Track Overview |
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Tuesday August 19th |
2.00pm - 6.00pm |
Optional round of golf on the championship course designed by Jack
Nicklaus, at Reflection Bay Golf Club. Sponsored by Logistics Management
Magazine |
4.00pm-6.00pm |
Facility Tour: CDW's 513,000 Sq Ft state of the art
Distribution
Center.
This facility was the winner
of the Logistics Management 2007 Best Practices in Logistics Gold
Award. CDW is a direct marketer of
multi-branded information technology products and services to business,
government and educational customers in the
US
and
Canada
. This facility helped them cut their
shipping costs in 2006 by 40%, roll out a new automated inbound delivery
system and routing guide for suppliers and inbound carries and dramatically
increase the speed and efficiency of completing customer orders.
Bus departs from
Loews
Lake
Las Vegas Resort at 4.00pm |
6.00pm - 8.00pm |
Registration and Welcome Cocktail Reception, Baraka Room |
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Wednesday August 20th |
7.30am |
Breakfast, Baraka Ballroom |
8.00am |
Keynote Speech, Rick Searfoss, NASA Astronaut &
Mission Commander- "APOGEE" Take Your Performance to the Top!
Successful human
space missions demand peak performance in dynamic, difficult, and dangerous
environments, with the flight crew required as much at the top of their
game as a world class athletic team. Constant, dedicated pursuit of outstanding individual accomplishment
lays the foundation for success in such environments. Apogee! draws from Astronaut and Space
Shuttle Commander Rick Searfoss' thirty years experience in fighter jet
squadrons, test flying teams, space flight crews, and entrepreneurial space
companies. Through dozens of
specific, relevant examples illustrated within the fascinating backdrop of
astronaut preparation and experiences, this program will help you extend
your own personal performance apogee! |
9.00am - 11.00am |
Round Table Discussions in
Breakout room C of
Casablanca
Ballroom.
Topics Include:
• Business
as Usual Has Been Cancelled: Now What?
Globalization
is not only changing the competitive landscape; but, also the way companies
plan, source, make, and deliver their products. Transforming the
organization from planning and forecasting operations to demand-responsive,
customer focused supply networks is the new imperative in the "flat world".
While we hear of many successes, the major challenges to implementation are
managing "change" and leveraging technology to empower people.
Moderator: Richard Sherman, President,
Gold & Domas Research
• "Packaging in the Supply Chain -
Balancing Green and Efficiency Considerations"
Traditionally supply chain decisions have been driven by
efficiency. With so much business attention now directed to
sustainability, supply chain managers must balance environmental and cost
considerations in all operations. These factors come together in
packaging which impacts warehousing and transportation performance in a
major way. This discussion will focus on how green and efficiency
concerns can be addressed simultaneously in packaging decisions.
Moderator: Jack Ampuja, CEO/Executive
Director, Supply Chain Optimizers,
Niagra
University
Center of Excellence
• (9.00am - 10.00am only) "Is it possible to implement a strategy which
satisfies the 3PL and its Clients?"
How do you bridge
the IT gap given the fact that 3PL customers are growing less satisfied?
According to Cap Gemini's annual study only 35% are satisfied with their
providers yet 92% believe IT is a necessary element of 3PL expertise. What
are the next steps to explore?
Moderator: To be confirmed
• (10.00am - 11.00am only) Your next
offshore expansion - where are the growing markets?
The big oversees
growth markets are still
China
and
India
followed by
Latin America and
Russia
.
In this discussion we'll share perspectives on the best entry points
for each market, best practices for overcoming the most common bottlenecks, proven methods to overcome cultural barriers and
ensure a smooth training process and systems integration and What does the
future hold for the logistics industry in today's strongest emerging
markets
Moderator: To be confirmed
Case Study Discussions in Breakout
room B of
Casablanca
Ballroom.
Topics Include:
• Case Study 1 (9.00am - 10.00am):
"Rapid Returns with Voice"
This session will
share keys to success and advice for those interested in implementing
voice. Case examples that resulted in increased productivity
and order accuracy, and decreased new worker training will be
described.
