Speaker: Dr. Mani Subramani PhD. – U of M CSOM - Innovation in Emerging Economies

Agenda/Description:
One of the key drivers for global sourcing has been the ability to leverage lower costs - typically in Asia . Lowering costs continues to be an important goal but emerging market suppliers want to rise in the corporate value chain. This is resulting in the emergence of a new trend among China ’s suppliers and ordering firms to spur innovation and competitiveness by using those suppliers for new product development and business process execution. Leading this transformation have been companies like GE, Boeing and PepsiCo. Their initial successes offer a variety of lessons for companies of all sizes to take advantage of new opportunities to move beyond simple cost factors that are created by the global diffusion of your company’s capabilities.


7:30-7:50 Networking & Breakfast
7:50-8:00 Welcome and Introductions
8:00-8:40 Presentation
8:40-9:00 Q & A
9:00-9:30 Meeting adjourned and optional networking

Meeting Location:

PLEASE NOTE :

THE July 07, 2010 UCBC MEETING LOCATION IS DUNWOODY

We will be holding our July 07, 2010 UCBC meeting in the McNamara Center at Dunwoody College. West of Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Dunwoody College

McNamara Center,
Address: 818 Dunwoody Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Parking is free in front of the building in the student lot. Walk into the main entrance and we will direct you to the meeting room.

Google Map Address is shown on the left pane of the web page.

Please call Jim if you need Additional Directions.

Fee:
payment of $25.00 in cash or a check will be accepted at the door, College students may join free.

RSVP:
1. Email your reservation to ucbcevent@gmail.com or call Jim Smith at 612-865-6543
2. Make check payable to UCBC at the door

Reminder:
Please bring plenty of business cards