Inovis Gets Agile in Toronto August 15, 2008
Posted by Stephen Chin in Events, News, Technology.Tags: Agile, conference, SCRUM
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After the All-in Scrum implementation at Inovis with 12 different Scrum teams launched across 6 different development sites, we were eager for some more Agile nourishment. Fortunately, the Agile 2008 Conference in Toronto afforded such an opportunity, so we rounded up some ScrumMasters and Product Owners and headed for the Canadian border.
Themed after a music festival, Agile 2008 offered a daunting list of sessions. With over 30 happening simultaneously on different stages throughout the hotel, it was hard to cover the entire conference (although I tried real hard to). In the spirit of a music festival where participants learn from each other, let me share some of the things that I took away from Agile 2008.
Don’t Forget to Facilitate!
Jean Tabaka (author of Collaboration Explained) ran an incredibly interactive session on facilitation tools and techniques. Along with some basic servant leadership skills (the mark of a skilled ScrumMaster), she had some excellent tips for better facilitation:
For your viewing pleasure July 29, 2008
Posted by Meg Suggs in Events.Tags: Boston Roadshow, Inovis Education Services, Nelson Red
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Yesterday, we filled you in on all of the excitement that occurred July 14 through 16 at our Boston Roadshow. Here are a few pictures to help fill in the story.
The start of the Roadshow
Keynote speaker and Vice president of Support Services for Inovis, Nelson Red
Inovis Braves the Elements July 28, 2008
Posted by Meg Suggs in Events.Tags: Boston Roadshow, inovis, Inovis Education Services
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The Inovis Education Services Roadshow in Boston took place July 14 through 16 and was an adventure to say the least! Inovis had firsthand experience with disaster recovery after a small fire broke loose, a water pipe burst, and trainers were delayed in arriving to Boston due to lightning storms in Atlanta…Who would have thought Inovis would end up battling Mother Nature in Boston?
Thanks to our recent event, not only can we say that Inovis is on fire—literally, we can also say that we had yet another great experience with our wonderful customers! Here is a recap of one of our most exciting Roadshows in Inovis history.
Hailing a C.A.B. June 10, 2008
Posted by Meg Suggs in Events.Tags: CAB, Dwight Klappich, Gartner, Global Supply Chain, Inovis customer advisory board, The Grand Hyatt Buckhead
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A few weeks back, Inovis hosted its North America Customer Advisory Board meeting at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead near our American headquarters in Georgia. At the meeting, a total of 10 companies sent representatives to provide feedback to Inovis employees and share their business challenges. Of the businesses represented, 5 out of the 10 companies were retailers and the others were varied between Pharmaceuticals, Distributors, and High Tech. Members of the board ranged from Director to CIO, to VP levels.
At the meeting, Dwight Klappich from Gartner spoke on the Global Supply Chain, and discussed some of the complexities and challenges of the global supply chain, as well as the mandates that applied to many of the companies in the room. The dominant themes discussed were the tightening economy and rising transportation costs which were squeezing them to become more efficient than ever before. Another topic point was product Visibility (down to the sku and inventory levels), data quality/data integrity, orders and exceptions.
The intimate setting and open forum provided for a very constructive and enlightening experience. Thanks to all of our participants! We enjoyed speaking with you.
