Logistics 2010 was a huge success! Over 1,000 supply chain executives came to Orlando to discuss current supply chain trends, learn industry's best practices and network with their peers. We would like to thank all the conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors for making this year's conference the best one yet! RILA and the conference steering committee is looking forward to planning Logistics 2011, which will once again be held in Orlando from February 20-23, 2011.
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Registration for Logistics 2011 will open soon.
Retail/Product Manufacturer Registration RatesRILA's Logistics 2011 will be open to executives from retail and consumer product manufacturing companies. All others must either exhibit or get prior approval from RILA to attend. Members of the press may not attend.
Individual Registration Rates*
Early Bird Rate
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Non-Member Retailer or Consumer Product Manufacturer
Group Registration Rates* (available to companies registering 5 or more executives)
*All registration rates listed are per person
Confirmations
All registrations will be confirmed, in writing, via e-mail.
Cancellation & Refund Policy If a cancellation is requested on or before December 24, 2010, RILA will process a refund in the same manner that the registration payment was made, less a processing fee of 10% per registration. If a cancellation is requested between December 24, 2010 and February 9, 2011, RILA will process a refund in the same manner that the registration payment was made, less a processing fee of 50% per registration. Cancellation requests received on or after February 9, 2011 are non-refundable. Registered attendees may transfer their registrations to another individual from the same company at any time. All cancellation and transfer requests must be sent in writing.
For more information or to register, contact Ashley De Boer at ashley.deboer@rila.org or (703) 600-2039.Please Note: Service supplier companies (those that provide a service related to logistics and supply chain management to the industry) must exhibit or sponsor in order to attend Logistics 2010. If you have questions about your company designation, please contact Ashley De Boer at 703-600-2039.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association's (RILA) Logistics Conference is the undisputed leader for retail and consumer product executives in logistics distribution and supply chain management. The conference brings together representatives of all major retail and consumer product segments, along with relevant solutions providers. Top supply chain executives and their teams from the largest, fastest growing and most innovative retailers attend RILA's Logistics Conference.
Past RILA Logistics attendees include executives from these retail and product manufacturer companies:
7-Eleven, Inc.A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.Academy Sports & OutdoorsAce Hardware Corp.Aeropostale, Inc.American Eagle OutfittersAmerican Signature FurnitureAnna's LinensArmy and Air Force Exchange ServiceAvon Products, Inc.Bed Bath & BeyondBelk, Inc.Best Buy Co., Inc.Big Lots Stores, Inc.BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Blockbuster Inc.Canadian Tire Corporation, LimitedChristopher and BanksThe Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc.Circuit City Stores, Inc.Claire's Stores, Inc.The Clorox CompanyCoats & Clark Inc.The Container StoreCornerstone Brands, Inc.CVS CorporationDick's Sporting Goods, Inc.Dillard's, Inc.DisneylandDollar General CorporationDollar Tree Stores, Inc.DSW Inc.Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.Energizer Holdings, Inc.Family Dollar Stores, Inc.GanderMountainStoresGap Inc.
Giant Eagle, Inc.Giant Tiger Stores LimitedGottschalk's Inc.GuitarCenterHaggar Corp.Hallmark Cards, Inc.Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.Hanesbrands Inc.Hannaford Bros. CoHaverty Furniture Companies, Inc.H-E-BHeights Antiques on Yale, LLCThe Home Depot, Inc.Hudson's Bay CompanyInterstate Battery System of America, Inc.J.C. Penney Company, Inc.Kingfisher PLCKirkland's Inc.Kohl's Department StoresThe Kroger CompanyLasko Products, Inc.Limited Brands, Inc.Liz Claiborne, Inc.Loehmann's Holdings, Inc.Lowe's Companies, Inc.MakroMarmaxx GroupMattel, Inc.Meijer, Inc.Michaels Stores, Inc.Modell's Sporting Goods, Inc.Neiman Marcus GroupNestle Purina PetCare CompanyNIKE, Inc.Nintendo of America, Inc.Nordstrom, Inc.The North West Company
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.Pamida, Inc.Party City Corp.PEPBOYS AUTOPETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.PetSmart, Inc.Pier 1 Imports Inc.Polo Ralph Lauren, LPProcter & Gamble Co.QVC, Inc.Ralphs Grocery CompanyRetail Ventures, Inc.Rooms To Go, Inc.Ross Stores Inc.Safeway Inc.Sears Holdings CorporationShopKo Stores, Inc.Smart & Final Inc.Sony Electronics Inc.The Sports Authority, Inc.Target CorporationTechnicolorThe TJX Companies, Inc.Toys "R" Us, Inc.Tractor Supply CompanyTrue Value CompanyUnileverUniversityof ArkansasUrban Outfitters Inc.Walgreen Co.Wal-Mart MexicoWal-Mart Puerto Rico, Inc.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co.Williams-Sonoma, IncZale Corporation
Please Note: Service supplier companies (those that provide a service related to logistics and supply chain management to the industry) must exhibit or sponsor in order to attend Logistics 2010. If you have questions about your company designation, please contact Ashley De Boer at 703-600-2039.
