BG Strategic Advisors
The Industry's Only CEO-Level Conference Focused on All Segments of the Supply Chain
   

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Greg Aimi
AMR Research

John Anderson
Chairman, RoadLink

Sid Brown
CEO, NFI Industries

Anthony Chiarello
Former CEO, Maersk Logistics

David Congdon
President & COO, Old Dominion Freight Line

Bill Conley
President, ATC Logistics & Electronics

Ann Drake
CEO, DSC Logistics

Jim Eckler
President & CEO, Progistix-Solutions

Bill Gates
President-Contract Logistics, UTi

Vincent Hartnett
President, Penske Logistics

Greg Humes
President, National Logistics Management

Bob Koerner
President & CEO, Total Logistic Control

David Kulik
Vice Chairman, CEVA Group plc

Nick LaHowchic
Former EVP-Supply Chain, The Limited Brands

Chuck Lounsbury
SVP, Ryder

David MacEachern
Consultant-Trans & Logistics, Spencer Stuart

Jamie Mahoney
VP-Supply Chain Excellence, Auxis

Vin McLoughlin
Chairman, Cardinal Logistics

Scott McWilliams
CEO, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics

Richard Metzler
Chief Commercial Officer, Greatwide

Patrick Moebel
President & CEO, ABX Logistics (USA) Inc.

Tom Perdue
COO, NYK Logistics, Inc.

Richard Phillips
Chairman & CEO, Pilot Freight Services

Tony Schnug
CEO, AmeriCold Logistics

Herb Shear
CEO, GENCO

Mike Shevell
Chairman & CEO,
The Shevell Companies

Sean Snow
President, England Logistics

Vivek Sood
Managing Director, Global Supply Chain Group

Ron Sorrow
Vice Chairman, RoadLink USA

Paul Svindland
Director, AlixPartners LLP

Gene Tyndall
President, Supply Chain Executive Advisors

Michael Uremovich
Chairman & CEO, Pacer International




 

The BGSA Supply Chain 2008 Conference gathers top executives of leading companies from all segments, ranging from warehousing and freight forwarding to specialty areas like packaging and niche supply chain technologies that are revolutionizing the industry. In addition, the conference provides a unique focus on key strategic ideas driving change in the supply chain marketplace, such as the convergence of contract packaging with logistics, the capacity constraints affecting intermodal logistics, and consolidation opportunities.

 
Insights from Leading-Edge Logistics Companies:
  • Which factors will drive continued consolidation in logistics? What impact will consolidation have on your business?
  • Which path is the most effective for global expansion?
  • What will your customers’ future needs be and how can you be prepared to meet those needs?
  • How can you develop great niche strategies to maximize value?
  • How can you plan for environmental regulation and achieve greater sustainability?
  • Which segments of the supply chain are poised for growth and which may be headed for a downturn?
  • What is the best structure for maximizing the value of your company?
The Panels Include:
 
  • Convergence of Supply Chain Services
  • Asian Logistics: Buy, Partner or Merge to Survive and Prosper
  • Leadership Issues
  • Going Green: Creating a Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Is there a Logistics Bubble? Creating Value in any Market
  • The Anatomy of a Deal
  • Niche Winners in Logistics
  • Post-Merger Integration: Keep the Customers, Keep the Value
  • Intermodal Logistics: Confronting a Capacity Crunch Ahead
  • Changing Customer Priorities: A View from Fortune 500 Shippers
 
Five Reasons to Attend:
 

Incredible networking opportunities.

Top notch speakers from all segments of the supply chain.

Emphasis on issues and trends most important to all participants.

Opportunity for 1-on-1 sessions with, and advice from, BGSA executives.

Palm Beach in January is an unbeatable venue for a conference and golf!

 
 
 

 

 

January 27-29, 2008

The Breakers Hotel
One South County Road
Palm Beach, FL 33480
www.thebreakers.com
1-888-BREAKERS (273-2537)

“The most useful conference I have attended in years. GREAT JOB!”

– Kevin Margeson, President, SuperCool Warehousing

“Very high quality conference, both in terms of the participants and in terms of the arrangements.”

– Vivek Sood, Managing Director, Global Supply Chain Group

“A solid turnout with some excellent topics discussed as well as excellent networking opportunities.”

– Anthony Chiarello, Former CEO, Maersk Logistics

“I enjoyed the conference; it was great. I was able to meet the right individuals to continue discussions around the 3PL market.”

– Mary Gerhard, Account Manager, AMR Research, Inc.

I greatly enjoyed the conference and it was unfortunate I had to leave early but found being there for a day was still well worth it.”

– Paul C. Svindland, Director, AlixPartners LLP

“Wow…what a great conference. Congratulations to you and the entire team for a most memorable and worthwhile event.”

– Garry S. Weiss, Sr. Vice President, Integrated Industrial Solutions

“The small venues provided opportunity for better interaction. I found the Asia/China piece quite interesting.”

– Ken Eckhart, Senior Partner, Spencer Stuart

For more information, please email or call:
conference@bgsa.com
(561) 932-1608

Elizabeth Gordon - Speaker Liason
elizabeth@bgsa.com
(561) 932-1608


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