Coordinating Outsourced Manufacturing: A Win-Win Proposition for OEMs and CMs Sponsored by:    Date: February 15, 2006, 2:00pm EST, 60 minutes Speakers: Dianne Sforza, Lucent Technologies Charlie Barnhart, Technology Forecasters, Inc. Randy Littleson, Kinaxis, Inc. View Archived Event Overview Striking the right balance in the exchange of supply chain information between OEMs and CMs can achieve significant strategic advantages for both organizations. Learn first-hand from Dianne Sforza of Lucent Technologies how direct, multi-tier visibility into their extended supply chain empowers them to work collaboratively with their CM partners to act and respond in real-time. Charlie Barnhart of Technology Forecasters will also add his expert opinion on the creation of a mutually-beneficial information flow between the OEM and CM while avoiding adding unnecessary costs or complexity to the relationship.   Dianne Sforza: Global Program Manager, Supply Chain Networks Integrated Operations, Lucent Technologies Dianne brings 15 years of broad experience in manufacturing & applications engineering, operations, marketing and e-business to her current role within Lucent Technologies? Supply Chain Networks Integrated Operations. In particular, among the scope of her responsibilities, Dianne is the Global RapidResponse Program Manager, leading various key projects aimed at maintaining, enhancing or upgrading the global RapidResponse environment within Lucent, which includes managing the inclusion of EMS data. Dianne holds a BSEE from the University of Texas at Austin and has completed Executive Management Training at Cornell University?s Johnson Graduate School of Management. Dianne is also APICS and CPIM certified.   Charlie Barnhart: Senior Consultant Technology Forecasters, Inc. Mr.Barnhart has a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and has completed extensive Post-Graduate studies in International Business and Law. During his 30 years in the electronics industry ? the last 20 in executive management positions within the EMS Industry(most recently as a Strategic Accounts Vice President with Sanmina-SCI)? Barnhart has held senior positions in virtually every aspect of the electronics industry: development engineering, operations and general management, sales and marketing, and strategic corporate development. As founder of the Park City Material Sciences Symposium, co-founder of Westronix, Inc. (one of the earliest full-service EMS companies) and guest lecturer, he is uniquely skilled and experienced at guiding diverse talents and resources to collaboratively address complex business issues and opportunities. At TFI, Barnhart is a frequent contributor to the Quarterly Forum for Electronics Manufacturing Outsourcing and Supply Chain, author of the Global Pricing Workshop helping OEMs to make better outsourcing decisions, and editor of TFI's Thought Leadership Series newsletter. Randy Littleson, VP Marketing, Kinaxis  Randy Littleson assumed the role of Vice President, Marketing for Kinaxis in July 2003. Randy's strengths in building winning marketing strategies that translate end user requirements and market demand into the final product, have enabled him to create successful marketing teams throughout his more than 15 years in the industry. Prior to joining Kinaxis, Randy served as Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at Interface Software, where he led the company's product marketing strategies, as well as all marketing communications and business development initiatives. Previously, Randy was Executive Vice President and General Manager for Spyglass, Inc., a provider of strategic Internet consulting, software, and services for the information appliance market. He played a critical role in repositioning Spyglass from the PC technology space to the embedded software market. During his tenure at Spyglass, Randy helped build growth revenues from $0M to $50M/ yr. run rate in embedded software and services in less than four years. At Spyglass Randy led product development, professional services, business development and strategic marketing, as well as the integration efforts with OpenTV Corp., who subsequently acquired the company. He has also held various management positions at Palindrome Corporation, a Seagate Software company, Novell, Inc., and Unisys Corporation. Randy earned an M.B.A. from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Computer Sciences and Communications from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.