CONFERENCE SPEAKER LINE UP: Opening Keynote: Rick Dreiling, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Dollar General will be 2010's opening keynote speaker.
Also speaking at Logistics 2010: Matt Kistler, SVP of Sustainability, Walmart, will discuss finding business value in sustainability efforts; Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador, will make his first appearance before a retail community on the state of trade; Matthew Waller Ph.D, University of Arkansas, will present insight of the future trends in retail supply chain; Scott Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UPS; Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International and CNN policy analyst; All American & NFL MVP Archie Manning; Chris Gardener, entrepreneur & real-life inspiration for The Pursuit of Happyness.
Truly a conference planned "for retailers by retailers," RILA's Logistics Conference Steering Committee is currently developing the program for Logistics 2010. The retail supply chain executives who compose the Logistics Conference Steering Committee work throughout the summer and fall with their peers in the industry to develop the conference educational content and secure outstanding speakers.
Logistics 2010 will focus on the following strategic areas and speaking tracks:
Sunday, February 21
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2010 Logistics Conference Golf Tournament
2:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration & Information Desk Open
3:30pm - 5:00pm
NETWORKING EVENT
Women in Logistics Networking Event 2010 The only one of its kind in the industry, RILA’s Women in Logistics Networking Event is a unique opportunity for women to network with and learn from other female leaders in the supply chain field. This has rapidly become one of the conference’s most popular events, with attendance doubling in size from 2008 to 2009. 2010 promises to be the most exciting event yet, featuring speakers Mary Stoddart, Co-Leader of WOLF@Best Buy and Amy Van Hoveln, President of Nestlé Purina Women’s Leadership Forum.
Join us for insightful presentations, meaningful roundtable conversations and a relaxed reception with your peers. All conference participants are welcome to this great event! For more information, please contact Autumn Lotze at autumn.lotze@rila.org or (703) 600-2027.
Amy Van Hoveln, Director, Sales & President, Women's Leadership Forum, Nestlé Purina PetCareMary Stoddart, Vice President, Territory General Manager & Co-Leader, WOLF@Best Buy, Best Buy Co., Inc.
5:15pm - 6:00pm
2010 Logistics Conference Exhibitor Orientation
6:00pm – 7:30pm
2010 Logistics Conference Welcome Reception
Monday, February 22
7:00am – 7:00pm
7:30am – 8:00am
Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 9:00am
WELCOME & OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Perspectives from the C-SuiteIn this interactive Q&A session Rick Dreiling, chairman & CEO of Dollar General, will share his perspective on the crucial role of the supply chain in retail operations at a time when customers, employees, investors and suppliers are coping with the uncertainty of a strained economy, and legislative and regulatory overhauls.
Richard Dreiling, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General Corporation
9:15am – 10:15am
GENERAL SESSION
State of the Retail Industry The global recession has had a profound and long-term effect on the international economy. For retailers, there is a realization that things may never quite be the same again. Retailers must understand the economic forecasts and projections that will affect the industry, but also need to grasp the realities of the “new retailing” that will emerge from this seismic shift. This crucial session will discuss these realities, as well as provide the overall landscape, trends and changes in store for the coming months and years.
