Gain Agility and Operational Control Through Networked Business Models: Featuring Forrester Research, Inc.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Sponsored by Sterling Commerce

Top-performing manufacturers are adopting more flexible structures, to work with both internal functions and with partners. Learn how these companies are learning to operate as a network of components from multiple firms, to gain agility and operational control. See how they're offering and sourcing core competencies like engineering, manufacturing, and distribution to and from the network's firms.

What Manufacturers Need to Know About International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and How Your Company Can Prepare
Monday, December 08, 2008
Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers

A new set of financial reporting standards is set to be adopted in the U.S. Far from impacting just the finance department, these changes could affect manufacturers' internal operations, how companies do business with customers, relationships with vendors, ERP systems, compensation, and more. Learn about the new standards and what you should be doing to prepare.

Highlights from Toyota Talent: Developing People the Toyota Way
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Sponsored by SAP and itelligence

Learn about the philosophy of talent development at Toyota, including details about the process used at Toyota's Kentucky plant. This webcast will feature David Meier, co-author of Toyota Talent and The Toyota Way Fieldbook. Meier, who has spent 21 years studying and learning from Toyota, will cover the 4 steps of talent development; steps to adopt Job Instruction in your company; and Toyota's learning and teaching model.