2008
New England Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Robert A. Stahl, CPIM

Bob is an educator, author, and consultant, specializing in helping manufacturing companies improve their supply-chain performance. He is President of the R. A. STAHL COMPANY in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and heads up the consulting practice for T.F. Wallace & Company.

While working in manufacturing management, Bob's efforts contributed to an improved ROI from 8% to 48%. Since leaving line management in 1981, Bob's consulting, teaching, and writing have helped many companies in varied environments enjoy similar improvements in their performance.

Bob holds a BS degree from Villanova University, was certified (CPIM) by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) in 1981, and is listed in Who's Who in America. He has co-authored six books, including Sales & Operations Planning – The How-To Handbook, 3rd Edition. He is a frequent speaker at corporate meetings, conferences, seminars, and chapter events, having been distinguished as the 'Best Speaker' at an International Conference attended by over five thousand people.

Presentation:
Intermediate Negotiation Session: Principled Supplier Negotiations - How to Earn Supplier Partnerships