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ABOUT APICS 2016
The flagship conference from the premier supply chain organization.

If you attend just one conference this year, make it APICS 2016.
This is the conference for professionals from all sides of the value chain, where youll gain relevant
knowledge, foster relationships, explore trends, debate challenges and heighten efficiency. You and 2,000
professionals from more than 50 countries will experience a world-class education program that will take
your career and your organizations supply chain to new heights. Dont miss it! Each year, the APICS global
conference imparts industry-leading knowledge that enables you to:
Elevate supply chain innovation and resilience with valuable insights gained from industry leaders.
Accelerate your career by networking with professionals who are shaping the future of supply chain
and logistics management.
Learn best practices to create more sustainable, strategic and value-driven supply chains.
Elevate your supply chain and accelerate your career at APICS 2016.
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Saturday, September 24
8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Registration
Sunday, September 25
7:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Registration
7:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Shop APICS
8:00 a.m.9:15 a.m.
Educational Sessions
9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
General Session
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
APICS Expo
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m.5:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
APICS Expo
5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Monday, September 26
7:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Shop APICS
8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
General Session
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
APICS Expo
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, September 27
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Shop APICS
8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m.3:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Closing Reception
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
ELEVATE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE. ACCELERATE. MOTIVATE. VALIDATE. COMMUNICATE.

Elevate your knowledge, your career and your organization at APICS 2016. The conference features 60+ sessions that are the
heartbeat of the APICS 2016 experience. Youll explore the most pressing and pertinent issues addressing supply chain and logistics
professionals today.
Over three information-packed days, youll hear from a dynamic lineup of business leaders, authors and innovators as they share
their knowledge and expertise. Learn how to push past traditional limits, uncover new solutions, and increase customer value.
LEARNING PATHS
The learning paths are created specifically to meet your
needs as a supply chain, logistics or a operations
management professional.
Collaboration and S&OP
Unlock heightened performance, new levels of teamwork,

and hidden value that will advance your entire supply chain.
This learning path will help you achieve alignment, trust,
accountability, and a clear direction among all the
key areas of your company and its trading partners.
Distribution and Logistics Insights
Distribution and logistics processes are essential to navigating

the intricate and complex global supply chain and matching your
performance to customer expectations. Attend educational
sessions in this learning path to advance your operations with a
highly efficient flow of resources and information.
Operations Management
Operations managers are the core of their companies and

invaluable resources in the effort to optimize business
processes and meet the challenges of globalization and shifting
marketplace priorities. Professionals who follow this learning
path will gain superior operations expertise in order to achieve
these essential business objectives.
Risk and Resiliency
This learning path will explore the global economy, its risk
landscape, and strategies for becoming a stronger organization.
Attend these educational sessions to gain vital risk and
resiliency management capabilities in order to navigate the
highly variable and often perilous business environment.
Supply Chain Analytics
Learn how to use data wisely in order to become a truly analyticsenabled organization. This learning path focuses on strategies
for applying the latest tools and taking a predictive, rather than
reactive, approach to supply chain data. You will discover greater
savings, efficiencies, and competitive advantage.
Supply Chain Leadership
Learn how to examine data wisely and apply analytical tools

for better business decisions and real-time responsiveness.
Educational sessions in this learning path will explain how to take
a predictive, rather than reactive, approach to supply chain data
for greater savings, efficiencies, and competitive advantage.
Supply Chain Strategy
Access the foundational and advanced knowledge you

need to become a more strategic and successful supply
chain professional. In this learning path, you will deepen
your understanding of both your current role and potential
new opportunities, develop systems that better align with
organizational strategy, enhance your communication to key
stakeholders, and maximize team performance.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
GENERAL SESSIONS
At the APICS annual conference, business professionals, thought leaders, and innovators will share their knowledge, skills, and
experiences. Learn from todays Bill McDermott and Mel Robbins as they educate and inspire you to advance your productivity
and elevate your work performance.
Sunday, September 25, 9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Bill McDermott
Chief Executive Officer | SAP
Growing up in working-class Long Island, a 16-year-old Bill traded three hourly wage jobs to buy
a small deli, which he ran by instinctively applying ideas that would be the seeds for his future
success. After paying for and graduating college, he talked his way into a job selling copiers doorto-door for Xerox, where he went on to rank number one in every sales position he held, eventually
becoming the companys youngest-ever corporate officer.
Eventually, he left Xerox and in 2002 became the unlikely president of SAPs flailing American
business unit. There, he injected enthusiasm and accountability into the demoralized culture
by scaling his deli, sales, and management strategies. In 2010, he was named co-CEO, and in 2014
became SAPs sole, and first non-European, CEO.
As the worlds leading provider of business software, SAPs more than 66,000 employees and vast
ecosystem enable 252,000 customers of all sizes in more than 25 industries and 180 countries
worldwide. SAP AG is headquartered in Germany, and McDermott is based at the North American
headquarters in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
He has been instrumental in re-architecting the companys go-to-market strategy, closely aligning
the field organizations with the product development teams. He has earned numerous honors for
his business leadership, is an active board member for multiple organizations, and is a community
leader and advocate for corporate social responsibility.
Bill is the author of Winners Dream and will be doing a book signing
immediately following his session. Stop by Shop APICS to purchase
your copy at the conference!
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
GENERAL SESSIONS
Monday, September 26, 9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Mel Robbins
Commentator and Legal Analyst | CNN
Mel Robbins is a powerful speaker whose messages inspire change, challenge thinking and
accelerate personal and business growth. She has been one of CNNs most popular on-air
commentators, writers and legal analysts; her articles on human behavior drive tens of millions of
page views for CNN.com.
Mel has an extensive television rsum as an expert on human behavior and motivation for Good
Morning America, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Oprah, The Today Show and Fox News. She was named Americas
Outstanding News Talk Show Host at the 2014 Gracie Awards.
Her TEDx Talk on How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over has over 5.5 million views, and her book on
the brain and productivity, Stop Saying Youre Fine, is a business bestseller that has been translated
into four languages.
She started her career as a criminal defense attorney and went on to launch and sell a retail and
internet technology company. Mel has led multi-year corporate coaching programs at Johnson
& Johnson, A.G. Edwards, Bear Stearns and Partners HealthCare. The media have tapped Mel to host
award-winning shows for FOX, A&E, Cox Media Group and now CNN.
Michigan-born Mel is a Dartmouth College and Boston College Law School graduate. She and her
husband have three children. She lives in the Boston area, but remains a Midwesterner at heart.
Mels book, Stop Saying Youre Fine, will be sold at Shop APICS and
she will be doing a book signing immediately following her session.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
APICS 2016 will feature 60+ educational sessions.

