Mackinaws Grill & Spirits
2925 Voyager Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
PDM Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Speaker:  Steve Elliott, Vice President Sales and Marketing at WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)

Topic:  History of WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)




​Steve has worked in logistics for the past 27 years.  He was employed with Schneider for eighteen years, working in trucking, intermodal, brokerage, and Information Technology.  Steve also served in management at Roehl Logistics for five years and has been the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Transportation for Warehouse for almost four years.

Steve has moved eleven times in seventeen years and now he has lived in De Pere for eighteen years.    

​Steve graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and served almost nine years as an Infantry Officer.  

About the Presentation:
Steve will share a brief Logistics biography and then provide an overview and history of WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC).  For over 50 years, WSI has helped customers succeed with reliable, integrated third-party logistics.  They deliver tailored, end-to-end supply chain solutions designed to maximize operational efficiency, ensure reliable performance and minimize costs.  Steve will then open the floor to questions.

​Directions:  https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.720704,-87.7461504/mackinac+in+green+bay/@44.1010955,-88.4247917,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x8802e428fb57db9b:0xb54f79e5c4eb066d!2m2!1d-87.9364807!2d44.4863928
 
Menu Options:

• ½ LB Mackinaw Burger with Fries (lettuce, tomato)
• ½ LB Mackinaw Burger with Cheddar Cheese & Fries (lettuce, tomato)
• Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich with Chips
• Prime Rib Sandwich (generous 8oz of Certified Angus beef prime rib served on black Russian rye with au jus) served with Chips
• Grilled Mack Reuben (slow roasted corned beef, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and black Russian rye bread) served with Chips
• Pulled Pork (pulled port marinated in special BBQ sauce, topped with Provolone, and served on a grilled hoagie bun) served with Chips
• Nachos Grande (assorted tortilla chips topped with taco meat, black beans, melted cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream)
• Taco Salad (tortilla shell filled with lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and taco meat; topped with sour cream and side of salsa)
• Quesadilla (grilled chicken, black beans, roasted red peppers and corn, melted cheddar jack cheese, topped with pico de gallo, and drizzled with red pepper aioli)

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TOUR - PLYMOUTH FOAM

Dinner: Chris & Sue’s Place
W3820 County Road C, Plymouth, WI
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019
Tour Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
PDM Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Speaker:  Mark Schuh, Vice President/General Manager
Topic:  The Culture and ERP Journey at Plymouth Foam

​​Mark has been employed with Plymouth Foam for eleven years.  He is currently the Vice President/General Manager, but prior he served as Operations Leader where he was responsible for all elements of Manufacturing, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality Control.  Prior to joining Plymouth Foam, Mark worked for eight years at Bemis Manufacturing in various Operations roles.

Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree.  He enjoys spending time with his family (two girls) and coaching youth basketball in his spare time.  Mark enjoys helping people become better versions of themselves and grow to achieve their goals and dreams.  He believes that everybody matters and as leaders it our job to make sure that all associates feel Safety, Mattering, and Belonging at work and in their personal lives.               

​About the Presentation:
Mark will provide a general Production overview on the tour:
- ERP System Implementation (Plex)
- Barcoded Inventory System and Benefits
- Quality System - Prevention vs Reaction
- Automation Focus
- Visual Scheduling Boards
- Metrics Reporting
 
At the dinner venue, Mark will highlight the culture and ERP System journey of Plymouth Foam.  The discussion will cover:
 
1. Our Culture - Everybody matters and how to create a Smart Tribe.  During this time, I will focus on how we have created a culture in which everyone matters within the organization.  How we have created Safety within our teams giving our associates the courage to speak freely and give ideas without fear.  How we have given all associates a sense of belonging to something special and feeling like they matter every day.  In its basic sense making decision in our business based on what is right for our team and holding true to be a people centric organization.  It is not always easy to be people centric, but it is the right thing to do.  How has this culture benefited us? 
 
2. Our ERP System Journey - Three years back, we decided to implement a new ERP system; I look back on this as a defining moment in our history.  We made the decision to scrap an ERP system that did not work for our business and put the work into implementation of a system that did work for our business.  This is never easy or cheap, but we put a year and a half of work into it and went live in Plex!  We went from running blind to so much data we didn't know how to focus.  A few key areas that have helped shape us:  A true ERP and PRP system that works!  A quality management system that helped us move from reaction to prevention! Inventory Control, and real time data collection and reporting.  From the information that we now have, we have leaders that can make much better decisions and drive our business forward!  

September PDM
Chris & Sue’s Place
W3820 County Road C, Plymouth, WI
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019
PDM Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Speaker:  Tom Allen, Director of Supply Chain
Topic:  Capacity Planning at Johnsonville



Tom is currently the Director of Supply Chain Planning at Johnsonville.  He has been employed with Johnsonville just over two years.  He is responsible for Demand and Supply planning for all their products and all business units.  He has over twenty years’ experience in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.  Additionally, Tom has worked in the auto, glass, personal care, and food industries.  He has had several different roles over the years, including Production Floor Supervisor, Plant Scheduler, Supply Chain Audit, Planner/Buyer, and Materials Manager. 

Tom holds a CPIM certification, obtained in 2005.  He enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering his time to the Boy Scouts of America, and coaching sports teams in his spare time.

About the Presentation:
Tom will highlight the Johnsonville three-year Capacity Planning process.  The discussion will cover the following topics:

• Evaluate previous year’s findings
• Start with projected demand by product family, high side and base
• Confirm with leadership on demand
• Translate product family into manufacturing group
• Analysis at manufacturing group level
  1. Work to be directionally correct, not specifically wrong
  2. Find and identify gaps
  3. Address where possible
• Share findings with broader teams
• Review with operations, engineering and business leads where investments are needed
• Review with Sales where there is freedom to sell and where we are constrained. 

The discussion will also include the steps to complete each of the above processes, roadblocks Johnsonville has overcome, and those they are still working on.  It will conclude with the end state goals.
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Interested in attending this event? To register, complete the RSVP form at right or email rshermeister@wigwam.com 

Please register by 5 business days prior to the event