May 1998 • Volume 8 • Number 5
APICS '98
1998 APICS International Conference and Exposition, Nov. 14, Nashville, Tenn.
APICS '98 General Session Speakers Offer Motivation and Education
Key components in the formula for success are motivation and
education no matter what the field of endeavor.
Motivation grants the desire to set out on the path toward a goal, and education
provides the means for getting to the finish line. The APICS '98 general session
speakers have been successful in their respective fields based on their ability to
motivate and educate themselves and others.
Susan RoAne
(Sunday, Nov. 1, 9-10 a.m.)
Susan RoAne is an acknowledged expert in one of the most
critical functions of career enhancement: networking. The
author of two books, "How To Work A Room"
and "What Do I Say Next?," RoAne teaches strategies
to capitalize on common interests shared with people and provide
practical guidelines in the art of conversation. Described by the
San Francisco Examiner as "gregarious and genuinely
interested in people," RoAne's networking techniques will help attendees
learn how to use conversation to cultivate a network of contacts and clients.
Lou Holtz
(Monday, Nov. 2, 9:30-10:30 a.m.)
If motivating people is considered an art, then
Lou Holtz has the touch of a Picasso, according to a
noted sports commentator. After being named head coach in
November 1985, Holtz established one of the most successful college
football programs at the University of Notre Dame. He led the Fighting Irish to
an unprecedented string of winning seasons including nine post-season
bowl games, a streak of 23 consecutive victories and a collegiate national
championship in 1988. Now a respected sports analyst, Holtz will impart
his message to attendees that by setting goals and working to achieve
them, all things are possible.
Lamar Alexander
(Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m.)
As U.S. education secretary, governor of Tennessee
and president of the University of Tennessee, Lamar
Alexander has focused on education throughout his public life.
One of the nation's most visible advocates for changing the structure of the school
system, his commitment to education will provide the basis for the question he
will pose to conference attendees: "Are We Ready?" Alexander doesn't think
that America is ready yet to deal with the educational challenges of the next
century, but he believes it can be. He will offer
his views on what is necessary to make the American educational system first
class and its crucial link with the future of America's businesses.
Joel Barker
(Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9:30-10:30)
As a consultant, author, and producer and writer
of the "Discovering the Future" video
series, Barker focuses on the impact of revolutionary change
and the need for anticipating and shaping the
future. Barker's commitment to education as a means of keeping in step
with change has been recognized by the Pi Lambda Theta Biennial Excellence
in Education Award. Barker's knowledge and insights will help attendees
add links to their "knowledge chain."
APICS '98 Educational Sessions:
A Boost to Careers and Companies
Editor's note: The ultimate goal of the annual APICS Conference and
Exposition is to provide the knowledge to enhance attendees' careers and add value
to their companies. The primary vehicles for achieving these aims are the more
than 160 educational sessions covering the gamut of integrated resource
management areas. During the next few months APICS — The Performance
Advantage will provide highlights of selected
sessions to help attendees maximize their conference experience.
Rough-Cut Value Management:
Maximizing Business Value with Supply Capabilities
(Understanding the Supply Chain flight, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 4-5 p.m.)
Setting priorities is critical to an organization's success. This session
focuses on determining the value of a customer's business and
maximizing its potential with supply capacity capabilities. Led by representatives
from DuPont and Weidener University, attendees will examine ways to
define and calculate business value, rank customers using a value-capacity
index and deal with customers who rank in the bottom 20 percent. Learning
objectives include:
Web Site 101: Creating a Web Site in 45 Minutes or Less
(Information Technology flight, Sunday, Nov. 1, 1-2 p.m.)
