Conference Overview
The BGSA Supply Chain
2009 Conference gathers the leaders from all segments of the supply chain sector, ranging from warehousing and freight forwarding to specialty areas like packaging and niche supply chain technology. As always, our annual conference provides an intimate setting to explore ideas, learn about industry trends, network with top executives in the industry, and recognize top supply chain companies. On January 23, participants will have an opportunity to play golf directly on site at the legendary Breakers Ocean Course, Florida's first 18-hole golf course.
Insights from Leading-Edge Logistics Companies:
- How can your business adapt and position itself for growth amidst a weak economic environment and trend towards consolidation?
- How can your business increase its market share with strategy-led partnerships?
- What can niche leadership do for your business?
- Where has consolidation activity been the most robust, what has been driving it, and what opportunities does this present to your business?
- What opportunities and markets can Europe offer to your supply chain business?
- What new opportunities can an Asian-based partner bring to your company?
- What strategies can you use to successfully implement a post-M&A integration?
- How can you keep and maintain your most valuable assets, your people?
- What impact do political legislation, the current economic environment, and increasing energy costs have on ports, roads, airports, and border crossings?
The Panels Include:
- 2009 Outlook: Amidst Rapid Change, Where are the Biggest Opportunities?
- Strategies for Growth in a Challenging Market: Increasing Your Company’s Relevance
- Global Expansion Case Studies
- Post M&A Integration: Developing a Seamless Strategy
- HR Strategies for Success: Recruiting, Retention, Compensation, and Leadership
- Voice of the Customer: Anticipating Your Customers’ Needs
- North American Infrastructure: Where are the Biggest Challenges?
- Services Expansion: Increasing Revenue Touch Points
- Getting Deals Done in the New World Order: Should You Update Your M&A Strategy?
Five Reasons to Attend
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Incredible
networking opportunities. |
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Top
notch speakers from all segments of the supply
chain. |
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Emphasis
on issues and trends most important to all participants. |
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Opportunity
for 1-on-1 sessions with, and advice from, BGSA
executives. |
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Palm
Beach in January is an unbeatable venue for a conference
and golf! |
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2009 Conference Overview 
Here's what attendees are saying about last year's Supply Chain 2008 Conference...
It truly was a great conference. You did an outstanding job assembling the panels. I met a lot of interesting people and look forward to next year’s event.
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Bert Evans, President & CEO
Evans Network of
Companies
Everything was fantastic. The panelists were well-chosen and knowledgeable…The evenings were great.
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Richard Phillips, CEO
Pilot Freight Services
First class event!
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Paul Verst, President and CEO
Verst Group Logistics, Inc.
Excellent events this year – don’t know how to improve.
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Reggie Dupré, CEO
Dupré Logistics
Very informative and a great networking opportunity.
– Michael Katz, CEO
Choice Logistics
Great and knowledgeable speakers.
Good topics!
– Rodney Bell, CFO
Forward Air
Could not be better.
– William R. Frazier, President & CEO
Nations Express, Inc.
One of best forums from point of view of attendees willing to share information…I thought the conference was by far one of the more informative conferences I had been to in a while.
– Michael Fouts, President
CRST LOGISTICS
Congratulations on a well put together conference and for what was by far the best group of attendees I've seen at a conference of that type in my career.
– Derek J. Leathers, COO
VAS and International Werner Enterprises, Inc.
2008 Conference Agenda
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