Rick Merritt has been involved with implementing Supplier Consigned Inventory (SCI) programs for more than 5 years. With more than 50 suppliers successfully implemented he will share his knowledge and experiences at the next Mission Peak PDM on May 6th.

Discover how the use of Project Management techniques can improve the chances of a smooth rollout event. Some of the important lessons learned and what pitfalls that can be avoided when establishing MVI programs will be highlighted. When do goals and expectations get set and learn some of the measurements that can be effectively used in these activities. Examine how to identify and handle road blocks along the way. Explore what resources will be needed and how to develop cross functional teams to ensure your program runs efficiently.

About the Presenter:

Rick Merritt, CFPIM, CSCP, C.P.M., currently serves as President for the APICS-Santa Clara Valley Chapter. A certified APICS instructor, Rick teaches courses for the CPIM certification and helped develop the first CSCP classes in Northern California. He is recognized as a CSCP Subject Matter Expert (SME) by APICS. He has also provided training internationally.

He has more than thirty years of operations and materials management experience in the public and private sectors with such companies as Applied Materials, Hexcel Corporation and JDS Uniphase. He has managed groups responsible both direct and indirect materials. With a focus on waste reduction, he has managed and piloted programs in outsourcing, supplier consigned inventories, strategic contracting, Continuous Process improvement and lead time reduction.

Rick completed his undergraduate studies at San Jose State University receiving a B.A in Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration. He earned his M.S. in Procurement and Contract Management from Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga. He has been a guest lecturer for several organizations including Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Institute of Managerial Accountants (IMA) and Arizona State University.