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ORGANIZER;CN=Chris Thomas:MAILTO:chris.thomas.ffm@gmail.com
SUMMARY:THE FENG: Nearshoring: Not a Trend, an Imperative
LOCATION:zoom
DESCRIPTION:Our November meeting will be on 11/16 @ 6 PM EST (5 PM CST/3 PM PST).&nbsp;&nbsp;Title: &nbsp;Nearshoring: Not a Trend, an Imperative&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trade War Update&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; China Has Peaked&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cost Advantages of Mexico&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Mexican Business Culture Is Radically Different than the Chinese Business Culture&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Achieving Success in Sourcing in Mexico&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manufacturing, Shelter, Purchasing from Contract Manufacturers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preparation for Sourcing in Mexico&nbsp;Speaker: Jeff Cartwright&nbsp;For the last nine years, Jeff has led a management advisory firm engaged primarily in the areas of business strategy, operational improvements, and revenue growth.&nbsp; This practice focuses on consumer and industrial product companies and creates value in all aspects of operations from demand planning through manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution.&nbsp; By strengthening these areas, organic growth through new products and channels is facilitated.&nbsp; He has direct experience in over 30 completed acquisitions ranging from due diligence through accelerating value creation (100 day plans) to achievement of significant revenue growth and multi-million dollar operational improvements.&nbsp; Prior to starting Shoreview Management Advisors, Jeff served as President and COO of Igloo Products where double-digit growth to $300 million was achieved and an increase of over $7 Million in EBITDA within a year.&nbsp; Prior to that, Jeff was CEO of Cosco Home &amp; Office Products, a $150 million consumer products company.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Cartwright is a seasoned executive with deep operational and general management experiences in companies ranging from $10 million in revenue to Fortune 50 companies such as P&amp;G, PEPSICO, and Newell Rubbermaid.&nbsp; He has been twice selected as the executive of the year at Newell-Rubbermaid and awarded as Vendor of the Year 6 times at Walmart.&nbsp; He has built 2 multi-divisional, multi-billion dollar supply chains in China and several large manufacturing plants including 2 in Mexico.&nbsp;Currently executing a number of major Nearshoring projects for companies that have traditionally sourced products in China.&nbsp; Several of these are well-known consumer brands.&nbsp; Success is based upon having on-the-ground engineering and sourcing resources throughout Mexico.&nbsp;Joyce Gibney is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Manufacturing SIG: &nbsp;NearshoringTime: Nov 16, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81177249035?pwd=wh7EfI3Tca7FaJNzb5N64w7sW4S5Wi.1Meeting ID: 811 7724 9035Passcode: 150154---One tap mobile+16513728299,,81177249035#,,,,*150154# US (Minnesota)+17866351003,,81177249035#,,,,*150154# US (Miami)---Dial by your location• +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota)• +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami)• +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia)• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)• +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)• +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta)• +1 646 518 9805 US (New York)• +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)• +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)• +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland)• +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)• +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)• +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix)• +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 811 7724 9035Passcode: 150154Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcHaWguKL6&nbsp;
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