Former Senior VP at IBM, Greg Gulyas, recounts the moments that made history. From introducing the scanner to Loblaws to the introduction of personal computers, he discusses the steps that brought IBM to the forefront of technology. Racing through IBM history, he talks about the OS/2, PCjr, and the ThinkPad.
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Bringing supply chain research to the forefront, Bob Armstrong of Supply Chain Logistics Association discusses their research, value proposition, and competitive advantage. With the current challenges facing the supply chain industry, Bob Armstrong talks about becoming cost-effective and innovative to participate and compete globally.
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Employing almost 750,000 Canadians across the country in various industries and occupations, Supply Chain is an essential sector in the Canadian economy. Kevin Maynard, Executive Director of the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council, discusses the Supply Chain industry and it’s roles within Canada. He addresses the challenges of global sourcing, demand planning, and the impact of increasing fuel costs. Having a massive spectrum of labour forces involved in Supply Chain, Kevin Maynard talks about their efforts to recruit and retain employees. He focuses on some of the Council’s Programs and Partnerships to interest new recruits, and guide them into accreditation programs and professional designations.
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How transparent are you? Sharing his views on those burdensome RFP’s, Supply Chain Consultant and Chief Visionary Officer of Cambridge Solutions Inc., Gerald Ford, talks about best purchasing practice. With the benefit of working with various associations, Gerald Ford shares his thoughts and influences in the arena of securing bids and bidding mistakes.
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When we say that Stephen Bauld wrote the book on public procurement, we really mean it! Author of the Municipal Procurement Handbook, and President of Purchasing Consultants Inc., Stephen Bauld defines the public procurement process differentiating it from private sector procurement. Going through the various checks and balances of government procurement, Stephen Bauld discusses policies, pre-qualifications, bid evaluations, by-laws, and procedures.
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Jeff MacInnis
Diane Craig
Barbara Hall
Randall Craig
Rose Reisman
Alan Borovoy
Steve Paikin