Monday, March 30
- Port of Milwaukee tour with the Port Master
- American Society of Quality Greg Weiler, GM for Asia Pacific provided information on the recent expansion into international markets of China, India, and Mexico.
- Harley-Davidson International Marketing Jeff Pharris, Director, Business Planning and Special Projects Asia Pacific Sales Regions provided an overview of how Harley-Davidson internationalized as well as the challenges and benefits of international expansion.
- Miller Brewing plant tour and quality assessment
- St. Joseph Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dr. Greg Milleville explained the “business” of caring for premature children, cost/benefit and changes over the past 20 years.
- Cultural experience with dinner at a Middle Eastern Restaurant, Casablanca
Tuesday, March 31
- Federal Manufacturing- Otis Cobb shared the international growth and over all changes in the industry of filling and capping machines since its inception in 1943. The 75 employee company showed the importance of knowing and servicing the customer no matter where in the world he is located.
- Harley-Davidson drive train plant tour provided more history on the company and view of one of its quality manufacturing facilities.
Participants:
Hassan Atarmal, Finance
Allison Lowe, Finance
Nick Hanson, Supply Chain Management
Donald Kamara , Supply Chain Managment
Stewart Sieleman, Supply Chain Management
Chris Schrage, Faculty Advisor
