Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Mike
Buseman, chief global logistics and operations officer, Avnet, Inc.,
will present a session, titled “Cultivating a Lean Supply Chain,” at the
SCOPE Supply Chain Operations Fall conference. The event will be held at
the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, October 5-7, 2014.
During his session on Monday, October 6, at 9:00 a.m. PDT, Buseman will
highlight how supply chain and operations executives can leverage lean
strategies to eliminate supply chain costs and waste, drive enterprise
effectiveness, and increase customer value. Buseman will explain how
Avnet’s long history of operational excellence and culture of continuous
improvement has resulted in the company implementing more than 3,800
employee-recommended lean solutions, accounting for more than $100
million in audited financial, cost avoidance, productivity and recovery
benefits.
“A lean strategy is core to accelerating and broadening an
organization’s never-ending journey of continuous improvement,” said
Buseman. “During this presentation, I will share how Avnet’s unique
position at the heart of the global technology supply chain enables our
worldwide employees to identify change opportunities that will deliver a
better experience for our customers along with more profitable growth
for our company. Lean provides our employees a venue for their ideas
related to cost, quality and service improvements to be heard.”
In his role at Avnet, Buseman is responsible for global warehousing,
semiconductor programming, computer and integration services,
operations, and global trade compliance. An accomplished operations and
supply chain executive, he has more than 25 years of experience in the
electronics industry.
The SCOPE
Fall Conference offers senior-level supply chain management,
logistics and distribution executives the opportunity to share strategic
and operational insights, best practices and technology innovations.
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About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest
distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded
technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners'
success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a
broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added
services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet
generated sales of $27.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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