View full descriptions at apicsconference.org/education.
8:00 a.m.9:15 a.m.
Resolving Conflict and Building Consensus in the S&OP Process
Alan Milliken, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Senior Manager of Supply Chain Capability Development | BASF
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a cross-functional, collaborative process. Therefore, spending lots of money and
throwing numerous resources at the process will not guarantee a positive outcome; rather, it is teamwork that can enable
heightened performance and facilitate overall organizational success. The presenter of this educational session will
explain why conflict among team members and lack of agreement on the game plan can lead to disaster. Then, strategies
for resolution and consensus building will be shared. These tactics will help S&OP leaders build teams that accomplish
successful planning and execution, leverage information and communication to improve teamwork, and gain commitment
from key stakeholders.
Collaboration & S&OP
This session will count as 1 elective credit hour towards the APICS S&OP Education Certificate.
Practical Application of Supply Chain Resilience Strategies at PepsiCo

Tim Rowell, CPIM
Senior Manager of Supply Chain Planning | PepsiCo North American Nutrition
As PepsiCo adapts to emerging market trends of healthy and nutritious beverages, resilience has become imperative, and
its supply chain has grown more global and complex. Two case studies of PepsiCos recent endeavors will be shared during
this educational session: The first is a look at coconut water sourced from Southeast Asiaa product with extremely long
lead time; the second is a short-shelf-life probiotic smoothie sourced in the United States. Participants will learn about
the best practices PepsiCos thought developed in order to strike the right balance between conflicting objectives. The
initiatives were inspired by the APICS body of knowledge and are significantly advancing the companys risk management
and supply chain performance.
Operation Management
Risk and Resiliency
This session will count as 1 elective credit hour towards the APICS Risk Management Education Certificate.
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The Internet of Things and the New Way of Management

Albrecht Ricken, PhD
Senior Director | SAP SE
Peter Vanderminden
Senior Industry Analyst | Flatiron Strategies
The internet has inspired a new set of valuessuch as community, transparency, and opennesswith deep
repercussions to traditional systems. In a customary hierarchical world view, there can be only a single boss at the head
of every organization. But the age of the internet has precipitated a new perspective that contemplates the possibility
of people working together in shared, distributed intelligence. The presenters of this educational session will explore the
internet of things and how it is enabling, driving, and shifting the way companies work. In addition, they will demonstrate
an outline of technological and organizational drivers that may transform the way whole supply chains are managed in
the future.
Lean vs. Green: The Impact of Lean Logistics on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Consumer Good Supply Chains
Marco Ugarte, PhD, CPIM, CSCP, CQIA
Sustainability Manager | MillerCoors
Over the years, more and more consumer goods supply chains have incorporated lean manufacturing principles in order to
identify and reduce non-value-added activities. Those companies that have implemented lean methodologies are enjoying
improvements in cost, quality, and demand responsiveness. However, certain transportation and distribution practices
may have a detrimental impact on the environment. Attend this educational session to investigate the influence on our
environment of various techniquesincluding just-in-time inventory management, postponement, the economic-orderquantity approach, and vendor-managed inventory. The presenter will share findings from an in-depth, year-long supply
chain and operations management simulation that explored system flexibility, managing uncertainty, and much more.
Distribution and Logistics
World Caf
A World Caf is a unique and highly interactive process through which a specific issue is explored over the course of
multiple diverse conversations. Throughout the APICS 2016 World Caf, participants will move from table to table,
adding their perspectives to each separate dialogue. One individual remains at the same table throughout the event to
engage their peers and record discoveries made. The resulting notes, sketches, and ideas offer a meaningful opportunity
for continued discourse and learning. Join the conversation! The World Caf is your opportunity to interact and share
knowledge with supply chain colleagues across the globe.
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1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Discover Demand-Driven Sales and Operations Planning
Richard Ling, CFPIM
Principal | Ling Coldrick
Carol Ptak, CFPIM, CIRM

Partner | Demand Driven Institute
The next big breakthrough in sales and operations planning (S&OP) may be demand-driven S&OP, a bi-directional,
integration point in a demand-driven, adaptive system between the strategic (annual, quarterly, and monthly) and tactical
(hourly, daily, and weekly) ranges of decision making. Demand-driven S&OP sets key parameters for an operating model
based on business strategy, market intelligence, and objectives and then projects performance based on the information,
requirements, and model settings. Attend this educational session to understand the history of demand-driven S&OP,
learn about success factors, and get a checklist for implementation. The presenters will demonstrate how to sense
changing customer demand and adapt planning and production for sustainable financial success.
Collaboration & S&OP
Furthering Supply Chain Risk Mitigation with S&OP

Gregory Schlegel, CPIM
Adjunct Professor | Lehigh University
Supply chain risk management is a critical capability for every industry leader. The presenter of this educational session
will explore essential knowledge for mitigating and managing uncertainty, complexity, and risk across the entire global
value chain. In particular, attendees will gain proven strategies for alleviating supply chain uncertainty via the sales and
operations planning (S&OP) process. The four key areas to be highlighted include profiling the new supply chain normal,
supply chain risk management basics, the stages of S&OP maturity, and working with all stakeholders to anticipate, react,
and orchestrate a successful risk-management plan.
Risk and Resiliency
This session will count as 1 elective credit hour towards the APICS Risk Management Education Certificate and 1 elective
credit hour towards the APICS S&OP Education Certificate.
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Proven Methods for Advancing Warehousing and Logistics

Gary Landis, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
President | G.A. Landis Associates
Perhaps the most critical aspect of warehousing and logistics is the distribution phase. Therefore, this educational session
will discuss methods for developing a logistics strategy that involves making smart decisions about the levels of desired
customer service, the amount of inventory to carry, and techniques for moving product efficiently. The presenter will
discuss the velocity of change brought about by the customer, technology enhancements, cost issues, and the impact of
globalization. Methods for advancing warehouse management systems, systems integration, intermodal transportation
methods, network optimization, and more will be explored. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of numerous
key concepts, such as warehouse storage principles, roles and types of packaging, getting the most out of automation, and
proper stock receiving.
Leading-Edge, Sustainable Supply Chains
Clifford Lee, CPIM

Supply Chain Consultant | E.I. DuPont de Nemours
Tish Patel
Senior Information Technology Supply Chain Management Consultant |
Houston Methodist Hospital
Companies that build widely-admired supply chain processes dont succeed overnight or by luck; rather, they achieve
success through the deployment of key practices that, on the road to improvement, serve as prerequisites to each other
like steps on a stairway. How did executives identify these practices? In most cases, a thoughtful design framework and a
subsequent improvement roadmap were used to build capability. In this educational session, the presenters will use realworld case studies to demonstrate how to meet the target performance levels necessary to support market leadership
with the end customer in mind. In addition, participants will discover the essential gateways through which they must
pass along this journey to superior performance.
2:30 p.m.3:45 p.m.
Delivering on a 24-Hour Service Promise
Stacey Myers, CPIM, CSCP

