific companies, including Hallmark, Harley Davidson, and Garmin
- Partnerships with leading manufacturing companies
New Oak Vineyards
www.newoakvineyards.comDiscover how New Oak Vineyards has successfully maintained high-quality wine production for ten years. Attend the New Oak Vineyards plant tour to see practical applications of the Global Supply Chain and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths. By participating in this plant tour, you will see how New Oak Vineyards maximizes its natural resources in near the Missouri river in Lafayette County. Attend this plant tour to see how New Oak Vineyards manages
- Six varieties of grapes, including Norton, Chambourcin, St. Vincent, Chardonel, Vignoles, and Seyval
- Production best practices to maintain the integrity of distinctive fresh grape flavor in each bottle
Procter & Gamble
www.pandg.comParticipate in the Procter & Gamble plant tour to learn from Procter & Gamble’s 100 years of doing business in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. See how Procter & Gamble successfully manages production for consumer brands such as Dawn dishwashing liquid. Gain a cohesive understanding of the concepts from the Global Supply Chain, Enterprise Systems, and Lean learning paths. See how Procter & Gamble leads the way in managing
- The global supply chain
- The Fair Trade movement
- Sustainability
Roasterie
www.theroasterie.comAttend this plant tour to learn about the world’s finest coffees, teas, and related products: where they come from, how they’re made into saleable products, and how the Roasterie’s operations enable company to succeed. The Roasterie plant tour will help you understand practical applications of what you learn in the Demand Management/Forecasting/S&OP or Sustainability/Green learning paths. You will see, firsthand how the Roasterie works with
- Globally sourced inventory
- Fair trade raw materials
- Extraordinary customer service requirements
Shatto Milk Company
www.shattomilk.comSee how Shatto Milk Company embodies its motto, ”Milk at its finest” by attending this plant tour. Take this opportunity to have a firsthand view of Shatto Milk Company’s dairy, processing, and bottling facility. Gain a real-world understanding of the principles from the Principles of Operations Management, Sustainability/Green, and Demand Management/Forecasting/S&OP learning paths. Participate in this plant tour to see how Shatto Milk Company effectively manages the entire supply chain for milk products with
- A focus on fresh local products
- Turnaround times as short as 12 hours from the cow to the store
- A process that includes the dairy barn throughout the bottling process
Stonehaus Farm Winery
www.stonehausfarms.comAttend the Stonehaus Farm Winery plant tour to see how this more than 10 year-old winery successfully produces its award-winning wines. Attend this plant tour to see practical applications of the Global Supply Chain and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths. By participating in this plant tour, you will see how the Stonehaus Farm Winery combines
- Diverse varieties of grapes
- Production best practices
SubTropolis Underground Innovations
www.huntmidwest.com/subtropolis/index.htmlAttend the SubTropolis plant tour to understand how the world’s largest underground business complex operates. Gain an understanding of how this green business was created through the mining of a 270-million-year-old limestone deposit. See how SubTropolis serves tenants requiring 10,000 to one million square feet and how concepts from the Sustainability/Green learning path are applied in the real world. Participate in this plant tour to understand how SubTropolis manages
- 6.65 miles of lighted, paved underground roads
- 2.1 miles of railroad track and 394 truck dock locations served by more than 300 truck lines
- Fast office space turnaround for a growing list of more than 50 tenants
Sweet Expressions
www.sweetexpressions.comAttend this plant tour to see the make-to-order and make-to-stock candy production process firsthand. Tour attendees will observe both the chocolate pizza and truffle making processes. The Sweet Expressions plant tour will help you gain a practical view of what you learn in the Demand Management/Forecasting/S&OP, Lean, and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths. Experience how Sweet Expressions
- Takes a different perspective on supply chain management
- Applies distribution inventory principles to ice cream, jams, balloons and sauces
- Emphasizes inventory control best practices
Wagner Industries
www.wagnerindustries.comAttend the Wagner Industries plant tour to see, firsthand, how this industry-leading third party logistics (3PL) company maintains its continuous growth pattern. See how Wagner Industries carved a niche place in the market for holding and repacking inventory for their 700 plus customer base. The Wagner Industries plant tour will help you gain a practical understanding of the Sustainability/Green and Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/Warehousing learning paths. Experience how Wagner Industries manages
- Business-to-business and Business-to-customer order fulfillment
- Three channels that fit seamlessly into clients’ existing supply chains.
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. Former President Bill Clinton personally tapped Mycoskie to be a partner of the Clinton Global Initiative, which unites world and business leaders from a variety of backgrounds to channel the capacities of individuals and organizations to end poverty and unify the global community. Not a bad start for a young entrepreneur who visited Buenos Aires as a volunteer and returned to the United States as an entrepreneur whose business grew from three interns and a loft office in Venice Beach, CA to more than 40 employees and 600 stores around the world.
John Replogle, CEO of Burt's Bees
Discover how Burt's Bees broke the mold, and maintained profits and productivity, by incorporating sustainability into the company mission.
Since 1989, the Burt's Bees maintained a priority of earth friendly, natural personal care. This organizational philosophy extended to protecting and providing for nature, not simply extracting resources. By embracing sustainable best practices, you can be at the forefront of this hot trend in operations management. At the same time, you can help your organization maintain its bottom-line productivity.
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, you will gain added insights into green manufacturing, sustainability, and one of the coolest companies out there—Burt's Bees.Darcy Winslow, Senior Advisor, Nike Foundation
As a senior advisor for the Nike Foundation and a long-standing Nike executive, Darcy Winslow is focused on building a strong relationship with the female athlete/consumer through innovation, product, communication, and retail. Having worked at Nike for 14 years, Winslow has held many positions within the company, including biomechanical research assistant, director of footwear and apparel product testing, and product development manager. Most recently she was the general manager of sustainable business opportunities, a role focused on developing and implementing more environmentally and socially sustainable business strategies across the organization, from long-range research and development, through product creation and the supply chain.
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