Transportation & Logistics Customer Forum
Nov 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Loyola University Chicago - Schreiber Center (Wintrust Hall, 9th Floor)
16 E Pearson St
Chicago, IL 60611
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Don't miss one of the Traffic Club of Chicago's marquee education events, hosted by Loyola University Chicago!
The Transportation & Logistics Customer Forum (formerly the Business Development Symposium) is quickly approaching - make sure to mark your calendar and plan join us.
Date:
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Time:
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Loyola University Chicago - Schreiber Center (Wintrust Hall, 9th Floor)
16 E Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Registration is now open! Click "Register" to reserve your spot. The deadline to register to attend or sponsor the event is November 6th so don't wait, secure your registration today!
Brought to you by our generous sponsors:
Agenda | Panel Details | Plenary & Keynote Details | Speakers & Panelists | Registration | Sponsorship
Tentative Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Registration, Breakfast & Networking
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Keynote Speaker (Daniel Walsh, TRAC Intermodal)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Shipper Panel
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM - Coffee Break
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM - Plenary Speaker (Brian Bowers, The Ohio State University)
11:15 AM - 12:15 AM - Leaders in Logistics Panel
12:15 AM - 1:15 PM - Lunch & Networking
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM - Plenary Speaker (Mike Hewitt, Loyola University Chicago)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Plenary Speaker (Haydn Powell, Applix)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Maritime Industry Panel
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Coffee Break
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM - Plenary Speaker (Ryan Hammett, C.H. Robinson)
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM - Domestic Shipping Panel
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Plenary Speaker (Rasmus Nielsen, Caliber Talent Solutions)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Careers in Supply Chain Panel
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Happy Hour sponsored by MAKA Logistics
Please note: all times listed are tentative and may be adjusted prior to the event.
Panel Details
Shippers PanelModerator: Andrew Silver, Mastery Logistics System/The Freight Pod Panelists: Gary Quinton, Abt Electronics & Appliances Vik Patel, The Kraft Heinz Company Gearoid Coughlan, Kerry Mitch Morrin, Owens Corning Bryan Meyers, WW Grainger This panel brings together marketplace experts from within the supply chain. The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities faced by shippers in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. We will gain insights into their strategies for enhancing their customers’ experience. Our moderator will guide the discussion and pose questions that delve into topics such as delivering on promises, their customers’ experience, integrating customer/supplier relations and the utilization of emerging technologies. By assembling this panel, we hope to foster knowledge, share and inspire innovative approaches to enhance the customer experience (CX). |
Leaders in Logistics PanelModerator: Brian Bowers, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Panelists: Mike Burton, MEDLOG USA Emil Sanchez, Phoenix International Freight Services, Inc. Jared Weisfeld, RXO, Inc. Todd Thompson, MODE Transportation A critical challenge facing leaders today is how to connect and build powerful relationships and trust across a multi-generational workforce. The addition of remote employees and the emergence of AI and other related technology add new challenges to the difficulty of this task. Success or failure in this area will determine the level of your employee satisfaction, loyalty and turnover. This panel of industry executives will provide insight and guidance as to how leading with legacy values, purpose and priorities will position you to achieve breakthrough success and competitive advantage in this aspect of your leadership. |
Maritime Industry PanelModerator: Michael Westergren, TRAC Intermodal Panelists: Rado Saragih, The Port Authority of NY & NJ John Tullis, The Northwest Seaport Alliance Marcel van Dijk, The Port of Los Angeles This panel will engage in an interactive dialogue, exploring the intricate and multifaceted issues facing the ocean shipping industry, and the complex issues surrounding U. S. ports. The moderator will guide the conversation, ensuring a balanced exchange of ideas and encouraging panelists to delve deeper into critical topics. This segment is designed to not only provide insights but also to stimulate thought-provoking conversations that address both current challenges and future possibilities. |
Domestic Shipping PanelModerator: Bill Cassidy, Journal of Commerce Panelists: Vince Paperiello, STG Logistics Tim Haitz, Jack Cooper Matt Hart, Illinois Trucking Association Matt Janiak, PAR Trucking This panel brings together industry leaders and experts to explore the current landscape, identify key challenges, and discuss emerging opportunities to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness across all modes of domestic shipping. Domestic U.S. shipping is a cornerstone of the national economy, providing essential services across various transportation modes including truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, and expedited ground transportation. These segments face ongoing challenges such as capacity constraints, evolving customer demands, technological advancements, and environmental pressures. |
Careers in Supply Chain PanelModerator: Michael Hewitt, Loyola University Chicago Panelists: Mathew DiPilato, President of TCC, Arka Express Steve Blinn, VP of TCC, Norfolk Southern (retired) Valerie Pierucci, Director of USA Sales at Phoenix International, Secretary of TCC Professor Mike Hewitt from Loyola University Chicago will moderate an interactive discussion with three members of the Traffic Club of Chicago who work in three different modes of transportation. Each panelist will talk about their mode of specialization, their passions, and motivations for the work that they do, as well as their respective careers in the supply chain. The panel will be live streamed and book-ended with a by a happy hour/networking event that is sponsored by MAKA Logistics. |
Plenary & Keynote Details
"Leading in a rough sea - Successfully managing current market dynamics"
Presented by Dan Walsh, CEO of TRAC Intermodal
Dan will share some thoughts on recent industry trends and TRAC Intermodal‘s approach to navigating through them. He will touch on his own leadership learnings, TRAC’s position in the supply chain and how it’s impacted by the present operating environment, as well as highlighting some broader industry opportunities.
