Implementing Enterprise Systems-Lessons From the Front Lines (C-1)
Track
:
Basics of Operation Management
Program Code:
P-179
Date:
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Time:
9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
EST
Location:
717B
SPEAKER
:
Ann Gatewood, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, President, Gatewood Associates
Ann K. Gatewood, CFPIM, CIRM, is President of Gatewood Associates. She specializes in delivering quality adult education and training in the areas of enterprise resources planning, operations and resource management, project management and teambuilding, change management and supply chain. She has successfully implemented enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems for numerous manufacturing organizations in a variety of industries, as well as authoring and delivering customized ERP courses. Ann has been a member of APICS for twenty-four years. She currently serves on the APICS C&C Council, was chair of the CPIM Program from 1997-2002, and has held several chapter and region positions. She is certified in both Train-The-Trainer and Learning Dynamics for Instructors, and delivers these and the CPIM and CIRM certification courses to organizations throughout the world via the classroom and the Internet.
SUBMITTER
:
Ann Gatewood, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, President, Gatewood Associates
Ann K. Gatewood, CFPIM, CIRM, is President of Gatewood Associates. She specializes in delivering quality adult education and training in the areas of enterprise resources planning, operations and resource management, project management and teambuilding, change management and supply chain. She has successfully implemented enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems for numerous manufacturing organizations in a variety of industries, as well as authoring and delivering customized ERP courses. Ann has been a member of APICS for twenty-four years. She currently serves on the APICS C&C Council, was chair of the CPIM Program from 1997-2002, and has held several chapter and region positions. She is certified in both Train-The-Trainer and Learning Dynamics for Instructors, and delivers these and the CPIM and CIRM certification courses to organizations throughout the world via the classroom and the Internet.
Description
This interactive session will focus on best practices for successful enterprise system implementations and maximizing the business value gained from your tools. The presenter will offer insights into effective reevaluation of practices and strategies, goal setting, and accurate and timely data sharing. By following the concepts presented, you will be able to improve project success at your company and realize a swift return on investment.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
1)Identify factors responsible for project failures
2)Assess their own project success factors
3)Improve their organizations implementation effectiveness