September 30, 2012 at 3:00AM - October 03, 2012 at 8:00AM
Atlanta, GA
CTL will figure prominently at CSCMP's Annual Global Conference 2012 in Atlanta in September. Join us for lively panel discussions, debates, and educational sessions, as we tackle the latest issues and trends facing supply chain & logistics professionals today.
Track 3: Current Issues II
Monday 10/1, 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm; Rm B-406
Logistics Clusters: A Path to Economic Growth and Jobs
In this session Professor Sheffi will outline the main ideas in his newest book: "Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth (MIT Press, September 2012). The book demonstrates that logistics clusters provide jobs and economic growth and consequently are part of the solution to the current economic problems. The book explain the feedback loop that makes them grow and why local governments all over the world are seeding them. It is based on primary research including hundreds of interviews and data collection all over the world.
Dr. Yossi Sheffi, Professor and Director, MIT CTL
Track 5: Follow the Money
Tuesday 10/2, 9:45 am to 11:15 am; Rm 309
How Supply Chain Drives Shareholder Value
Hear how the best supply chain managers create real value for their companies. Discover what you can do to drive stronger financial performance.
Featuring James B Rice Jr, Deputy Director MIT CTL
Track 8: Moving the World's Goods
Monday 10/1, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm; Rm 206
Ocean Transportation Reliability: Myth Versus Reality
Gain an understanding of the impact of ocean transportation variability and unreliability on shippers. Discover where the real issues are in ocean transportation.
Dr. Christopher G. Caplice, Executive Director, MIT CTL
Dr. Basak Kalkanci, Postdoctoral Associate, MIT CTL
Track 13: Supply Chain Around the World
Monday 10/1, 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm; Rm B-313
Global Supply Chain Reliability
Gain a better understanding of key metrics for measuring the reliability of trade lanes. Find out how reliability matters to different firms.
Dr. Christopher G. Caplice, Executive Director, MIT CTL
Dr. Basak Kalkanci, Postdoctoral Associate, MIT CTL
Track 20: Talents and Leadership: People of Supply Chain
Monday 10/1, 10:00 am to 11:30 am; TBD
Lessons from the Top
Find out what it took for leaders to get to the top of their supply chain organizations.
Featuring Dr. Yossi Sheffi, Professor and Director, MIT CTL