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SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT SESSION - Accessing Information About Local Supply Chain Opportunities
Host Sponsor:
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In Partnership with Irving Shipbuilding, the Chamber will be holding a Supplier Development Session on accessing information about local supply chain opportunities. Bring your procurement questions! We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A.
Presentations held by:
Getting Into the Supply Chain with Chris Blanchard
Irving Shipbuilding is building the Royal Canadian Navy’s next class of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) and Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) vessels under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the largest defense procurement in Canadian history. Chris Blanchard, Supply Chain Manager with Irving Shipbuilding will provide an overview of the steps required to identify your organization as a willing a capable supplier and discuss what the company looks for in a supplier.
The Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy with Kaitlin Russel
Kaitlin Russel, Manager, Communications and Outreach at Industrial and Technology Benefits Branch; Innovation, Science and Economic Development will present and overview of the ITB policy. This will include Value Proposition and an update on current projects and potential opportunities for supply chain participation.
Through the Looking Glass: Lessons on Penetrating the Global Defense Industry
Jordan Kyriakidis is the co-founder and CEO of QRA Corp. Jordan has successfully led his team to secure multiple major contracts within Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to make engineer's lives easier. Most recently, QRA has launched QVscribe, an experimental Natural Language Processing tool that has been requested by teams in over 25 countries - successfully penetrating complicated supply chains in multiple industries. This presentation will include Jordan's thoughts on how local businesses can penetrate tough supply chains, and what tactics have helped QRA achieve their accelerated growth within the defense industry.
Interested in learning more about Irving Shipbuilding?
The Chamber is hosting a Distinguished Speakers Series with Mr. Kevin McCoy, President, Irving Shipbuilding, prior to this session.
The Chamber is hosting a Distinguished Speakers Series with Mr. Kevin McCoy, President, Irving Shipbuilding, prior to this session.
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Add this session to Kevin McCoy's Distinguished Speakers Series event for $15.00.
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT SESSION - Access...
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ADT
Tuesday, September 13
9:30 am - Networking & Registration
10:00 - 11:30 am - Development Session
Location
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Nova Scotia AB
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax NS B3J 3J5
Fees/Admission
Session - $25.00
Add this Session to Kevin McCoy's Distinguished Speakers Series event for $15.00
All prices subject to HST
Not-for-Profit & Student Rates Available - Please contact Jessica for details.
Contact Information
Jessica Kenney,
Events Coordinator
(902)481-1226
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