Testimonials

What Our Attendees Say About CP

Teva Pharmaceuticals has historically supported Congress for Progress, sending its Supply Chain practitioners to the conferences for several years. It has always been a highly anticipated event for us. The networking opportunities are abundant and have often proven fruitful both from a professional standpoint as well as personally. CP has facilitated our being exposed to new concepts and ideas both from the instructors and also the peers we interact with. I have been able to solve problems I'm working on at work by "picking the brain" of a particular presenter. They have always made themselves available after the sessions, and also long afterwards through email.

Walt Petro-Roy, CPIM
Supply Chain Market Planner
TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA

The field of supply chain management is constantly evolving, and staying abreast of the latest practices and processes in the field is critical for success. The topics covered in the focus clinics of CP 33 were relevent and the instructors provided practical insight into how the key concepts are applied in practical settings. Having the benefit of discussing application of these concepts with other supply chain professionals helps to facilitate thought and ideas for best incorporating what is learned into ones business. Congress for Progress provides an opportunity for one to step outside of the daily demands of their role to learn and think about ways to enhance their contributions in the workplace.

Craig Sikora
Master Planner
The Hershey Company

Kalas Manufacturing Inc, one of the countries largest wire and cable producers, is a growing company focused on developing supply chain partnerships with our customers and vendors. As Materials Manager for Kalas, I have found the APICS educational and networking opportunities to be a valuable tool in the development of that focus in my department. A few years ago Kalas dedicated the time and resources for 15 members of our key supply chain associates from Materials, Purchasing, Planning and Scheduling, to come together for all 5 of the CPIM Certification modules. Classes were given on site at one of the Kalas facilities. This unique opportunity allowed the instructor to personalize the sessions to our actual manufacturing environment, giving all of us a better understanding of how we function together within the supply chain.

Taking the certification modules and attending Congress for Progress is a great way to benchmark with other companies. A lot of creative ideas develop from the interactive discussions and sessions. CP32 offered workshops on the topics that are affecting “world class” companies today. The sessions were informative and fun, with real hands on experience. Everyone benefits from the networking opportunities that allow you to meet people in your same position who are facing some of the same challenges.

I am looking forward to CP33 to see what new innovative ideas we can all share.

Elizabeth A. Ginder
Kalas Manufacturing, Inc.

It was a great symposium!! A lot on learning, outstanding speakers and presentations. I already reported back to the DLT (Dover Leadership Team) on key takeaways, learning experiences, and suggestions for the plant and next steps. Looking forward to attend next years CP31 in Baltimore. My co-workers are interested in participating next year as well. Thanks again to the Congress for Progress, Congress for Progress committee members, attendees, and facilitators for doing a wonderful job.

Sincerely,
Kenny White
Kraft Foods - Dover
Logistics Planner

was very pleased with the format. Fortunately you had a core session around what I was interested in (SO&P) which may be swaying my thinking - but I had conversation with other folks attending different core sessions and they were pleased as well. You also had several mini sessions around this core session that were very well done.

The core session was long enough to get everyone involved and share their personal experiences. The instructor was great. It was also long enough to really cover the topic well.

Unfortunately I did not attend the fun activities. If I did I would have even been more enthusiastic.

Dennis Moore
OKI Data Americas

"Sales and Operations Planning: Developing a Process That Works" did everything outlined in the Congress for Progress brochure. The intensive two-day workshop with student exercises, workbooks, and examples of actual schedules was well worth the money.

I especially liked the way the workbook was laid out, space provided for notes, Glossary of Key Terms, and outline of the overall lesson plans ( I could see where we were going and therefore hold my key questions for the appropriate lesson). The depth of the workshop was excellent, down to the Master Scheduling / Detail Planning level and including Performance Measurements and Corrective Actions.
The workshop was a mini refresher course for all those ideas and principles that I had learned many years ago for my initial CPIM certification. Additionally this was my first exposure to MS Excel's Solver Function............. what a tool! I look forward to next year's Congress for Progress.

Bill Beason CPIM
Wetherill Associates, Inc.

“Who knew that everyone from the CEO of his own company to the material planner next door could come together and exchange opinions, thoughts and theory on such a level playing field?… I have never seen a more personable, energetic and highly informative instructor in my career. I don’t even think I had college professors with this much knowledge and understanding. Thank you to the staff and instructors for a wonderful and enlightening two days. I look forward to the chance to be able to attend CP31. At least this time I won’t have to wear the “First Conference” badge anymore.

Philip Williams, Supply Chain Systems Analyst,
TEVA Pharmaceuticals