Hands-on Educational Track Special Bonus!
Monday, January 18
Come early to the conference for our Monday afternoon Bonus Presentations, which are included in conference registration. Whether you explore the power of indices or the new generation of dimensional technology, be prepared for a real hands-on experience!
How Dimensional Technology Improves Transportation and Logistics Processes
New Start Time 1 p.m.- Moderator: Danny B. Slaton, SMC³
- Rick Keeler, Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.
- Ken Manning, Transportation Costing Group, Inc. (TCG)
- Jerry Stoll, Mettler-Toledo, Inc.
Space is a primary resource in transportation and logistics. To be efficient, today’s supply chain requires reliable weighting and dimensioning information for planning, production, pricing and other key activities. An emerging generation of technologies allows shippers, carriers and logistics service providers to capture accurate dimensioning data, even in highly automated processes, and share it electronically throughout the supply chain. In this afternoon program, panelists will use case studies and product demos to explore how these new technologies can improve material handling processes, increase capacity utilization with fewer resources, support costing and pricing accuracy, and create positive gains in your green initiatives. Following the presentations we’ll pay a visit to the Old Dominion Freight Lines LTL terminal, where you’ll see dimensional technology in action—so wear comfortable walking shoes!
You will learn:- How shipment density and distance work together to impact carrier costs
- What an LTL terminal that has integrated dimensioning technology within its work flow really looks—and operates—like
- Why dimensional information improves planning and supports greening by reducing the carbon footprint of LTL shipments
- How the next generation of density pricing supports the global supply chain
Economic Indices as a Forecasting Tool
Bernard Baumohl, The Economic Outlook Group, LLCNew Start Time 1 p.m.
As the economy recovers from recession, new questions arise. What kind of business activity can we expect next year and what are the implications for the freight transportation sector? Is this recovery real and sustainable, or will the economy shortly slip back into recession?
To answer these and other questions, we often turn to popular economic indicators for clues on where the economy is heading. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, as this interactive session will demonstrate how freely available online information can be leveraged for business benefit:
- Which indicators have a track record of being ahead of the business curve? How do you find and read them?
- What economic measures can help predict demand for freight transportation services, and thus better anticipate the need for drivers and equipment?
- What real-time indicators tell us if banks are lending again?
- As international trade grows in importance, how does it affect domestic businesses and what indicators should you look for?
If you are involved in forecasting and budgeting, you will not want to miss this session!
Keynote Presentation
Tuesday, January 19
Brace for Impact
Dave K. SandersonWhen US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others, and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. In this stirring presentation, Sanderson shares the story of Flight 1549, revealing the inner strength it took to make it through the day, and how teamwork, leadership, and state management can help overcome any obstacle.
Featured Supply Chain Presentations
Tuesday, January 19
Hear from industry leaders and get actionable solutions for the supply chain’s 2010 hot topics: economic challenges, impending regulations and climate change.
Featured Supply Chain Speaker
G. Tommy Hodges, Chairman, American Trucking Associations (ATA)Whether it’s the highway reauthorization bill or environmental legislation, the transportation and supply chain industry faces several major political and legislative challenges. G. Tommy Hodges, ATA Chairman, will discuss the “Washington view” on infrastructure needs, energy, labor and more. Understand the directions and trends shaping 2010 policies and beyond—and how your company’s voice can make a difference.
You will learn:- Which political, legislative and regulatory forces are shaping 2010 policies and beyond
- What to expect from the current administration and why
- Why the “Washington view” might differ from your organization’s view
- How your organization can become an active industry advocate
“Associating” the Associations: Executive Panel
- Moderator: Rick Blasgen, President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
- David Bradley, CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and President of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)
- Kevin Burch, Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
- Bruce Carlton, President and CEO of the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
- Jean Godwin, Executive VP and General Counsel of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)
- Bob Voltmann, President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Meet the people leading the industry’s most prominent transportation associations—and hear first-hand the positions their members are taking on border and security regulations, the highway reauthorization bill, labor concerns and more. Rick Blasgen will guide the panelists through a discussion of their respective association’s position on the top supply chain issues. An open Q&A session including G. Tommy Hodges will follow the panelist’s comments.
