Proceedings: 2007 APICS International Conference & Expo
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The Lean Enterprise: Murphy's Toys and a Journey in Lean Mapping for Process Improvement
Program Code:
P-1
Date:
Monday, October 22, 2007
Time:
8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
EST
SPEAKER
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Dale Billet,
CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, Director, Performance Improvement Consulting,
RSM McGladrey, Inc
Dale Billet, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, is a Director in Consulting for RSM McGladrey, Inc. Dale has 17 years consulting experience (specializing in serving mid-sized companies) and 17 years operational experience with a variety of manufacturers and distributors. He has considerable experience in assisting mid-sized companies to improve processes with Supply Chain collaboration
He is past president and currently on the board for the Michiana APICS chapter, serves on the Region XIII staff and has provided numerous presentations on a variety of operational and technology subjects to clients, Midwestern APICS chapters and at previous APICS International Conferences. The sessions he presented at the 2002 & 2003 Conferences were attended by over 200 participants at each session
Dale has a B. S. in Business Management and an MBA from Indiana University.
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Brian J. Drechshage, Senior Managing Consultant, BKD, LLP, (a top 10 CPA and Advisory firm) – 15+ years experience in materials and supply chain management in both manufacturing and distribution environments; holding both staff management and consulting positions. He holds a B.S. degree in management and marketing from Missouri State University, and an MBA degree from Oklahoma City University. He has received post graduate certification in Supply Chain Management from The Pennsylvania State University and is certified at the Fellow level with APICS – CFPIM.
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Description
The Lean explosing is everywhere, and if you're not up to speed, you'll be left behind. In this interactive session, Murphy's Toys, a company in distress, will take the first step in its journey by applying Lean principles to improve its manufacturing and service processes.