Al Meyers, Senior Vice President, Retail Forward
10:30am – 11:30am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
International Logistics Roundtable DiscussionChanges to the world economy are transforming the international supply chains of many retailers. “The new normal” is a phrase that has been coined to describe how these supply chains will operate in the coming years. Capacities, schedules, costs, lead times and service levels are all changing. What is the new normal? What are the implications for retailers? What are the implications for service providers? Who is in the driver’s seat? What can retailers do to influence what the new normal looks like?
Come hear how retailers like Canadian Tire, The Home Depot, Lowe's and Urban Outfitters are coping. Take part in the discussion as we engage the service providers and other retailers in the room. We look forward to seeing you there!
John Salt, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, Canadian Tire CorporationDean Tracy, Director, International Transportation, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.Jeff Siewert, Director, International Logistics, The Home Depot, Inc.Ed Sands, Director, Global Transportation, Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Freight Shuttle ConceptLearn more about an innovative transportation system that combines the best features of trucks and railroads with advanced command and control technology, robotics, and an environmentally sound operating system: the Freight Shuttle.
Dr. Stephen S. Roop, Assistant Agency Director, Intermodal Freight Transportation, Texas Transportation Institute
SmartWay 2.0: Driving Supply Chain SustainabilityThe session will highlight how freight shippers can save fuel and money by benchmarking their transportation supply chain carbon efficiency and optimizing both modal and provider choices. SmartWay Partners are demonstrating to customers, clients, and investors that they are taking responsibility for freight emissions throughout their supply chain. Learn about how SmartWay Partners use new technologies and management practices to improve their efficiency and reduce fuel use and emissions. Attendees will also learn about the next generation SmartWay Supply Chain accounting tools EPA provides to quantify the efficiency of multimodal transportation supply chain operations.
Matthew Payne, SmartWay Transport Partnership Group, Transportation and Regional Programs Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Recall & Reverse LogisticsThis breakout session will review Reverse Logistics focused on defining unsaleables and providing best practices for managing with your trading partners. Nestle and Unilever will provide an industry actions and what it means to both manufacturing and trading partners and collaborate to reduce across the entire Supply Chain.
Melissa Luken, Manager, Customer Service Group, Unilever Carol Snyder, Manager, Supply Chain Business Process Improvement, Nestlé Purina PetCare
It’s the Best Thing We’ve Ever Done: Diversity in the D.C.Don’t put limits on yourself or others – hiring people with disabilities will work for you and make your team BETTER. A “how-to” session from the leader of the team that is making it work every day in a Lowe’s regional distribution center.
Steve Szilagyi, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.Mike Kinger, Regional General Manager, Distribution, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
11:30am – 1:15pm
LUNCHEON SESSION
An Afternoon with Archie ManningWe all love to win and hate to lose, however, the greatest rewards don't always come from winning the game, they come from playing the game. Motivational speaker Archie Manning touches on the idea that success is not a destination it is a journey. There is no road to happiness, happiness is the road. Sales, marketing, your career, your friendships, your family, no matter what the role you should know that you are fortunate to even get to play. Amateurs are those people who play because they want to win. Professionals win because they come to play. Play every down. Wake up every morning, suit up, and play the game.
Archie Manning, All-American Quarterback & NFL MVP
1:30pm – 2:30pm
DHS Science & Technology Program Manager for Cargo Conveyances This session will provide an overview of the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T’s) cargo security programs and program goals. This session will discuss S&T’s current development efforts on cargo conveyance security technologies, S&T’s approach to the development and use of open technical standards for security devices, and the potential application of these technologies in global supply chain operations.
Ken Concepcion, Program Manager, Borders & Maritime Security Division, Science & Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Food Distribution Roundtable Discussion: Improving Costs & Productivity Now & in the FutureThis roundtable will focus on the unique paths taken by two leading food retailers, Wal-mart and Giant Eagle, to improve productivity, lower costs and deliver better quality through the supply chain. We will also discuss the future of automation in distribution and how it can help meet the needs of an ever-changing store and customer base.
Mike Shaddix, Regional Vice President, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Mike Khodl, Senior Vice President Integrated Systems, DematicBill Parry, Vice President, Logistics, Giant Eagle, Inc.