"Legacy Driven Engagement"
Presented by Brian Bowers, Professor of Leadership atThe Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
"Loyola Business Leadership Hub"
Presented by Michael Hewitt, Faculty Director, Supply Chain & Sustainability Center at Loyola University Chicago
"A perspective on an American manufacturing renaissance: Reshoring – Workforce – Generative AI"
Presented by Haydn Powell, Applix
The presentation by Haydn Powell, CCO of Applix, discusses the potential revival of American manufacturing through reshoring, workforce development, and the application of generative AI. It highlights the shift back to local manufacturing, driven by global uncertainties, risk reduction, and cost competitiveness, and notes challenges like a multi-generational workforce and skilled labor shortages. Leveraging digital technologies, including AI, robotics, and IoT, manufacturing is evolving towards automation and precision, with generative AI enhancing quality control by reducing defects and human error. Powell emphasizes the value-added services in supply chains, such as logistics optimization and traceability, underscoring that digital transformation and AI are vital to creating resilient, efficient supply chains and driving manufacturing growth.
"U.S. Freight Market Insights"
Presented by Ryan Hammett, Director of Market Insights at C.H. Robinson
Since 2020 transportation professionals have experienced dramatic swings and unexpected trends within the transportation marketplace, particularly in full truckload shipping. What have been the primary causes of those trends and what can be expected in 2025? Ryan Hammett, Director of Market Intelligence & Insights at C.H. Robinson, will share his perspectives on where we’ve been and where the domestic freight market could be headed in the next year.
"The Rubber Meets the Road - Exactly HOW do you start a successful career in Logistics?"
Presented by Rasmus Nielsen, CEO & Founder of Caliber Talent Solutions
More details coming soon...
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Registration Fees
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TCC Members & Guests |
$175 |
$225 |
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Non-members |
$250 |
$250 |
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Students/Educators |
$75 |
$75 |
Not a TCC member? Join as an Individual Member or Corporate Member to take advantage of discounted rates.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Traffic Club is always looking for ways to give our member's companies an opportunity to get some recognition. One opportunity the Club offers is the chance to sponsor an event hosted by the Club. If your company is looking for a way to support the Club, and get a bit of recognition in front of a group of industry peers, this is your chance!
The deadline to register as an event sponsor is November 6th. For the Transportation & Logistics Customer Forum, we are offering the following Sponsorship Opportunities:
Diamond (1 only, 1 spot left)- $5,000
Includes the following:
- 3 tickets to event
- One marketing email sent to TCC mailing list
- Company recognition on projector screen at event (large)
- Company recognition on sponsor banner on TCC website
- Company recognition in email promotions for event
- Company recognition in edition of The Waybill following the event
Platinum (2 only, 1 spot left)- $2,500
Includes the following:
- 2 tickets to event
- Company recognition on projector screen at event (medium)
- Company recognition on sponsor banner on TCC website
- Company recognition in email promotions for event
- Company recognition in edition of The Waybill following the event
Gold (10 only, 1 spot left)- $1,000
Includes the following:
- 1 ticket to event
- Company recognition on projector screen at event (small)
- Company recognition in email promotions for event
- Company recognition in edition of The Waybill following the event
Questions about event sponsorship? Contact staff@traffic-club.org today!
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