Steve Kula is currently the Global Supply Chain Manager for Engine, Gearbox, and Gas Compressor products at Solar Turbines Incorporated, a division of Caterpillar Inc.  He holds a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY (1989, 1993).  Steve has worked for Solar Turbines since 1996 and is a Certified Master Black Belt, he has held various positions in Engineering and Operations prior to his current Supply Chain assignment.

What You’ll Learn

Beyond the typical Supply Chain challenges to maintain production continuity and fulfill customer demand there are many other risks, particularly for companies doing business in a global environment. Examples of these include sole/single sourcing, industry consolidation and geo-political instability. This presentation reviews these challenges and provides a few case studies on how to manage these risks.