Title: Lunch and Learn
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-09-21
End Time: 13:00
Presentation Title
An Overview of 3PLs and How They Add Value in the Supply Chain
Presentation Presenter(s)
Andy Smith, Kenco Logistic Services President and COO; Tom Harwood, Kenco Logistic Services General Manager
Presentation Learning Objectives
This webinar will provide a brief overview of the Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry and discuss some of the positive contributions 3PL firms can provide in supply chain and transportation business processes. In this session, you will learn:
- What a 3PL is and why the utilization of 3PL firms has grown in recent years
- What services are being outsourced to 3PLs
- How 3PLs have contributed to process innovation and end-user value
- How 3PLs use metrics and technology to drive cost reductions
Presenter 1 Bio – Andy Smith
Andy Smith is President and COO of Kenco Logistic Services, LLC, and Kenco Transportation Services, LLC. He has been in the logistics and warehousing industry since 1989. He assumed the role of COO in 2004 and added the President title in January 2008. Andy joined KLS in 1999 as Director of Sales and Marketing until his promotion to Vice President of Operations in 2000. In his current role as President and COO, Andy has overall responsibility for the corporate management of all facilities. His key responsibilities include corporate direction for customer and employee communication, development and implementation of a quality system, and the financial success of the logistics operations. He is responsible for managing 25 million square feet of warehouse space, approximately 4,000 associates, and 100+ buildings across 30 states.
Presenter 2 Bio – Tom Harwood
Tom Harwood is General Manager of the Kenco Logistic Services distribution operation that supports the Komatsu Manufacturing Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing industry since 1988. He started with Kenco in 2004 as the Operations Manager of the Komatsu operation, and in 2006 he took over as the General Manager. His key achievements at this location include reducing damages by 80.8 % for the last 3 years and winning 1st place in Komatsu’s Quality Circle Supplier Division Competition in 2007 and 2009.
Website
www.kencogroup.com
Title: August 17 – PDM
Location: Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Date: 2010-08-17
End Time: 8:00 PM
Description: Speaker: Devang Naik
Company: UPS
Topic: “Go Brown, Ship Green”
Objectives:
- Learn how UPS has reduced greenhouse emissions and paper usage through innovative solutions.
- Learn how your company and UPS can partner in order for your company to reach its sustainability goals.
- Lastly, UPS also offers supply chain consulting for greener, more efficient logistics, distribution, and transportation.
- Come see what UPS has to offer you.
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Triple Header! – Sneak Peak to Global Sourcing, Member Recognition – Welcome NAPM Chattanooga
Join us for an hour presentation of APICS Global Sourcing. This is typically a 8 to 16 hour course and you have the opportunity to see a few highlights during the hour after the recognition celebration.
The speaker, Deb Hansford, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, C.P.M., CPSM is recognized APICS Master CPIM and CSCP Instructor. She also teaches the ISM CPSM certification review courses which includes a portion on global sourcing. This is a facinating topic that continues to change the supply chain landscape.
Immediately after dinner, we will recognize the Tri-State APICS Member of the Year and the Company of the Year. Could it be you?
We are pleased to welcome NAPM Chattanooga this event.
About NAPM Chattanooga
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) / NAPM-Chattanooga Chapter has 100+ members representing purchasing and/or supply management 100+ professionals from a variety of businesses in Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. It focuses on professional networking and educating its members on critical business issues related to supply management. The Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) are two important credentials that we challenge our membership to strive toward achieving. Additionally, the chapter hosts numerous speaker events and facility tours, as well as a golf outing to benefit our scholarship program each year.
Registration
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Price for this event is $25 for APICS and ISM/NAPM members.
May 18, our monthly meeting will be a plant tour at Eaton Corporation in Cleveland Tn. This is a joint meeting with ASQ.
Register now! The price is $12 which includes dinner.
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About Eaton
Eaton Corporation, Headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, is a global technology leader in electrical systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton sells to customers in more than 150 countries. Eaton has over 70,000 employees and 2009 sales of $11.9 billion.
The Cleveland, TN, facility is part of the Electrical Group. The Electrical Group of Eaton manufactures circuit breakers; vacuum breakers; power distribution assemblies; contactors and motor starters, operator interface hardware; engineering systems and diagnostic and support services; metering systems; power management software; surge protection devices; and uninterruptible power systems.
The Cleveland, TN, facility opened in 1977 and has 160,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The facility has roughly $100M in sales per year and
220 employees. The facility manufactures and assembles the following
products: Safety Switches, Enclosed Circuit Breakers, Elevator Control Switches, Pringle® Bolted Pressure Switches, Rotary Disconnects, and Steel & copper fabricated parts for other Eaton Electrical plants.
The Cleveland Facility was awarded Eaton’s top award, the Eaton Business Excellence Award, in 2003, and subsequent Premier awards in 2005 & 2008.
