BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261027T211922Z UID:171014E8-75A9-4A2D-8414-90B2AC4EDCF5 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000 DESCRIPTION:Binghamton - Turning Data into Decisions That Drive Performance !\n\nStill relying on reports instead of results?\n\nThere's a better way forward – get insights from Michael Ford on turning data into impactful decisions:\n\nLearn how to turn data overload into clear\, actionable insi ghts that improve supply planning and decision-making. Join us to sharpen your analytical skills and choose the right tools for better results.\n\n “We have too much data\, yet not enough information.”\n\nSound familia r? In today’s Big Data environment\, we track and measure everything—o ften ending up with endless spreadsheets and reports that leave us overwhe lmed instead of empowered.\n\nThis learning experience explores how to tur n that data overload into actionable insights. The facilitator will highli ght practical opportunities to use data more effectively and efficiently t o improve business performance. You’ll learn how data analytics can elev ate your operations planning and strengthen your decision-making.\n\nParti cipants will learn how to:\n\n- Identify data types\, sources\, and manage ment\n- Ascend the DIKW ladder: data\, information\, knowledge\, and wisdo m\n- Select an appropriate decision-making tool: trial-and-error\, heurist ics\, optimization\, or modeling\n\nThis interactive session brings in cri tical-thinking concepts that apply not only to your professional work but also to everyday decision-making.\n\nKeywords: data\, decision-making\, ER P\n\nData: a collection of facts\, figures\, symbols\, or descriptions tha t represent something\, often used for analysis and decision-making\n\nDec ision-making: the process of identifying a problem\, gathering information \, assessing alternatives\, and choosing a course of action to achieve a d esired outcome\n\nERP: enterprise resource planning is software that manag es and integrates a company’s core business activities\, such as finance \, HR\, procurement\, and supply chain\, into a single system with a share d database (source for all: Google AI)\n\nSpeaker Biography\n\n[Ford.png]\ n\nMichael D. Ford\, M.S.I.S.E.\, CFPIM\, CSCP\, CLTD\, CTSC\, CMQ/OE\, CQ A\, CRE\, CQE\, ACPF\, CPSM\, CSSGB is an Earth-to-Earth Sustainable Value Chain Expert with TQM Works Consulting. He provides innovative solutions based on forty years of experience in retail\, distribution\, manufacturin g\, training\, and consulting. His work history includes software implemen tation\, business planning\, inventory control\, distribution planning\, a nd corporate training. This includes a broad range of experience in manufa cturing from engineer-to-order to make-to-stock\, as well as distribution\ , non-profits\, service\, and Department of Defense.\n\nFord has presented at over 450 industry events throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, Japan\, Nigeri a\, South Africa\, Australia\, Saudi Arabia\, The Netherlands\, and United Arab Emirates. He has provided over 7\,500 hours of classroom training\, averaging 4.5/5.0 on evaluations. He has taught accredited and continuing education courses for multiple Penn State and State University of NY campu ses. He has delivered on-site training at BAE\, Lockheed Martin\, IBM\, Ra ymond Corp\, Universal\, Pfizer and many others.\n\nFord combines his tech nical expertise with personal skills\, to develop a unique outside-the-box approach to life’s challenges. He is a charismatic speaker who speciali zes in delivering training that is edutaining.\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com /in/michaeldavidford/\n\nAgenda:\n\n5:45pm - Networking\n\n6:00pm – Dinn er\n\n6:45pm – PMI and ASQ Chapter Announcements\n\n6:55pm – Presentat ion\n\n7:45pm – Q&A\n\n7:55pm – Closing remarks\n\nThis will be a join t event among PMI-Binghamton and ASQ- Binghamton. Come network with other business professionals\, enjoy a fine meal\, and gain an appreciation for managing Big Data!\n\nRegistration fee of $35 includes entry into door pri ze raffle\, presentation\, and family style dinner: Fresh Bread\, Ceaser S alad\, Zuppa del Giorno\, Spaghetti w/Pasta Sauce\, Fettuccine Alfredo\, L inguini Oils & Garlic\, Cannoli’s\, Brownies\, Coffee\, Hot Tea.\n\nDire ctions: [Little Venice Restaurant - Google Maps](https://www.google.com/ma ps/place/Little+Venice+Restaurant/@42.1022178\,-75.9123621\,17z/data=!3m1! 4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89daef7a5ed73145:0xf02f7960f70909a6!8m2!3d42.1022178!4d-75 .9097872!16s%2Fg%2F1tfs21mc?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw% 3D%3D)\n\nWe graciously allow substitutions if a scheduling conflict arise s\, no notification required. Just have your alternate mention your name a t the door.\n\nTo register: https://pmi-binghamton.org/login?eventId=47810 \n\nLittle Venice\, 111 Chenango Street\, Binghamton\, New York\, United S tates\, 13901 LOCATION:Little Venice\, 111 Chenango Street\, Binghamton\, New York\, Unit ed States\, 13901 ORGANIZER:desniezek@ieee.org SEQUENCE:4 SUMMARY:Binghamton - Turning Data into Decisions That Drive Performance! URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/580339 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Binghamton - Turning Data into Decisions T hat Drive Performance!