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APICS Florida West Coast Chapter Meeting
November 14, 2006

Speaker: Debra Hansford, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Tucsonís, Clearwater MAP

13563 Icot Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760


5:30 - 6:30 Social Hour

6:30 - 8:00 Dinner and Speaker Presentation

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TOPIC: Six Sigma 101

[DETAILS COMING SOON]

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Speaker: Debra Hansford, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Debra has over 20 years experience as a practitioner in the field of Materials Management and Supply Chain. Her career began as a material handler that provided a "hands on" foundation that progressed to include planning, controlling, sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of materials and services throughout the world. She has also enjoyed implementing various MRP software packages and inventory control systems along with specific materials management solutions for employers and clients. This included developing and delivering custom training on related business topics and change management.

Her spectrum of employers range from Fortune 500 companies, to small privately held entrepreneurial firms. Industry experience includes theme parks, manufacturing, remanufacturing, and most recently distribution. Her diverse background enables her to appreciate different perspectives to help develop innovative tactical and strategic solutions to turn inventory and supply chain practices into a competitive advantage.

As an active APICS member for over 20 years, Debra has taught CPIM, CIRM and most recently CSCP certification review classes and has presented at the 2001, 2004 and 2005 APICS International Conference and Exposition. She is currently the Director of Education for Region IV as well as the newly elected VP of Education with the Tri-State chapter in Chattanooga. She is currently President of PreCrest, LLC and may be reached at Debra@PreCrest.com.