08:40 -09:00     

Chairman's Address: Moving Toward Resiliency and Sustained Security

Michael Wolfe, Principal,

North River Consulting Group

09:00 – 09:30    

Presentation: C-TPAT, FAST, CSI and other key Government regulations - How can complying with regulations mean leaner, more visible, more efficient and more profitable operations?

Doug Doan, Business Liaison for Border and Transportation Security,

Department of Homeland Security

09:30 – 10:00    

Presentation: Hear how the US CBP's cargo security strategy is impacting global security efforts - what does this mean for you?

• Today, trained CBP Officers, technology, automation, electronic information, and partnerships with the trade and foreign governments are concepts that underpin CBP's cargo security and anti-terrorism initiatives.   These concepts extend the CBP zone of security outward and reinforce the components of their layered defense strategy
• CBP has worked cooperatively with the World Customs Organization (WCO) to develop an international framework of standards governed by customs-to-customs relationships and customs-to-business relationships.   The adoption of the WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade will strengthen the CBP's efforts to secure trade against terrorists and the terrorist threat

Kathleen Conway, Director - Interdiction & Security Division,

US Customs and Border Protection

10:00 – 10:20    

Presentation: Area Maritime Security and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code - What do these minimum security requirements mean for you and how can you anticipate future directives?

Joseph LoSciuto, Commander - International Assessment Team,

US Coast Guard

10:20 – 11:00    

Panel Discussion: How can you get the best ROI from security - Increase efficiency and visibility through the supply chain, lower insurance costs, faster border crossings and much more!

• Which security “safeguards” are more cosmetic than meaningful – and why?

• What are the essential components of a world class supply chain security program?

• Effective strategies for achieving an excellent ROI, and how to best present these results to top management

Randy Mullett, Vice President - Government Relations, CNF

Ray McGuire, former VP - Int'l Services, Kellwood & Saks Fifth Ave.

Jeff White, Director - Asset Protection, Kmart

John Costello, Director -Risk / Loss Prev. + Quality, SEKO Worldwide

Sandra Scott, Director – International Relations, Yellow Roadway

Barry Brandman, President, Danbee Investigations (moderator)

11:30 – 12:00    

Presentation: Top tips for effectively implementing C-TPAT requirements - Boeing's approach to applying security standards to global facilities + partners

• Defining your company's risk-based implementation plan:  how Boeing achieved consensus and engagement
• Measuring your company's and your business partner's compliance with C-TPAT requirements:  defining "technical performance measurements", assessing current security posture, and addressing vulnerabilities
• Conducting prioritized, risk-based assessments in a cost conscious approach

Ken Konigsmark, C-TPAT Program Manager,

Boeing

12:00 – 12:45    

Case Study: Analyzing your supply chain risk – Understanding what your company + business partners need to invest in + how to identify weaknesses

• Discover how to assess your company's specific risk
• Understand the positive impact on shareholder value from increasing supply chain resilience
• Learn how collaborative preparedness among business partners generates investment resources - to decrease vulnerabilities in your logistics operations

Ken Konigsmark, C-TPAT Program Manager, Boeing

Sean Dettloff, Manager - Partner & Asset Protection, Starbucks

Brian Hyland, Senior Corporate Security Manager, SanDisk Corp.

Lois O-Brien, Mgr -Security Prog.s, SGS Trade Assurance Services

Dan Negron, Vice President, TT Club

Chris Hatzi, Senior Director, Crisis Simulations International

Irvin Varkonyi, President, SCOPE (moderator)

2:00 – 2:30

Presentation: Move “security” up the corporate ladder: Get cargo security on the board's agenda - Practical ROI tips for a business case to convince management!

• Sarbanes-Oxley - Security's hidden opportunity to make friends with Purchasing/Operations
• ISPS, C-TPAT, MARSEC, ETC...Tying the "Alphabet Soup" together to eliminate redundancy

Ronald Miller, GXB – Customs & C-TPAT,

and

Larry Arszman, Senior Manager - Global Security Operations

Procter & Gamble

2:30 – 3:00        

Case Study: Hear how the United States Postal Service works with transportation service providers to increase safety and security - Learn from their experiences!

• Hear how USPS manages transport security and safety from 4 perspectives
• Tips on employee background checks
• Learn why adherence to standard operating procedures is essential for safe, secure transportation

Frank Scheer, Purchasing & Supply Management Specialist,

U.S. Postal Service

3:30 – 4:30        

Interactive Roundtable Discussions - First Hour

Delegates will split into small working groups with a leader on every table.   Each group discuss 2 key issues:

1) How to make the business case for security to executives and keep it a priority in the boardroom

2) Examples of the real ROI the industry are currently seeing as a result of regulation compliance and security programs:   where will companies see benefits and savings in the next 6-12 months?

Roundtable Leaders will include:

Frank Scheer, Purchasing & Supply Mgt Specialist, U.S.P.S.

Brian Paradise, Director – Risk Management, Sea Star Lines

(Other leaders to be confirmed – check back here)

4:30 – 5:30        

Interactive Roundtable Discussions - Second Hour

Delegates return to the main room and the spokes-person from each table joins the moderator on stage to give feedback on their group discussion – to give the full audience varied perspectives from throughout the room!

08:40 -09:00

Presentation:

Russell Adise, International Trade Specialist - International Trade Administration,

U.S. Department of Commerce

09:00 – 09:20    

Presentation: New ISO initiatives for Security Management Systems standards for the Supply Chain - Find out the background on ISO standards, the benefits of industry standards and what the future holds!

