June 28th U.S. Manufacturing Live Webcast
“This is a great opportunity to get a piece of Walmart’s $250 billion Made in USA program”
Information on the live broadcast can be found here.
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This year we are offering a live global broadcast of the 2016 U.S. Manufacturing Supplier Summit, beginning June 28th at 8am (CDT) for the General Session. The corporate auditoriums are full and registration is closed due to the high number of applicants and limited space. Thank you for your interest in investing in American jobs!
Share the broadcast link with all your colleagues to view the live webcast on June 28th. There is unlimited web viewing available on June 28th. View the agenda to see which portions of the summit will be broadcast. If you have been accepted for an Open Call product proposal meeting, the buyer meeting is on-site only. How to participate:
9:30 am to 10:15 am: SUPPLIER ACADEMY: THE WALMART CUSTOMER "Made in the USA" is a strong driver of purchase decisions - second only to price. Hear from Tony Rogers Walmart's Chief Marketing Officer, and Matt Kistler, SVP Walmart Global Customer Insights and Analytics, as they discuss how consumer perceptions of your brands and items are impacted by the Made in USA label. This session will focus on customer insights and how Walmart and Suppliers are communicating to our customers, and how you can engage with Walmart thru the marketing of your products. 10:30 am to 11:15 am: SUPPLIER ACADEMY: U.S. MANUFACTURING TRENDS AND INSIGHTS The major trends that led to a US manufacturing resurgence include highly competitive productivity-adjusted labor costs and low energy prices. But how will more recent trends such as the strengthening dollar and advanced robotics impact the trajectory of US manufacturing? The Boston Consulting Group's Hal Sirkin and Dustin Burke will lead a session on current US manufacturing trends, and the emerging factors that will shape the US manufacturing sector in the years to come. 11:30 am to 12:15 pm: SUPPLIER ACADEMY: PATHS TO U.S. MANUFACTURING Navigating the complexities of locating or expanding factories in the US remains a top challenge for Walmart suppliers. This session will explore how to best engage with the federal and state governments to understand available resources and incentives. Learn about the resources Walmart has gathered to assist you in site selection and component manufacturing. Hear a success story on how to publicly grand open your new operation that positively impacts your community. Other segments of the day including open call buyer meetings, Bring It, and the closing reception will not be broadcast. Join the conversation #MadeInUSA Walmart.com/AmericanJobs Link to the live broadcast page. What to watch: Join the conversation #MadeInUSA
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