EDGE 2019 Educational Sessions Published – Register Today!
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EDGE 2019 Educational Sessions Unveiled – Register Today
The unbiased, curated content of CSCMP's EDGE annual conference is only one of many reasons to attend supply chain's premier eventTM!
EDGE 2019 is comprised of 22 tracks and more than 100 educational session topics. Each session topic is thoughtfully constructed to not only address trends and hot topics, but to provide solutions and answers.
Detailed speaker and session descriptions and schedules can be found here. Whether you're looking to build your network, learn about new trends and technologies or discuss best practices with industry peers, you'll find an experience that fits your needs at CSCMP’s EDGE 2019.
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Hot Sessions to Add to Your EDGE 2019 Event Schedule
Transportation & Logistics Track
A Look Down the Road—Carrier CEOs Speak
Motor carriers continue to be called upon by shippers for high levels of service and guaranteed capacity while operation costs rise, the market tightens, government regulations increase, and new tech emerges. In this session, senior carrier leaders will discuss how they respond to these issues and how such factors will affect the shipping community.
Speakers:
James Fields, Chief Operating Officer, PITT OHIO
Robert Howard, Chief Operating Officer, Dohrn Transfer
Derek Leathers, President & Chief Executive Officer, Werner Enterprises
Gail Rutkowski, Executive Director, NASSTRAC
Manufacturing & Service Operations Track
US Manufacturers Stay Competitive by Focusing on Quality
A varied panel of manufacturers discusses how U.S. manufacturers of all kinds can translate focus on product and supply chain quality into sales growth, keeping competitive in a globalized market.
- Learn how to improve customer loyalty through a focus on quality
- Explore the competitive advantages gained by an increased emphasis on quality
Speakers:
James Howes, Manufacturing Engineer, Acuity Brands Lighting
David Salisbury, Director of Distribution, Henkel
Rosemary Smith, Supply Chain Development, LEGO
Daniel Smeltzer, Global Sales Director, Pegasus Logistics (Moderator)
C-Level Discussion Forum Track
Weaving a Seamless Supply Chain with Communication, Cross-Training and Goal Alignment
Flatten the silos that exist within your supply chain and across your organization with practical, first-hand knowledge from executives who have done it before. Discover how communication, understanding across divisions and similar metric goals across all areas are key factors to delivering those results.
- Understand intentional communication and how it can foster a seamless supply chain
- How to align your KPIs and incentive plans to achieve a seamless supply chain
Speakers:
Annette Danek-Akey, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, Penguin Random House
Anne Herman, Vice President, Global Operational Excellence and Chief Customer Officer, MSA Safety
Tonya Jackson, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lexmark
Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director, Peerless Media LLC
Kevin O’Meara, Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain, Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Global Supply Chain Track
Tech Talks: Secrets to Success from Top Technology Companies
Panelists from tech giants Seagate, Toshiba and NetApp, discuss how global companies can keep pace with modern supply chain challenges, and the secrets to maintaining an innovative mindset across your enterprise.
- How to apply innovative programs at scale
- Learn specific technology companies’ approaches to global supply chain
Speakers:
Phil Ramsdale, President, Transport Solutions LLC (Moderator)
Jeffrey Hunt, Director, Global Support Logistics, NetApp
Bob Jahncke, Former Executive Director of Global Supply Chain, Seagate (Retired)
David Vellema, Vice President, Trade Compliance, Toshiba
*Terms and conditions: Offer excludes Student, Young Professional, Educator, International, Corporate, and Supply Chain Exchange registration types. Offer limited to one per customer and account. Offer is not retroactive and may not be combined with other offers. Offer is nontransferable and may not be resold. Offer valid through 6/30/19.
