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Industrial Liaison Program



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Industry Leaders in Technology and Management Lecture Series


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When to Seed, When to Harvest: The Four Quads of Innovation, Growth
Michael L. Eskew
February 20, 2002
4:00 PM

LOCATION:
Tang Center, Wong Auditorium

SPONSOR INFO:
The Industrial Liaison Program serves as a dynamic conduit of information between business and MIT, creating a direct connection to the knowledge, experience and resources companies need to stay ahead.

EVENT SPONSORS:
Industrial Liaison Program
Center for Technology, Policy, and Industrial Development




   
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When to Seed, When to Harvest: The Four Quads of Innovation, Growth

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SPEAKER:
Michael L. Eskew
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, United Parcel Service


ABOUT THE LECTURE:
Under Michael Eskew's direction, UPS is expanding its emphasis on developing new lines of business that complement the company's core package operations. Driving this initiative, he oversees efforts to integrate technology into UPS's physical infrastructure to create business opportunities for customers and help ensure the company's leadership position in the new age of global commerce. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Eskew is a Trustee of The UPS Foundation and The Annie E. Casey Foundation, which is the country's largest foundation dedicated to disadvantaged youth. He also serves on the Engineering Visiting Committee of Purdue University; the Georgia Tech Advisory Board; and the National Advisory Committee for the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Michael L. Eskew serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for United Parcel Service, the world's largest package distribution company and logistics provider. He was Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President prior to assuming his current position on January 1, 2002.


NOTES ON THE VIDEO (Time Index):
MIT World brings events to you just as they happen, minor delays and all. Note that in the beginning of this presentation there is a slight delay in the video playback of the innovative UPS ads, featuring "Brown to the Bone".
The rundown is as follows:

2:50 Eskew takes the stage
5:38 UPS ads begin
13:05 Eskew talk begins

 
 
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