Manager of Materials Management | FedEx TechConnect
FedEx TechConnect is a one-stop technology repair service center for everything from laptops to handhelds. The company,
part of logistics giant FedEx, processes thousands of repairs every daymany with less than a 24-hour turnaround time.
Attend this educational session to see how FedExTechConnect leaders make sure service parts are available the moment
they are needed. You will learn about the organizations advanced planning methodology and how it helps employees
identify understocked and overstocked items, make smarter inventory decisions, and evaluate and boost service levels.
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Divide and Conquerthe Power of Segmentation

Cynthia Kalina-Kaminsky PhD, CPIM, CSCP, SCOR-P
President | Process and Strategy Solutions
David Morrow
Supplier Relations | USAF
Customers demand fulfillment from anywhere in the supply chain, and business strategy cannot be established without
insight into both customer value demands and supply chain segmentation. But how can professionals establish supply
chains for the greatest success and best competitive value? Attend this interactive session and discover what it
takes to succeed using the strategic value of careful supply chain segmentation. Success stories from actual Supply
Chain Operations Reference implementations and insights into todays industry trends will help attendees identify
segments, understand the true cost of serving each supply chain, and align supply chain segmentation to a firms unique
corporate strategy. A model also will be demonstrated to help attendees effectively apply supply chain segmentation at
their businesses.
Risk and Resilience 2.0the Next Generation of Strategy

Steven A. Melnyk, PhD
Professor | Michigan State University
Supply chain managers recognize the importance of managing supply chain risk and developing resilient supply chains.
Yet both concepts continue to evolve, so we must evolve with them. In this educational session, the presenter will
explore these shifts and explain why risk is no longer limited to disruption of the flow of goods on the supply side. Rather,
it now includes strategic risk, adjacency risk, end-of-life risk, and risk arising from problems with demand. Attendees
also will discover why resilience must be about prevention, not just recovery. Finally, participants will leave with a clear
understanding of eight key investments companies can make to achieve superior approaches to risk and resilience.
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Enhanced Data Quality for Better Supply Chain Decisions

Jack Cook, PhD
Professor | SUNY Brockport
Rebecca Cook, CSCP

Supply Chain Planning Architect | Intel
As supply chains grow, so does the amount of data required to manage them and the amount of data collected as a
result of them. Supply chains execution systems must excel at using data for production planning and logistics in order
to minimize waste, reduce costs, and decrease obsolescence. But these systems are being pushed to their limits, and
industry professionals are looking for solutions. This educational session will provide attendees with unique ideas
for improving their operations through the use of better raw data for informed decision making. In addition, the most
common pitfalls associated with supply chain planning problems will be discussed, as well as countermeasures for
overcoming these challenges and effectively defining and improving data quality.
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4:00 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Real-World S&OP in the Service Sector
Brian Curran
Senior Vice President | Master Control
Robert Stahl
President | R.A. Stahl Company
Over the last two decades, sales and operations planning (S&OP) has been developed and applied with much success at
traditional manufacturing companies. Today, however, we are better understanding that the application of S&OPs basic
concepts and principles apply just as well to organizations in the service sector, such as health care companies, school
systems, financial firms, and many others. This educational session will feature a case study that involved implementing
S&OP at a software provider and the lessons, obstacles, and benefits that were experienced. See how this business is now
more effectively balancing support and services resources with future demand in order to continue growing at a rapid
rate.
Supply Chain Optimization with Next-Generation Packaging

Michael Wasson, CSCP
Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations | Tosca
What if a company could shrink its labor costs and packaging waste by making one simple but crucial change in its
supply chain? In this educational session, examples from the perishable retail grocery market will illustrate how reusable
packaging can become a critical component of an effective and efficient network. The presenter will share this proven
supply chain optimization model, which enables users to compute the financial impacts of a packaging change across
all facets of the supply chain. Learn about the real-world savings and improved productivity achieved, as well as how
employees benefit from a simpler restocking process and customers appreciate more attractive store shelves.
How and Why to Measure Supply Chain Resilience

Gary Lynch
Founder & CEO | The Rick Project, LLC
Market volatility; corruption; unfair trade practices; environmental issues; and a relentless stream of geopolitical,
natural, and man-made events challenge todays supply chain management leaders constantly. As such, these industry
professionals are increasingly recognizing and valuing the rewards of resilience in their networks. However, a lack of
effective guidance and inadequate information on how to quantify resilience make it difficult for supply chain managers to
take a logical, data-driven approach to making resilience investment decisions. This educational session will explore the
benefits of measuring supply chain resilience, proven techniques and processes used for measuring, and the decisionsupport tools and platforms that can provide valuable assistance.
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Ditch Digital and Embrace Information-Sharing Alternatives

Carla Howard, SCOR-P
Director of Operation Excellence | Avnet
Creating an effective communication plan is critical to change-management and project success. At a major distribution
center, team members recently experienced this firsthand while implementing a new work-management system. They
also noted that the workers most affected by communication issues are on the shop floor picking orders, packing
material, loading and unloading trucks, putting away new product, handling returns, and managing mountains of
paperwork. Furthermore, these employees have little or no access to email, and English is a second language for
many. Attend this educational session to learn how change-management professionals brought about significant
communication improvements at this business by replacing the typical digital exchanges with creative and fun
information-sharing alternatives.
Unlocking the Value of S&OP
Patrick Bower
Senior Director of Supply Chain Planning & Customer Service | Combe Incorporated
Is your organization struggling to identify the potential value of its sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, failing
to achieve expected value, or finding that conveying the value to company executives is more challenging than it should
be? This educational session is specifically designed for S&OP leaders, facilitators, and those in a newly implemented
processes. Attendees will learn where to find typical S&OP value streams, strategies for setting targets for value, and
methods for tracking and reinforcing value into the process. The presenter also will explain in detail proven ways to
identify intangible value as well as proven tactics for effectively presenting S&OPs value to business leaders.
8:00 a.m.9:15 a.m.
Critical S&OP Steps and Implementation Challenges
Daniel Marino, CPIM
Senior Partner | Marino Associates
Anthony Zampello, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Senior Partner | Zampello and Associates
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) has been in place for decades, and continuous improvement has long been a
key tenet of the process. Attend this educational session to gain a better understanding of the basic, critical steps of
successful S&OP and ways to consistently advance the process. The presenter will guide participants through the major
challenges associated with implementing and successfully maintaining formal S&OP. In addition, participants will learn
strategies for collecting data, resolving gaps, issuing a single company game plan, creating a sense of urgency at the
executive level, creating a supportive company culture, and much more. Actual case studies on real-life S&OP initiatives
will be used to demonstrate the essential lessons.
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Apply Lean Across Supply Chains for Enhanced Product Flow

