Speaker Profile
MARILYN GETTINGER
Marilyn Gettinger owns and manages the consulting firm, New Directions Consulting Group. Marilyn created the organization in 1993 with the mission to assist companies in making the most of their precious resources. She designs customized training programs and consulting services to support organizations that must change to meet the demands of the 21st century. Her workshops present theory and then relate that theory to meeting the challenges of the organization. Participants are encouraged to take on intra-company projects that address upgrading and re-engineering of existing business and manufacturing processes. Her consulting services offer a team approach to streamlining existing processes using all of the skills and experiences of staff members. She has consulted with organizations to improve purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes.
NEW DIRECTIONS CONSULTING GROUP works with organizations both in the service and manufacturing sector. The client base includes medical institutions, pharmaceutical, medical device, food, and cosmetic manufacturers, mold manufacturers, warehouse and distribution companies. The firm has developed workshops for companies with as few as thirty employees to large multi-national corporations. Class participants may include direct labor personnel all the way to top executives.

Marilyn Gettinger
March 21 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
The Demand Driven Supply Chain
Demand driven supply chain management moves the focus of the demand flow from forecast and customer order driven to more of a market driven perspective.Many industries are purchase and make-to-stock to meet customer expectations and demand. Customers expect to see inventory on the shelf or in the warehouse ready to ship. In the past, make-to-stock companies have looked to accurate forecasting and demand pla..

Marilyn Gettinger
March 23 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Developing and Delivering a Successful Business Case or Proposal
Skilled business writing is important to anyone working in the business world today, but it often does not include the discussion of a business case or proposal. The ability to understand, develop, and present an effective business case is critical to getting one’s ideas, suggestions, and projects accepted. The effective business case requires the development and use of important skills. These include stron..

Marilyn Gettinger
April 18 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Outsourcing, Insourcing, Onshoring, Nearshoring Decisions for Success Supply Chains
Many manufacturers moved their production to nearer locations such as the Caribbean Islands and Mexico to chase after low wages. When wages moved up in these locations, production was moved to China again to capture low wages.Many organizations found that choosing the right location took more than low wages to be successful. The decision to outsource, offshore, nearshore, insource, or onshore are critical s..

Marilyn Gettinger
May 16 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Understanding Supply Chain Management Concepts
Supply chain management is a concept that has evolved over many years, beginning with the implementation of materials management in the 1980s. Materials management integrated those functions involved in the management of materials and suppliers, such as procurement, demand planning, warehousing, forecasting, production planning and scheduling, manufacturing, inventory management, transportation, and custome..

Marilyn Gettinger
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
The Global Supply Chain
This webinar explores supply chain management in a global environment. It discusses the macro level of global trade, global quasi-government institutions, trade agreements, and the challenges and opportunities in international business.Students will identify global supply chains, transportation links, government entities, economic factors, regulations, and challenges of procuring and moving materials in and..

Marilyn Gettinger
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Writing Successful Request for Bids and Proposals
This webinar begins by defining the difference and focus of quotes, bids, and proposals as well as selecting the right format to match the purchase. These documents are critical to the success of contract management/administration as well as the ultimate outcome of the project. Bids require a significant base of suppliers qualified to bid and may require a show of interest and capability before access to th..