Moderator: Marceline Absil, VP
Marketing & Sales, TopVox
• Case
Study 2 (10.00am - 11.00am):
"Optimization of Labor Performance in Distribution - Case Study:
Major CPG food company"
This case study takes a point by point look at how a
major CPG company optimized their labor performance from start of process
to finish covering the following action points: Engage the Management and
Workforce, Establish the Best Process, Expectation Development, Deploy
Tracking Technology, Site Training, Validation, Go-Live, Performance
Management, Incentives, Program Update, What's Changed?, Results, Road
bumps and "Learnings", Next Steps.
Moderator: Charles Zosel, Vice President, TZA
Consulting |
11.00am - 12.00pm |
"The
End of Cheap Oil: Now What? Plentiful, cheap petroleum has fueled supply
chains. This session looks at supply chains as the era of cheap oil
ends."
In 2005 when oil moved from $20 to $40 it was cause
for concern for supply chain professionals. In 2008, with oil over
$130 a barrel, it's time to really take notice. The session describes the
geology, geopolitics, supply/demand, and infrastructure issues in the oil
business and how theses will impact every facet of the supply chain.
Chuck
Taylor, Head Coach
Awake! Consulting |
12.00pm - 1.00pm |
"Global
Sourcing and Financial to Support Supply Chain Management"
Many organizations trying to stay competitive are
seeking lower costs through global sourcing. This session will explore
the impact this is having on supply chain ecosystems, working capital and
the changing roles, tools and metrics needed to administer and manage
longer, more complex supply chains.
Bob Belshaw, SVP
General Electric Financial Services |
1.00pm - 2.00pm |
Lunch in Baraka Ballroom |
2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Targeted research supplier
meetings in the Main Exhibit Hall in the Casablanca Ballroom
This element of the event provides the most targeted and time
efficient medium to research the latest technology and innovation from the
industry's premier suppliers. We will customize an appointment
schedule based on your unique profile of interests to connect you
with industry leading suppliers best placed to deliver real
competitive advantage to your organization.
Appointments are in 25 minute windows and in each case you will
be met by a senior level executive for a relaxed open discussion on how
their solutions may be put to work for your unique needs and
requirements.
The format delivers a focused and productive medium for
executives to conduct due diligence and research of available
solutions, increase knowledge of cutting edge
technology and expand their network of influential senior
level executives from the industry's premier suppliers. |
4.00pm - 6.00pm |
Round Table Discussions in Breakout room C of
Casablanca Ballroom.
Topics Include:
• "Business as Usual Has Been Cancelled:
Now What?"
Globalization is not only changing the competitive
landscape; but, also the way companies plan, source, make, and deliver their
products. Transforming the organization from planning and forecasting
operations to demand-responsive, customer focused supply networks is the
new imperative in the "flat world". While we hear of many successes, the
major challenges to implementation are managing "change" and leveraging
technology to empower people. As the supply chain evolves from a chain to a
network, collaboration is emerging as a key competitive imperative. Companies must adapt their business
processes and adapt to the new flat world playing field to achieve market
leadership.
Moderator: Richard Sherman, President, Gold & Domas
Research
• "Packaging in the Supply Chain - Balancing Green and Efficiency
Considerations"
Traditionally supply chain decisions have been driven
by efficiency. With so much business attention now directed to
sustainability, supply chain managers must balance environmental and cost
considerations in all operations. These factors come together in
packaging which impacts warehousing and transportation performance in a
major way. This discussion will focus on how green and efficiency
concerns can be addressed simultaneously in packaging decisions.
Moderator: Jack Ampuja, CEO/Executive
Director, Supply Chain
• (5.00 pm - 6.00 pm only) "Is it possible to implement a strategy which
satisfies the 3PL and its Clients?"
How do you bridge
the IT gap given the fact that 3PL customers are growing less satisfied?
According to Cap Gemini's annual study only 35% are satisfied with their
providers yet 92% believe IT is a necessary element of 3PL expertise. What
are the next steps to explore?
Moderator: To be confirmed
• (4.00 pm - 5.00 pm only) Your next
offshore expansion - where are the growing markets?