Keith Launchbury, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
President | Keith Launchbury & Associates
Many companies today do an impressive job of applying lean concepts to their own internal processes, yet they fail
to do the same across their entire supply chains. There is no question that the concepts of lean are applicable here,
particularly when considering the wasted energy, material, and time that are prevalent in many global supply chains.
This educational session will demonstrate how to apply lean across multiple enterprises running different systems. The
presenter will discuss the challenges of sharing accurate demand information in a timely fashion, the importance of
agility and responsiveness, and strategies for establishing integrated and flexible product flow management.
Expert Communication for Career Success

Tom Schulte
President and Principal | TS Consulting
If there is one skill you can master that will positively influence every aspect of your life, it is undoubtedly expert
communication. While education and experience are important to your career, success depends on your ability to get
your points across in a clear, concise, and respectful wayand to accurately understand other points of view. This
educational session will show you how to become the type of communicator who can improve productivity, increase
employee engagement, enhance safety, and achieve better business results. The presenter will identify communicationprocess challenges and illustrate tips and techniques for overcoming them in order to become an adept communicator
in every situation.
Mobile Technology for More Ethical Supply Chains

Kenton Harmer
Director of Certification | Equitable Food Initiative
Kohl Gill
CEO and Founder | LaborVoices, Inc
Ted Leung
Chief Compliance Officer | Reliable Source Industrial
Even the very best supply chain managers struggle to maintain ethical labor standards, but mobile technology now is
offering a unique solution to this problem. Through a user-friendly platform, employees can share working-condition
information that is accessible to all key stakeholders. Furthermore, the workers themselves can see clear, relevant
metrics. Attend this educational session to learn how innovative brand leaders from the Equitable Food Initiative; a Taipei,
Taiwan-based apparel manufacturer; and a Silicon Valley supply chain data company are leveraging mobile technology as
a sustainable solution to advancing their ethical supply chains.
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1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
An In-Depth Study of S&OP at Compco Industries
Robert Bachinger
Executive President of Information Technology | Compco Industries
John Boyer
President | J.E. Boyer Company
Rick Fryda
President and CEO | Compco Industries
Midwest steel tank head manufacturer Compco Industries has used sales and operations planning (S&OP) for the past
13 years as a fundamental and necessary business process. This educational session will expand on the case study that
has been shared at previous APICS conferences, offering a much more thorough account. The presenters will describe
the S&OP process steps, agenda, data formats, specific performance metrics, and participant roles, as well as how
S&OP outputs are used to drive material and capacity planning, financial projections, and new business opportunities. In
addition, participants will see pre-meeting activities, how actual data is fed to salespeople each month, and how they use
that data to update the sales forecast on a customer-part-number basis.
Major Supply Chain Opportunities in Transportation and Logistics
Nicholas Little
Assistant Director of Executive Development Programs | Michigan State University
Often seen as nothing more than a necessary evil, transportation and logistics (T&L) capabilities in fact offer significant
prospects for enhanced supply chain competitiveness. As networks become more global and complex, new approaches
to T&L planning, acquisition, and management can help companies improve customer service and provide greater
operational efficiencies. This educational session will investigate ways to exploit T&L advancements based on the realworld experiences of both academics and practitioners. The presenter will focus on integrative techniques for heightened
competitiveness via T&L enhancements, such as applying the internet of things to freight tracking, changing regulations,
the potential impact of autonomous vehicles, consumer mega-data analytics, predictive purchasing, and more.
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Tapping Into Big Data to Manage Supply Chain Risk

Andrew Kao
Senior Manager of Business Development | AIR Worldwide
Wade McDaniel
Vice President of Solutions Architecture | Avnet Velocity
Supply chain disruptions can happen at any time and as a result of any combination of factors. However, a risk-adjusted
approach to supply chain management can help ensure that organizations of all types and sizes are equipped to mitigate
geopolitical issues, natural disasters, economic pressures, and other hazards in order to continue effectively meeting
customer demand. This educational session will explain in detail how big data can be employed to provide valuable
intelligence that supply chain professionals can apply to their own networks when managing and adjusting for potential
risk. Attendees will gain proven strategies for leveraging essential intelligence for the design and implementation of global
supply chain solutions.
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Visual Process Innovation for Competitive Advantage

Cynthia Owens
Senior Consultant | XPLANE
Operational excellence is critical to business success, yet the vast majority of process-improvement plans fail to meet
expectations. Analytics, data, and consultants can develop a perfect process on paper, but real improvement requires the
people at each step of the process to change what they have done hundreds or even thousands of times. Furthermore,
they need to form new habits and collaborate effectively at every key handoff. This requires a new techniquevisual
process innovation. Attend this educational session to discover visual process innovation and how it focuses on those
crucial human interactions that are vital to success. Attendees will learn how to accelerate the way teams understand
what is not working, envision the right kind of process innovation, and make it stick.
2:30 p.m.3:45 p.m.
Coca-Colas S&OP Journey
Sara Park
Group Director of Sales and Operations Planning | Coca-Cola
For any organization, initiating change to a critical part of its operations is never easy. The leap of faith toward transformation
becomes even more complex when taken in the midst of a tough economic outlook. But Coca-Cola Refreshments (CCR)
recently took the challenge head-on. Attend this educational session to understand how CCR strengthened its sales and
operations planning (S&OP) process in order to implement significant advances across regions. The presenter will explain
internal assessments, tactics for gaining executive buy-in, messaging and structure, and how high-functioning team
members align with company culture. Participants also will hear about quantitative and qualitative results, next steps, and
key takeaways from the S&OP project.
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Achieving 100 Percent Participation in Real-World Kaizen
Daniel Swartwood, CPIM, SCOR-P

Vice President of Process and Technology | Satellite Logistics Group
Not long ago, Satellite Logistics Group leaders aimed to create a culture of continuous improvement and accelerate
related initiatives at their company. To accomplish these objectives, they knew need the engagement and input of all
employees. The kaizen event that was ultimately put into action helped them define problems and opportunities, quantify
the impact of the issues they were facing, and identify solutions. Attend this educational session to hear this real-world
account and discover how Satellite Logistics Group has implemented more than 500 improvements to dateall with a
company headcount of just 57. Most importantly, learn how to get all employees involved in highly successful, companywide, kaizen improvement programs.
Humanitarian Logistics and the MilitaryEvolving Roles in a Volatile World

Jeffrey Brown
Commander, Retired | US Navy
Irvin Varkonyi, CSCP

President | Supply Chain Operations and Preparedness Education
The US military provides essential logistics support during domestic and international humanitarian disasters. But
what are the specific challenges are associated with this interaction between military and civil authorities during
disaster response? And what are some examples of proven best practices that have been employed by the US military
in humanitarian logistics efforts? This educational session will use case studies of domestic and international disasters
to examine how military logistics is evolving alongside humanitarian logistics. Participants will see the interaction and
jurisdictional challenges of using military in the homeland. Engaged partnerships, tiered response, scalable adoptable
capabilities, national unity of effort and readiness to act will be investigated and evaluated.
Risk and Resiliency
Great Project Results by Catalyzing Adoption