You will learn:- How leading industry associations view legislative issues, labor concerns, alternative fuels and border regulations
- Which association positions compare and contrast—and why
- What concerns unite the leaders of our industry’s most prominent transportation associations
- Why association membership can help you keep abreast of the facts on supply chain issues
Greening Your Enterprise and the Effects of Environmental Legislation
- Moderator: Alan Gray, Accenture
- John Felmy, American Petroleum Institute
- Patrick J. Larkin, Strasburger & Price, LLP
- David Miller, Con-Way, Inc.
- Kevin Smith, Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting
With the effects of impending environmental legislation on the horizon, businesses—as well as the individual consumer—need to explore alternate ways in which to conserve and reduce their carbon footprint. Learn the innovative ways business leaders and industry experts have lessened their organizational carbon footprint to ‘green’ their business operations. Panelists will outline the pros and the cons of supply chain green initiatives and how your organization can better employ best business practices to achieve positive sustainable results.
You will learn:- How you can build a real business case for supply chain environmental efforts
- Who has already integrated green initiatives into business strategies, operating models and value chains, and how they did it
- Which myths and truths surround supply chain green initiatives
- When proposed environmental legislation may impact your business model
Timely Industry, Economic and Geopolitical Updates
Wednesday, January 20
A hallmark of SMC³ Conferences, the industry, economic and geopolitical update discussions bring current supply chain issues to the forefront. These updates will provide exceptionally relevant information for positioning your company to take advantage of the coming business cycles.
Moderator: Paul Page, Journal of Commerce Editorial Director
Paul Page will open the geopolitical discussions with an industry overview and its controlling financial, political and economic factors. A Q&A session will follow the presentations.
Global Finance and Your Business
Jon Langenfeld, Robert W. Baird & Co.Limited sector recovery. Weak freight demand. Capacity and pricing pressures. Global supply chain volatility. Transportation service providers and their customers face a long list of obstacles to finding normalcy in a changed economy. Respected financial analyst John Langenfeld will share the most influential factors driving today’s market conditions, look at the trends that are developing in the industry, and examine how these changes are impacting U.S. and global financial outlooks.
You will learn:- Where the financial strengths and weaknesses are in the transportation industry
- What factors are influencing service providers to significantly change their business plans
- How global supply chain volatility is re-defining service needs
- Who will likely come out ahead—and who may fall farther behind—in 2010
Politics Make the World Go Round
Larry Sabato, Ph.D., Robert Kent Gooch Professor of Politics, University of VirginiaWhen the new administration took office in January 2009, it faced many pressing issues:economic and financial failures, energy dependence, war, a crumbling national infrastructure and healthcare reform, to name a few. Political analyst Larry Sabato will review the administration’s first year report card and tell us what “Sabato’s Crystal Ball” sees for 2010 and the mid-term elections.
You will learn:- How the administration rates on bringing change to Washington
- Where President Obama has and has not achieved his first-year goals
- What American citizens can expect government to accomplish in 2010
- How the change in leadership has affected U.S. businesses
Supply Chain Economy
Donald Ratajczak, Ph.D., J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University (Emeritus) and Consulting EconomistConsulting economist Donald Ratajczak will discuss the economic trends and indices he is following and share his unique point-of-view on the global recovery.
You will learn:- What business threats and opportunities could present themselves in the 2010 supply chain economy
- Where signs of economic recovery are truly a reality and where they are illusionary
- How the U.S. economic recovery will affect demand for transportation services
- Why unemployment and foreclosures could create a W-shaped economic recovery
Legislation, Regulation and the Supply Chain
John Bagileo, The Law Office of John R. BagileoJohn Bagileo, a recognized industry expert, leading transportation attorney and regular SMC³ conference speaker, will present an informative and timely update on state and federal legislative and regulatory activities affecting the supply chain and transportation industries. In his case by case analysis, Bagileo will highlight the information you need to stay on top of new legal requirements and legislative initiatives.
You will learn:- How recent and upcoming legislative and regulatory actions could impact your supply chain and operational planning
- Which court cases are setting legal precedents for the transportation industry
- Where to turn when your organization has a stake in a bill's outcome
- Why the legalities of freight transport are everyone's concern