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Summary Sentence: Attend this free webinar and receive a discount towards the course in Brunswick, GA June 23-25.
Full Summary: Attend our free Defining and Implementing Effective Sourcing Strategies webinar to learn how to go about formulating an integrated supply strategy while taking into consideration both local geographical and global issues.
FREE Defining and Implementing Effective Sourcing Strategies webinar, Tuesday, May 12 1:30 - 2:30 pm EDT!Attend our free Defining and Implementing Effective Sourcing Strategies webinar to learn how to go about formulating an integrated supply strategy while taking into consideration both local geographical and global issues. As a thank you for attending, you will receive a *discount code towards towards the course in Brunswick, GA being held June 23-25 (*please note that the discount cannot be combined with any other discount).
Leading companies throughout the world are looking to formulate integrated supply strategies on both a local geographical and a global basis. This includes strategically sourcing materials and components worldwide and selecting global locations for key supply and distribution centers. The growth in global trade will continue to have a major impact on supply chains and requires firms to practice professional strategic supply management in order to help ensure continuity of supply and to contain and reduce costs.
Strategic sourcing enhances value, ultimately impacting the profitability of an entire organization. In this essential course, you’ll learn how to develop and implement a sourcing strategy that aligns with overall competitive strategy. The course and the associated case studies, activities and discussions provide the context and a framework for making effective sourcing decisions including a comprehensive approach to strategic sourcing.
This webinar will provide an overview of the LIVE course planned through the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech which will take place in Brunswick, Georgia, near St Simons island June 23-25, 2015.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Lew specializes in the fields of Business Performance Improvement and Supply Chain Management. His consulting and management development career over the last twenty five years has included working with Ryder, UPS-SCS, Caliber Logistics, DHL, Menlo Worldwide, BAX Global, Owens Corning, Coca-Cola, Georgia-Pacific, Baxter, De Beers, Mercedes Benz, Nissan and many other major firms worldwide. He has studied under Dr. Richard Schonberger, who is recognized as one of the worlds leading authorities in the fields of JIT and Business Performance Improvement.
