2017 NMSDC Conference and BOE

W2 Supplier Network Innovation: Teaming to Develop MBE Suppliers of the Future (Room Cobo - 410B)

25 Oct 17
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Speaker(s): Greg Hamel, Director Indirect Purchasing & Strategy, Ford Motor Company; Frank W. Ervin III, Vice President, Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council ; Christie Wong Barrett, CEO, Mac Arthur Corporation; Susan Helper, Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics , Case Western University

The session focuses on supplier network innovation and creating sustainable MBEs of the future. We will discuss emerging/disruptive technology megatrends, corporate barriers to supply base innovation, MBE barriers to technology development/scaling, and how awareness and teaming today can enable a roadmap to create a sustainable, diverse and innovative supplier network of the future. We will draw in experts from Ford, other automotive corporate members, MBE suppliers, and experts on supply chain innovation.