Brian Lindenmeyer of Peach State Integrated Technologies to Address Workforce 2008
(ATLANTA) October 17, 2008 - Brian Lindenmeyer, Director of Account Management, Strategic Services at Peach State Integrated Technologies will address the third annual Regional Leadership Summit on Workforce Trends " Workforce 2008 " in Jacksonville, FL on November 19, 2008. The Summit will be held at the University of North Florida¡¦s University Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.
Mr. Lindenmeyer's presentation will focus on Leadership Development on the Front Line, with particular emphasis on what Jacksonville can do to develop the workforce necessary to attract and retain foreign investment in Jacksonville¡¦s developing logistics capability. This session will uncover the keys to achieving operational excellence through the development of supervisory and leadership skills in the workforce. Attendees will learn how a comprehensive and balanced approach to lean principles, motivation and accountability will instill a proven path to excellence across the operations and organization.
"To achieve success within any operation, there must be an understanding of "change"", says Lindenmeyer. "properly designed Operational Excellence program identifies and addresses the key factors that limit organizations to change and improve, particularly the systems, equipment and processes that support the business." Attendees will learn how a comprehensive and balanced approach to lean principles, motivation and accountability that will instill a proven path to excellence across the operations and organization.
Lindenmeyer, a 12-year industry veteran, has extensive experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations, strategy, and process improvement. As a 3rd generation industrial engineer, Brian has as a strong focus on organizational excellence, focusing on process improvements, labor management, incentive systems, change management, and leadership development.
About Peach State Integrated Technologies
Peach State Integrated Technologies is a leading Logistics and Distribution Engineering firm focused on Accelerating Supply Chain Success, providing distribution network strategy, distribution center design and material handling solutions to its customers to increase their productivity and profitability. For companies that continue to grow and thrive within today's global marketplace, and need to maximize their distribution efficiencies, Peach State offers its HighVelocity suite of tool-sets, processes and professional teams to deliver world class solutions. More information can be found at the company's web site, www.peachstate.com.
About Workforce 2008
Workforce 2008 will focus on the fast-growing logistics industry and the expanding needs of its workforce. Representatives from business, workforce development, economic development, government and education will hear presentations from national experts on the workforce trends in the global supply chain, and from local leaders regarding specific needs in the region.
Nearly 600 people attended the first two Regional Leadership Summits in 2006 and 2007. National experts on the global economy and workforce trends and local and regional panelists delivered high-impact content and helped advance the community discussion on these important issues.
Workforce 2007 was sponsored by WorkSource, Florida Ready to Work, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, the City of Jacksonville, Duval County Public Schools, The Community Foundation in Jacksonville and The Business Journal. 98% of attendees rated the 2007 Summit as Good/Excellent.
For the 2008 event, Summit organizers have announced the Logistics Collegiate Scholarship Pool, which will offer assistance to Logistics Career Academy and other high school students who seek to pursue additional education and require financial assistance. Proceeds from sponsorships and attendance fees will be used to establish the initial Pool.
Workforce 2008 is presented by WorkSource, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Florida Community College at Jacksonville and the Jacksonville International Business Council. To register for Workforce 2008, please contact Stuart Hannah at (904) 366-6633 or stuart.hannah@myjaxchamber.com
For more information, contact:
Bobbi Annino, Manager, Executive Level Business Development
Peach State Integrated Technologies
3005 Business Park Drive
Norcross, GA 30071
678-327-2045
bannino@peachstate.com
