ISM Satellite Seminar: 
Global Sourcing: Where in the World Are Our Suppliers?

7:30 Breakfast, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Seminar

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Please RSVP Online No Later than 12:00 Monday October 8th

For many companies, sourcing outside the United States has become a way of life. Other companies are trying to decide whether they should jump on the bandwagon. What does it cost? What can we gain by sourcing offshore? What are the risks? What challenges are there with inventory and logistics on a global scale? Hear from supply managers who have stepped into the global sourcing arena.

Who should attend?

This satellite seminar is designed for supply chain and operations management professionals who are currently involved in global sourcing, who are considering global sourcing, or who just want to learn more about this key sourcing strategy. It will also be useful for professionals in Engineering, Finance and Business Development who are interested in or are participating in global sourcing strategy or execution.

Main Presenter:
• Jon Egen, C.P.M. is the president of Egen Consulting Inc., based in Tempe, AZ

Panelists:
• Jan Palmen, C.P.M., new product development commodity manager, Ingersoll-Rand Security and Safety
• Lori Sisk, C.P.M., A.P.P., supply chain strategist, EDS

Preliminary Outline

Please note: Elements of this outline are likely to change before the production on October 11, 2007.

Segment 1
To Source or Not Source Globally
  • The Need for Global Sourcing
  • Considerations for Global Sourcing
  • Assessing Your Globalization Maturity
  • Creating a Globalization Strategy
Segment 2
Deciding What to Source Globally
  • Creating a Part or Service Selection Process
  • Dealing with Constraints
  • Finding and Leveraging Synergies
  • Transition Management
Segment 3
Where in the World Should We Source?
  • The Concept of Regional Globalization
  • Locating New Global Sources of Supply
  • Legal, Export and Logistics Issues
  • Quality Control and Risk Assessments
  • Government Relationships & Leverage
  • Intellectual Property, Security & Labor Condition Considerations
  • Cross-Cultural Relationships and Negotiations
Segment 4
The Global Sourcing World of Tomorrow
  • Use of the Internet for Global Sourcing
  • How Long Does a Low Cost Country Stay That Way?
  • How to Sustain the Gain
  • Current and Future Trends
  • Exit Strategies
  • The Bottom Line

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