2009 APICS International Conference & Expo Global Ability
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Strategic Sourcing for Optimal Supply Chain Management (B-7)
Program Code:
P-217
Date:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time:
8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
EST
SPEAKER
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John Long,
CSCP, President & Principal Consultant,
NMT Company, LLC
John Long, CSCP, is the principal consultant and president of NMT Company LLC. He has 15 years of success in strategic global sourcing and supply quality management in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific Rim countries. He is a subject matter expert in developing processes, plans, and approaches to generate lucrative international business opportunities. Long served in the APICS Tulsa chapter as Vice President of Membership and Development. He also served as the Communications Chair of NAPM-Tulsa, which received the Affiliate of the Year Award in 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree from Xi'an Jiaotong University and an MBA from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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SUBMITTER
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John Long,
CSCP, President & Principal Consultant,
NMT Company, LLC
John Long, CSCP, is the principal consultant and president of NMT Company LLC. He has 15 years of success in strategic global sourcing and supply quality management in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific Rim countries. He is a subject matter expert in developing processes, plans, and approaches to generate lucrative international business opportunities. Long served in the APICS Tulsa chapter as Vice President of Membership and Development. He also served as the Communications Chair of NAPM-Tulsa, which received the Affiliate of the Year Award in 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree from Xi'an Jiaotong University and an MBA from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Description
Achieving a globally integrated supply chain is a transformation process and an ongoing journey. While the voyage is challenging, it can be fruitful, resulting in rising profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, reduced costs, and heightened competitive advantage—if you implement strategic sourcing. In this presentation, you will learn to identify, select, and maximize resources in emerging markets, as well as how to connect both sides of the supply chain for significant progress.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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The individuals rising to these challenges are going to reap benefits, such as better decision-making; more flexible, agile global supply chain operations; increased shareholder value by positive impact on earning through cost reduction initiatives; and helping their companies obtain customer recognition as socially responsible corporations.