Global Business: Opportunities and Challenges - Embarking on the Journey May 21, 2009

The Program
This is also our top management night. We invite you to
bring your boss to the event to learn what the APICS
Milwaukee Chapter has to offer. Our offerings of
fundamental training, certification training, on-site
training, and professional development are sure to
impress. Inquire about special pricing for your boss.
Agenda
4:00 Registration
4:30 Chapter Announcements and Awards
4:45 Opportunities in the Global Marketplace -
Gary Les
5:00 Why Asia? - John Warczak. The challenges
and opportunities John faced while
setting up operations in Taiwan and China.
5:15 Why India? - Pradeep Nedungadi
5:30 Dinner
6:00 Inventory & Scheduling - Jane Hammarstrom.
What to consider when moving production
to a low cost country.
6:15 Lost in Translation - Steve Iverson will
guide us through the challenges of managing
document translation.
6:30 Import/Export Logistics - Sandi Siegel
6:45 Break
7:00 Panel Discussion
8:00 Networking with Panelists
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Registration and Cost:
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Member: $25.00 on-line $35.00 at the door
Non-Member: $35.00
Students: $10.00 on-line $35.00 at the door
Visit our website at www.apicsmilw.org or
email programs@apicsmilw.org to register
for this exciting program. Seating is limited
so sign up today. Registration will be
closed 5/18/2009.