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Right Place Events: Presentation Downloads

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The Right Place 2012 Economic Outlook for West Michigan

December 14, 2011
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
DeVos Place

• Economic and Employment Forecast, George Erickcek, Senior Regional Analyst, W.E. Upjohn institute for Employment Research (PDF, 1MB) Download

Sunrise Series: Leading Strategic Change

November 8, 2011
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Western Michigan University

• Leading Strategic Change (PDF, 450 KB) Download
• FBI Strategy Map (PDF, 420 KB) Download
• Selected Books on Strategic Change (PDF, 170 KB) Download

2011 West Michigan Automotive Summit

October 12, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
GVSU Eberhard Center

• A Global Vehicle Production Outlook, Michael Robinet, IHS Automotive (PDF, 5.5 MB) Download
• The Changing Nature of Manufacturing and Engineering Work in the Automotive Industry, Kristin Dziczek, The Center for Automotive Research  (1.8 MB) Download
• So Now What? Erich Merkle, Ford Motor Company - PRESENTATION NOT AVAILABLE   

Commodity Trends - 2012 Outlook

September 21, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Western Michigan University

• METALS: Lisa Reisman, MetalMiner (PDF, 16 MB) Download
• PLASTICS: Ramesh Iyer, Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. 5 MB) Download
• LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION: Sean Hoover, Expeditors (1.8 MB  )  Download
• LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION: Ryan Foe, CH Robinson (PDF 800 KB) Download
• ELECTRONICS: Bob Gerber and Mike Inzerillo, Avnet Electronics Marketing (PDF, 1.4 MB) Download
• GLOBAL TRADE & COMPLIANCE: John Toles, Supply Chain Solutions (PDF, 450 KB) Download
• INNOVATIVE APPROACHES PANEL: Rick Van Dis, Irwin Seating (PDF, 1.7 MB) Download
• INNOVATIVE APPROACHES PANEL: Tim Van Vliet, Shoreline Container. (PDF, 1 MB) Download
• INNOVATIVE APPROACHES PANEL: Roxanne Spetoskey, ZIP Express - (PDF, 4.6 MB) Download

8th Annual Midwest Supply Chain Management Conference

March 16, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
GVSU Eberhard Center

• OPENING KEYNOTE:  Economic Outlook - A Midwest Perspective, Thomas Klier, Federal Reserve Bank (PDF, 3 MB) Download
• CLOSING KEYNOTE: Managing Risk in an Ever-Changing, Global Supply Chain , Michael Vitek, Mercedes-Benz Technology North America (PDF, 1.1 MB) Download
• ECONOMICS: Focus on the West Michigan Economy, Dr. Brian Long, Grand Valley State University (PDF, 14 MB)  Download
• GROWTH & INNOVATION: Whirlpool Warehousing Journey to be Best in Class Facilities, Rich Gorbett & Darcy Musser, Whirlpool Corporation (PDF, 1.1 MB)  Download
• LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: Retool for the Future - The Supply Chain Professional in the New Normal, Randall Schaefer & Debra Smith, AGS Company (PDF, 4 MB)  Download
• GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: A Global View of an Industry at a Cross Roads, Mike Dunlap, Michael A. Dunlap & Associates (PDF, 1.8 MB)  Download
• LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: Cultural Intelligence - Why It Matters to Supply Chain Management, David Livermore, Ph.D., Cultural Intelligence Center (PDF, 5.1 MB)  Download
• ECONOMICS: Achieving the Anticipated ROI of a Logistics Services Agreement, Dan Iddings, Whirlpool Corporation (PDF, 1.4 MB)  Download
• GROWTH & INNOVATION: Eliminating Supply Chain's 'Hidden' Cost, James Shoemaker, Morbark (PDF, 15 MB)  Download
• GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: Compliance: Pretend It Was Your Idea, Dr. John Griggs, Supply Chain Sustainability LLC (PDF, 1 MB)  Download
• LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: The 'F' Word: Good Words for Great Leaders, David Paul Eich, Author (PDF, 4.3 MB)  Download
• ECONOMICS: The New Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain: Utilizing 'Hybrid' Manufacturers, Gavin Brown, MAMA (PDF, 14 MB)  Download
• GROWTH & INNOVATION: Winning Online at Whirlpool Corporation, Josh Dritz, Whirlpool Corporation (PDF, 14 MB)  Download
• GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: Global Trade Risks and Rewards, John Toles, Supply Chain Shipping, LLC (PDF, 14 MB)  Download
• LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: Change is the Only Constant - How to Drive Change for Efficiency and Effectiveness, Keith Bezant Niblett, Michigan State University (PDF, 14 MB)  Download

Essential Metrics Seminar + Workshop

December 10, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GRCC - Tassell M-Tech

• Bill Guest, Metrics Reporting, "Driving Profitable Growth" (PDF, 1.84 MB) Download
• "Driving Profitable Growth" Handout (PDF, 105.64 KB) Download
• Rob Ptacek, Ptacek & Associates LLC, "Performance Management & Scoreboards" (PDF, 4.09 MB)  Download

2011 Economic Outlook for West Michigan

December 8, 2010
7:30a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Amway Grand Plaza - Grand Rapids

• George Erickcek , Senior Regional Analyst, W.E. Upjohn Institute (PDF, 1.25 MB) Download 
• Birgit Klohs, President and CEO, The Right Place, Inc. (PDF, 500 KB) Download
  
   

Green Growth Conference + Expo

October 13 + 14, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GVSU Eberhard Center - Grand Rapids

• OPENING KEYNOTE 10.13: David Rinard, Steelcase Inc. and Paul Murray, Herman Miller (PDF, 870 KB) Download 
• CLOSING KEYNOTE 10.13: Craig Throne (PDF, 3.5 MB)  Download
• Green Label Alphabet Soup: David Rinard, Steelcase Inc. (PDF, 485 KB) Download, Carol Pike, Fusion Business Services (PDF, 1 MB) Download, Dan Wolf, Dewar Sloan (PDF, 1.3 MB) Download
• Green Storytelling: Chuck Otto, Corporate Sustainability Communications (PDF, 1.25 KB) Download, Scott Keller, Warner Norcross & Judd (PDF, 72 KB) Download, Green Guide Proposal Download,  Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims Download   Eric Van Dellen, Amway Corp. (PDF, 6.7 MB) Download
• Gray Materials in a Green World: Michael Taylor, Steelcase Inc. (PDF, 5 MB) Download
• Manufacturing Growth through Sustainability: Bill Stough, Sustainable Research Group (PDF, 1.9 MB) Download, Bill Small, The Right Place, Inc./MMTC-West (PDF, 390 KB) Download, Steve Finney, Irwin Seating (PDF, 3.5 MB) Download
• The Hunt for Energy Savings: Ross Smith, NTH Consultants, Ltd. (PDF, 1.9 MB) Download, Cody Green, Shape Corp. (PDF, 390 KB) Download
• LCA Tools and Techniques: Brock Rodgers, izzy+ (PDF, 130 KB) Download, Clinton Boyd, Sustainable Research Group (PDF, 6.6 MB) Download, Gabe Wing, Herman Miller (PDF 1.2 MB)  Download
• OPENING KEYNOTE 10.14: Charles Reid, Charter House Innovations and CityFlats Hotel (PDF, 130 KB) Download
• Becoming a Design Minded Company: Bill Fluharty, Design and Innovation Consulting (PDF, 17 MB) Download

7th Annual Midwest Supply Chain Management Conference

April 14, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
GVSU