| Sunday, October 07, 2007 |
| 5:30 - 7 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
| Monday, October 08, 2007 |
| 7 - 8 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
Debra Amens, Esco Corporation |
| 8:10 - 9:30 a.m. |
Distribution Development & Profitability |
Jim Weber, Weber Consulting |
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. |
Break |
| 10 - 11:45 a.m. |
Dealer Best Practices for Increased Revenues and Profitability |
Dale Nordman, Butler CAT
Jim Price, Groff Tractor
Tom Ficklin, White Oak Equipment
Mike Green, Waukesha-Pearce
Moderator, Jim Weber |
| 11:45 - 1 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
2007 Warranty Survey Results & Panel Interpretation |
Ken Skala, NPK Construction
Kevin Roberts, LBX
Jeff Stewart, Takeuchi
Moderator, Peter White |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Two Guys and an Old PDA
BREAKOUT |
Michael Bunch, Link-Belt Constuction Equipment
Tom Bright, Terex |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Information Technology for Fleet Management |
Ken Calvert, Komatsu |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Integrated Software Creates Efficiencies |
Norm Thurow, Zachry Construction Corporation |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Dine Around (Meet in Lobby) |
| Tuesday, October 09, 2007 |
| 7 - 8 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:15 - 8 a.m. |
Emission Regulation Update (Early morning breakout) |
Al Hovda, Donaldson Company |
| 8 - 8:10 a.m. |
Opening Remarks |
Deb Amens, Esco Corporation |
| 8:10 - 9 a.m. |
Military Machine Restoration |
Jim McDowell, Manitowoc CraneCare |
| 9 - 10 a.m. |
Technology Tools for Training Efficiency |
Mike Schaefer, Sauer-Danfoss
Claude Kaddissi, Automation Studio
Ricky Harbour, Ditch Witch |
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Calculating Return on Investment for Training |
Mick Vaught, Vaught Training |
| 11:30 - 1 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1 - 1:15 p.m. |
AEM Services and Tools |
Chuck Frey & Dan Moss, AEM |
| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
Supporting Equipment Globally |
Mark Mallory, Esco Corporation
Greg Davis, P&H Mining Equipment |
| 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. |
Using Analytics to Drive Component and Product Improvement |
Richard Planisek, Blount International |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Lessons Learned from the Automotive Industry |
Ken Feldman, Ford Motor Company |
| 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Table Top Technology Display |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2007 |
| 7 - 8 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8 - 8:10 a.m. |
Opening Remarks |
Ken Skala, NPK Construction Equipment |
| 8:10 - 9 a.m. |
Dealer-Manufacturer Legislation |
Robert Wolin, Baker & Hostetler LLP |
| 9 - 9:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. |
Train, Retain, Reward |
Keith Byrom, Zachry Construction Corporation |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. |
Creating Ultimate Customer Experiences |
Dr. Joseph Michelli |
| 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. |
Great Exchange of Logowear |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Seminar concludes |
| 12 - 5 p.m. |
Training Committee Luncheon Meeting (optional) |
Dan Moss, AEM |
Please call Wanda Larsen at 414-298-4135.
