Airgas Hosts Supply Chain Management 'Best Practices' Workshop; Nearly Two Dozen Leading Companies Will Share Expertise in Supply Chain Solutions.Business Editors Airgas, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ARG See argument. arg - argument ) today announced that it is convening a high-level workshop dedicated to Supply Chain Management issues from July 22-24 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , CA. Participants in the Airgas Best Practices Forum - Real-Life Supply Chain Management Solutions workshop will discuss their personal supply chain experiences, identify emerging needs and share best practices in managing the supply chain. Noted Supply Chain Management researcher, professor and author Dr. Barry Lawrence Barry K. Lawrence is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League. He played for St Kilda. Although he played as a forward in Tasmania, he played most of his early career with the Saints as a defender. will moderate the workshop, which will include approximately two dozen leading corporate customers of Airgas and some of its leading partner suppliers. Lawrence is the director of the Information Systems Consortium for Supply Chain Integration at Texas A&M University. Participating supplier sponsors include ITW ITW In The Wild (informatics, antivirus research) ITW Information Theory Workshop (IEEE) ITW Into Thy Word (religion) ITW Into the Woods (owner of Miller Electric and Hobart Brothers), Lincoln Electric, ESAB ESAB Elektriska Svetsningsaktiebolaget (welding products manufacturer) , Norton, MSA (Metropolitan Service Area) An urban area with at least 50,000 people plus surrounding counties. There are 306 MSAs and 428 RSAs (rural service areas) in the U.S. MSAs and RSAs are used to allocate cellular licenses. and Bacou Dalloz. "We've brought together the best minds in the field of Supply Chain Management to share best practices, exchange ideas on how to drive efficiencies and streamline the procurement process," said Airgas Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Peter McCausland. "This forum will allow participants to share their challenges and successes in supply chain management and develop strategies to improve their operations going forward." Workshop topics include Electronic Commerce, Managing Inventory through the Entire Supply Chain and Process Improvements. Participants will hear how manufacturers are working with Airgas to provide the most cost-effective and value-added solutions for customers. They will also have the opportunity to engage in informal discussions and to network with other supply chain and procurement executives and with the largest and most successful manufacturers of welding supplies and safety products. In addition, interactive sessions will include supply chain-related topics moderated by Airgas and supply chain specialists from the company's leading suppliers. About Airgas, Inc. Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding, safety and related products. Its integrated network of nearly 800 locations includes branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more information, please visit www.airgas.com. |
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