April 1, 2009
Data Overload? The Effects of Excessive Data Storage on Your ERP System and How to Minimize Them
John Bellman, CPIM, Founder, Reality Check, LLC
1:00—2:00 p.m. CT |
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Many businesspeople are thwarted when it comes to deriving real value from their enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems. These professionals have spent years and millions of dollars implementing state-of-the-art ERP software. The green paradox—the massive overloading of data inventories, enabled by the incredibly low stated cost of data storage—complicates already challenging implementations and stymies their managers. This presentation will explore how to apply the lessons of lean thinking to the green paradox and how to prevent your company from becoming "data-logged."
About the Presenter
Bellman has helped more than 50 companies in a variety of industries solve management and technology problems. His projects have been cited in publications including The Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review. Bellman is a guest lecturer and speaker at universities and industry conferences.
He holds a master's of business administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School, a master's in engineering management from Northwestern University, a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Bellman is also Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by APICS and is a frequent contributor to APICS magazine.
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April 8, 2009
Establishing Your Carbon Footprint: Your Key to Moving Forward
Erik Veldman, Project Manager, Climate Change Services, Canadian Standards Association
1:00—2:00 p.m. CT |
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To gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace or prepare for upcoming regulations, businesspeople need a credible first carbon footprint. To accomplish this goal, company leaders must build their own capacity through standards, procedures, training, on-site assistance, and more. All of these things are meant to improve the company's carbon footprint, while saving or even making money. The presentation will explain the constraints and challenges for manufacturers and governments implementing regulations and describe the carbon market and the different roles therein. It also will include case studies from businesses in Canada and Europe.
About the Presenter
As climate change project manager with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Veldman helps governments and businesses in Canada and the United States manage their greenhouse gas footprint using internationally recognized quantification standards. Veldman is working with the Manitoba government to design innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions supported by a Web portal to facilitate public access to climate change resources and services.
He holds a degree in biology from McMaster University at Hamilton, Ontario, and a post-diploma certificate in environmental management from Niagara College at St. Catharines, Ontario.
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April 15, 2009
Turning Byproducts into Products: A Case Study
Michael Richter, Writer/Designer, Fred Meyer Stores—Retail Education & Training
1:00—2:00 p.m. CT |
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Turning everyday waste into a competitive advantage is core to many green and sustainable initiatives. In this case study, participants will understand how Fred Meyer Stores translated everyday byproducts—from recyclables to spoiled produce—into savings and revenue for the company.
Find out how Fred Meyer Stores paid for their green initiatives and achieved the goal of a 70 percent redirection of comingled recyclables, metals, and compost in just a year by retrofitting compactors to accommodate these items.
Additionally, learn how Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified Fred Meyer Stores saved money and increased customer awareness of the green initiatives.
About the Presenter
Presenter biography coming soon.
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April 22, 2009
The Resilient and Responsible Supply Network: Competitive Advantage for the Business Ecosystem
Jhana Senxian, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Specialist and Sustainable Consumption and Production Partnership Director, The Aberdeen Group
1:00—2:00 p.m. CT |
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Sustainability initiatives have decisively transformed the business ecosystem and changed the way in which internal and external processes, requirements, alliances, and opportunities are envisioned, managed, and shared across the supply chain network. This session will outline findings that show how businesspeople are increasingly looking to their supply chains to enable enterprisewide sustainability, competitive advantage, and thought leadership.
Results of recent Aberdeen Group research on sustainability initiatives in the global food and supply chain demonstrate that competitive advantage and corporate responsibility mandates are the key drivers for green initiatives in the global food supply chain.
In this session, participants also will gain insights into the top three metrics respondents used to track progress and success.
About the Presenter
Senxian leads the Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Practice and directs the Aberdeen Group's strategic research partnership with the United Nations on private sector involvement in sustainable consumption and production . Senxian is a social anthropologist who brings more than 10 years of international experience in professional research, analysis, writing, and training to the Aberdeen Group, including work and collaboration with business, governmental, academic, and cultural entities in the United States, Europe, and Africa.
Upon joining the Aberdeen Group in 2007, she led the focus on sustainability's transformative impact on not just business processes and technology, but also the very nature and culture of business ecosystems, strategies, and opportunities. Senxian holds a master's degree from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree from Brandeis University and is a coauthor of Green IT for Dummies.
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Bonus recording: Complimentary with your registration!
Running a Lean and Green Operation: How to Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs and Risk
Jon Chorley, Vice President, Supply Chain Product Strategy, Oracle Â
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Today's mantra revolves around integrating the principles of lean with another set of initiatives—green. Sustainability can be driven by a combination of things, including corporate citizenship, environmental protection, economic opportunity in the form of potential cost reductions, and new marketing opportunities. This session will focus on how businesspeople can adopt the twin strategies of lean and green, creating increased revenues and improved brand image, while reducing costs and risks.
About the Presenter
As vice president of supply chain execution and product lifecycle management strategy, Chorley leads the development of the best in breed logistics applications that are a built-in component of the Oracle e-business suite. In this role, he has been a prime mover at Oracle in the understanding and leveraging of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.
Chorley has more than 24 years experience in the software industry in a variety of roles, including sales, implementation, and development. He began his career with IBM, selling and implementing systems and application software. He also served as principal at Modular Systems, a consulting company specializing in supply chain applications for mid-market organizations.
Mr. Chorley holds a bachelor's degree physics and geophysics from The University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
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