September 19, 2009 at 8:00PM - September 22, 2009 at 8:00PM
Location: Chicago, IL
MIT CTL to Explore Planning for Future Uncertainty in the Supply Chain
At the CSCMP Conference in September, MIT CTL will explore how supply chains are central to improving healthcare delivery around the world..
Tuesday, September 22 | 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Improving Health in the World and Saving Lives with More Effective Supply Chains
Dr. Prashant Yadav, Professor of Supply Chain Management at the MIT
Dr. Yadav’s presentation will share how you can contribute your knowledge and expertise to
help save lives and improve health around the world.
Tuesday, September 22 | 1:45 pm to 3:15 pm
The Future of Transportation Rates and Fuel Surcharges: The Shipper’s View
Learn how fuel programs are currently run and how they should be run
F ind out the ways different fuel programs can influence transportation rates
Chris G. Caplice, Executive Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Deverl Maserang, Vice President Global North America, Product Supply and Logistics, Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Tuesday, September 22 | 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm
Learning to Compete in Emerging Markets
Learn from leading experts and new research about the challenges of designing and managing supply chains in emerging countries, and how to compete in these growth markets.
Ken Cottrill (Moderator), Global Communications Consultant, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Girindre Beeharry, Deputy Director, Global Health Delivery, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Dr. Edgar Blanco, Executive Director, MIT-CLI Alliance, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Carlos M. Seminario, Planning and Sourcing Director Andina, Unilever
Wednesday, September 23 at 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Dialogue on the US Freight Infrastructure
Chris Caplice, Executive Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
The government is a crucial link in every company’s supply chain. Unfortunately, very few supply chain professionals interact with government agencies, at any level. Learn how public and private sectors must work together to find long-term solutions to US infrastructure challenges.
Invited Speakers
New for 2009, you are invited to sit with guest speakers, all influential in their fields, to discuss what they do and how they have succeeded.
Learning Exchange - September 21 | 9:30am - 7:00pm
MIT CTL is hosting an informational booth at this year's CSCMP Learning Exchange. Stop by to learn more about the Center's research projects, educational opportunities, and corporate outreach programs. Our faculty, researchers, and staff will also be on hand to answer any questions.