The World Wide Web has become a major vehicle for communicating
an organization's products and services. Understanding its design and
construction no longer is the sole province of an organization's information
technology staff. This session is designed
specifically for novices and those interested in learning the basics of Web site
construction. Led by a representative of Lucent Technologies, one of the nation's
leading telecommunications companies, this session explains the basics of
HTML coding, Web site design considerations, and applications to production
planning and inventory control environments. Attendees will have the
opportunity to build an actual Web site and return to work with ideas including:
Sales and Operations Planning:
A Report from the Field
(Enterprise Planning flight, Monday, Nov. 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Coordinating sales and operations is a key to filling customer orders with
the right products at the right time, according to the results of many
academic studies and workplace surveys. This panel discussion presents
three leading-edge companies that successfully implemented sales and
operations planning (S&OP) to achieve
significant benefits. Attendees will hear
firsthand accounts of the costs and issues involved in the implementation
process and understand why S&OP is an indispensable component of enterprise
resource planning, manufacturing resource planning and effective
supply chain management. The session also includes a follow-up
question-and-answer period. In particular, the
session will focus on:
The APICS '98 Conference Brochure, containing a complete list of conference educational sessions, is available by request. To receive a copy of the brochure, contact APICS Customer Service and request item #04066. Brochure requests also can be placed on the APICS Web site at http://www.apics.org.
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APICS in Tune with Gibson Guitar Plant Tour
For music fans, the opening riffs to B.B. King's "How Blue Can You Get,"
or Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" are unique not only for the artists' talent
but for the distinctive sound of their guitars the world-famous
Gibson. APICS '98 attendees have the rare opportunity of taking an inside look at
the Gibson Guitar Corp. plant in Nashville on Monday, Nov. 2, from 2-5 p.m.
The tour will focus on the craftsmanship and unique design recognized and valued by musicians and collectors alike. The plant incorporates up-to-date manufacturing processes and high-tech gear. Yet the guitars, with their distinctive carved tops and necks, are fitted and glued to the body by hand, rather than bolted on by machine.
Gibson administrators will be on hand to provide insight and answers about how traditional manufacturing processes have stayed on top in a competitive marketplace. Safety glasses will be provided, and Gibson memorabilia will be available for purchase.
Nashville: Southern Hospitality in a
Cosmopolitan Atmosphere
Nashville is known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry, but the Opry is
not the city's only distinguished resident. The capital of Tennessee also is
characterized by unique architecture (notably a replica of the Greek Parthenon),
Civil War battlefields and great eating. APICS has arranged
for a number of "fun-time" tours to enhance attendees'
conference experience.
Music Row
(Monday, Nov. 2, 1-4:30 p.m.)
Music is an integral part of life in Nashville, and its influence permeates
the city, especially the world-famous Music Row. APICS '98 offers a tour
that stops at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for a glimpse of
the industry's most valuable treasures, including Elvis' Gold Cadillac and
Garth Brooks' signature cowboy shirt. The tour also encompasses other city
highlights, including The Nashville Network (TNN), Country Music
Television (CMT), Second Avenue (known as "The District") and the
Wildhorse Saloon. After touring Music Row, view the historic Parthenon, the
famous Union Station and the newly renovated Ryman Auditorium.
The Hermitage,
Home of Andrew Jackson
(Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1-5 p.m.)
Pioneer, soldier and seventh President of the United States, Andrew
Jackson dedicated much of his life to his country's service. But when he
completed his second term as president in 1837, he returned to The
Hermitage. Set on more than 600 rolling acres of middle-Tennessee countryside,
the antebellum mansion and grounds include original furnishings,
personal items and landscaped gardens preserved much as they were in
Jackson's time.
The APICS '98 Conference Brochure, containing complete information about the above-mentioned tours is available by request. To receive a copy of the brochure, contact APICS Customer Service and request item #04066. Brochure requests also can be placed on the APICS Web site at http://www.apics.org.
Voluntary Leadership Workshop:
Strengthening Communications
Set for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., the 1998 APICS Volunteer
Leadership Workshop (VLW) will offer a day-long focus on how chapter officers
can unite to better communicate and market their chapter's benefits and services.
In particular, the workshop will emphasize:
The VLW is a free educational event with one discounted conference registration available for one representative from each chapter who attends the workshop.
For more information about the VLW, call APICS Chapter Relations at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 237-8344, ext. 2324.
| For more information about APICS '98, call APICS Customer
Service at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 237-8344 and request a copy
of the 1998 Conference Program Brochure (item #04066) . |
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