Sustainability for Business Seminar March 23 - “Six Solutions for Sustainable Business” at University of Washington - Bothell
A one day seminar presented by APICS Puget Sound Chapter and NBIS, Network for Business Innovation & Sustainability
Join us on Tuesday, March 23rd, at University of Washington Bothell and spend a day considering the ways in which sustainability can benefit your company and your world. This one day seminar will cover essential topics every company needs to be considering today to prosper both now and in the future. The seminar is called “Six Solutions for Sustainable Business.” Click Here for additional Program Detail.
Event Overview
The seminar leaders will be Ron Sullivan, CFPIM, and Karl Ostrom, Ph.D. Ron is director of sustainability for the APICS Puget Sound Chapter and Karl is the co-director of the Network for Business, Innovation, and Sustainability (NBIS). The cost is $180. Lunch and parking are included. Register by Tuesday, March 16, to get a copy of Lester Brown’s Plan B 4.0 included at no extra charge. Attendance is limited to twenty-five people. Register on the APICS-NW.org web site.
Who should attend:
People from two kinds of businesses: those that have a sustainability initiative and those that do not. Originally developed around manufacturing, the material applies to all kinds of businesses. Originally developed around operations and supply chain, the material is relevant to all functional groups. A team representing key functions of your business is ideal.
Logistics
Once you have registered, you will receive information including exact room and location, parking arrangements, and meal selections.
| Date |
Tuesday March 23, 2010 |
| 8:30 |
Introductions
Our environment and our challenges
Becoming sustainable: the six topical solutions |
| 9:30 |
1. Design for environment
2. The energy transition
3. Quality improvement
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| 12:00 |
Lunch |
| 12:45 |
4. Supply chain initiatives
5. Product transition
6. Triple bottom line
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| 3:30 |
The seventh solution: strategy |
| 4:00 |
Conclusion, questions, discussion, next steps,
time for networking
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| 4:30 |
Adjourn |
This event is sponsored by APICS-Puget Sound (APICS-NW) and the Network for Business, Innovation, and Sustainability (NBIS).
Important Note:Unless so indicated by the University of Washington Bothell or the University of Washington, events held on campus by external companies/organizations in no way represent any actual, implied or inferred endorsement by the University. Participants should refer to the hosting company/organization for specific rights, rules and regulations.
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