Derinda Ehrlich, CPIM, CSCP, SCOR-P
Master Instructor | Prosci
How can supply chain management professionals close the gap between idea and sustainable business improvement?
An essential part of this objective relies on increased leadership effectiveness. After all, the benefits delivered by all
types of change initiatives require the ability to drive employee adoption and application of the intended solutions and
outcomes. Attend this interactive educational session to benefit from a research-based approach to advancing business
results by maximizing change catalysts. The presenter will demonstrate how to mitigate the most common people-side
risks and increase the likelihood of project success. In addition, participants will learn from a change blueprint, which
they will create in real time during the educational session.
Risk and Resiliency
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Beyond the Horizon: Supply Chain Management

David Closs, PhD
Developed by Michigan State University with support from APICS and the Eli Broad College of Business, Beyond the
Horizon is an industry-focused project with research and educational components that investigates how company
leaders can make their supply chains strategic today and in the future. Over the past year, in-depth company interviews
have focused on end-to-end supply chain management, complexity, sustainability, talent management, and more. The
presenters of this educational session will share insights on creating tailored supply chains and how to identify the
resources and building blocks needed to prepare for future challenges. Attendees will learn from the research how leading
firms are overcoming complications and benefiting from more strategic supply chains.
4:00 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Real-World Tactics for Making the Most of S&OP
Donald Sheldon, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Principal | DH Sheldon & Associates
How can supply chain management professionals improve their sales and operations planning (S&OP) efforts such that
they deliver the best possible return on investment? The presenter of this educational session will use real-world cases
from organizations of all sizes and types to demonstrate how highly effective S&OP processes are created. Attendees will
learn how to advance process design, understand the roles of the players, apply key-performance indicators to measure
performance, and achieve expected benefits. Learn from S&OP implementations at companies in the home appliance,
forklift manufacturing, archery equipment, health care, tier-one automotive, and bridge crane manufacturing industries.
The lessons learned offer valuable strategies that can be applied to any S&OP initiative for greater results.
Driving Continuous Improvement at Ingersoll Rand

Paul Johnson
Global Inventory and Materials Leader | Ingersoll Rand
Chen Lin, CPIM
Strategic Operations Manager | Ingersoll Rand
As a crucial component of Ingersoll Rands recent sales and operations planning and materials transformation, company
professionals created the Materials Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) process and deployed it to all manufacturing
and distribution sites. Since then, Materials MDI has become a top priority because it drives maturity around standard
work, continuous improvement, and structured problem solving. Operational improvements have been realized in
demand, material, and logistics planning; production scheduling; warehouse control; and shipping and receiving.
The presenters of this educational session will explain Materials MDI and share how it drives performance measures,
facilitates targeted discussions and problem solving, and identifies gaps in standard work.
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Supply Chain Management Myths, Misconceptions and Absurdities

Colin Seftel, CFPIM, CSCP, PLS
Consultant | PSQ

Supply chain management has become increasingly important to overall business strategy, but it still is plagued by
fallacies that are commonly treated as truths. As a result, certain supply chain management tools and practices are
incorrectly or inappropriately applied, which too often results in poor operational efficiency, hidden costs, excessive
inventory, low morale, and a variety of other undesirable outcomes. This educational session will expose supply chain
management myths, misconceptions, and absurdities related to economic order quantity, safety stock, cost-reduction
programs, performance-measurement systems, and change management practices. The presenter also will offer more
suitable practices to be used in their place for better results.
Risk and Resiliency
Enabling the Digitized Supply Chain with the Internet of Things

Radha Krishna, CFPIM
Supply Chain Strategic Program Manager | Intel
The internet of things is creating a new kind of Industrial Revolutionone based on the convergence of physical things
with the world of the internet. Significant transformation is being experienced in business models, functions, and entire
landscapes as digitization and technological developments cause even market leaders and long-standing companies to
fail. Attend this educational session to understand more about the process of turning existing products into smart and
connected ones and providing new related services. Learn how embedding products into the digital world can affect
product life cycle management, operations, production, and more. Finally, the presenter will offer tips on developing
solutions that enhance quality of life instead of just providing pure technology.
Overcoming Cognitive Bias in the Workplace
Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Senior Director of Professional Development | APICS
Psychologists have uncovered about 150 cognitive biases that most people share. Some examples include: anchoring
bias (being overly reliant on the first piece of information heard); the bandwagon effect (a powerful form of groupthink
and the reason why so many meetings are unproductive); and zero-risk bias (being fearful of moving forward without
eliminating all potential risk). Cognitive biases influence how we think, can lead to poor decisions and judgments, and
are very difficult to recognize in ourselves. This presentation will examine how cognitive biases influence our actions.
Then, the presenter will offer some proven suggestions for how to mitigate our natural cognitive biases and become more
balanced, objective, and open-minded.
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8:30 a.m.9:45 a.m.
Altered States: Connected Devices Transform the Supply Chain
Hannah Kain
President & CEO | ALOM
Connected devices in products and parts; on pallets and lift equipment; and in trailers, shipping containers, warehouses,
and stockrooms means that richer data and deeper intelligence are available to all supply chain stakeholders. Furthermore,
a 30-fold increase in internet-connected physical devices by 2020 has the potential to significantly augment information
access. As these capabilities become mainstreamand as more physical assets communicate to a networked intelligent
ecosystemmodern supply chains likely will be able to deliver differentiated service to customers more efficiently. But can
this trend benefit the entire supply network? This educational session will explore current embedded product technology
and conceptualize how it could positively influence the creation of end-user communities that influence all aspects of the
supply chain.
Risk and Resiliency
The Future of Latin Americas Omnichannel Retail Market

Nitin Sharma
Manager | Kurt Salmon Consulting
While the retail market in Latin America is established and growing, businesses there lack foundational enablers
including e-commerce maturity, online product assortment availability, and inventory visibilitythat are necessary to
successful omnichannel implementation. Based on the presenters experiences working in Latin America combined
with market research, this educational session will provide a unique investigation into current and future omnichannel
capabilities and game-changing trends. Attendees will learn how they can enhance and build upon existing foundations
to enable the more sophisticated and complex omnichannel offerings that customers expect. Participants also will
explore the cultural, organizational, structural, and geographical challenges to providing superior customer experience,
service, and support.
Risk and Resiliency
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Supply Chain Outreach: Crushing the Talent Crisis

Cheryl Dalsin
Technical Program | Intel
John W. Fowler
Professor and Chair | Arizona State University
James P. Kellso
Senior Supply Chain Master, Retired | Intel
James B. Rice
Deputy Director | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation and Logistics
In 2012, a small group of passionate individuals from Arizona State University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Michigan State University, and Intel recognized an opportunity. They saw that they could help tackle three serious supply
chain issues: the fields brand identity problem and lack of visibility; the worldwide supply chain talent crisis; and the
shortage of undergraduates choosing careers in supply chain, science, technology, engineering, and math. The group
created a hands-on-fun, volunteer-outreach program to spark awareness with students of all ages. Attend this educational
session to learn about the unique initiative, which promotes excellence in business and beyond, and see how all supply
chain processionals can make a difference in their own communities.
Touting Supply Chain Influence
Gary Smith, CFPIM, CSCP

