All sessions held in Regency Ballroom C unless otherwise noted.
| Wednesday, May 03, 2006 |
| 5:30-7 pm |
Welcome Reception, Gothic Corridor |
| Thursday, May 04, 2006 |
| 7-8 am |
Continental Breakfast, Ballroom Foyer |
| 8-8:15 am |
Welcome Remarks |
Jim Tarabori, Caterpillar Inc. |
| 8:15-9:15 am |
Economic Outlook for North American Manufacturers |
Jim Meil, Eaton Corporation |
| 9:15-9:45 am |
Break |
| 9:45-11:15 am |
How To's When Going Global |
Michel Lebrun, Caterpillar Inc.
Rishi Chandra, Process Gear
Dave Thompson, The Timken Co. |
| 11:15 am-12 pm |
Applying the Theory of Constraints to Supply Chain Management |
Judy Yetter, Shippensburg University |
| 12-1 pm |
Lunch, Grand Hall |
| 1-1:45 pm |
Leveraging Lean Techniques |
Jon Strande, consultant/author |
| 1:45-2:30 pm |
Reviewing & Evaluating Suppliers |
Terry Wojcickij, General Motors |
| 2:30-3 pm |
Break |
| 3-4:30 pm |
Steps for Effective Supplier Development |
Paul Tervo, NTN Bearing Corp.
Bob Weinstein, Illinois Mfg. Extension Center |
| 6 pm |
Dine Around (optional), Meet in hotel lobby |
| Friday, May 05, 2006 |
| 7-8 am |
Continental Breakfast, Ballroom Foyer |
| 7-8 am |
Executive Committee Meeting, Texas Special |
| 8-8:10 am |
Opening Remarks |
Jim Tarabori |
| 8:10-9:40 am |
Techniques for Successful Capacity Management |
Bryan Swafford, Baldor Motors
Scott King, The Gorman-Rupp Co.
Paul Ericksen, Deere & Co. |
| 9:40-10 am |
Break |
| 10-11:30 am |
Increasing Personal Effectiveness |
Clinton Longenecker, University of Toledo |
| 11:30-11:45 am |
Seminar concludes |
Jim Tarabori |
Please call 414-298-4179.
