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Gatton to Host Second Annual Supply Chain Forum

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2012) — If a person wants to run a successful business enterprise, be it large or small, he or she needs to understand the finer points of what a supply chain is all about.  That's why the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics is bringing together world-renowned executives and scholars for its 2nd Annual Supply Chain Forum on Friday, Feb. 24.  This year's event will be held at Keeneland from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sponsored by Gatton's MBA Programs office, the forum will discuss contemporary supply chain problems and solutions, as well as give attendees the opportunity to grow a professional network within the supply chain management community. 

Featured speakers include Chuck Martz, CEO of Link-Belt, Kevin O'Marah, senior research fellow of the Global Supply Chain Forum at Stanford University and former group vice president of supply chain at Gartner, and John Henke, professor of marketing at Oakland University and president of Planning Perspectives. 

In addition, senior supply chain executives from Abercombie & Fitch, LeanCor, Lexmark, P&G, Tempur-Pedic, Toyota, UPS, and other leading companies will address the forum.

"This is a unique learning and sharing opportunity for working professionals, faculty, students, and anyone else who is interested in the vital role that logistics plays in day-to-day business operations," said Harvie Wilkinson, director of MBA Programs for the Gatton College.

Scott Ellis, assistant professor of supply chain management and faculty member in Gatton's MBA programs, added, "The level of expertise and real-world experience which will be on display and available to people who attend this forum is tremendous.  We truly believe this is one of the finest conferences of its kind in the entire nation."

For more information and to register for the event, visit www.gatton.uky.edu/supplychain.   The cost is $70 if paid by Feb. 17.  After Feb. 17, the registration fee is $80.  

 

 

 

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