May 21, 2010

This exceptional program combines experts in benchmarking and lean manufacturing with insightful industry analysis and practical furniture manufacturing success stories. The presentations inspire you to launch your own quests for best performance and to explore new avenues of manufacturing innovation.

Manufacturing Cost Pressures and the Outlook for America's Home Furnishings Manufacturers
Presented by: Jeremy Leonard – Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI, Inc.
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The Future is Now
Presented by: W.W. Jerry Epperson – Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd.
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Best Practice Benchmarking for Global Competition
and Cooperation
Presented by: Robert C. Camp, Ph.D., PE – Best Practice Institute
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The Principles of Operational Excellence/The Shingo Prize
Presented by: Randy Cook, Ph.D. – Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University
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Transforming Furniture Manufacturing Out of a Recession
Presented by: Mike Thomas – Furniture Brands International
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