ISM NAPM-NCA January 10, 2012
EARLY BIRD PRESENTATION
TITLE: You Can’t Be Lean with a Fat Storeroom, Uncover Hidden Storeroom Supply Chain Opportunities by Going Lean
PRESENTERS: James Haddow, Professor, Howard University
George Krauter, Vice President, Storeroom Solutions Inc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
This session provides participants a basic understanding of Lean principles as they relate to indirect materials. It examines consequences of improper materials management on the supply chain and how implementing Lean principles has far-reaching benefits. It also details why typical storerooms are “fat” and provides examples on achieving a Lean storeroom.

There is heightened buzz in the marketplace around the concepts of Lean. What started in automotive manufacturing has quickly spread across a wide variety of business processes and services. If you look at the four goals of Lean—improve quality, eliminate waste, reduce time, reduce total costs—it is easy to see why it is so popular in business; especially given the current economic climate.

Indirect materials (or MRO) management also benefits from applying the key principles of Lean. To some, indirect materials may seem an insignificant, necessary evil. However, the cost to both internal and external customers as a result of inefficient processes or protracted downtime due to an out-of-stock repair part is high. Those responsible for MRO procurement and management need to understand the hidden costs of inefficient management and uncover opportunities for savings in time and money by employing sustainable Lean principles.

In this session participants will learn the basics of Lean and how to apply to indirect materials. The session looks at the impact indirect materials has on the entire supply chain with guidelines to create a plan to go “MRO Lean”, sell the concept to plant disciplines for cross-functional support, and benefit from the efforts.

CONCEPTS:
a) Understanding of Lean principles
b) Ability to identify areas in the storeroom where Lean can be applied
c) How to achieve a Lean storeroom
d) Who are the participants in achieving benefits for the organization

Who should attend this session and why?
This session is for those in procurement, supply chain management, operations and production either directly or indirectly associated with MRO materials and the storeroom who are interested in learning how to apply Lean principles to drive efficiencies and savings for their organization.

ISM NAPM-NCA January 10, 2012
DINNER PRESENTATION
TITLE: What do Future Leaders Think Supply Chains will Look Like in 10+ Years?
PRESENTERS: James Haddow, Professor, Howard University

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
There is increasing recognition in organizations globally around the benefits of supply chain management and excellence. What started with the coordination of supply chain functions in domestic organizations has quickly taken on an increasing prominent and integrated role in global corporations. If you look at recent advances and complexity in supply chain technology, operations, procurement and governmental regulations it is easy to see why future supply chain leaders need to be prepared to manage different supply chain models in the next 10 years and beyond. Key challenges critical to supply chain managers today such as global systems integration, cost pressures, global sourcing and global governmental regulatory requirements will likely not be the same challenges facing supply chain managers in 10 years. To some future leaders, technology, security, outsourcing and financial changes will transform supply chains of the future and require a different management approach. Other future leaders believe that communications, cultural, global stability, resources and environmental changes will challenge supply chain managers of the future.

In this look at the future of supply chains participants will gain insights on what knowledge and skills future leaders are likely to need to manage supply chains over the next 10 years and beyond. The presentation looks at insights from different perspectives and sources of information.