Washington State University Vancouver’s Business Growth MAP Alliance forum will explore the need for a well-run supply chain/logistics function, how supplier management can drive value, and options such as outsourcing supply chain logistics. The forum will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at 805 Broadway, Vancouver.
Steve Mahon, recently retired from Cascade Microtech as vice president of operations, is the session’s presenter. Mahon’s 34 years of experience includes work in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, logistics, and environmental health and safety for five factories in the United States and Germany.
The Business Growth MAP Alliance offers free informational sessions that link small businesses, entrepreneurs, industry experts and WSU Vancouver faculty. Register online at http://business.vancouver.wsu.edu/bgmap/ and click the link under “Upcoming events.”