Bruce Murphy is currently the Director of Director of Demand Planning and Purchasing at GN Netcom.
Mr. Murphy is a business system architect and operations manager with expertise and a track record of success in improving enterprise performance through business process design, systems integration and re-engineering of the worldwide post manufacturing material management and fulfillment processes including Sales and Operations Planning, Forecasting and Demand Management, Inventory Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Distribution Operations, and Procurment.
Mr. Murphy has been involved in production inventory and control for more than twenty years as an individual contributor, consultant, and manager focused primarily in discrete electronics manufacturing.
He has been the Director of Demand Planning and Purchasing at GN Netcom for the past three years and held multiple supply chain planning and system positions at Bose Corporation for more than a decade previously. He holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts and Master's degree and post-graduate certificate from Northeastern University. Mr. Murphy earned his CPIM designation in 1986.
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Boston and North Shore APICS chapters are excited to present Bob Engel, C.P.M., from Resources Global Professionals. Bob has been in the supply chain profession for over 35 years. He has worked for public Fortune 100 firms as well as smaller private companies. During his career he has held positions in supply chain management covering procurement, materials management, logistics, and contract management for both domestic and international functions.
Bob has conducted training, CPE events, and workshop seminars for clients as well as numerous Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and APICS entities. He has presented at the past seven ISM International Conferences as well as conducted numerous seminars and workshops for ISM district and local affiliates. Bob is a practitioner and his knowledge and experience of supply chain management, coupled with his presentation skills, has provided valuable insight and information for supply chain professionals in a wide variety of industries
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54 Montvale Avenue,
Stoneham, MA 02180
Demand and Supply Planning during times of Economic Turbulence / Is forecasting futile in this environment?
Event Synopsis
Demand and Supply Planning during times of Economic Turbulence
Is forecasting futile in this environment? How has the recession changed the way we plan?
The above questions are key in every supply chain Manager's mind. Bruce will walk you through some responses that have helped his group to better adjust the volatility in demand.
Event Agenda
Event Agenda
5:30 - 6:30 Registration and Networking -
6:30 - 7:00 Networking Dinner -
7:00 - 7:20: Welcome to APICS by Chapter President -
7:20 - 8:40: Speaker Presentation and Q&A.
Ten Best Supply Chain Management Practices / Top Management Night
Event Synopsis
One positive aspect of our current economic climate is that companies are now realizing the importance of their supply chain management function. Company leadership recognizes supply chain professionals achieve cost savings for their company and also drive improvement in company performance, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Many companies and supply chain organizations have begun taking steps to move towards implementing philosophies, methods, and processes that are considered world class or best practice . Supply Chain Management organizational leaders are now challenged with taking the reins to lead their function to new levels of achievement. This presentation will identify 10 Best Practices for building a best of class supply chain organization.
Attend this session and bring these practices to work Wednesday morning to ensure your supply chain contributions are cutting edge.
Event Agenda
5:30 - 6:15 Registration and Networking -
6:15 - 7:00 Networking Dinner
7:00 - 7:10 Welcome to APICS by Chapter Presidents
7:10 - 8:10: Speaker Presentation and
8:10 8:20: Q&A
Event Testimonials
Bob Engel is a great speaker and has presented to many senior level officers in the Fortune 1000.
Student Case Competition / Guest Registration (ONLY) (Select Pay At The Door Option on Checkout)
Event Synopsis
The Case Competition is designed to simulate real-world conditions where we are challenged with difficult problems with limited time to analyze issues and present solutions to senior management. Each Student Team will have only four hours to digest their case, develop solutions, and create a presentation for the Judges.
As a Guest you are welcome to join us for a buffet lunch at 12:30 PM. Team presentations will begin Immediately after lunch. Each Team will have 9 minutes for oral presentation and 5 minutes to respond to Judges' questions. Awards and networking will follow.
Event Agenda
12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Event Testimonials
Please see the Student Competitor Comments from 2009, the Competition Rules, and the Competition Agenda elsewhere on this website.
Student Case Competition / Graduate Team Registration (ONLY) ***You Must Pay Using Paypal When You Sign In For Registration***
Event Synopsis
The Case Competition is designed to simulate real-world conditions where we are challenged with difficult problems with limited time to analyze issues and present solutions to senior management.
In this competition, Students will begin their day with registration at 7:30 AM followed by a short Q&A. At 8:30 AM each Student Team will adjourn to their breakout room where they will have only four hours to digest the case, develop solutions, and create a presentation for the Judges.
After a buffet lunch with the audience, each Team will present its solution to the Judges, with 9 minutes for oral presentation and 5 minutes to respond to Judges' questions. Awards and networking will follow.
Event Agenda
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Event Testimonials
Please see the Student Competitor Comments from 2009, the Competition Rules, and the Competition Agenda elsewhere on this website.
Student Case Competition / Undergraduate Team Registration (ONLY) ***You Must Pay Using Paypal When You Sign In For Registration***
Event Synopsis
The Case Competition is designed to simulate real-world conditions where we are challenged with difficult problems with limited time to analyze issues and present solutions to senior management.
In this competition, Students will begin their day with registration at 7:30 AM followed by a short Q&A. At 8:30 AM each Student Team will adjourn to their breakout room where they will have only four hours to digest the case, develop solutions, and create a presentation for the Judges.
After a buffet lunch with the audience, each Team will present its solution to the Judges, with 9 minutes for oral presentation and 5 minutes to respond to Judges' questions. Awards and networking will follow.
Event Agenda
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Event Testimonials
Please see the Student Competitor Comments from 2009, the Competition Rules, and the Competition Agenda elsewhere on this website.
To reserve, please register online right here. Members: to receive your membership discount, you'll need your APICS id (or if you're a CSCMP member enter your CSCMP member id in the APICS member field for the 2008 Holiday Networking Party), so have it handy prior to starting the Pay Pal or Credit card registration process. By the way; pre-paying facilitates the entire accounting process for us, and you'll get an instant receipt from Pay Pal upon registering. Attire for meetings: Business or Business Casual.
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