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 February 18 Professional Dinner Meeting    

William B. Lee, Ph.D., CMC, CFPIM
“Leading Effective Supply Chain Transformations”

William Lee, PhD.jpg“Why don’t supply chain improvements have staying power beyond the initial champion?”  Far too many projects fail to last and sustain improved results.  Often not enough emphasis is put on gaining ownership across the business.  If executives are not careful, they develop competing initiatives -- what some call “flavor of the day” or “fads du jour”.

This presentation will cover supply chain transformations as a proven seven-step process – from the issues that drive the need for transformation to the sustaining power of on-going processes.  Dr. Lee and Michael Katzorke recently published a book with this same title, and it is already gaining a strong acceptance.  The process is based on many years of experience in actually leading transformations in multiple companies.  Attendees will gain insight into how to be more effective in their own companies.

Dr. Lee is co-author of the newly published book, “Leading Effective Supply Chain Transformations: A Guide to Sustainable World-Class Capability and Results.”  He consults with companies and conducts educational programs on this subject.

He is Emeritus Professor and Associate Dean for Executive Education in the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.  Previously, he was President of Oliver Wight Management Consulting, Partner-in-Charge of Manufacturing and Distribution Consulting for Deloitte, and Professor of Systems and Operations Management at the University of Houston.

Dr. Lee has been a member of APICS for about 35 years.  He has held offices at the national level.  He has spoken many times at various APICS events, including the International Conference, at which he will speak in October 2010.

Time and Location:
The HESS Club
5430 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056

Map to the HESS Club

Thursday, February 18
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Registration Begins at 5:30 PM

Cost:
$25.00 for APICS Members ($30.00 after February 15)
$5.00 for Students

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 About APICS    

APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

   
    
 About the Houston Chapter of APICS    

We the APICS Houston Chapter Board of Directors are proud to serve Houston and its surrounding areas.  Here are some accomplishments you should know about the APICS Houston Chapter.

  • Leading Chapter (of 270 APICS chapters) in Supply Chain Education
  • Platinum Chapter (APICS Highest Chapter Award) for eight Consecutive Years
  • Largest chapter in membership for APICS Terra Grande District 
  • Sponsors student chapters at the University of Houston and DeVry University
    • Now working with Texas A&M, Rice University
  • Nationally recognized instructors and speakers
  • Nationally recognized volunteers holding positions within APICS at the regional and international levels
  • Generous supporter of student activities and education research

When you become involved with the APICS Houston Chapter you can:

  • Develop your leadership skills by volunteering
  • Network with other supply chain professionals
  • Learn best practices by attending our workshops and Professional Dinner Meetings (PDM)
  • Observe best practices through our plant tours
  • Achieve internationally recognized certifications such as CPIM and CSCP.

If you would like to find out more about the APICS Houston Chapter, please contact the chapter president at president@apics-houston.org

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The APICS Houston Chapter has set up a group in www.Linkedin.com.   The purpose of this group is to facilitate networking among supply chain professionals within Houston and surrounding areas.   LinkedIn is internet-based social networking site for professional, business-oriented networking.  Users create a profile that summarizes their professional accomplishments and build a network of people they know. You control what information is shared. For more information on our new Networking Tool, please read below.
 
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The APICS Houston Chapter maintains a website at:  www.APICS-Houston.org.  Our website will continue to be our primary repository of key information for current and future members.  In our website, you will find information on:
CPIM and CSCP Review Classes
Professional Dinner Meetings
Plant Tours

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