APICS - Philadelphia Area Network Chapter
CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM - Institute for Supply Management
TCP - Traffic Club of Philadelphia
WERC - Warehousing Education and Research Council
Date: Wednesday March 2, 2016
Location: William Penn Inn, Gwynedd, PA 19436
Topic: "Serving the Continuing Education Needs of Today's Supply Chain Professionals"
Today’s global marketplace is changing the way supply chain and operations management professionals think about their human capital. As organizational structures advance and evolve, new and often challenging talent requirements arise. This presentation will explore corporate supply chain capabilities and how to
- Ensure you have the competencies needed to achieve organizational and professional goals
- Expand your skills so the supply chains you manage have critical impact on the bottom line
- Identify and train talented staff to gain a competitive advantage
APICS CEO, Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE, will share insights from APICS Supply Chain Council-sponsored research and detail how APICS continues to contribute to both corporate and individual success through its education and certification programs.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer
Abe Eshkenazi currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for APICS. As CEO for APICS, Abe has led the association through the recent merger with Supply Chain Council, significant international growth and positioned APICS as the leading supply chain association in the world. Prior to joining APICS, Abe provided business, operational, and compliance consulting services to professional service organizations, associations, tax-exempt organizations and government agencies. His leadership expertise includes change management, business process redesign and organizational alignment. Abe is a frequent speaker on workforce development, international business, non-profit mergers and strategic alliances.
Prior to joining APICS, Abe was the Managing Director for the Operations Consulting Group of American Express Tax and Business Services. In addition to his CPA, Abe holds a MBA in management from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, a MBA in finance from DePaul University, and a BA from Northeastern Illinois University. Abe is also a Certified Supply Chain Professional, a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and Certified Association Executive. Abe is also the chair for ASAE (American Society of Associations Executives). Email: aeshkenazi@apics.org
