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Most people probably don't think much about the supply-chain process when they purchase a cup of coffee or a bar of soap. But one kink in the system can drastically alter the quality of the product and do irreparable damage to a brand. Shoddy service or quality can cause a loyal user of a product to go elsewhere.

King named 2011 organizational leadership & supervision distinguished alumnus

Will King, Senior Vice President of Global Alliances/Strategic Accounts, Troux Technologies • BS ’81, Purdue University An ability to make strong business relationships and leverage opportunity has been the hallmark of Will King’s professional achievements. It’s the lifeblood of his daily work today, and it has been key to his company’s global success. King began his career as a manufacturing engineer at Texas Instruments. Within two years he moved on to IBM to join its national account sales team.

Easley named 2011 graduate studies distinguished alumnus (BCM)

Steve Easley, Owner, S.C. Easley & Associates •    BS ’74, Purdue University •    MS ’75, Purdue University Steve Easley has a real passion for Purdue and the College of Technology, having earned two degrees in five years and spending another 10 as a professor of building construction and contracting. Easley now owns a construction consulting firm that specializes in green building, construction quality assurance, energy efficient technologies and solving building science-related problems.

Cunningham named 2011 industrial technology distinguished alumnus

Daniel Cunningham, President/Chief Operating Officer, Parish Manufacturing •    BS ’68, Purdue University •    MA ’75, Webster University A 21-year career in the U.S. Army provided Daniel Cunningham with a well-rounded resume. When he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1989, he moved to the private sector as a production manager at Parish Manufacturing in Indianapolis. Within five years he was leading the company.

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