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Women in Operations Management
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Women in Operations Management Panel Discussion
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Women in Operations Management
Steps that will advance your career. How to break into management. Things
you can do to inspire the confidence of the people you work with. These are
not
gender specific concerns.
In fact, most of the issues that are part
of day-to-day Operations Management are not gender specific, or
"women's" concerns and issues per se, however women often bring a
different perspective, than that of their male counterparts, to the many
considerations that make-up Operations Management... And, there are
gender specific issues that still persist such as how to break the 'glass-ceiling' -- and when broken, how to help
pull other women past it. This is your opportunity to hear about all of
these Operations and Supply Chain issues from a panel of women who are successful Operations
Professionals. The considerations that will be discussed are important for
anyone in or considering a career in Operations. APICS members and other
Operations professionals, University faculty, staff and students from NEIU and
from all other area Universities and Colleges are invited and encouraged to
attend.
Panel:
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Kerry Fechner |
Panel Moderator - Kerry Fechner,
Ph.D., CPIM, CIRM, CPM, President, APICS-Chicago
In addition to
being the Chicago Chapter President (and Director of Public Education),
Ms. Fechner is a Senior Demand Planner at the Bosch Group. Before
coming to Bosch, Ms. Fechner, worked as a consultant,
in public and
private industries including food service, automotive, pharmaceutical,
computer, publishing, and education.
Areas of specialization include: Supply Chain
Management, ERP data management and analysis, planning and scheduling,
materials procurement, system configuration, demand planning, inventory
control systems, business process design, quality initiatives, project
management, business process mapping, change management, training and
communications.
Dr. Fechner holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development
from Benedictine University, an MBA in Quality Management from the
University of Tampa. Kerry is a CPIM (Certified Production Inventory
Management), CIRM (Certified Integrated Resources Management), and C.P.M.
(Certified Purchasing Manager).
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Jamie Twohig
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Jamie Twohig, CPIM, CSCP has been a contributor to the
operations world for almost twenty years, and is currently a Senior Supply
Planner at Shure Incorporated where she has worked since 2005. During her
career, Ms. Twohig has also held positions as Production Planner, Production
and Inventory Control Supervisor, Production and Inventory Manager, and
Materials Manager. Ms. Twohig obtained her undergraduate degree in
Materials and Logistics Management (which today is called, “Supply Chain
Management”) from Michigan State University. Ms. Twohig has been CPIM
certified since 1993 and CSCP certified since 2009.
Founded in 1925, Shure Incorporated
(www.shure.com) is widely acknowledged as the world's leading manufacturer
of microphones and audio electronics. Shure Incorporated, with global
manufacturing and distribution, has its corporate headquarters in Niles,
Illinois, in the United States. Information on Shure Incorporated can be
found at www.shure.com .
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R.S. Owens |
Barbara Zver, CPIM, Lead Auditor, Demand Planning Manager
has been with
R.S. Owens since 2005
when she started as
Sales Forecaster & Business Analyst. Ms. Zver's current responsibility's
include: Compiling and analyzing sales data and preparing a product demand
forecast based on historic trends, future marketing plans, industry trends
and other relevant data; and optimizing inventory levels. Before coming to
R.S. Owens, Ms. Zver was a Production Planner for Wilson Sporting Goods in
the Golf Division where she was was responsible for every facet of the
supply chain from the customer product forecasts to working with vendors on
packaging design. Ms. Zver graduated from DePaul University with a double
major in both Marketing and Business.
R.S. Owens has been producing awards and gifts for over 60 years, producing many of the world's most prestigious
and celebrated awards, including: the Oscar®, given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; the television industry's Emmy; the MTV Video Music Award; the Clio for excellence in advertising; the
Academy of Country Music Award; the Spike TV Video Game Award; and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Award. Information on R.S. Owens
can be found at
www.rsowens.com .
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Julie Gartner
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Julie Gartner, CPIM, PMP,
Director of Information Systems and Technology has been with Kenall
Manufacturing since 2006. Ms. Gartner is responsible for
improving business processes throughout the company and using technology to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
She works closely with all areas of the company from the front office to manufacturing and shipping and identifies opportunities
for process improvements. Before joining Kenall Ms. Gartner was the Director
of IT at Solar Corporation where she also worked as the Material Control
Manager while the company transitioned to new ownership. Ms. Gartner holds a
BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from DePaul University's
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Ms. Gartner has been CPIM certified
since 2003.
Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Gurnee, Illinois, Kenall Manufacturing,
known for offering products that are manufactured in the USA, provides durable, sustainable solutions to complex
lighting problems including sealed lighting for containment or clean spaces, high abuse lighting for public access areas,
as well as correctional, healthcare, and transportation lighting. Information on Kenall Manufacturing can be
found at www.kenall.com .
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Agenda:
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6:00 - 6:50 Registration and Informal Networking. Pizza and refreshments will be available.
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6:50 - 7:00 Announcements and Introductions
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7:00 - 7:45 Panel Discussion and Q & A
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7:45 - 8:30 Meet the Panelists. Refreshments will be available.
In addition to the insights from the panel discussion, this event provides an excellent opportunity to network before the panel discussion starts, as well as the opportunity to meet the panelists and continue networking after the panel discussion.
APICS members receive 2 certification maintenance points for attending
this event.
Sign-up on-line now!
Northeastern Illinois University
is a fully accredited public university serving approximately 12,000
students in the Chicago area with an affordable, high quality academic
experience . Go to www.neiu.edu for more information.
APICS-Chicago
supports the Great Lakes District Business Case Competition to be held
at the DoubleTree Guest Suites 2111 Butterfield Rd. in Downers Grove on February 24 & 25, 2012.
This is a fantastic event - Please go to the Great Lakes District site
http://www.apicsgreatlakes.org/ for more information.
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