Where’s My Stuff? Managing Supplier InboundThose concerned with inventory availability struggle to obtain the information they need with enough lead time to insure the inventory is received complete and on time. The presentation will discuss constructive solutions retailers can employ to significantly increase their purchase order, and lead time dependability, including obtaining visibility to inbound movements and using technology to assume operational control of shipments inbound from suppliers, while managing the carrier relationship and the transit.
Judy Sweetman, Director, Inbound Logistics, Meijer, Inc.Randall Ledet, Group Manager, Transportation, UnileverStacy Kannawin, Vice President, Business Consulting, LeanLogistics
Product Safety & Inspection Failure to comply with product safety recalls, alerts or notices will put companies at risk of fines and penalties by governmental agencies and will also result in loss sales and profits. This will lead to brand degradation, class action lawsuits, and ultimately to a company’s or brand’s demise. Join the FDA, Nestle Purina, Mattel and Toys R Us to discuss best practices for ensuring the safety of your products, wellbeing of your consumers and the reputation of your brand.
Jim Walter, Senior Vice President & Chief Regulatory Officer, Global Product Integrity, Mattel, Inc. Alan Kaufman, Vice President, Global Product Safety, Quality Assurance & Compliance, Toys R Us, Inc.Dr. Dan McChesney, Director, Center for Veterinary Medicines, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Kim Kemp, Director, Retail Food Safety, Nestlé Purina PetCare
Meeting Clean Air Challenges at Our Ports: The Future of National Goods Movement PolicyThe debate over clean air programs at our nation’s ports has huge implications for the retail community and its service providers, ranging from proposals to levy new cargo fees to efforts to rewrite federal port labor laws. Learn how the shipping industry is charting the future of port-related air quality programs through the industry-led Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT), and how the success of industry efforts will ultimately determine the outcome of proposed changes to local and federal port policies.
Rick Gabrielson, Director, Import Transportation, Target CorporationJames Jack, Executive Director, Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT)Richard Steinke, Executive Director, The Port of Long Beach
2:45pm – 3:45pm
Ships, Trucks, Rail – The View From The TopHear updates from the top-level executives that represent the major modes of transportation. CEOs from NOL, Schneider and Norfolk Southern will discuss relevant and timely topics in a panel format, including the state of the logistics industry with regard to each mode, expectations of modal capacity, legislative and regulatory environment (including views on a National Freight Policy and Surface Transportation Reauthorization), and potential impact of the Panama Canal expansion on global and domestic freight flows.
Charles W. (Wick) Moorman, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Norfolk Southern CorporationChristopher B. (Chris) Lofgren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Schneider National, Inc.Ronald (Ron) Widdows, Group President & Chief Executive Officer, Neptune Orient Lines (NOL)Moderator: Peter Tirschwell, Senior Vice President, Strategy, The Journal of Commerce
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Sustainability 360: How Wal-Mart is Integrating Sustainability GloballyIn this session, Matt will address a variety of topics related to the company’s sustainability 360 strategy. These include plans to create a more transparent supply chain, efforts to drive product innovation and ultimately provide customers with information they need to assess products’ sustainability. Matt will also discuss other specific sustainability initiatives in certain Walmart operations and geographic regions, and major issues and trends that the company sees unfolding across the global economy.
Matt Kistler, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Exhibit Hall Open - Cocktails & Buffet
Tuesday, February 23
7:30am – 6:30pm
8:00am-9:00am
Retail and Resilience—An Inside ViewScott Davis leads the world’s largest package delivery company, responsible for moving six percent of the U.S. GDP and two percent of global GDP. Its global transportation network serves as a critical link between suppliers and retailers. Founded in 1907, UPS has served its customers through a depression and 20 recessions and has transformed its business along the way to meet the needs of global customers. Scott, through his experience as chairman of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, CEO of a technology company, and CFO then CEO of UPS, has a unique perspective on the current state of the economy and the supply chain for retail products around the world. During this interactive session, he will offer his inside view of the demands and issues that will shape the future of retail including the vital role of global logistics.