The big oversees
growth markets are still
China
and
India
followed by
Latin America and
Russia
.
In this discussion we'll share perspectives on the best entry points
for each market, best practices for overcoming the most common bottlenecks, proven methods to overcome cultural barriers and
ensure a smooth training process and systems integration and What does the
future hold for the logistics industry in today's strongest emerging
markets
Moderator: To be confirmed
Case Study Discussions in
Breakout room B of
Casablanca
Ballroom.
Topics Include:
• Case Study 1 (4.00pm - 5.00pm):
"The Impact of International
Sourcing on Domestic Supply Chains"
The presentation will discuss
analytical methods for quantifying the impact to
U.S.
supply chains when
finished goods production shifts from domestic to international, specifically
Chinese, sources. The focus of the
discussion will be the domestic impact of such outsourcing decisions on
both inventory sizing and deployment strategy, and distribution network
strategy. Qualitative considerations
in the outsourcing decision making process will also be addressed, although
the emphasis will be on utilizing commercial optimization tools to quantify
the cost implications of such decisions. The presentation will also feature model outputs based on real world
client data
Moderator: Mike Jones, President,
St. Onge Company
• Case
Study 2 (5.00pm - 6.00pm): TBA |
6.00pm |
Networking Drinks Reception, Veranda of Baraka Ballroom |
7.30pm |
Gala Dinner, Baraka Ballroom |
Thursday August 21st |
7.30am - 9.00am |
Breakfast in Baraka Ballroom |
9.00am - 10.00am |
The Collaboration Conundrum: Aligning Logistics Service Offerings with Customer Needs by Thinking Outside the Box
It’s a Flat World and all supply chain participants are under severe pressure and changing paradigms. 3PLs and their customers often find it difficult to communicate, let alone collaborate. What are the challenges driving outsourcing? How can 3PLs and customers leverage process, people and technology to create a win-win relationship and supply chain innovation? This session will suggest how 3PLs and customers can become ‘collaborative’ and gain insights into process improvement and additional business opportunities.
If a client wants to cut supply chain costs, what kind of opportunity is there for you? Would that necessarily reduce your billings under the current contract?
How will you leverage technology for game changing advantage while ensuring a win for both partners and advance the relationship?
Rich Sherman, President & CEO, Gold & Domas Research
|
10.00am - 11.00am |
How Software-as-a-Service is Transforming the Way 3PLs and Customers Collaborate and Innovate
How a 3PL and their customers can leverage SaaS solutions to deliver an agile supply chain using capabilities never offered before. The big SaaS pay-off: eliminating 85% of your IT team's sweat – customer deployments, maintenance, upgrades and support. Uncovering the dark spots: in your customer's supply chain with SaaS and WMS 2.0 – visibility and integration across all warehouses, even the smaller ones. 3PL IT Differentiation: Winning, ramping up customers, and keeping them through higher visibility, fulfillment accuracy at a new IT value curve. Rapid customer onboarding : How SaaS changes IT from customization to configuration – Taking days vs. months, creating customer surprise and excitement. Learn how technology has evolved to the point where virtual inventory visibility is a reality, across organizations and geography
Jim Burleigh CEO SmartTurn
|
11.00am-1.00pm |
Targeted research supplier
meetings in the Main Exhibit Hall in the Casablanca Ballroom
This element of the event provides the most targeted and time
efficient medium to research the latest technology and innovation from the
industry's premier suppliers. We will customize an appointment
schedule based on your unique profile of interests to connect you
with industry leading suppliers best placed to deliver real
competitive advantage to your organization.
Appointments are in 25 minute windows and in each case you will
be met by a senior level executive for a relaxed open discussion on how
their solutions may be put to work for your unique needs and
requirements.
The format delivers a focused and productive medium for
executives to conduct due diligence and research of available
solutions, increase knowledge of cutting edge
technology and expand their network of influential senior
level executives from the industry's premier suppliers. |
1.00pm - 2.00pm |
Lunch in Baraka Ballroom and Closing Address |
2.00pm - 6.00pm |
Optional round of golf at championship course designed by Tom
Weiskopf, at The Falls Golf Club |