Vice President of Supply Logistics | MTA New York City Transit
Influence is the ability to create change in what others do and how they think and act. As supply chain leaders, a primary
objective is to continuously drive our industry forward. To achieve this goal, its necessary to influence people both
within and outside of our spans of control. This educational session will explain how to further supply chain by becoming
an expert influencer throughout our networks. The presenter will explain how to advocate for the value of supply chain
activities and show how these practices positively affect the corporate bottom line. Participants will benefit from unique
approaches to becoming expert supply chain lobbyists who can influence and advance the entire profession.
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10:00 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Management
Christophe Letelier
Senior Manager Business Development | DHL International Supply Chain, Asia Pacific
Digitalization touches all aspects of businesses today, and digital technology continues to improve connectivity,
visibility, and analytics, which can make supply networks more agile, adaptive, and aligned. To compete, there is no doubt
that companies must successfully complete their digital transformations in a timely manner. In this educational session,
attendees will discover the key attributes of supply chains that are maximizing digital capabilities, and the presenter
will share key success factors involved with taking on an actual transformation. In addition, the concept of the internet
of things will be investigated through two real-world case studies pertaining to how it is likely to affect transportation,
logistics, and warehousing operations.
APICS Special-Focus Forums

APICS Special-Focus Forums (SFFs) recently have been launched with the objective of learning from and sharing
knowledge with the entire APICS community. Participants in these interest groups represent a diverse assembly of
companies, industries, and cultures. Together, they will explore and contribute thought leadership on global issues and
trends involving supply chain and operations management. The chance to hear from APICS 2016 attendees is a unique
opportunity to add your voice to the discussion and help advance the industry, global economies, and peoples lives all
around the world.
The two APICS 2016 special-focus topics are:
Strengthening Global Health and Humanitarian Supply Chains
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Director of Public Health | Imperial Health Sciences
Leveraging Advanced Analytics to Improve Supply Chain

Process Performance
Jay Jayaraman
Supply Chain & Analytics Leader | OPS Rules
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Personal Sustainability for Emotional Balance, Health, and Prosperity

Maryanne Ross, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Founder | Mental Apparel
APICS defines sustainability as activities that provide present benefit without compromising the needs of future
generations. This means that managing a sustainable organization involves achieving high performance levels over the
long term without engaging in detrimental behaviors in the short term. Now, more than ever, the triple-bottom-line of social,
financial, and environmental sustainability is needed in our personal lives as well. This lively and interactive presentation
will enable participants to develop individual sustainability plans that ensure career and financial success without
compromising health and personal relationships in the process. Participants will leave this educational session with tools
and action plans to be employed immediately in every aspect of their lives.
Practical Steps to Attract, Manage, and Retain Millennial Talent

Bridget Lazio, CPIM, CSCP
President | Guardian Business Solutions
Countless supply chain organizations are based many miles away from city hubs where millennials live and play. But as
workforces continue to age out, supply chain management leaders at these companies must find ways to engage fresh,
energized talent. How can supply chain management organizations compete with trendier, downtown firms for A-level
young professionals? Attend this educational session to discuss what expectations company owners and leaders should
have of this new generation of workers. The presenter also will explain the important adjustments that need to be made to
current work environments and business policies in order to maximize the potential of millennial talent.
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Furthering Business Performance with S&OP at Beech-Nut Nutrition
Thomas Arnold, CPIM, CIRM
Director of Supply Chain Planning | Beech-Nut Nutrition
Kevin Morosko
Demand Planning Manager | Beech-Nut Nutrition
By 2013, Beech-Nut Nutrition had become a stagnant player in the infant nutrition marketplace. Company leaders
decided to address this problem by launching several new product lines that embrace the concept of real baby food that
uses the freshest ingredients. This dramatic transformation of the Beech-Nut product portfolio resulted in significant
supply chain challengesin particular, the lack of an effective S&OP process meant it was nearly impossible to achieve
a comprehensive, consensus view of demand and supply. The presenters of this educational session will describe how
Beech-Nut ultimately implemented an S&OP processes that delivers accurate forward-looking projections on both the
demand and supply sides and achieved superior collaboration among stakeholders.
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Be Lean Everywhere You Can
Sibyl Melin, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Founder and President | Sundial Consulting
Janet Steiner, CPIM, CSCP
President | Lean Supply Chain Solutions
In the current economic environment, all business processes must be streamlined, integrated, and waste free. This
educational session will focus on achieving these goals by embracing leaner processes both inside and outside the
factory. The presenters will explain why waste in the customer service, purchasing, planning, engineering, and shipping
areas often create just as many delays as in manufacturing processes. Using a hands-on simulation, attendees will
see how lean kaizen events can improve methods throughout an entire organization. Then, kaizen teams will analyze
processes from all areas of the business and see how to develop optimum solutions. Finally, participants will receive an
overview of specific points and an in-depth analysis of key issues.
Making it Count: Strategic Supply Chain Transformations

Scott Ehrsam, CSCP
Supply Chain Manager | Caterpillar
What is the role of todays supply chain management leader when facilitating or participating in a change initiative? How
can these professionals help their companies evolve into organizations that will win in todays complex global economy?
Attend this session to learn how to design, execute, and sustain supply chain transformations. The presenter will describe
in detail a supply chain transformation framework that illustrates how to confront and overcome common problems when
planning and executing large-scale supply chain improvements. In addition, actual business situations will be shared to
encourage learning and help prepare participants for their most challenging supply chain transformation goals.
2:30 p.m.3:45 p.m.
Leading Alignment in End-to-End Supply Chains
Ronald Crabtree CIRM, SCOR-P
CEO | MetaOps
The relationships of people who interact around a shared agenda is one of the most important aspects of success in
end-to-end supply chain performance. Yet, how to build great relationships is rarely a part of supply chain skills training.
This educational session will demonstrate how to achieve superior results in any kind of leadership role. At the core of the
interactive presentation will be audience participation in the form of small-group discussions, during which attendees
will put into immediate practice the skills learned. Attendees will discover powerful methods for motivating, inspiring,
educating, and empowering people in order to become superior facilitators, coaches, trainers, and supply chain leaders.
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APICS Research: Historical Insights and Future Endeavors

