Supply Chain Management
WPI Medical Device Emerging Leader Program
WPI Corporate and Professional Education is partnering with industry professionals to deliver an educational program that promotes cross-functionality among professionals within the medical device industry. This program will give employees the opportunity to work with industry experts from several key areas of the business. They will be able to choose from thirteen modules to determine the most appropriate “track” of five to meet their professional needs. Relevant case studies will be included to demonstrate the benefit and necessity of cross-functionality
Key points addressed within this session:
- Operational Challenges and Opportunities
- Streamlining Business Processes
- Strategic, Operational and Transactional Supply Chain Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
- Documentation, Tracking, and Recovery
Other program topics that overlap with main topic:
- Quality Regulations and Assurance
- Regulatory Affairs
- Manufacturing
- Planning and Forecasting
Instructor
George Vialle – Instructor
Director of Global Supply Chain Management
Boston Scientific Corporation
George Vialle is a member of the Peripheral Interventions & Vascular Surgery Management Board and has managed multi-echelon, global supply chains in both the Endosurgery and Cardiology groups of Boston Scientific. During his tenure at BSC, George has provided supply chain support for the SAP implementation and ongoing upgrades, planned, and executed the launch of numerous new products, and implemented or lead the S&OP process for key franchises. He earned his BA from University of New Hampshire.
Program Tracks
Participants select one of the following tracks that align with their professional needs. Individual workshop topics are noted under each track. Note that you can customize a track if you prefer. Completion of five workshops will earn you a WPI Medical Device Emerging Leader Certificate.
Dates, Locations, and CRNs
June 11, 2008
Best Western TLC Hotel, Waltham, MA
Waltham, MA 02453
CRN 30103 MDE008
January 14, 2009
Best Western TLC Hotel, Waltham, MA
Waltham, MA 02453
CRN 27180 MDE008
Schedule and Fees
Workshops will be held once a month. Participate each month that your selected workshop is offered.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $795 per workshop *
* Subsequent registrations from the same company, for the same workshop, is $715 per person
For more information or to register, please contact Corporate and Professional Education at +1-508-831-5517, cpe@wpi.edu.
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