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The 12th Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums

This year's technology forum will provide you with all the ammunition you need to ensure that you drive your business forward. This is the only event of it's kind - bringing together the IT leaders of the transportation and logistics industry for 2 days of in-depth case studies, high level panel debates and unrivalled networking opportunities,

Complimentary passes and hotel rooms are strictly limited and running out fast so make sure you don't miss out by registering here now

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Pre-Day - 7th April 2010
Early Registration Option - 18:00 to 19:00 – Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile
Day 1 – April 8th 2010
7:45 – 8:45 Registration at the Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile
8:45 – 9:00 Chairman's Welcome – Richard Sherman, Founder & Board Emeritus, The Supply Chain Council
Presentations to the Plenary Audience of the Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums
9.00 – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION-  How 'The Cloud' and Virtualization can increase efficiency and maximise productivity at YOUR company -   from Jackie Barretta - recognized by  CIO magazine for her work on virtualization and placed in the Top 100 CIOs
Hear from the real expert on virtualization, and the capabilities and potential deployments of the cloud. Ascertain everything you need to know about how cloud computing & virtualization that will drive your business forward.
  • 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!
Jackie Barretta – CIO – Con-way Freight
9.35 - PANEL: The Cloud in reality.  How can you integrate the cloud into your system? Plus contextualisation for the transportation industry.

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

10.00 COFFEE & NETWORKING IN THE INTERACTIVE MEETING ZONE

Remember - passes at the Forum are strictly limited and running out fast so to ensure you hear the debate on the hottest topic in the IT space right now - you can register here now

10:45 The Importance of Data Analytics - avoid costs and unleash YOUR company’s true potential by utilizing your data.
What’s the use of detailed data if it is not fully utilised to maximize productivity? From all the data you have, are you able to utilize that data for real advantage? Learn about business and predictive analytics that will ensure you avoid wasting time and money and learn methods and techniques that maximise the value of your data. A valuable resource for LSPs and shippers alike!
  • 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
Jeff Jones – VP IT & IS - UPS
11:20 Streamlining Systems to ensure end-to end visibility in the Supply Chain
In this packed presentation find out how improved visibility in the supply chain will make sure your company moves in the right direction. Lloyd Boyd tells you all about the strategy deployed by Greatwide to successfully integrate and manage their software.
  • 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.
Lloyd Boyd – CIO – Greatwide Logistics
11:50 UNIQUE PANEL: CIOs and shippers together provide a variety of perspectives on how to improve visibility in the supply chain

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!

12:15 LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN THE INTERACTIVE MEETING ZONE
2:00 CASE STUDY: Offshore Outsourcing: Separating Hype from Reality 2:00 Learn all about keeping SCOR in your Supply Chain - from the expert!
Get the inside knowledge about how vendor sales pitches varied, how they were evaluated and methods for maximizing opportunities for success .

Learn about PLS' offshore development journey in 3 simple steps:
  • 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
Get the inside knowledge about how vendor sales pitches varied, how they were evaluated and methods for maximizing opportunities for success.

Mark Ohlund – VP Technology Strategy – PLS Logistics Services
Comprised of processes, best practices, enabling technologies and performance metrics  - the SCOR model is a standard operations reference model which will assist YOU in defining YOUR supply chain processes from end to end.
  • 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.
Richard Sherman – Conference Chairman – Founder & Board Emeritus – Supply Chain Council
2:20 Further perspectives on the peaks and pitfalls of outsourcing, and how you can translate the lessons learned for real results in your business model.

2:30 The importance of Sales and Operations Planning in driving your business forward

Brad Kidd - Director IT – On Time Express.

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

2:30 Discussion from the floor!
Debate your own experience of outsourcing and hear further insight from industry leaders.
2:40 Business Alignment: The expert checklist for ensuring an effective IT strategy that is aligned with your business goals.
Aligning your business and IT strategies remains one of the most heavily debated issues facing senior management and IT departments alike. and
  • 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
Steve Hannah - Vice President Information Systems - CRST International
3:00 COFFEE AND NETWORKING IN THE INTERACTIVE MEETING ZONE

Don't miss out on these exclusive networking opportunities - register now for your complimentary pass

3:30 The CIO approach of the future... How closely should CIOs be involved with customers? IT & Business Strategies to ensure optimum efficiency and productivity at YOUR company 3.30 CASE STUDY: Managing Digital and Physical Fulfilment with Technology

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 BeatsonCEOGlobalware
Jason Turner VP Supply Chain - Rhino Records

4:00 Master the art of going global & increase your revenue by 18 %: 4PL systems in a global environment 4:00 Forecasting and Inventory Management - are you missing out?
Discover what part technology played in increasing Odyssey Logistics’ revenue in 2009 amidst the recession and find out how to deliver such significant improvements in your global logistics abilities that drive efficiency and achieve significant cost reductions.
  • 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
Mike Sadowski – CIO – Odyssey Logistics

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.