Jonathan Thatcher, CSCP, CAE
Director of Research | APICS
Join APICS Director of Research Jonathan Thatcher, CSCP, CAE, for a fascinating journey through the industry
investigations of the recent past, the present day, and the future. Attendees will evaluate how previous leading-edge
research topicssuch as chronic disruption, supply chain complexity, and leadershipare progressing. He also will
evaluate with participants how current key learnings are serving talent and skill development, risk-management tactics,
and spinoff potential for new metrics and insights. Then, Thatcher will turn to the future and reveal what research
projects are in the APICS pipeline. These include collaboration and conflict resolution; supply chain and financial,
stockholder, and shareholder performance measurements; and much more.
The educational sessions are current as of May 2016. For the most up-to-date program,
visit apicsconference.org /education.
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PRECONFERENCE SEMINARS
APICS is hosting three pre-conference seminars on Saturday, September 24. Attend one of these intensive programs to advance
professionally and tackle specific business challenges. Completing these seminars can qualify for contact hours towards earning
APICS S&OP or Risk Education Certificate.
Seating is limited and an additional fee is required. To register for a seminar, visit apics.org/events.
PRINCIPLES OF S&OP
Principles of S&OP seminar provides managers and planners a

comprehensive review of the principles and functions of S&OP.
Attendees will participate in exercises and discussions on the
elements of data collection, demand and supply planning,
and conducting the pre- and executive S&OP meetings. The
presenter will lead attendees through sales and marketing
planning, resource requirements planning, distribution planning
and more.
Presenter:
Anthony Zampello, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Adjunct Faculty | Bentley University
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Member Pricing: $399
Nonmember Pricing: $499
S&OP seminar attendees earn seven contact hours towards the
APICS S&OP Education Certificate. Learn more at apics.org/sop.
SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
The world of supply chain is complex and ever-changing.

Organizations must be careful or they may leave their supply
chains vulnerable to a series of risks. Unfortunately, proactive
risk management is not always a top agenda item.
The APICS Supply Chain Risk Management seminar provides
participants with a glimpse of the global supply chain risk
landscape. Definitions of risk management and new techniques
and tactics to mitigate risk will be discussed, along with profiles
of early adopters of risk management.
Presenter:
Gregory L. Schlegel, CPIM
Adjunct Professor | Lehigh University
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Supply Chain Risk Management seminar attendees earn seven
contact hours towards the APICS Risk Management Education
Certificate. Learn more at apics.org/risk.
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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MRP
Material requirements planning (MRP) is a vital component in

the supply chain. It acts as the systems bridge between master
planning and production and helps determine requirements
and maintain priorities. Principles and Practices of MRP
seminar assists beginning and experienced planners to use
an MRP system. Through classroom discussion and practical,
hands-on exercises, this seminar will help attendees gain a firm
understanding of the principles and functions of MRP in the
manufacturing process.
EARN AN APICS EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
By attending the S&OP or the Risk Management seminar, you

will have completed the seven contact hours needed to obtain
their respective education certificates. Select educational
sessions at APICS 2016, which are noted in the conference
program materials, will cover additional contact hours toward
the certificate. Learn more at apics.org/sop and apics.org/risk.
Seating is limited and advanced registration is required.
Register for a pre-conference seminar at apics.org/events
Presenter:
Dr. David Ross, CFPIM, CSCP
Sr. Manager, Professional Development | APICS
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
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FACILITY TOURS
Consistently an exciting element of the APICS conference, facility tours give you an inside look at supply chain, warehousing
and logistics excellence in action. This year, the tour lineup includes Micron, Nationals Park stadium, Dulles Airport, Reagan National
Airport, DC Water, the Marriott Wardman Park, Bluejacket Brewery and more!
All facility tours are $75 for APICS 2016 conference attendees and include transportation. Advance registration required.
Participation is limited, so sign up early!
Micron
Monday, September 26, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

Experience Microns Manassas, Va. facility: its flagship manufacturing plant that represents
the future of Micron semiconductors. On this tour, youll learn how the global leader in
semiconductors produces its top-of-the-line technology including memory chips, DRAM/
flash memories, and more. Micron designs and builds some of the worlds most advanced
memory and semiconductor technologies, enabling innovative computing, consumer,
enterprise storage, networking, mobile, embedded and automotive applications. As one
of the most prolific patent holders in the world, Micron continually rethinks, recasts and
advances new ideas to bring innovation to broader markets. The Micron plant is located 35
miles west of the Washington Marriott Wardman Park.
Prerequisite: Attendees must provide their full name and company.
Xometry
Monday, September 26, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

Heres your chance to get an inside look at a leading innovator in the fascinating and
fast-growing 3D printing industry. Founded in 2013, Xometry integrates professional
3D printing, CNC machining, casting, and proprietary technology to build parts
and prototypes on demand. On this tour of its advanced manufacturing facilities in
Gaithersburg, Md., youll see how Xometry aims to be the Amazon of Manufacturing,
with an incredibly popular, easy-to-use online interface that effectively acts as a custom
manufacturing hub. Through the Xometry website, customers can price, manage and
order parts online using only a CAD file, plus get the live engineering assistance they
need to make the right manufacturing decisions. Xometry boasts some of the most
advanced technologies for building metal and plastic parts, and is led by a leadership
team with decades of custom manufacturing expertise.
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FACILITY TOURS
Nationals Park
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 8:00 a.m.

Enjoy a game-day visit to Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals major
league baseball team, and experience an up-close and personal tour of the ballpark.
Knowledgeable guides will share the history of past and present baseball in the DC
area. Youll see the exterior faade with its innovative design of steel, glass and pre-cast
concrete, creating a facility that uniquely reflects the architecture of Washington DC. The
concourses and seating decks are configured to create a variety of distinct neighborhoods,
each with its own identity and viewing experience. As you traverse the various levels of
the stadium, youll see panoramic views of the riverfront, Navy Yard, the surrounding city
and landmarks including the Capitol and the Washington Monument. Youll learn about the
parks state-of-the-art video and audio technology, including a 4,500 square foot highdefinition scoreboard. When it opened in 2008, Nationals Park was the first major stadium
in the United Stated accredited as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) structure.
Washington Marriott Wardman Park

Heres the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at the APICS 2016 host hotel,
the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Built in 1917 and 1918 and expanded in 1928, the
elegant red brick structure has earned a ranking on the National Register of Historic
Places. Tour participants will get an inside look at the laundry facilities operations and
learn about the logistical coordination between housekeepingservicing 1,152 guest
rooms and laundry. Youll see the process from the laundry chute to the redistribution of
linens and towels. Youll also be taken through the operations and logistical coordination
between vendors, food storeroom, inventory control, and operating departments.
Washington Dulles International Airport

