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Manufacturers and Distributors Focus on Filling the Skills Gap at the 3rd Annual APICS Inland Empire Symposium
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Lisa Anderson M.B.A. - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Lisa Anderson M.B.A. - Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Corona, CA
Thursday, April 24, 2014


Showcased panelists from UPS, Paulson Manufacturing, GDI Consulting, and Wilden Pump will be featured.
 

The Inland Empire Chapter of APICS, the leading association for supply chain and operations professionals; and Arbela Technologies, a trusted and proven name in ERP and Supply Chain implementations for mid-size manufacturing companies, are igniting manufacturers and distributors with the 3rd Annual Executive Panel & Networking Symposium: Filling the Skills Gap: Putting the "Spark" Back in Manufacturing & Distribution on Saturday, May 3rd.

With manufacturing making a strong comeback, there is an even greater need to attract new talent, develop employees, and drive supply chain and operational improvements. Through breakfast networking and panel discussions by Noel Massie, President of UPS Southern California, Roy Paulson, President of Paulson Manufacturing, Alan Dunn, Founder of the Manufacturing Executive Institute, Dwane Lamb, Director of Operations with PSG Grand Terrace (Wilden Pump); attendees will walk away with new ideas and a renewed energy for manufacturing and distribution.

"Arbela Technologies is proud to sponsor the APICS Inland Empire Symposium for the second consecutive time," said Nima Bakhtiary, President and CEO at Arbela Technologies. "We have experienced that good talent and promoting best practices within the manufacturing arena are key success factors in sustaining a strong US manufacturing sector. We are thrilled that we can be included in such a promising movement."

"The Symposium brings together manufacturing and distribution students and professionals to exchange ideas and hear from business leaders on how they are navigating the current business environment and increasing complexities required to succeed," explained Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group. "We specifically wanted to kindle ideas on retaining and attracting talent to look at manufacturing as a career choice and how to put the spark back in manufacturing and distribution."

The 3rd  Annual Executive Panel & Networking Symposium will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, California. Fees to attend the event from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM are $15 for members, $25 for non-members, and students are free. A breakfast buffet will be included to all registered attendees. Any manufacturers, distributors, supply chain and operations students, professionals, and trusted advisors are welcomed.  You can register for this year's event by clicking here.

 

 

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.

APICS Contact

Lisa Anderson

Email

909-630-3943

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About Arbela Technologies

Arbela Technologies empowers its clients to transform their organization to meet the ever changing market demands. We provide industry specific financial, supply chain, operations, and customer relationship management solutions combined with strategic change management experience for Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM. Arbela’s vertical expertise includes building material, manufacturing and distribution, retail, grocery, life science, industrial, high-tech industries, and professional services.

Arbela has been implementing and supporting Dynamics AX to midsize and large enterprises across the globe with superior results. In addition, Arbela develops, markets, and supports critical add-ons for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 and 2012. Arbela’s add-ons to Dynamics AX include: Master Data Centralization for multi-company implementations enabling financial, order management, and purchasing shared services; as well as Security Management and Auditing solutions for private and public companies.

Arbela Technologies Contact

Amir Khoshniyati

amir@arbelatech.com

+1 (949) 291-4777

Arbelatech.com

 
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Name: Lisa Anderson
Title: President
Group: LMA Consulting Group, Inc.
Dateline: Claremont, CA United States
Direct Phone: 909-630-3943
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