D. Scott Davis, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, UPS
How to make a Buck in 2010In this very challenging economy a bright spot for many retailers’ balance sheet has been the impact of Private Label programs. This session will spotlight international sourcing best practices that enable a successful Private Label program. By attending this session you will gain firsthand knowledge from industry leaders regarding Design, Quotations and Visibility efforts that promote a successful sourcing program.
Diane Hartjes, Director, Private Brands, Belk, Inc.Alex Albertini, Director, Logistics & Trade Compliance, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
General Distribution Roundtable DiscussionParticipate with members of the RILA steering committee and your colleagues in an open discussion of the issues around distribution operations. During this session you will hear trends in the industry, what others are doing to address the same challenges you are, and you’ll have the opportunity to pose questions and offer your perspective to the group on topics most pressing to you and your company. Retailers are encouraged to participate in this interactive session, which will include a combination of table and group discussions covering key distribution operating topics of interest.
John Champion, Senior Partner, Kurt Salmon AssociatesSteve Szilagyi, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.Steve Carter, Director, Transportation Planning, Target Corporation
Maximizing the Success of Your Online Retailing Operation: Customer Experience, Innovation & KPIs This presentation will help retailers understand how a focus on customer experience, innovation, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) can improve a retailer’s decision making (e.g., from supply chain management to technology selection to inventory management) and ability to establish and grow a profitable online business. From multi-channel retailer to pure-play e-tailer, retailers face similar challenges. By listening to customers, making decisions that contribute to a goal, and measuring results, Shoebuy.com has become one of the largest online retailers for shoes, bags, accessories, and apparel with more than 800 brands, 800,000 products, and 5.5 million unique visitors per month.
Bill Pryor, Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Shoebuy.com
Social Media in the Supply Chain New and dynamic communications channels are emerging for retail logistics leaders through social media. Join us to learn basics/background of social media and how it can be used by logistics professionals at all levels to improve communications, visibility, education and elevation of the function both within and across retail organizations and their supply chains.
Jeff Ashcroft, Principal Facilitator, supplychainnetwork.com Debbie Lang, Vice President, International Supply Chain, Best Buy Co., Inc.
Future Retail Leaders: Mythbusters – Supply Chain Management & The Millennial’s Dream JobMyth or Fact? This year’s student scholarship winners delve into Gen Y’s description of the “Dream Job.” They seek to define the characteristics of a Millennial’s ideal career and their peers’ perceptions of a career in supply chain management. Through their research, this year’s scholarship class will identify and bust existing “myths” students have about SCM careers and share their insights on how to effectively market to and attract top young talent to the field.
2010 RILA Logistics Student Scholarship Winners
RILA Legislative UpdateDecisions on Capitol Hill have a tremendous impact on retail operations. Hear from RILA’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, John Emling, on the key issues affecting retail, such as health care, the highway authorization bill, national freight policy and the Employee Free Choice Act and what these legislations could mean to your day-to-day operations.
John Emling, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Exhibit Hall Open - Lunch
1:30pm – 5:00pm
2011 Booth Selection
Seven Revolutions of ChangeWhat are the key challenges that business leaders and policy makers will face in the years leading to 2025 and beyond? This session will offer attendees a glimpse into the future in areas such as energy trends, technological innovation, population growth and the economy. Benefit from discoveries on the “seven revolutions” of change that affect companies globally and learn how to promote forward thinking by considering what these changes will mean for leadership around the world. The underlying message - we can either enact real, positive change or sit on the sidelines and risk the consequences.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Emerging & Alternative PortsThe challenges faced by North America’s busiest ports are well documented. As these ports run into throughput, productivity and infrastructure constraints, retailers are increasingly looking to alternate ports for discharging their cargo. A number of ports, some new, some well-established are emerging as viable alternatives to the high volume ports that have dominated the industry for years. Join our panel of port representatives as they describe their strategies for providing more options and advantages for retailers.
Joe Dorto, General Manager, Virginia International TerminalsJim Newsome, President & Chief Executive Officer, South Carolina State Ports AuthorityPeter Keller, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, NYK Group Americas Inc.
