The SOX - RFID Connection

Companies expect to gain many benefits from implementing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.  Perhaps the one cited most often is lower supply chain costs, which results from the improved inventory visibility that the technology affords.  Another, often overlooked advantage is, that RFID technology can help companies to fulfill the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) when implemented and integrated properly.

Nezih Altay, Ph.D.

Dr. Altay is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Robins School of Business of the University of Richmond.  After finishing his undergraduate in Chemical Engineering in Turkey he received an MBA from University of Texas-Pan American and a Ph.D. in Operations Management from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Altay’s research interests include coordination in production, forecasting and inventory planning, with a focus on spare parts, and the management of supply chain disruptions.  He is specifically interested in the application of operations research models in managerial challenges.  Dr. Altay has presented his research in national and international academic conferences, and received recognitions.  His research appears in well respected journals including the Supply Chain Management Review, Journal of Supply Chain Management, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Production Economics and Mathematical and Computer Modeling.  He is an active member of the Decision Sciences Institute, Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences, Production and Operations Management Society, and the Association for Operations Management (aka APICS).  He is also an editorial board member of the new journal International Journal of Services Sciences.

Meeting Information:

Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 6:00pm

6:00-6:30pm - Registration , Networking & Buffet Dinner
6:30-6:45pm - Announcements
6:45-8:00pm - Presentation

University of Richmond
Jepson Center
Richmond, Virginia

The Jepson Center is building #49 at the bottom of the Campus Map.

Cost:

$15 per person, for members, guests and visitors, payable by cash or check at the door.
Please make checks out to "Richmond APICS".

Reservations:

Please RSVP to President@APICSrichmond.org  (Note: due to a temporary IT issue, please disregard any failed delivery message of your RSVP message.)

Please print the Event Flyer (PDF) for your co-workers, bosses, and interested guests and encourage them to come!

Directions and Map:

Directions from Chippenham Turnpike:  Turn north onto Huguenot Road (VA Route 147), and cross over the Huguenot Bridge (James River).  Take the first left (light) onto River Road; then take the 2nd right which is College Road. Follow College Road and enter the University from Westhampton Gate, taking an immediate right onto Crenshaw Road.

Campus Map: Click here to see a University of Richmond campus map.  The Jepson Center is building #49 at the bottom of the map.