How Waste Could Offer Opportunities in American Manufacturing
Leftovers and waste from the paper and pulp industry could benefit American manufacturers by offering access to lower cost carbon fiber.
Leftovers and waste from the paper and pulp industry could benefit American manufacturers by offering access to lower cost carbon fiber.
Large manufacturers have a vested interest in securing a pipeline of STEM talent and are making big investments in educational programs around the country.
President Trump’s latest budget proposal would defund Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs).
Many manufacturers may not fully be taking advantage of all the tax credits and incentives available to them.
Manufacturers should use more precise and time-sensitive metrics to boost their productivity.
New technologies are enabling manufacturers to test designs in more detailed and comprehensive ways before they even create prototypes.
Almost 60% of the companies questioned in a new British survey weren’t even aware of coming rules that could see laggards fined more than $20 million.
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz apologized on the first day of the crisis … and the second … and the third.
Costco’s financial performance, plus its reputation for treating staff well, have held Craig Jelinek in good stead.
Approval of CEO compensation packages varies by both company revenue and ownership type, according to Chief Executive’s CEO & Senior Compensation Report 2017. Here we look at who’s
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.