Leading America’s Largest Cookie Cutter Manufacturer
CEO Clark shares how he’s kept the family business rising by streamlining manufacturing processes.
CEO Clark shares how he’s kept the family business rising by streamlining manufacturing processes.
For Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly, running a successful family business means knowing what traditions are important to maintain—and when it’s time to change.
For chief executive Beutler, a combination of competency, initiative and innovation are what set apart true leaders.
After last month’s sharp rise in optimism among manufacturers, November marks another period of upward momentum––even if that positive sentiment can be attributed mostly to domestic companies insulated from international headwinds.
From Covid-19 to expanding operations, CEO Kris Dehnert shares how the novelty baseball merchandise manufacturer has handled big changes.
Supply chain compliance cannot be about just avoiding penalties. It needs to be about building trust and agility for operations to thrive.
The warehouse automation equipment maker is investing in a strong supply chain by building production facilities stateside.
October polling from Chief Executive finds U.S. manufacturers regaining their confidence after a months-long slump, even as tariff pressures and geopolitical tensions continue to cast their shadow over the sector.
More than half of the manufacturer’s employee base is formerly incarcerated—tapping into an underutilized talent pool that’s helped the manufacturer’s booming popularity.
Innovation in manufacturing is not just about machines or technology; it’s about people.
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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.