Driving Innovation in Supply Chain

Mark your calendars for the Spring 2007 Supply Chain Leaders Forum: Driving Innovation in Supply Chain to be held March 13 - 14, 2006 at University Park, Pennsylvania.

Innovation is a blend of inspiration, creativity, and knowledge that results in new ideas.  Today's global challenges and rapid change make business innovation a priority.  No longer restricted to well-funded and well-staffed research labs, the opportunity for innovation has been democratized as Procter and Gamble's recent successes with its "Connect and Develop" innovation strategy illustrate.  What does innovation look like and how do supply chain leaders foster an environment that drives innovation?

We are pleased to have Ms. Vickie Maxon, Learning Partner at IBM, as our program director for the forum.  Vickie works with all levels of executives as a performance coach and educator encouraging innovation and collaboration within IBM’s integrated supply chain.  The agenda will include presentations, break outs, and an opportunity for each attendee to take an individual innovation assessment survey.  We're currently working with Toyota, IDEO, US Marine Corps, IBM, and others as presenters.

Join us as we bring together leading supply chain practitioners, academics, and experts to explore the intricacies of driving innovation in supply chains.

For more information, contact Tracie Shannon at tla114@psu.edu or 814-863-3234.