Resumen: We will discuss the emergence of a new corporate model – the globally integrated enterprise. We will show how multi-national companies can capitalize on the forces of globalization to create flatter, more efficient operating models, while at the same time build new capabilities to drive profitable growth. This new model has implications for how companies will run and operate global supply chains. Fundamentally, it's shifting the focus from simply managing the supply chain for greater efficiencies to leveraging it to drive revenue. Success for supply chain leaders in today's business environment is about anticipating the needs of the business and responding seamlessly, globally with unprecedented speed and flexibility.

Curriculum: Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Alma Rosales received a Bachelors and Master degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas.  Alma joined IBM Austin in 1976 as a communications programmer, and since then has held numerous technical and management positions within IBM.  Alma has received two Management Excellence Awards from IBM, for excellence in people and business management, and two division awards for outstanding contributions to IBM.  In February, 2003, Alma was named Director of Worldwide Enablement Services in the Integrated Supply Chain Division.  Alma is currently an IBM executive on loan to Colorado State University, as part of the IBM Faculty Loan Program, working primarily with the College of Business and College of Engineering.