Scott Love, the Manufacturing Manager at Eaton will lead the plant tour.
Eaton will provide safety glasses and ear plugs for those attending the plant tour. Participants will also be asked to wear closed-toe shoes for this event. Eaton’s address is as follows:
Eaton Corporation
3990 Old Tasso Road
Cleveland, TN 37312
About ASQ
ASQ is a global community of experts and the leading authority on quality in all fields, organizations, and industries.
As a professional association, ASQ advances the professional development, credentials, knowledge and information services, membership community, and advocacy on behalf of its more than 85,000 members worldwide. As champion of the quality movement, ASQ members are driven by a sense of responsibility to enrich their lives, to improve their workplaces and communities, and to make the world a better place by applying quality tools, techniques, and systems.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., ASQ supports membership services and business operations through ASQ Global, ASQ China, and ASQ Mexico; with ASQ WorldPartners® around the globe; and through its work with ANAB and RABQSA.
Webinar – April 8, 2010 at noon eastern!
Lean and value stream mapping are much more than buzz words. Join us for a brief overview of value stream mapping and how to use it. We will also discuss and demonstrate the standard and widely accepted icons used to identify various processes.
This interactive webinar is held at noon to encourage multiple people from your company to attend. Why not make it a Lunch and Learn event in your conference room? Bring your lunch and invite your boss to join you. After the webinar, have a company group discussion regarding what you could do differently.
The speaker: Bob Forshay, is a Certified Lean Master and supply chain management professional, an expert in training and implementing Lean supply chain improvements. Bob delivers education, training and thought leadership to help companies achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. A frequent speaker at local, regional and international events, Bob demonstrates his passion for Lean focused topics that deliver results.
Register now!
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/544508401
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Incumbent Worker Trainer Program
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Derek’s (45 min) presentation will consist of an overview of the Incumbent Worker Trainer (IWT) program. He will discuss the criteria of obtaining a IWT grant and give a general timeline of the entire process from pre-application submission to the monetary awards. Finally, he will finish with the reimbursement process and requirements.
Derek Bartley of C2Q, Inc. loves to tell the story of the Lean campaign he implemented at national corporation several years ago and how it could not have gone any worse. While he saw quick “wins” , it wasn’t long before the company began reverting back to its old way of doing things. Since learning how to maximize continuous improvement training and ultimately correcting that common mistake, he has made it his passion to save manufacturing companies and well-meaning employees from making the same simple mistake. The bottom line is that Bartley implemented his campaign before he put a continuous improvement culture into place. He has since led many companies through successful lean campaigns…once the companies put the foundational tools in place to launch a successful continuous improvement plan.
Derek has spent his last couple years helping companies through the step-by-step process of getting 100 percent of the funds they need to build the foundation for continuous improvement practices from available Tennessee grant funds. Derek has over 10 years of experience in manufacturing (most of it in the automotive industry). Throughout his career, Derek has covered multiple discipline in manufacturing including engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance. His involvement in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement began while obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. His experience has lead him to consult independently as President of C2Q, Inc.
Join us for two days on March 8 and 9 and learn the Basics of Supply Chain Management which has 4 sections to include:
- Businesswide Concepts
- Demand Management
- Transformation of Demand into Supply
- Supply
The price of the class includes the APICS Participant Guide Stock # 09122V31-PG that will be used as our guideline. It includes a CD with extra questions!
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Plant tours are always interesting.
If you would like to offer your facility for a plant tour, or you have an idea for a plant tour, we would like to hear from you! Add your comments below.
We will offer a webinar in April for our APICS members.
March 8, 9 – CPIM – BSCM
April 12, 13 – CPIM – MPR
April 30, May 1, May 14, May 21 – CSCP
May 10, 11 – CPIM – DSP
June 14, 15 – CPIM – ECO
July 12, 13 – CPIM – SMR
Aug 9, 10 – CPIM – BSCM
Sept 13 – CPIM- MPR
Oct 11 – CPIM – DSP
Nov 8 – CPIM – ECO
Dec 13 – CPIM – SMR
(last class 2010)
July – Dec 2009
July 22 – Global Sourcing – Executive Overview
August 4 – CSCP – A one day review
August 5 – Global Souring Part I, Intro and Global Suppliers
August 10 &12 – Lean I. Intro, Lean Culture, Value Stream Mapping
August 13 – Detailed Scheduling and Planning
August 25 – S&OP – A Simulation. Half day seminar
Sept 14 &15 – Lean II. Stability and Process Improvement, JIT, Measuring and Sustaining
Sept 16 – Global Sourcing – Part II, Cultural Relationships. Logistics Requirements
Sept 24 – Execution and Control Operations
Oct 13 to 16 – CSCP all Modules
Oct 27 – Lean Sneak Peak
Nov 16 – Strategic Management of Resources
Nov 6 – CSCP – A one day review

