Agenda:
The 12th Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums

• Uncover the ‘promise of the cloud’ – transforming capital budgets to operating expense
• Learn all about service orientated integration with third parties and virtual desktops for controlling field locations
• Discover how to overcome transportation specific challenges such as high volume transaction applications and the reliance on automation
• Squash your worries about security and privacy as Jackie Barretta shares how she successfully protected company and customer data
• Implement the lessons of Con-way's cloud adoption strategy! This presentation will set you in fantastic stead for implementation of virtualization at your company – and will keep you up to date with the hottest buzz word in IT right now!

With such high-level attendance at this year’s Logistics CIO Forum, this panel allows you to discuss the most highly debated issue currently in the technology space with the industry leaders.

Kevin Bott - CIO - Ryder

Larry Thomas - CIO - Landstar System

Jackie Barretta - CIO  Con-way Freight

Mike Mierwinski - CIO - Mid Amercia Overseas

• Find out why business has changed and discover how to gain a clear focus as to where the root cause of your efficiency issues emanate from – for real changes that will drive results
• Go beyond trend and variance measurements that merely provide an indicator that business has improved or decline
• The ability to identify operational disruptions is demonstrated – this is  the concept that is missing from almost all MIS! Avoid cost rather than reacting to it!
• You will see how YOU can implement this system to accurately target the appropriate improvement activity within YOUR client’s E2E value chains

• By harmonizing the IT landscape and streamlining systems within your operations, you can ensure full transparency in your process chain that will benefit both you and your customers
• Learn why you need to deliver both internally and externally in order for you to achieve precision, accuracy and efficiency of receiving operations and see your customer portfolio grow and productivity increase.
• Find out how to implement systems for real-time information capturing and distribution that will ensure you can give your customers improved service for guaranteed satisfaction.

Discussion between the top executives from each side of the industry on how solutions can be improved and where companies can work together to ensure they key opportunities in a competitive and challenging market are being maximised through the use of innovative technology.

• Do shippers want 3PLs to take the lead in terms of technology? What are the mandates for RFID, track and trace and similar technologies?
• Is real-time visbility and truly transparent information a reality, and how can this be achieved with so many different parties involved? What is that shippers require from LSPs, and how much more can LSPs and shippers work together to ensure a streamlined system?
• Discuss how to integrate technology seamlessy into your operations.

Chris Colla - Director – Logistics Process Management - Sharp Electronics

Scott Sullivan - CIO - Pitt Ohio Express

Lloyd Boyd - CIO - Greatwide Logistics

Gene Nusekabel - Transportation & Logistics Industry Marketing Manager - Sterling Commerce

This fantastic opportunity to witness discussion between top level CIOs and Supply Chain Executives is not to be missed!

• Early expectations and what you need from your vendors.
• Critically important - vendor selection - find out how to decide on the software vendor that will work for your needs.
• And all the processes involved for making it happen  - see how you can incorporate their experiences into your business plan

• The SCOR model will enable you  to continuously benchmark, assess and improve your systems and operations
• Proven, effective, strategies for identifying and maximising opportunities for improvements in systems and operations at YOUR company
• Thoroughly researched key performance metrics and how to leverage the SCOR model to benchmark your operations and remain on top of the game.

Businesses, of course, are at various stages along the path to effective S&OP. Some are beginning from scratch, with no formal processes or tools in place. Others have software “pieces” like demand planning and/or supply planning. Such enabling tools are necessary for all but the simplest of businesses -- necessary, but not sufficient.

This presentation will guide you through the decision-making process- what constitutes world class S&OP, and how to get from where you are to where you want to be within S&OP – thus increasing your competitive advantage.

Bhaskar Majee - VP Supply Chain - Kodak

• Hear this proven strategy to create a technology business plan that shows vision, value and alignment with your company’s business strategies
• Find out here the audience for the plan, sections contained, validation and updating of the vision.
• Communicate, defend and justify technology based projects required at your company - never struggle for board approval again

Where does the CIO provide the most value to the business - through internal projects or via external activities? How is the role of the CIO changing, and how can you ensure that you are at the forefront of such change?

