Lightning Round: Roundtable Discussions of Key Industry Issues Facilitator: John Brandt, The MPI Group Monday, October 13 1:30pm to 3:30pm

An open and frank roundtable discussion with industry peers deliberating, debating and possibly finding solutions on the pressing issues that “keep us up at night” including:

• Rising Costs: Effective ways of coping with rising prices for transportation/freight, raw materials, energy and human resources issues, such as insurance costs.
• Inventory and Supply Management: Cost-efficient stocking and warehousing planning, finding raw materials, preparing for natural disasters and teaming up with other companies for cost savings.
• Seizing Opportunities and Prioritizing Projects: How slow economic periods can be the perfect time for companies to self-evaluate and re-invent themselves - becoming leaner, cleaner and greener.
• Maintaining Morale: In tough economic times, how can companies ward off declining morale as employees cope with the stress and strains of the tough business environment and in their personal lives.

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