 

 

4:20 Cost optimization from a CIO perspective – how to overcome budget constraints and make your vision a reality! 4.20 Discover how Rexam Plastics have evolved their use of IT to further leverage the scope of their 3PL
Nikhil Sathe - CFO - Kelron Logistics
Mike Mierwinski - CIO - Mid America Overseas
Stefan Rank - CIO - Senator International Freight Forwarding
Why Rexam Plastics chose to use a 3PL for their logistics solutions and how their 3PL’s implementation of technology solutions enabled Rexam to fully utilise the abilities of their 3PL to reduce costs.

Scott Vrablik – Vice President Supply Chain – Rexam Plastics
Erin Atherton – Senior Director, Solution Services – Unyson Logistics - A Hub Group Company
Presentation to the plenary audience of the Logistics CIO and Supply Chain Technology Forums
4:40 Mastering the art of achieving a green supply chain by utilizing the SmartWay Transport Partnership and Supporting Technologies - industry advice for dealing with changes in government legislation that will keep you on top of the game
Learn how shippers are working in a partnership with carriers and together reducing greenhouse gases – CO2, NOx, & PM. This program started in 2004 is working. It is not about whether global warming is real; it is about breathing cleaner air.
  • What is the program about
  • Why is it important
  • Results the program has shown
  • Risk of “Not Being In The Game”
Chris Colla –  Environmental Supply Chain Planning - Sharp Electronics
Savi Networks
5:00 - 6:00 CHAMPAGNE AND NETWORKING IN THE INTERACTIVE MEETING ZONE

Sponsored by Savi Networks
Kronos

6:00 - 8:00 Cocktails and Appetizers

Located atop the John Hancock Center, The Signature Room at the 95th offers a dazzling skyline view. The floor-to-ceiling windows exhibit the stunning Chicago skyline and 360 degree views of the entire city.

Please join Kronos for cocktails and appetizers in the Gold Coast Room and mingle with other CIO Logistics and Supply Chain Forum attendees.

Stop by the Kronos booth #4 to RSVP for the event.

You can only hear these invaluable industry insights and network with the industry elite at the Logistics CIO Forum - if you don't learn and develop, your business will suffer

register here now to secure your complimentary pass

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Day 2 – April 9th 2010
8:30 Practical Information on leveraging Technology to drive results in the LTL world

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
Scott Sullivan – CIO/CFO – Pitt Ohio Express
9:00 CASE STUDY: Cargo Screening and how new legislation will affect YOU in August 2010
Angie Lepak shares with you exactly what you need to know about TSA legislation coming into play in August 2010 – just 4 months away!
  • 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.
Angie Lepak -VP & CIO - Forward Logistics Group
09:30 CASE STUDY: Driving Value via Reporting and Analytic Capabilities
In this tough economic climate it is more important than ever to apply performance management principles to your organization – this session explains to YOU how drive results through the use of Business Intelligence

In this in-depth case study
  • 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.
Andrea Hargrave, Manager, Transportation Analysis, USG Corporation
Cindy Winkel, Director, Reporting and Analytics, Transplace
10:00 COFFEE AND NETWORKING IN THE INTERACTIVE MEETINGS ZONE

10:45 Playing Favourites - CFOs and Technology - combining forces to survive the recession

Nikhil Sathe - CFO - Kelron Logistics

11:20  PANEL – Collaboration in Logistics – perspectives on the role that technology can play – from both shippers and LSPs

Chris Colla - Director – Logistics Process Management - Sharp Electronics

Mike Sadowski - CIO - Odyssey Logistics

Marc Mitchell - Transportation Practice Director - Enterprise Information Solutions

11:50:  How to use Technology to effectively understand traffic and incorporate into delivery obstacles
Knowledge and know-how from the academic leaders in logistics technology .This presentation will give you valuable insight into how technology can help you interpret traffic fows to achieve route optimization for maximum efficiency
  • 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
Jarrod Goentzel - Executive Director - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
12:30 – LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN INTERACTIVE MEETINGS ZONE

Event Timings
Wednesday April 7th 18.00 - 19.00
early registration option at the Hilton Hotel Chicago/Magnificent Mile
Thursday April 8th 7.30 - 8.30 Registration
8.30 - 5.15 Forum Presentations
5.15 - 6.15 Champagne Reception
Friday April 9th 8.30 - 13.30 Forum Presentations
13.30 Forum Ends

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