To: All members of the PMAC Montreal West Island District.
>> THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS MARCH 30,
2004.
The month of March has historically been designated as "Purchasing
Month". The following is an excellent quotation that summarizes the
essence of our profession. It was found at:
http://www.napm-twincities.org/SupplyManagerMonth.htm
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"We are professional supply managers, purchasers,
buyers responsible for inventory, materials, logistics, quality,
warehousing, product/service development, distribution, cost savings.
Together we are Supply Management.
"Supply Management Leads - PROFITS Follow" According to the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies, over 70% of a company's product cost is in purchased goods, materials, or services. Supply Managers are a critical part of the cost management and process improvement of the entire supply chain". |
We the District Executives, on behalf our West Island District, encourage all members of our West Island District, and our colleagues in other Quebec Districts, to celebrate our profession, show our appreciation and support for the Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Management functions within our organizations and within our Supplier's organizations and let us not be afraid to trumpet our contribution to process improvements and to the profitability or our Company.
Members are reminded that our next General Meeting and in celebration of Purchasing Month, will be held at the Hilton Montreal Airport in Dorval on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 commencing with cocktails at 17:30 and the General Meeting and dinner starting at 18:00. Please feel free to invite colleagues and business associates to this special meeting.
Attendance at this meeting is at no cost to district members who are registered with meals included. The cost for all other attendees is $35,00 payable at the door by cash or cheque.
Please indicate your intent to attend this meeting (along with the name(s) of guests) by advising Eric Leclair at e.leclair@videotron.ca
We are honored to be welcoming Mr. Michel Ravacley who has agreed to be the special guest speaker for this meeting. In keeping with Purchasing Month, his talk will be built around Supply Chain Management in the Global Economy.
Mr. Michel Ravacley is the Vice-President, Global Operations for The Hockey Company (CCM® JOFA®, KOHO® brands) responsible for Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Procurement, Customer Service, Planning and Information Technology Services.
Through its subsidiaries, The Hockey Company, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is the world's largest marketer and manufacturer of hockey equipment and apparel, as well as National Hockey League authentic and replica jerseys. The company manufactures and markets products under the CCM®, KOHO® and JOFA® brand names. The CCM® HEATON® and KOHO® brands of goalie equipment are now prominent in the world market, while the JOFA® brand is the protective equipment of choice among 99% of NHL professional ice hockey players. View their web site for more details: www.thehockeycompany.com
Mr. Ravacley has also held the position of Vice-President, Supply Chain and Information Technology at the Aldo Group. He also worked at KPMG as a Partner in charge of the Management Consultant Practice.
Mr. Ravacley holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from École Polytechnique de Montreal and an MBA from McGill University. He is a frequent speaker on International Supply Chain And Outsourcing Services.
The Hilton Montreal Airport - Dorval, is offering to West Island District, membership to their Balneum Health Club for a 12 month corporate membership rate of $390.00 (regular rates for are 2004 are $755.00 for 1 adult). This rate gives you full use of all facilities (pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, weight room with treadmills-cardiovascular machines
etc...plus complimentary parking.
Registration details are available by contacting Mr. Howard Perlman at the Hilton. His direct line is 514-828-4266
| President | Ian McAskill |
| Past President / Public relations | George Craigie C.P.P. |
| Vice-President | Peter Prahalis |
| Advisor | Atef Hanna C.P.P. |
| Secretary / Treasurer | John Masselos C.P.P. |
| Membership | Eric LeClair C.P.P. |
| Accreditation | Kohar Kupilian C.P.P. |
| Communication |
Tony McFarlane C.P.P. |
