April 2008
Professional Development Meeting
Lunch Meeting
at
Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR)
 Defense
Supply Center Richmond
The Defense Supply Center Richmond is the aviation supply and demand chain manager for the
Defense Logistics Agency and serves within the Defense Department as the
primary source of supply for more than 1.2 million repair parts and
operating supply items. DSCR's mission is to provide best value
aviation weapon systems and environmental logistics support to America's
armed forces - on land, at sea, and in the air.
 DSCR's core
mission is to supply products with a direct application to aviation.
These items include a mix of military-unique items supporting over 1,300
major weapons systems and other items readily available in the commercial
market. They range from critical, safety-of-flight air frame
structural components, bearings, and aircraft engine parts, to electric
cable and electrical power products; lubricating oils; batteries;
industrial gases, bearings; precision instruments; environmental products;
metalworking machinery and consumable items. DSCR also operates an
industrial plant equipment repair facility in Mechanicsburg, PA.
Review the DSCR Overview
PowerPoint presentation that was used during the APICS meeting.
Our Speaker: Colonel Victor E. Wager III
 Colonel
Victor E. Wager III leads the Aviation Customer Operations directorate,
which is a multi-service organization of over 400 officers, enlisted and
civilian employees. He provides the directorate with overall
guidance on all support matters pertaining to aviation spares to military
Services, Theater Commanders, International Coalition Partners, Weapons
System Program Managers, Industrial Sites, and Service Commands to improve
weapon system readiness. He also directs the Defense Logistics
Agency's Aviation Demand Chain, including three Supply Centers, 1.3M
National Stock Numbers, $3.8B in annual sales and directs supply chain
support to 414 weapon systems.
Colonel Wager received his commission in 1982 following graduation from
the University of Iowa Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He
has previously held positions as aircraft maintenance unit
officer-in-charge, staff officer, flight commander, maintenance
supervisor, squadron maintenance officer, commander, director of
logistics, and air staff action officer, division chief and director.
Meeting Information:
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 11:15am - 1:30pm
- 11:15 a.m. Attendees meet at the Officer's Club - 8000 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Richmond VA. You will need to be on time as we have a
very tight schedule.
- 11:30 a.m. - Introductions
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Colonel Wager will present
- 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
Defense Supply Center
Officer's Club
8000 Jefferson Davis Highway
Richmond VA
Due to group size restrictions, this event is limited to twenty (20)
APICS members only.
The lunch choice is either a Club Sandwich or a Chef's Salad.
Please specify your preference in your email registration.
Reservations:
Please register by close of business, Friday, April 11th, to our
chapter Past President, Sandra.E.Faulkner@pmusa.com.
In your email, please be sure to provide your name, title, company or
organization, and
lunch selection (club sandwich or chef's salad).
Cost:
$15, APICS members and Corporate Associates only. You may pay in one of three ways:
- Check at the door, made out to "Richmond APICS".
- Cash at the door (exact amount, change will not be available)
- Easy and secure advance payment through PayPal:
Remember:
This is a military facility. No weapons or drugs in your
vehicle. Do not use cell phones while driving on the grounds, and
smoking is limited to designated areas.
Directions:
from the Richmond International Airport
Turn left onto Airport Drive . Turn right at the stop sign at Charles
City Road . Turn left at the stop light at Laburnum Avenue . Keep on
Route 895, following signs to Chippenham Parkway . There is a $2.50 toll
on Pocahontas Bridge . On Chippenham Parkway , travel approximately one
mile to the Strathmore Road Exit. Turn left at the stop sign. Keep right
at the fork in the road and proceed straight through to DSCR's North
Gate.
from the north
Take I-95 south to Richmond (approximately 105 miles). Following I-95
South to Exit 67. Take Route 150 ( Chippenham Parkway ) approximately
one mile to the Strathmore Road exit. Turn left at the stop sign. Keep
right at the fork in the road and proceed straight through to DSCR's
North Gate.
from the west
Take I-64 East to Route 288 south to I-95 north. Take I-95 north to
Exit 67. Take Route 150 ( Chippenham Parkway ) approximately one mile to
the Strathmore Road exit. Turn left at the stop sign. Keep right at the
fork in the road and proceed straight through to DSCR's North Gate.
from the south
Take I-95 north to Exit 67. Take Route 150 ( Chippenham Parkway )
approximately one mile to the Strathmore Road exit. Turn left at the
stop sign. Keep right at the fork in the road and proceed straight
through to DSCR's North Gate.
For additional, non-emergency assistance, call (804) 279-4888
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