JOHN E. SCHORR has over twenty years of experience in manufacturing. He is currently President of the eastern region in The Oliver Wight Companies. As a consultant and educator, he has assisted several companies, including Cameron Iron Works, Corning Glass, and Tektronix in the implementation of MRP II and Just-in-Time. Recognized as a leading expert on purchasing, Mr. Schorr is a frequent speaker at APICS and annual purchasing conventions.