Virtual Global Business Insights Series: A Manufacturer’s Perspective - Strategic Global Sourcing

To manufacturers, a strategic GLOBAL SOURCING program is critical in maintaining continuity and reducing disruptions in the supply chain.   Hear from functional and regional manufacturing experts, as they share their insightful perspectives:
 

· A long-term approach to building an organization and culture that supports strategic sourcing, followed by tactical deployment of procurement functions.
 

· Diversification and de-risking of the Global Supply Base, as key elements in managing the supply chain, which includes logistics, transportation, warehousing and freight forwarding.
 

· The risks and benefits of an on-shore and off-shore supply base that is diversified across multiple geographic regions; the challenges and opportunities that each region/country presents and how to maximize the value from each, while minimizing the risks.

Featuring moderator Pradeep Nedungadi, President – Visthar LLC & speakers -

• Mary Buchzeiger,  CEO - Lucerne International
• Paul Stepanek, Owner – Complete Manufacturing & Distribution
• Michael Melzer, Vice President Strategic Sourcing and Workplace Services at Rockwell Automation

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Global Business Insights Series
 

For more than 50 years, the Metro Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s World Trade Association’s (WTA) has brought together the top minds in international business to learn from subject matter experts, global business leaders and each other. This year, WTA is presenting a series of seven critical topics to help businesses and practitioners at all levels of the company navigate current challenges and succeed in these uncertain times.  Register per session or for the full series at a discounted rate. 

More information on the series can be found here.