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Supply Chain Workshop
Date(s):
September 11 — 12, 2018
Venue:The Centennial Hotel
Description:
NOTE:
THE EVENT DATE HAS PASSED. TO FIND INFORMATION FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, PLEASE VISIT THE TRAINING AND EVENT CATALOG OR CALL US AT (360) 254-0109.
Who Should Attend:
Those who work in or support the utility’s supply chain functions, such as purchasing, inventory, materials management, warehousing, and operations personnel.
Workshop Overview:
Speakers and case studies will cover various supply chain topics of interest. Please see the workshop agenda for program details.
Workshop Agenda:
Tuesday, September 11
7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration and full breakfast buffet
8:30-8:45 a.m. Welcome and opening activity
8:45-9:45 a.m. Crafting, Casting, and Carrying a Compelling Vision
Paul D. Casey, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach, Growing Forward Services
9:45-10:15 a.m. Speed Dating with Purpose
10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
10:30-11:15 a.m. Joint Purchasing Agreements 101
Melinda Pallotta, CPPO, Regional Manager, and Shelley Andrews, Northwest Regional Manager, both with National IPA
11:15-noon Joint Purchasing Agreement Case Studies
Jennifer Watkins, Puchasing Analyst, Central Lincoln PUD; Denise Ray, Purchasing Materials Supervisor, Modesto Irrigation District; and Sue Powers, Senior Financial Analyst, Northern Wasco PUD
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
1-2:15 p.m. Roundtable discussions
2:15-3:45 p.m. Tour of Avista's newly remodeled Post Falls Dam at River Front Park
Note: This tour will be mostly outside. Please dress appropriately and wear closed toe shoes.
3:45-4 p.m. Walking Break - Return to RL at the Park Spokane
4-4:45 p.m. Vendor panel
Joe Jelke, Spokane Senior Account Representative, WESCO; Matthew Holzer, Sales Representative, Anixter; and Brent Hill, Spokane Sales Representative, General Pacific
5-7 p.m. Networking reception
Wednesday, September 12
7:30-8:30 a.m. Full breakfast buffet
8:30-8:45 a.m. Welcome and opening activity
8:45-9:45 a.m. Disaster Preparation and Processes
Gary Urbas, Public Assistance Program Manager, Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division
9:45-10:15 a.m. Risk Management: Emergency Procurements and Vendor Relationships
Steve Lunden, Director of University Purchasing, Gonzaga University
10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
10:30-11:30 a.m. Warehouse 101
Steve Lunden, Director of University Purchasing, Gonzaga University
11:30 a.m.-noon Roundtable discussions
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch buffet
1-2 p.m. Warehouse Safety and Housecleaning Awareness
Hud Allworth, Materials Management and Warehouse Manager, Snohomish County PUD
2-2:30 p.m. Utility trivia
Jennifer Watkins, Puchasing Analyst, Central Lincoln PUD
2:30-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45-4 p.m. Roundtable discussions
4-4:30 p.m. Closing remarks and door-prize drawings
Workshop Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the first day, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.
Workshop Location & Hotel Information:
The Centennial (formerly Hotel RL at the Park – Spokane)
303 W. North River Drive
Spokane, WA 99201
(636) 736-4071
Room rate: $102 for a standard one-bed room
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than August 13, 2018,
to secure this rate. Use group code NWPP0912 when booking your reservation, or book online using this booking link to receive the discounted rate.
Note: The Hotel RL is undergoing a transition to The Centennial. If you have any difficulty making your hotel reservation as they undergo this transition, please contact Janet Denman directly for assistance at 360-816-1443, or janet@nwppa.org.
Workshop Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 8/11/2018): $540
Utility Member Standard: $615
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 8/11/2018): $810
Associate Member Standard: $885
Non-member Early Bird (ends 8/11/2018): $1,620
Non-member Standard: $1,695
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.
Continuing Hours:
This workshop qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the workshop.
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