House of Forgings

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House of Forgings

• Internship Program

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• Agenda
• IDIS 281 Internship Class
• 4/25/07
• Introduction Jim Maycan
• Introduction Bob Borsh
• 15 Minute Rule
• Distribution in a dynamic environment
• HOF, Inc. at a glance
• HOF Video
• Go to Market Strategy..Advertising
• Internship Program at a glance
• Next step..interview process

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HOF Goods and Information Flow
Supplier
Manufacturer
Iron
Wood
Iron Wood Connection
Diagram View
Retail
Process View
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Our World
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HOF Intern Program Goals

• Goal At the end of the internship, the student
  will have a good understanding of the basic
  operations of a high growth distributor, a
  deep understanding of the HOF Corporate
  culture, and a positive learning
  experience

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House of Forgings

• Intern Program Options
• Fast Track
• Focused Track

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HOF Fast Track Intern Modules

• Warehouse
• Receiving
• Shipping
• Quality
• Sales
• Purchasing
• Marketing and Web
• Iron Wood Connection
• Retail Sales

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Job Functions for Different Org. Levels
Innovation (Continual Improvement)
Top Management
Internship
Middle Management
Continuous Improvement
Supervisors
Maintenance
Workers
Time
Innovation Drastic improvements in current
processes (sponsorship for continual
improvement) Continuous Improvement small
continuous improvements in current
processes Maintenance Activities directed
towards maintaining current standards
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Focused Track

• Pick a single area and focus on skill
  development and business improvement

• Warehouse
• Receiving
• Shipping
• Quality
• Sales
• Purchasing
• Marketing and Web
• Support

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Logistics

• Where Rankin Road, Houston Texas
• When ASAP
• What to bring
• Steel toed shoes
• Positive attitude
• Desire to learn
• Open mind
• Ability to laugh