In the traditional role, the CIO leverages IT to improve performance and business outcomes. Now, the CIO must demonstrate value outside the 'IT norm' - Acting as an an invaluable instrument for building bridges and raising the company profile - with duties extending far beyond IT.

In this active panel debate,

• find out what your peers are doing to enhance their role within the company and learn how you can improve your customer relations.

Mark Ohlund - VP Technology Strategy - PLS Logistics Services
Steve Hannah - VP Information Services - CRST International

Robert Eads - CIO -Bennett International

Practical, efficient and economical – how Rhino Records maximized results at by handling eCommerce, Fulfilment and customer care for music and merchandise with Globalware’s platforms.

• Learn how to carry out business without the barriers of time or distance.
• Decrease the direct cost-of-sale for your orders through decreased human participation, plus you can virtually eliminate processing errors and become faster and more convenient for your customers.
• e-commerce will ensure your customers benefit from: .

                - Reduction in sorting time.

                - Less time spent resolving invoice and order

                  discrepancies

                - Increased opportunities for buying alternative

                  products.

David Beatson – CEO – Globalware
Jason Turner – VP Supply Chain - Rhino Records

• Proven tips for providing your clients with a consistent global logistics process and platform that will revolutionize their supply chain.  
• How to dramatically improve your productivity by addressing the global challenges faced by your customers in their IT platforms

Find your competitive edge in an up-to-the-minute discussion of the forecasting and inventory management strategies that have become a critical element of supply chain planning. The industry leaders are doing it - are you? and are you doing it well? Find out here!

• Examine how a hard-hit industry is using accurate supply chain forecasting to insulate their supply chain from further risk.
• Learn how to accurately predict the impact of changing demand on key performance indicators such as margin, turn, receipt flow and inventory flow to increase sales, reduce working capital and keep customers happy.
• Discover the difference that up to the minute forecasting strategies are making to the companies that do it best, and see how it can make instant improvements to your operations.

• What is the program about
• Why is it important
• Results the program has shown
• Risk of “Not Being In The Game”

Most experts agree that dealing with changes in capacity has been one of the toughest challenges facing transportation and logistics companies after the economic breakdown. Ensure you get the most complete information available on how technology can position your organization and ensure such changes do not hinder your business progression

• Ensure that you maximise each pick up and delivery- figure out how to ensure that you can optimize your operations for your customers requirements and hence increase efficiency and profitability at your company.
• Turn the decrease in volume around to your favor by increasing your service provision for results that will give you real, tangible returns
• Managing capacity, time and cost remains the biggest challenge in today’s supply chain. Transport & logistics providers, and shippers alike can optimize their ability to manage these key issues via real time information, for real competitive advantage in 2010

• See how you can translate Forward Logistics’ strategy into your business model hear the intricate details of quotas and requirements of the TSA.
• It may sound unimportant but your company will suffer if you have not put the correct strategies into place before the legislation becomes mandatory.

• Learn how to utilize dashboards, scorecard and reporting to identify issues and monitor key metrics that are essential to YOUR business performance
• Progress with the newest and most innovative technologies in the marketplace and get optimum results.

Nikhil Sathe - CFO - Kelron Logistics

Chris Colla - Director – Logistics Process Management - Sharp Electronics

Mike Sadowski - CIO - Odyssey Logistics

Marc Mitchell - Transportation Practice Director - Enterprise Information Solutions

• A fresh look at vehicles as probes - to measure traffic flow and improve planning of distribution rates
• Find out how you can integrate innovative and affordable sensors into your disruption planning - decrease costs and increase efficiency
• The latest in GPS tools and phones used to sense the environment - realistic and practical - the new generation of route planning techniques that will revolutionize your business