ERP, IT and TECH on the Agenda at Southeastern Summit in Charleston

AICC boxmakers and suppliers convened in Charleston, S.C., July 31-August 2 for an in-depth look at industry ERP systems and current information technology systems that can improve their business operations. Gary Brewer, President and CEO of Package Crafters and Director for the AICC Southeast region, presided over the meeting and welcomed members to Charleston. Noting that the attendance of 114 members and guests was one of the highest in the Southeast region’s history of holding meetings, he credited the strength of the program and the charm of Charleston for encouraging members to participate. He added that Charleston’s program and panel of ERP suppliers is a prelude to the 2018 Corrugated Week in Indianapolis, when the same panelists will convene to discuss trends in ERP systems and their own innovations with their user groups.

The meeting opened with AICC Chairman Al Hoodwin commenting on his theme of “Strength in Numbers.” “I chose this theme because working through AICC we can accomplish more working together than individually within our own companies,” Hoodwin said. “Our program today featuring our industry’s software providers gives us a good example of how bringing our industry’s suppliers into our businesses collectively helps us all individually.” Following Hoodwin, AICC President Steve Young gave an update on AICC’s strategic objectives in the areas of membership, education and training, national and regional meetings and advocacy and governance. “I hope through this presentation you will come away with the knowledge that your Association is strong and focused on the success of the independent sector of our industry,” he said.