The Inland Empire Chapter of APICS, the leading association for supply chain and operations professionals, will be hosting a meeting on global supply chain trends and strategies at its Disruptive Innovations in Logistics Spring Executive Panel & Networking Symposium on May 6 in Corona, Calif. Expert panelists including Dr. Genevieve Giuliano, Director of the METRANS, Mark Hirzel, Customs Broker for A.N. Deringer, Inc, Lupe Valdez, Director of Public Affairs for Union Pacific Railroad, Heidi Chance, Division Manager at Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA and Steven C. Finley, Vice President of Re-Transportation at Kuehne + Nagel Co Attendees will gain insight into which logistical changes matter most and how to prepare the supply chain for these advancements. In addition to a focused conversation on innovations and the future of Logistics, attendees will have time to network and benchmark with area companies and build contacts within the manufacturing and distribution community to help them build their careers.
“We have an amazing panel of experts to help our attendees meet the challenges of disruptive change,” says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group. “With their leadership and insights, manufacturing and logistics professionals will be able to anticipate and plan for the innovations they need to stay competitive and relevant in the future!”
Sponsors this year include Arbela Technologies, Brandman University (now UMass Global), Manufacturing Executive Institute, and Complete Consulting Group. The APICS-IE Spring Symposium: Disruptive Innovations in Logistics will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, Calif. Fees to attend the event from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM are $20 for members, $25 for non-members and students are free. Breakfast buffet is included.
About APICS
APICS is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate end-to-end supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations set the industry standard. With over 37,000 members and more than 250 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers.
The Inland Empire Chapter covers the inland empire region of Southern California, which spans the easternmost portion of Los Angeles county in addition to San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The chapter offers educational classes, programs and special events in the hotbeds of manufacturing and distribution activity including Ontario, Riverside, and Temecula. APICS Inland Empire partners with other organizations supporting manufacturing and distribution such as the DMA (Distribution Management Association), neighboring APICS chapters, industry leaders and government officials in support of furthering the region’s workforce development and growth.
Lisa Anderson
President
LMA Consulting Group, Inc.
Claremont, CA
909-630-3943
Originally published on ExpertClick on April 25, 2017