Jeff Poapst, P.Eng., MBA, VP Manufacturing at Ross Video Limited, will present "An overview of manufacturing best practices in use for complex, high mix and low volume electronics, to optimize quality, service and cost". Come hear this unique story about the current day challenges of electronics manufacturing.

Jeff has 24 years' experience in electronics manufacturing in telecom, military, consumer electronics and broadcast industries around the world including GTE, Nortel Networks, Thomson, Siebe-PLC (controls), and Sanmina-SCI (contract manufacturing).

Preceding the Ross Video program, John F.X. Browne, P.E., John F.X. Browne & Associates, will present an update on issues related to the February 17, 2009 analog shutdown.

Thanks to Roscor Michigan for providing meeting space.

Managers' Dinner starting at 5:30 pm at Greek Isles, 39777 Grand River, Novi (west of Haggerty in Pheasant Run Plaza). (248) 442-9255. Map All are welcome to join us.

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