Transforming Supply Chains in CanadaIn today’s highly competitive retail environment, companies are looking to their supply chain to help them reduce costs, deliver high service levels and do it consistently. Many companies have traditionally overlooked investing in their supply chain infrastructure and technology at a rate needed to support retail growth, resulting in a supply chain that is at capacity, non-responsive and potential unsuitable for the future. Hear how Loblaw isn’t just reinvesting in their supply chain, but transforming their customer service model through a multi-year supply chain transformation initiative.
Loblaw Companies Limited, a subsidiary of George Weston Limited, is Canada's largest food distributor and a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and services.
Peter McMahon, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain & IT, Loblaw Companies Limited
Transportation Roundtable DiscussionRetail transportation logistics organizations in North America face a wide range of challenges today including wide economic swings, changing consumption patterns, carrier capacity, driver capacity, fuel, infrastructure, carbon footprint reduction, legislative changes, and compensatory rates. Addressing these challenges in a cost effective and customer-focused way requires a paradigm shift from “what we do today” to a much more forward looking, collaborative approach among retailers, suppliers and service providers.
The 2010 Logistics Conference’s Transportation Roundtable will be an open forum where retailers, suppliers and service providers alike will openly discuss and share how specific and tangible efforts are being deployed to address today’s challenges while focusing on value creation in areas such as
• Collaboration on LTL optimization• Reduction of empty miles • Facilitation of continuous moves• Grey fleets/ fleet utilization• Home Delivery
Rosa Hakala, Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy & Transportation, Best Buy Co., Inc. Steve Palmer, Vice President, Transportation, Lowe's Companies, Inc.Tom McCall, Vice President, Logistics, Meijer, Inc.
RILA/Auburn University Retail Supply Chain Study2010 is shaping up to be another turbulent year for retailers. Learn how leading retailers are leveraging supply chain strategies to boost competitiveness and overcome a host of challenges. Industry experts will provide their take on the second annual State of the Retail Supply Chain rstudy conducted by Auburn University and RILA. This interactive session promises to be highly informative and insightful.
Rick Keyes, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Meijer, Inc.John Swanstrom, Senior Vice President, Logistics, The Sports Authority, Inc.Mark Hilborn, Vice President, Logistics, PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
Rich Tannenbaum, Vice President, Business Strategy, The Vitamin ShoppeDan Graville, Vice President, Fortna, Inc.Moderator: Brian Gibson, Professor, Supply Chain Management, Auburn University
Developing & Coaching Front Line Supervision & Management Your most valuable asset: The Front Line Supervisor. How to find, develop and coach front line supervisors to drive business results and become the next generation of leaders in your organization.
Lori Bennett, Regional Manager, Human Resources, CVS/Caremark CorporationMayerland Harris, Vice President, Human Resources, for H-E-B Houston, MWT, Central Market, H-E-BCalvin Adams, Regional Vice President, Distribution Operations, Central Region, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.Sean Whitehouse, Senior Manager, Kurt Salmon Associates
Start Where You Are: How to Succeed in Difficult TimesFew stories are as inspiring and moving as motivational speaker Christopher Gardner’s. Gardner rose from homelessness to become the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC. Author of the autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, a New York Times and Washington Post #1 best-seller, he is also the inspiration for the acclaimed movie The Pursuit of Happyness, for which Will Smith, starring as Gardner, received Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nominations. In this inspiring presentation, Christopher Gardner provides direction in times of uncertainty.
Chris Gardner, Owner & Chief Executive Officer, Gardner Rich LLC
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday, February 24
7:15am – 7:45am
Open Steering Committee Meeting
Keeping Pace with the Evolving Retail Supply ChainThe global retail and consumer products supply chain is evolving rapidly, and assumptions about countries and regions are quickly outdated. Due to the rapidly changing environment and the nature of global competition, certain managerial skills and comparative advantages are required for superior financial performance and to stay ahead of the competition. Matt examines the skills necessary for managing today’s – and tomorrow’s—supply chains.
Matt Waller, Professor, Marketing & Logistics, University of Arkansas
Trade & Economic RecoveryTrade can be a critical tool of economic recovery, and it is a critical element of long-term prosperity. U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Kirk will talk about how trade policy can help to create and increase export opportunities for American companies in the global marketplace and grow well-paid jobs for American workers here at home.
