The Agenda at the 2010 event saw insightful case studies, world class panel debates and presentations from the leading industry experts. You can view the full agenda from the 2010 event below now.
| Early Registration Option - 18:00 to 19:00 – Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile |
| 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 |
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 |
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.
Larry Thomas - CIO - Landstar System
Jackie Barretta - CIO Con-way Freight
Mike Mierwinski - CIO - Mid Amercia Overseas
Robert Eads - CIO -Bennett International |
| 10:45 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 |
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 - Sterling Commerce
This fantastic opportunity to witness discussion between top level CIOs and Supply Chain Executives is not to be missed! |
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 |
2:00 Chairman's Introduction:
Marc Mitchell - Transportation Practice Director - Enterprise Information Solutions |
2:00 Chairman's Introduction
Steve Blaz -
Strategic Business Consultant, Global Service Operations- Steve Blaz Associates
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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 |
| Brad Kidd - Director IT – On Time Express. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
With the economic storm on it's way out, the IT department is still being pressurised to perform with fewer economic, and human resources. Hear a variety of perspectives on the role of technology and services in driving efficiency and cutting costs from the organization
Nikhil Sathe - CFO - Kelron Logistics
Mike Mierwinski - CIO - Mid America Overseas
Mark Ohlund - VP Technology Strategy - PLS logistics
Angie Lepak - CIO & SVP - Forward Logistics Group |
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 |
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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 Gameâ€
Chris Colla – Environmental Supply Chain Planning - Sharp Electronics |
- Compare strategies for dealing with the changes in government legislation that will see you going green - how can you utlize technology to ensure cleaner operations
- e-commerce - how are you making it work for you? Discuss the peaks and pittfalls with your peers for swift, efficient transactions
- Rejuvenate the classics - RFID, TMS, ERP, WMS and all the old favorites with transport technology - swap ideas with your peers on how they are finding innovative new ways to utilize the capabilities of the solutions you already have.
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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.
- Achieve the elusive alignments between business and IT...discover how HCL's Solution Lab's Business Aligned IT Framework aids the CIO in focusing upon quantifiable business benefits from traditional IT activities and allows you to bridge the gap between IT services delivery and business process requirements by focusing upon process cycle times.
Mark Ohlund - VP Technology Strategy - PLS Logistics Services
Steve Hannah - VP Information Services - CRST International
Robert Eads - CIO - Bennett International
Amit Gupta - Vice President - HCL Technologies |
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 |
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 |
Nikhil Sathe - CFO - Kelron Logistics |
In-depth discussion from your industry peers on how hosted execution and visibility applications, coupled with outsourced technical expertise can provide YOU with a new, competitive edge as you aspire to provide greater levels of service. Discover how successful implementation of many interfaces between the various players, by utilizing different technologies and architectures can lead to:
- Improved timeliness and accuracy for capture of information
- Increased and more consistent visibility into the supply chain
- Greater compliance with operating procedures
- Better overall quality and customer service
- Lower operating costs in capturing & responding to data
Chris Colla - Director – Logistics Process Management - Sharp Electronics
Mike Sadowski - CIO - Odyssey Logistics
Robert Langner - Manager - IT Supply Chain Support - AmeriGas
Angie Lepak - SVP & CIO - Forward Logistics Group
Marc Mitchell - Transportation Practice Director - Enterprise Information Solutions |