• Hear the historical background on ISO and standards drafting
• Discover the development of standards

•  What are technical standards

•  What are management standards

•  What is the drafting process

•  Who complies ... and why?

• Learn more about the role of ISO in drafting global security standards for the supply chain

•  Coordination with what organizations

•  Who else is involved in the process

•  How is the supply chain defined?

• Understand the benefits of standards to the industry, governments, international organizations and the consumers/end-users
• Finally, how does Cotecna see the future outcomes of ISO standards ... What happens now?

Nancy Williams, Vice President,

Cotecna

09:20 – 10:10    

Panel Discussion: Assess the benefits of industry self-regulation and setting international standards for security - what can you expect for the future?

Nancy Williams, Vice President, Cotecna

Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association

Renee Stein, Director - Global Trade Compliance & Policy, Microsoft

Mike Dailey, Corporate Manager of Security, Exel

Giles Noakes, Director, Jigsaw Container Logistics Security (mod.)

10:10 – 10:45    

Panel Discussion: Hear how the USA-Canada / USA-Mexico trade lanes can be secured without delaying shipment of goods?

• Customs administration and security processes: How do border crossing procedures (ex. F.A.S.T., C-TPAT, ACE) provide efficiencies for importers, shippers and carriers?
• Practical solutions to address infrastructure issues: Is new capacity the answer?   What role can technology play in maximizing existing highway infrastructure for access to border crossings?
• The crossing of jurisdictions: Border authorities join Highway authorities to provide a single checkpoint in the system for regulatory compliance - What are the resulting administration and compliance issues?   Where do we conduct this activity?
• The most recent trade agreement: The Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP).   A trilateral agreement aimed at securing the supply chain for a seamless transportation system between Canada/USA/Mexico - What are the major differences in cargo carriage across the nations' northern and southern borders?
• What are the challenges of the fully electronic:   “Low-Risk Crossing” or Low-Risk Lane system?

Jim Phillips, Customs Manager, General Motors

Donald Gore, Security Advisor Global Security, General Motors

Stephen Evans, VP-Loss Control & Reg. Compliance, H+R Transport

Kathy Ouellette, Director - Project Dev., Border Gateways (mod.)

11:15 – 11:40    

Presentation: Ensure that your global facilities, partners and staff meet your corporate security standards – understand the local reality and adapt minimum security requirements to overseas capabilities

• Tips for realistic expectations and how to understand the realities of working in other countries
• Learn how to identify what's key for your specific supply chain based on:

  •  the type of products you carry

  •  the identified issues your company experienced

  •  the legal or regulatory requirements

• How do U.S. warehousing models compare with the reality of those in the Far East
• How can you improve your international supply chain security program by educating your manufacturers and vendors and building compliance into your contracts
• Discover how Kmart works with partners to manage expectations for:

•  Internal Company standards

•  Industry security standards

• Take all this knowledge to the next level through measuring your results and adjusting your program as it matures

Jeff White, Director - Asset Protection,

Kmart

11:40 – 12:30    

Panel Discussion: As emerging markets create new security concerns, what are the risks and how can you anticipate the best strategies for your international supply chain security program?

Jeff White, Director - Asset Protection, Kmart

Fred Hartung, Vice President - Global Logistics, Solectron

Juha Hintsa, Researcher, Cross-border Research Association

Rob Quartel, CEO+Chairman, FreightDesk Technologies (mod.)

12:30– 12:45   

Presentation: Introduction to and overview of the DHS' SAFETY Act

• Find out how its protections can shield your company from third-party liability in the event of your technology's failure during a terrorist incident
• Description of the application submission and review processes
• Get the latest summary of technologies that been awarded protections to date

More information is online at the official website for the SAFETY Act

David McWhorter, Institute of Defense Analyses

Office of SAFETY Act Implementation - DHS

12:45– 1:15

Panel Discussion: Risk prevention technologies and solutions – using information technology to enhance security and greater cargo visibility

• No technology will be a silver bullet for security--process trumps technology for supply chain and container security, but technology is part of good processes. 

• Well-conceived and well-executed information technologies can make a huge positive contribution to enhance cargo security, visibility, and profitability at the same time.
• Event-generated source data on  actual cargo events and conditions is a critically important component for successful security and visibility solutions.  Sources include RFID and mobile communications platforms.

Richard Altomare, Chairman + CEO, Universal Express

David McWhorter, Institute-Defense Analyses Office-SAFETY Act

Fred Tubb, President  & CEO, iControl

Michael Wolfe, Principal, North River Consulting Group (moderator)

2:15 – 3:15        

Workshop One: Hedge on Security, Win on Visibility - How to profit from better supply chain management while protecting against terrorists and regulatory overreaction

• Defend your supply chain against unstable "rules of the game" for security by enhancing visibility and control with the right technologies.
• Highlights of all the available quantitative data on benefits of intelligent freight technologies- such as RFID track and trace, mobile fleet management, un-tethered trailer and chassis tracking.
• Key research results on the trends in smart container and smart trailer technologies--where are the technologies headed and how fast will they be deployed?

Michael Wolfe, Principal, North River Consulting Group

3:15 – 4:15        

Workshop Two: Don't forget the people - How can you motivate you team to get behind new security initiatives and ensure that your investment will be carried through the whole company?

• Understand how to improve personnel collaboration among your business units
• Learn to narrow the schism between security and logistics professionals
• Utilizing metrics to raise individual performance standards

Irvin Varkonyi, President, SCOPE

and

Luke Ritter, CEO, Trident Global Partners