Focus on: Finance and Supply Chains

Since its founding, the Wharton School has been one of the leading centers for research and education in finance. Knowledge from faculty members is brought into the classroom in a diverse set of executive education programs, from those that focus on core finance to programs for CFOs and other senior executives. In this issue, we examine Wharton's broad strengths in finance and how they are translated into the classroom. We also explore pathbreaking faculty research on supply chains that informs Wharton's Managing Global Supply Chains program. Other articles mark a milestone for a program with Merrill Lynch, which recently celebrated its tenth year and welcomed its 1,000th participant, and offer the speaker lineup for a major Wharton conference on developing leadership talent in June. Finally, we present upcoming programs that can strengthen your own skills in finance, supply chains, and many other areas.

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Thought Leadership
Financial Powerhouse

Wharton's leadership in financial research is well known, but it is also a leader in financial education. Wharton's faculty includes top researchers, authors of leading finance textbooks, and the most sought-after commentators on financial markets. It is no surprise that Wharton offers some of the world's longest-running and best executive programs in finance for managers at all levels of experience — from non-financial managers to CFOs. More

In the Classroom
Bringing "Rocket Science" to Supply Chains

There are many new tools and technologies for improving supply chains. Wharton Professor Marshall Fisher explores how this "rocket science" can be applied to significantly improve results in retail and other industries. More

Custom Programs
Wharton Welcomes 1,000th Participant to Merrill Lynch Program

Wharton's executive program for Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors recently celebrated its tenth year and 1,000th participant. More

Conferences
Wharton Leadership Conference Focuses on Developing Talent

In June, executives will come together to examine developing leadership talent at Wharton's 11th Annual Wharton Leadership Conference. More

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Wharton School Publishing
Transforming the Soul of Capitalism: "Firms of Endearment"

Companies such as IKEA®, Commerce Bank, and Whole Foods® are achieving strong performance by earning powerful loyalty from customers. A new book, Firms of Endearment, looks at how today's most successful firms deliver passion to generate profits. More

Education à la Carte
Finance, Supply Chains — and Much More

Register now for upcoming Wharton programs that can provide you with new knowledge and skills in finance, supply chains, and many other areas, including:

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Upcoming Programs:

Executive Development Program
May 6–18, 2007

Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
May 7–11, 2007

Marketing Metrics: Linking Marketing to Financial Consequences
May 13–17, 2007

Financial Management for Nurse Managers and Executives
May 16–18, 2007

The Leadership Journey: Creating and Developing Your Leadership
May 20–25, 2007

Wharton/Windhover Program for Pharmaceutical and Biotech Executives
May 20–25, 2007

Wharton Fellows: Ongoing Network and Master Classes for Senior Executives
May 21–23, 2007

Building Relationships That Work
May 21–24, 2007

Of Special Interest

  • Wharton's 11th Annual Leadership Conference
    June 7, 2007, on the topic of Developing Leadership Talent: How Organizations Prepare Their Present and Future Leadership. For more information or to register, go to the conference website.

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