Distribution Conference Session Abstract

ATTEND
DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTION

Overview
Conference Summary
Why Attend
Who Should Attend
Fast Facts
Conference Schedules
Exhibiting Companies
University Participants
Certificate of Advanced
Education
FAQ
Travel/Accommodations
Scholarships
Call for Speakers
Proceedings

Track Chair/Speaker

Dr. Omar Keith Helferich, Ph.D.,

Central Michigan University

Biography:

Dr. Helferich is a full-time faculty member for CMU where he teaches the capstone course for graduating logistics majors. The course requires each student team to complete a supply chain improvement project for an organization. The student teams must utilize the following tools; project charter, status reports, project planning software, process mapping software, six sigma tools, industry assessment surveys, milestone reporting and all of the modules in the Microsoft Office Suite to present the recommendations.

Keith has over 30 years experience in logistics, materials, and supply chain management as a consultant, practitioner, researcher and university instructor. As a supply chain management consultant Keith has consulted on over 150 assignments in manufacturing, distribution, government and non-profit organizations.