Learning, Networking and a Luncheon

We all know we’re in the midst of a recession, BUT what are you doing to ensure your survival.   The event described below will help you navigate the stormy waters we are experiencing!!

When:

Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

What:

Program Description: “Survival Outsourcing: How to Survive these Tough Economic Times”   This presentation combines material from Bob Booton’s book entitled “Outsourcing – in- a – Box”along with another presentation entitled “Tips on Successful Outsourcing  in China”.
What you will learn:

• Why the “Conventional Thinking” about surviving in tough times is “All Wrong!”
• What you should be doing with your outsourcing partners
• Where products should be built today?
• What are the pros and cons of contract manufacturing in China and India
• What to “look out for”…. What are the pitfalls out there

Speaker:

Bob Booton for his “Day Job” is the Vice President of Operations for Cypress Envirosystems…a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor; a leading Silicon Valley based technology company with over $2 billion in annual sales.
For his “Other Job” Bob continues to run The BootonGroup, an Operations and Supply Chain consulting company that he founded. Working with mid-market companies from High-Tech to Industrial to Consumer, his teams provide Outsourcing and Operations support.   He has developed and managed complex supply chains in Asia, Mexico, and Europe.

How Much:

 Lunch and beverage will be provided for a nominal fee of $25.

Where:

Santa Clara Valley Chapter of APICS Office
3150 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95054

How:

Register to attend with Marie Rogers by calling her at 408-727-1125 or emailing her at marie.rogers@apics-west.org