ISCEA awards the 2006 Ptak Prize for Supply Chain Excellence to the LeTourneau Steel Group
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LeTourneau Steel Group in recognition of significant improvement
through Vision, Business Rules, and Technology.
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Las Vegas, NV, May 26, 2006. At a special reception held at the
Imperial Palace Hotel, ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education
Alliance) awarded the 2006 Ptak Prize for Supply Chain Excellence to
the LeTourneau Steel Group. Mr. David Blazek Vice President and
General Manager for LeTourneau was at the event to accept the award
from Carol Ptak, for whom the award was named after. “We are honored
to receive this prestigious award and be recognized by the Supply Chain
Industry” stated Mr. Blazek, Vice President and General Manager for
LeTourneau, Inc.
Ptak Prize Selection Committee received nominations from numerous
companies worldwide and had the challenging task of selecting the 2006
Ptak Prize winner from list of very competent success stories. In
addition to LeTourneau, Ptak Prize Selection Committee recognized
GENCO, the World leader in reverse logistics, for their contribution to
the Supply Chain Industry. Cary Cameron, Vice President of GENCO
represented the GENCO Organization at the event.
“In today’s economy it’s difficult to believe that there could be
such a huge success story at an American steel manufacturer. It is
even harder to believe that in only 18 months they were able to improve
on-time delivery from 50% to 94%, cut inventory by 80%, reduce cycle
time by 67%, and increase shipped tons by 50%. This feat was
accomplished without any additional labor or additional capital
equipment. It is clear that LeTourneau Steel has created a world class
supply chain and is deserving of the first Ptak Prize in Supply Chain
Excellence. The whole supply chain community should join us in
congratulating LeTourneau Steel. It is our hope that future winners
can achieve the high standard of excellence in Supply Chain performance
achieved by LeTourneau,” stated Dr. Charles A. Watts, Executive
Director of Education at ISCEA.
"The Ptak Prize for Supply Chain Excellence is given to the one company
that exemplifies what is necessary and sufficient to compete in today's
hypercompetitive market. LeTourneau Steel not only outperformed other
steel and heavy equipment manufacturers, they outperformed even the
best high tech company. LeTourneau demonstrated how a viable vision
supported by the alignment of business processes and technology will
transform the business and bring significant bottom line results"
stated Carol Ptak.
Ptak Prize Selection Committee will be accepting nominations for the
2007 Ptak Prize starting June 1st 2006 until March 31, 2007.
Organizations that has made significant improvement through Vision,
Business Rules, and Technology are encouraged to submit nomination for
the 2007 Ptak Prize. The 2007 Ptak Prize will be awarded during The
2007 World Supply Chain Forum in May 2007.
About LeTourneau
LeTourneau, Inc. Steel Group is a mini-mill located in Longview, Texas,
producing steel plate since 1952, with a worldwide customer base. The
Steel Group is well known for its small heat size, superior customer
service, and exceptional on-time performance. Its specialties are thick
plate through 12-1/4″ and the ability to provide various types of
heat treatments. The Steel Group’s quality management system has been
certified to ISO 9001:2000. The dedicated and hardworking employees at
LeTourneau, Inc. Steel Group hold the keys to its success. LeTourneau,
Inc. Steel Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rowan Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: RDC)
About Carol A. Ptak, CFPIM, CIRM, Jonah, PMP
A leading authority in the use of ERP and Supply Chain tools to drive
improved bottom line performance, Ms. Ptak’s expertise is well
grounded in over two decades of practical experience as a successful
practitioner, consultant and educator in manufacturing operations. Her
pragmatic approach to complex issues and dynamic presentation style has
her in high demand worldwide on the subject of how to leverage these
tools and successfully become an e-business. Ms. Ptak is the Past
President and CEO of APICS, The Educational Society for Resource
Management. Ms. Ptak is the author of numerous articles and books. Her
Book, Necessary but not Sufficient was co-authored with Dr. Eli
Goldratt.
About ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance)
ISCEA, The International Supply Chain Education Alliance, conducts many
workshops to improve the knowledge of Manufacturing and Service
industry professionals worldwide. ISCEA’s mission is to be a single
source for Total Supply Chain Knowledge through Education,
Certification, and Recognition. ISCEA is the developer of
internationally recognized certification programs of Certified Supply
Chain Manager (CSCM), Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), Certified
Lean Master (CLM), and Certified RFID Master (RFIDSCM). ISCEA is the
governing body for the Ptak Prize. 40,000 plus ISCEA online members
hold mid to upper supply chain management positions in Global 2000
companies.
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June 2006 India Activities…..
ISCEA 2006 Exam Dates:
CSCM (June 11, 2006) New Delhi
CSCM (June 11, 2006) Mumbai
CSCM (June 11, 2006) Kolkatta
If you are planning to take the CSCM exam, please register now. If you
are already a CSCM you know the value of this Internationally
Recognized Certification. Please help others to achieve the same
status. Please forward this email to your colleagues.
Here is a link to the online registration form:
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Next Chapter meeting is planned for the June 24th, 2006 in many cities
in India. Please contact ISCEA (India) Operation for more information.
Best Regards!
Linda Madison
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Tel: 800.817.9083 (USA)
Fax: 440.708.2641 (USA)
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ISCEA (India) Operation
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