West Jersey APICS presents

Downshifting in the Age of Acceleration

Multi-tasking, fast food, the internet, email, BlackBerrys, FedEx: we live in an age of speed. Yet, despite technological advances which promise time saving solutions and instant gratification, many of us are constantly overwhelmed, enduring the ever-increasing stress of hectic lifestyles. We are engaged in constant fast-forward motion whereby we are often overscheduled, frazzled, and rushing towards the next task. This rushing is not restricted to our work environment. We rush our food, our family time, and even our recreation. Why are we so willingly suffering the consequences of living in an accelerated culture of our own creation?

People are recognizing a need to live better in a fast-paced, modern environment by striving for a new balance between fast and slow.The Slow Movement aims to address the issue of 'time poverty' by countering the fast pace of modern life and giving people a renewed appreciation of the virtues of slowness.

Virginia Vogel-Polizzi, CFPIM recently retired from her position as Senior Supply Chain Strategist and Program Manager for Intel’s MCPD division.  She has spent twenty-plus years in operations management, with focus on logistics and global supply chain optimization. Virginia has been active with APICS for more than twenty years, serving on her local chapter board in various positions, including four terms as president. A former APICS instructor and speaker, Virginia is currently the Northeast District Manager, responsible for New York, west & north  New Jersey, and New England.

6:30 – 7:30     Keynote Presentation: Virginia Vogel-Polizzi
7:30 – 9:00     Dinner


Dinner Arrangements

Appetizers:       Hot and cold
Dinner style:     Buffet
Drinks:              Cash bar