Proceedings: 2007 APICS International Conference & Expo
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Impact of Operations and Technology on Agricultural Productivity During the Past 100 Years
Program Code:
H-3
Date:
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Time:
2:15 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
SPEAKER
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Andrew Pulvermacher, CPIM, works as a financial analyst for the CUNA Mutual Group in Madison, Wisconsin. In his current role, he assists with the restructuring and realignment strategies for CUNA's $500M international and $100M Crop Insurance divisions. Pulvermacher is a board member of the APICS Madison Chapter and APICS instructor.
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Description
Agriculture is one of America's oldest industries. Explore the past 100 years of agriculture in America and the effects that operations and technology have had on productivity. Andrew Pulvermacher discusses the long-term impact of research and development and operations execution. Learn statistical strategies to manage risks and returns through the core variables of agriculture, such as product mix, price, and industry hazards.