Professional Development Meetings
ISM-GGR's monthly Professional Development Meetings with dinner are the second Tuesday of the month (unless noted otherwise), September through May. There is no meeting in December. Meeting locations vary as listed.
All meetings (except breakfast meetings) begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and speaker at 7:00 p.m.; it typically ends by 7:45 p.m. Cost for non-member guests to attend a professional development meeting and dinner is $35.00. Non-member breakfast is $20.00. Non-member guests must register and pay in advance by credit card or check.
To register and pay by check, mail check (made out to ISM-GGR) to ISM-GGR, P.O. Box 230621, Grand Rapids, MI 49523-0621. Checks must be received prior to dinner date.
To RSVP as a member, you may send an e-mail to ismggr@aol.com. Indicate your name, company, meal choice. Members may also RSVP online by clicking here. Questions: Contact Tom Cole, 616/364-9360
Professional Development Meeting & Dinner, Tues Sept 8, 2009
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Networking & Social
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Dinner & Presenter
Bruce L. Schedlbauer, APR
Marketing and Communications Manager, Kent County Dept of Aeronautics
Crossroads Conference Center
6569 Clay Ave SW, Cutlerville, MI
Online Registration
This presentation will highlight various aspects of the management and operation of Gerald R. Ford International Airport, including financing, security, air service marketing, and infrastructure development. In addition, an overview of the aviation industry – recent developments, current status, and outlook – will be offered.
Professional Development Meeting & Dinner, Tues Oct 13, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Joeseph Sandor, Michigan State University
Talk A Common Language with Your Strategic Suppliers
Crossroads Conference Center
6569 Clay Ave SW, Cutlerville, MI
Online Registration
In leading edge procurement, a new frontier is being established, fundamentally based on shared values and collaborative efforts, to improve the supply chain value-cost ratio. For this collaboration to work the language and fundamental practices between customers and suppliers must evolve. These should not be superficial modifications but ones that will run deep and effect change within a company’s culture. The ultimate goal is for two companies to operate as one. This can be facilitated by:
- Integrating processes and practices associated with manufacturing planning and control,
- Simplifying financial transactions and automatic payments
- Largely eliminating bids and invoices
- Creating transparency of inventories and schedules to eliminate the need for forecasting and orders
- Making continual joint improvements to create a tailor-made response for specific customer needs
- Postponing end item exact configuration leading to lower inventories and better response for both parties
- Using dedicated capacities at much higher levels.
Professional Development Meeting & Dinner with APICS Wed Nov 11, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Randy Gilbert PMP, CPSC, CPIM
Director North American Logistics & Global Security, Wolverine World Wide
The Pinnacle Center
3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI
Online Registration
Warehouse and Inventory Management: Leveraging Assets in the Supply Chain
Warehouses and inventory are often a major portion of a company’s assets. Managing inventory effectiveness, accuracy, aging as well as keeping an eye open for continuous improvement in operations can have a significant impact on cost and customer satisfaction. This presentation will outline some techniques for improving accuracy and operations, reducing costs, and applying appropriate technology to enhance warehouse performance.
Professional Development Meeting & Dinner, Tues Jan 12, 2010
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Case Studies
Crossroads Conference Center
6569 Clay Ave SW, Cutlerville, MI
Online Registration
Professional Development Breakfast Meeting, Tues Feb 16, 2010, 6:45 am
Consultant Douglas Wilterdink , DW Associates
Assessing Supplier Viability & Managing Supply Chain Issues
Haworth Inn & Conference Ctr
225 College Ave, Holland MI
Online Registration
The assessing of supplier viability and managing those issues requires a strong review process including the following steps:
An evaluation of the supplier’s leadership and management organization and interfaces
An evaluation of the supplier’s marketing and selling plans, and the resulting performance
An evaluation of the supplier’s operations
An evaluation of the supplier’s financial and non-financial management
Professional Development Meeting, & Dinner, Tues March 09, 2010
David Frayer, Director Executive Mgmt Programs, Eli Broad Graduate School, Michigan State University
Integrated Supply Chain Strategy and Best Practices
Crossroads Conference Center
6569 Clay Ave SW, Cutlerville, MI
Online Registration
Discussion of the role of integrated supply chain management in enhancing the strategic competitiveness of businesses across a number of different industries. In particular, discussion will focus on the importance of achieving balance between innovation, fulfillment and service from a supply chain perspective.
The challenges, opportunities and select best practices will be reviewed and discussed.
Professional Development Meeting, & Dinner, Tues April 13, 2010
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
"Supply Chain Jeopardy" hosted by Merle Roberts
Crossroads Conference Center
6569 Clay Ave SW, Cutlerville, MI
Online Registration
Professional Development Meeting, & Dinner, Tues May 11, 2010
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dr. Steven Melnyk, Michigan State University, on Metrics
Crossroads Conference Center
6569 Clay Ave SW, Cutlerville, MI
Online Registration