Fall Convention Program

VOLUME 10 – ISSUE 2               SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

 Saturday Morning General Session

Thomas G. Murphy

Forging New Partnerships: How to Thrive in Today’s Global Value Chain

Globalization has led to the supply chain being replaced by the global value chain.  Just producing a product to specification is no longer enough.  In order to produce value in every step of the chain, companies need to form partnerships with their suppliers, service providers and customers in order to compete.  Learn the obstacles and risks of being a part of the new value chain and gain an understanding of the four key links in the chain — global markets, innovation, workforce and financing. 

Thomas G. Murphy, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution for RSM McGladrey will discuss a new report Forging New Partnerships:  How to Thrive in Today’s Global Value Chain.  The second of the Small and Medium Manufacturers series, the report was jointly developed and produced by the National Association of Manufacturers, the Manufacturing Institute, and RSM McGladrey.

RSM McGladrey, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms serving mid-sized companies, and among the 40 largest consulting firms serving American businesses. 

Spouse/Guest Lake Tahoe Tour

This lovely tour begins when you head south on Highway 395 through Washoe Valley, Carson City (Nevada’s state capitol) and up Spooner Summit to the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe, one of North America’s largest Alpine Lakes. 

Participants will arrive at Zephyr Cove where they will board the M.S. Dixie II.  The M.S. Dixie II is Tahoe’s newest and largest paddle wheeler.  It was constructed on the headwaters of the Mississippi, then transported over 2,000 miles on transport rigs nearly a football field in length to Zephyr Cove. The paddle wheeler features two climate controlled enclosed decks, an open promenade deck for panoramic viewing, and an expanded glass bottom viewing area.

Enjoy the underwater video, “The Sunken Treasures of Lake Tahoe”, along with a fully narrated cruise. Experience a delightful day enjoying panoramic views of Emerald Bay in the sparkling afternoon sunlight.

The narrated tour complements the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe as you take in dazzling vistas of the Sierras, the dramatic splendor of Emerald Bay, Fannette Island and the unique Vikingsholm Castle.

This tour requires advance sign up and an additional fee.  Please see the registration form on the back side of this sheet for more information.  If you have any questions about the tour or the Fall Convention, don’t hesitate to contact Sarah@FarmEquip.org.