Take part in a private tour that shows you the inside operations of Washington Dulles
International Airport. During this fascinating visit, you will learn about aviation technology as
you see the Dulles Operations Center, and learn about operations at the cargo warehouse
facility. Youll tour the maintenance facility for AeroTrain, the airports $1.4 billion peoplemover system that transports travelers between the main terminal and A-B-C gates. Youll
also learn about in-line baggage screening processes. You will depart with insights into
the entire operations of Dulles, which accommodated more than 21 million passengers and
565,000 lbs. of freight in 2015.
Prerequisite: U.S. citizens must provide their full name and date of birth; non-U.S. citizens
must provide their full name, passport number and passport country of issuance.
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FACILITY TOURS
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Join APICS for a tour of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and get an
insiders look at the operations that keep the airport humming. National Airport is located
close to the Nations Capital and it sits on the banks of the Potomac River. Participants will
tour the airports Operations Office and Center, experience the Airside tour with a loop
around the airport, and visit the Cargo facility. The airport served a record 23 million
passengers in 2015.
DC Water
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

On this behind-the-scenes tour of DC Waters Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Plant, youll get an insiders look at the largest advanced wastewater treatment facility
in the world. DC Water provides more than 672,000 residents, 17.8 million annual visitors,
and 700,000 people who work in the District with water and sewer/wastewater treatment.
Youll learn about operations the Blue Plains plant, situated on 153 acres on the bank of the
Potomac River at the southernmost tip of the District. The plant has a treatment capacity
of 384 million gallons per day and a peak capacity of more than 1 billion gallons per day. The
DC water distribution system consists of 1,350 miles of pipes, four pumping stations, five
reservoirs, three water towers, 43,860 valves, and more than 9,510 fire hydrants.
Bluejacket Brewery
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun tour of the Bluejacket Brewery and learn about the traditions and
techniques of classic beer brewing. This visit will take you through 5,600 square feet of
brewing space with a production capacity of 5,000 barrels. Youll learn about the brewing
process and see the facilitys 19 unique fermentation vessels and two barrel rooms.
This tour will include five tasting pours, including one sample poured straight from the
tank. The space that Bluejacket occupies is as distinctive as the brewery itself. Built
in 1919, the building, known as the Boilermaker Shops, was part of the Navy Yards ship
and munitions manufacturing complex and is one of the few true industrial buildings
remaining in Washington DC.
Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old.
Visit apicsconference.org for a complete list of tours and descriptions.
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EXPO
APICS 2016 EXPO
APICS 2016 brings together the hottest products and the coolest supply chain professionals in the business. Dont miss this
opportunity to meet, network and learn in a fun and interactive environment.
EXPO HOURS
Sunday, September 25, 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 26, 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Featured exhibitors at APICS 2016 include:

American Logistics Aid Network

Michigan State University - Broad College of Business
APICS 2017

OM Partners USA
APICS Affiliation Center

Portland State University School of Business
APICS for Business

Quintiq
Barkawi Management Consultants

Radley Corporation
BDP International

Saint Leo University
CaseWare Analytics

Strongarm Designs
Chainalytics

Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Demand Solutions

Texas A&M University -- Master of Industrial Distribution
Demand Works Co.

The Fresh Connection
Diverse Manufacturing Supply Chain Alliance (DMSCA)

ThomasNet
Forecast Pro

University of Arkansas - Master of Science in Operations
Fox Valley Technical College
Management & Master of Science in Engineering Programs

Fujitsu Glovia, Inc.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Online

Fusionops
VIA Information Tools, Inc.

Futurion Associates Inc. Forecasting

iDashboards
For more information on exhibiting at APICS 2016,

visit apicsconference.org.
IFS North America

Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning

Logility

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WHERE TO STAY
APICS 2016 offers two hotel options for attendees!

Save $50 on your conference registration when you stay in the
APICS 2016 room block. Availability is limited, so make your
reservations today!
APICS 2016 Washington Marriott

Wardman Park Hotel
Experience the charm of the Marriott Wardman Park, set in

a historic neighborhood in the heart of Washington DC and
walking distance to the many unique stores and plenty of
ethnic cuisine dining, Embassy Row, and the exciting night life
of Dupont Circle. Head north to hear the sounds of animals
coming from the National Zoo, or venture into the hotels
natural surroundings to enjoy a quiet hike or invigorating run
through Rock Creek Park. Free Internet is included.
APICS 2016 Omni Shoreham Hotel
The Omni Shoreham hotel is a five minute walk (3/10 of a mile)

to the Marriott Wardman Park, site of APICS 2016. Since 1930,
the luxurious Omni Shoreham has played host to presidents,
world leaders and inaugural balls, making it a true Washington
landmark. Located in one of the Districts premier residential
neighborhoods, this elegant urban retreat boasts a resort
atmosphere and a personal taste of politics, culture, art and
music. This four-diamond hotel is situated on 11 lush acres just
steps from the National Zoo and close to unique Washington
DC neighborhoods.
Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington DC 20008
Nightly room rate for APICS 2016 attendees: from $239
Washington Marriott Wardman Park

2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington DC 20008
Nightly room rate for APICS 2016 attendees: from $199
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
APICS 2016 is presented by APICS and the APICS Supply Chain Council.
APICS
APICS is the premier professional association for supply chain management and the leading provider
of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and
resilience. The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS Certified Supply Chain
Professional (CSCP), APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) and APICS Supply
Chain Operations Reference Professional (SCOR-P) designations set the industry standard. With over 45,000
members and approximately 300 channel partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive
growth and reach global customers. For more information, visit apics.org.
APICS SUPPLY CHAIN COUNCIL
APICS Supply Chain Council (APICS SCC) is a nonprofit organization that advances supply chains through
unbiased research, benchmarking and publications. APICS SCC maintains the Supply Chain Operations
Reference (SCOR) model, the supply chain management communitys most widely accepted framework
for evaluating and comparing supply chain activities and performance. APICS SCC enables corporations,
academic institutions and public sector organizations to address the ever-changing challenges of managing
a global supply chain to elevate supply chain performance. APICS SCC is part of APICS, the premier
professional association for supply chain management. Visit apicsscc.org to learn more.
The program is current as of May 2016. For updated information, visit apicsconference.org.
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APICS 2016 will feature 60+ educational sessions.

Practical Application of Supply Chain Resilience Strategies at PepsiCo

The Internet of Things and the New Way of Management

Carol Ptak, CFPIM, CIRM

Furthering Supply Chain Risk Mitigation with S&OP

Proven Methods for Advancing Warehousing and Logistics

Leading-Edge, Sustainable Supply Chains

Clifford Lee, CPIM

Stacey Myers, CPIM, CSCP

Divide and Conquerthe Power of Segmentation

Risk and Resilience 2.0the Next Generation of Strategy

Enhanced Data Quality for Better Supply Chain Decisions

Rebecca Cook, CSCP

Supply Chain Optimization with Next-Generation Packaging

How and Why to Measure Supply Chain Resilience

Ditch Digital and Embrace Information-Sharing Alternatives

Unlocking the Value of S&OP

Anthony Zampello, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Apply Lean Across Supply Chains for Enhanced Product Flow

Expert Communication for Career Success

Mobile Technology for More Ethical Supply Chains

Major Supply Chain Opportunities in Transportation and Logistics

Tapping Into Big Data to Manage Supply Chain Risk