Ambassador Ron Kirk, United States Trade Representative
CLOSING KEYNOTE SESSION
The Politics & Culture of the Global EconomyWidely respected for his ability to spot economic and political trends around the world, Fareed Zakaria, CNN host and editor of Newsweek International, has developed an international reputation as a global thinker. Describing him as “the most influential foreign policy adviser of his generation,” Esquire named him “one of the 21 most important people of the 21st century.” In this session, Fareed takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and the policies shaping our world, with an emphasis on new ideas and innovative approaches to solving the world's toughest problems.
Fareed Zakaria, Editor of Newsweek International, Columnist & CNN Host
To see the conference program from Logistics 2009, please click here.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Logistics Conference is the undisputed leader for retailer and supplier executives in logistics distribution and supply chain management. The conference brings together representatives of all major retail and consumer product segments, along with relevant solutions providers.
View a pdf of our 2010 event prospectus. A 2011 prospectus will be posted soon.Sponsorship: RILA offers a variety of sponsorship packages from $10,000 to $100,000. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tripp Taylor at tripp.taylor@rila.org.
Why Exhibit?
RILA’s Logistics 2011 is the largest single gathering of top supply-chain executives from retail and consumer products companies.
Exhibiting at Logistics 2011 is your best opportunity to showcase your company’s solutions and services to hundreds of supply chain industry leaders and decision makers. Top executives from the largest and most successful retailers and consumer goods manufacturers attend with the goal of improving their supply chain performance – and they are looking for companies and solutions to help them deliver.
As an exhibitor, you will:
RILA’s Logistics 2011 provides these great benefits:
Who should exhibit?
Companies interested in promoting their products and services to the broad retail community in the areas of:
Who should attend from your company?
RILA encourages all decision makers from your company to attend both the educational sessions as well as the exhibit hall portion of the conference.
General Exhibit Package Information:
2010 Exhibitor Agenda at a Glance
Contact us: Tripp Taylor(703) 600-2023tripp.taylor@rila.org
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Ashley De Boer
(703) 600-2039
ashley.deboer@rila.org
With record breaking attendance and an expanded program, Logistics 2010 was a huge success. Over 1,000 supply chain executives came to Orlando to discuss current supply chain trends, learn best practices from the industry's leading retailers and suppliers and network with their peers. For those who were unable to attend the conference in person this year, we created a Logistic Conference Update page where you can get recaps of selected 2010 conference sessions. We will also be posting video from the conference in the coming weeks so be sure to check back with us.
Congratulations to the roughly 100 winners in this year's Match-A-Badge Exhibit Hall Giveaway. We gave away lots of great prizes including the grand prize, a 32" Flat Screen HDTV. We would like to thank all of this year's conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors for making it such a great event. We hope to see everyone back in Orlando next year February 20-23, 2011 for Logistics Conference 2011.
Hotel Information:Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center6000 West Osceola ParkwayKissimmee, FL 34746
RILA has reserved a block of sleeping rooms at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center for conference participants. Room reservations can be made directly with the hotel at (407) 586-2000 or by using the following link Gaylord Palms Resort - RILA Logistics 2010. Mention Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) to receive our association rate of $219, plus a $10 resort fee. This rate is available on a first-come, space available basis through January 24, 2010. Please note that if you cancel your conference registration, you will need to cancel your hotel reservation as rooms under the RILA block are for conference participants only.
*Hotel Reservation Update* - Due to record registration for Logistics 2010, the Gaylord Palms has sold out all rooms for the night of February 22 & 23. Click here for more information on how to proceed with your hotel reservations.
Dress: Business casual attire is recommended for all conference activities
Special Needs:Please let RILA know if you have any disabilities or dietary restrictions that require special accommodations.
Other Information:This is a non-smoking conference.All sessions are closed to the press.
Disclaimer:The RILA Logistics Conference has been organized by RILA and the Logistics Steering Committee. The presentations and opinions of speakers and participants are not necessarily those of RILA.
Questions?Call RILA's Conference Department at 703-841-2300.
The Logistics Conference Steering Committee is comprised of the top logistics/supply chain executives and is charged with the task of overseeing the structure and programming of the annual Logistics Conference. They also serve as an advisory board on issues relevant to the logistics discipline of the retail industry.