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Mark your calendar for AmCham China MSSC Committee's Winning Strategies in China for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Industry Event on Dec 1!


As manufacturing and transportation networks grow increasingly global, few markets pose greater complexity for end-to-end supply chains than China. With its massive scale, regulatory hurdles, fragmented networks, and dynamic business culture, success in China requires tailored strategies. Attend this executive briefing to learn proven approaches from two multinationals that have unlocked the keys to efficient, responsive, and resilient supply chains and logistics in China.


For this event, AmCham China is pleased to invite industry experts from FedEx and Boeing to look at best practices and winning game plans for multi-national companies.


All members are welcome.


Event Details:

  • Event format: hybrid
  • Time & Date: 10:30 AM to Noon Beijing Time, Dec 1
  • Language: English
  • Contact: Yin Yu, yyu@amchamchina.org


Notes:

  • Registration is required and the event link will be provided for verified registrants to access the meeting the day before the event. Registration closes at 6:00 PM Beijing Time, Nov 30.
  • This meeting will be off-the-record.

Agenda

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Event Check-in
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Opening Remarks
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
FedEx's Winning Strategies & Best Practices
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Boeing Supply Chain in China
Supplier Development in a Challenging Business Climate
11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Q & A Panel Discussion
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

Speakers

  • Poh Yian Koh (Vice President at FedEx (China) Co Ltd)

    Poh Yian Koh

    Vice President at FedEx (China) Co Ltd

    Koh Poh-Yian is the Vice President of China Operations at FedEx Express. As the head of FedEx China Operations, Ms. Koh is responsible for the strategic and tactical Ground and Gateway Operations and various initiatives in China.

    Ms. Koh started her career with FedEx in Singapore. In 1994, she moved to China and led the company’s efforts to open the market, shape customs procedures, and support many of the FedEx strategic projects (i.e. Pudong and Guangzhou Hub), network, and service expansion in the country. During her 30 years with FedEx, she developed an impressive breadth of experience from her directorship roles in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing. Her contributions to laying the groundwork for FedEx’s continuous growth in China and the Asia Pacific have been recognized with several awards, among them FedEx’s most prestigious 5-star Award, of which she is an eight-time recipient.

    She also holds an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, in conjunction with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

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  • Eddy Chen (Manager at Boeing)

    Eddy Chen

    Manager at Boeing

    Eddy Chen is the manager of China BD – BCA, Supply Chain Asia. He is responsible for Supplier and Business Development in China, focus in areas including raw materials, interiors, structures and composites, etc. He has worked with all the stakeholders, internal and external, for the China region, which is the largest commercial airplane market in the world.

    Other Boeing functional experiences include Supplier Management, Manufacturing Innovation Center, China Aviation Industry Executive Development Program and training programs to China suppliers.

    Eddy started in Boeing as a manufacturing engineer. Provided consulting, training and technical support to Boeing partners in China. Experienced in lean manufacturing, metrology, assembly and qualification process of highly complex aviation mechanical systems and products.

    He earned Master’s degree in Systems and Engineering Management from Texas Tech University and EMBA degree from University of Maryland.

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  • Craig Abler (Regional Vice President of Asia Supply Chain at Boeing; Co-Chair of  Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Customs Forum at Boeing)

    Craig Abler

    Regional Vice President of Asia Supply Chain at Boeing; Co-Chair of Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Customs Forum at Boeing

    Craig Abler was named to lead the Supply Chain Asia team effective August 14, 2020. In this role, his primary responsibility is developing and executing company-level strategies for Asia. This includes identifying new market opportunities, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting production.

    Previously, Craig served as the Director of Manufacturing Strategy & Standards in Enterprise Manufacturing & Supplier Performance responsible for integrating manufacturing strategies, standards, and priorities across the enterprise.

    Beginning his Boeing career in 2006 in what is now BR&T, Craig has served in international and domestic roles of increasing responsibility, to include:
    • 787 Engineering
    • Supplier Management Field Operations
    • BCA Fabrication and Airplane Program Quality
    • BCA Fabrication Manufacturing Business Unit Leadership

    Craig is a US Army Veteran who served as a Signal Corps Officer. He held various positions including Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Battalion Staff Officer; and participated
    in the Kosovo Defense Campaign. Craig is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with degrees in
    management, materials science, and electrical engineering.

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  • Jonathan Kendrick (Director of Marketing at Pacific Resources International (PRI); Co-Chair of Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Customs Forum at PRI Management and Consulting Ltd.)

    Jonathan Kendrick

    Director of Marketing at Pacific Resources International (PRI); Co-Chair of Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Customs Forum at PRI Management and Consulting Ltd.

    Jonathan Kendrick serves as Director of Marketing and as a consulting project manager for Pacific Resources International (PRI), a privately held USA holding company focused on management, consulting and equity holdings in manufacturing and related industries. In its more than 30 years, PRI has held equity in and managed 30 mid-sized manufacturing companies, while its consulting division has successfully helped hundreds of international companies with manufacturing, operations, sourcing, engineering, logistics, human resources and sales in China and other parts of Asia.

    Originally from Southern California, Jonathan has been based in Beijing since 2017. Prior to joining PRI, he earned his MBA from Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management. Earlier in his career, he managed strategic initiatives including new business lines, government relations and strategic partnerships for one of the leading affordable housing developers in the United States. He also has worked in television and radio – both in front of and behind the camera - for CBS and Fox Sports. Jonathan earned his bachelor’s degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.

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Tickets

AmCham China-Member
Standard Price RMB 150
AmCham China-Non-Member
Standard Price RMB 450

Venue

WeWork, Pacific Century Place

Floor 5, Gate 5, Pacific Century Place,
2A Workers' Stadium North Road,
Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027 北京市朝阳区工体北路甲2号,盈科中心5号门5层。 邮编100027

Beijing, Chaoyang District, China

If you have any questions please contact Yin Yu

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