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Program Ideas - Senior Level

Local Economic Outlook – A panel of members from several large banking institutions and/or economic expert from a local university can discuss the availability of investment capital, local business development, taxes, zoning, infrastructure, workforce, etc.

E-Commerce and the Future of our Industry – The future is no longer approaching the metalforming industry -- it is here today. Technology, e-commerce and new demands from your customers have changed the complexion of the industry and there’s no turning back. How you use this technology and deal with issues could very well determine the survival of your company in the next decade and beyond.

Understanding the Dynamics of a Global Economy– The metalforming industry will see unprecedented changes in the next few years as the term "global economy" is fully realized. Suppliers, customers and competitors are no longer around the corner – they are around the globe and are capable of redefining your relationships with your biggest customers and suppliers.

Strategic Partnerships with Your Competitors – One of the most aggressive strategies of the new millennium involves the creation of alliances with a most uncommon partner – your competitor. As OEM’s strive toward increased business with fewer suppliers, manufacturers are compelled to travel on untraditional roads as they form partnerships with companies that have long been competitors. Driving these unusual relationships is the need to meet increased capability, capacity and diversity of manufactured products. Whether your company participates in these unique partnerships or not, you must understand how these unlikely alliances will directly impact your business.

Exploring New Trends in Business -- Business strategy, customer/supplier relations, profit management, financial planning and strategic sales leadership are words that have taken on new meaning. Targeted at senior managers and executives with P&L responsibilities, this program explores concepts, methods and systems that address these challenges and help prepare us for new business paradigms.

Supply Update & Industry Forecast – An interactive panel discussion with Executives representing Service Centers, Metalformers and the Financial arena discuss material supply, imports, financing, direction of the industry, where our companies should be focusing, strategic alliances, etc. Faced with increasing consolidation and narrowing margins, managers need the proven tools and tactics available to successfully execute their company’s business plan and strategy.

Other programs that attract senior-level members