</p>\n<p><strong>Still relying on reports instead of results? </strong></p>\n<p><strong>There's a better way forward &ndash\; get insights from Michael Ford on turning data into impactful decisions:</ strong></p>\n<p>Learn how to turn data overload into clear\, actionable in sights that improve supply planning and decision-making. Join us to sharpe n your analytical skills and choose the right tools for better results.</p >\n<p>&ldquo\;We have too much data\, yet not enough information.&rdquo\;< /p>\n<p>Sound familiar? In today&rsquo\;s Big Data environment\, we track and measure everything&mdash\;often ending up with endless spreadsheets an d reports that leave us overwhelmed instead of empowered.</p>\n<p>This lea rning experience explores how to turn that data overload into actionable i nsights. The facilitator will highlight practical opportunities to use dat a more effectively and efficiently to improve business performance. You&rs quo\;ll learn how data analytics can elevate your operations planning and strengthen your decision-making.</p>\n<p>Participants will learn how to:</ p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify data types\, sources\, and management</li>\n<li>Asc end the DIKW ladder: data\, information\, knowledge\, and wisdom</li>\n<li >Select an appropriate decision-making tool: trial-and-error\, heuristics\ , optimization\, or modeling</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This interactive session brin gs in critical-thinking concepts that apply not only to your professional work but also to everyday decision-making.</p>\n<p><strong>Keywords:</stro ng> data\, decision-making\, ERP</p>\n<p><strong>Data:</strong> a collecti on of facts\, figures\, symbols\, or descriptions that represent something \, often used for analysis and decision-making</p>\n<p><strong>Decision-ma king:</strong> the process of identifying a problem\, gathering informatio n\, assessing alternatives\, and choosing a course of action to achieve a desired outcome</p>\n<p><strong>ERP:</strong> enterprise resource planning is software that manages and integrates a company&rsquo\;s core business activities\, such as finance\, HR\, procurement\, and supply chain\, into a single system with a shared database <em>(source for all: Google AI)</em ></p>\n<p><strong>Speaker Biography&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong><img s rc="https://pmi-binghamton.org/static/uploaded/Files/Ford.png" alt="Ford.p ng"></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Michael D. Ford\, M.S.I.S.E.\, CFPIM\, CSCP\ , CLTD\, CTSC\, CMQ/OE\, CQA\, CRE\, CQE\, ACPF\, CPSM\, CSSGB </strong>is an Earth-to-Earth Sustainable Value Chain Expert with TQM Works Consultin g. He provides innovative solutions based on forty years of experience in retail\, distribution\, manufacturing\, training\, and consulting.&nbsp\; His work history includes software implementation\, business planning\, in ventory control\, distribution planning\, and corporate training.&nbsp\; T his includes a broad range of experience in manufacturing from engineer-to -order to make-to-stock\, as well as distribution\, non-profits\, service\ , and Department of Defense.</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong>Ford has pres ented at over 450 industry events throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, Japan\, N igeria\, South Africa\, Australia\, Saudi Arabia\, The Netherlands\, and U nited Arab Emirates. He has provided over 7\,500 hours of classroom traini ng\, averaging 4.5/5.0 on evaluations. He has taught accredited and contin uing education courses for multiple Penn State and State University of NY campuses. He has delivered on-site training at BAE\, Lockheed Martin\, IBM \, Raymond Corp\, Universal\, Pfizer and many others.</p>\n<p>Ford combine s his technical expertise with personal skills\, to develop a unique outsi de-the-box approach to life&rsquo\;s challenges. He is a charismatic speak er who specializes in delivering training that is edutaining.</p>\n<p><a h ref="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldavidford/">https://www.linkedin.c om/in/michaeldavidford/</a></p>\n<p>Agenda:</p>\n<p>5:45pm - Networking</p >\n<p>6:00pm &ndash\; Dinner</p>\n<p>6:45pm &ndash\; PMI and ASQ Chapter A nnouncements</p>\n<p>6:55pm &ndash\; Presentation</p>\n<p>7:45pm &ndash\; Q&amp\;A</p>\n<p>7:55pm &ndash\; Closing remarks</p>\n<p>This will be a jo int event among PMI-Binghamton and ASQ- Binghamton. Come network with othe r business professionals\, enjoy a fine meal\, and gain an appreciation fo r managing Big Data!</p>\n<p>Registration fee of $35 includes entry into d oor prize raffle\, presentation\, and family style dinner: Fresh Bread\, C easer Salad\, Zuppa del Giorno\, Spaghetti w/Pasta Sauce\, Fettuccine Alfr edo\, Linguini Oils &amp\; Garlic\, Cannoli&rsquo\;s\, Brownies\, Coffee\, Hot Tea.</p>\n<p>Directions: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/L ittle+Venice+Restaurant/@42.1022178\,-75.9123621\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m 5!1s0x89daef7a5ed73145:0xf02f7960f70909a6!8m2!3d42.1022178!4d-75.9097872!1 6s%2Fg%2F1tfs21mc?entry=ttu&amp\;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D ">Little Venice Restaurant - Google Maps</a></p>\n<p>We graciously allow s ubstitutions if a scheduling conflict arises\, no notification required. J ust have your alternate mention your name at the door.</p>\n<p>To register : &nbsp\;<a href="https://pmi-binghamton.org/login?eventId=47810">https:// pmi-binghamton.org/login?eventId=47810</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR