Manufacturers Alliance

Join us in welcoming David Heichemer Jr., VP of Corporate Sourcing and Logistics at Milliken & Company, for being named as our new Vice Chair for the Supply Chain Council. David has been continually engaged with the Council and always has great insights to share. He joins sitting Chair, Tina Schoner, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Greif. We look forward to the growth in content and membership from David and Tina. Welcome David!

On March 6, join us for “Data-Driven Inclusion: Critical Metrics to Measure,” where expert speakers from Seramount will dive into: • The Seramount Inclusion Index’s role in identifying gaps and opportunities. • Proven strategies for linking inclusion metrics to business outcomes. • Tools for improving recruitment, leadership support, and diverse talent strategies. This complimentary webinar is your chance to turn data into action. Manufacturers, register today: https://hubs.ly/Q02_VSZJ0

We are looking forward to attending the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo, from February 4-5, 2025, in Anaheim, CA, bringing top-tier insights and opportunities to our community. This collaboration is designed for our members dedicated to driving meaningful, sustainable change in manufacturing. Our team will be hosting a panel at the Executive Summit on Supply Chain Scope 3 Upstream Strategies. From recognition programs and financial incentives to R&D partnerships and sourcing arrangements, this session will explore the various strategies forward-thinking manufacturers are employing to make meaningful progress in this space. Shape the next chapter of manufacturing alongside fellow industry visionaries: https://hubs.ly/Q02-C-1y0.

End of year performance reviews are here. How does your organization gather performance feedback? Experimentation between numerical-only, narrative-only, and a combination of the two drove slightly different results. Read which option was perceived as fairest and under what conditions in "Performance reviews under a microscope." https://hubs.ly/Q02_8HSb0.

We're a proud partner of the first-ever Sustainable Manufacturing Expo that will be held in Anaheim Feb. 4-5, 2025. If you're interested in attending, you can learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/eSXpnpck. Read the release: https://lnkd.in/efVYiNWE. Informa Markets

Manufacturers Alliance is pleased to welcome Keith Sinram, Senior Vice President at Crown Equipment Corporation as the new Vice Chair of the Division Leadership Council. Keith will collaborate with sitting Chair, Mark Lamps of Atkore, to aid in directing content and programming most pertinent to business growth and performance. The Council looks forward to the expertise that Keith will bring. Welcome Keith!

As digital transformation reshapes manufacturing, the amount and severity of cyber threats grow. Explore the latest defense strategies tailored for manufacturers on securing your perimeter, ransomware's impact on production, and lessons learned from Arctic Wolf. See the webinar details: https://hubs.ly/Q02YV3YC0.

Data is one of the most powerful tools available for manufacturers. Teams can use it as a tool to drive informed decision making in indirect spend management and, overall, work towards decreasing overall expenditure. Read about how good data, consolidation, and active implementation are three ways to dial in to effective indirect spend management in our newest article with CoVest Sourcing Network. Check it out: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y7pQZ0.

The best part of our flock is you! We’re thankful for the growing connections made among members, staff, and the manufacturing community—all of which make life extra sweet! Finding the right people to fill your flock (network) can be challenging. We specialize in connecting senior-level functional peers in manufacturing—in other words, peeps who understand what issues you are facing. On behalf of the entire Manufacturers Alliance team, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and joyous tides in the New Year.

"Manufacturers are reconsidering the value of location, placing operations closer to customers and suppliers, as the drivers of global manufacturing competitiveness continue to evolve." Explore why nearshoring is the latest priority for manufacturers in latest article by Michelle Drew Rodriguez from Roland Berger. https://lnkd.in/eQp2JJYy.