Proceedings: 2007 APICS International Conference & Expo
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Program Code:
F-1
Date:
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Time:
8:45 AM to 10:00 AM
EST
SPEAKER
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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
See the benefits of applying lean in a warehouse environment. Brian Dreckshage, CFPIM, senior managing consultant at BKD, LLP examines how lean tools- such as standard workload, workload leveling, and visual control- can improve service and productivity while controlling labor costs. Discuss how to cycle orders through your warehouse faster and more accurately ensuring space recovery, order throughput, and reduced cycle times through optimal warehouse layout, storage techniques, and the use of lean tools.