Conference Schedule

Panels for the Conference Include:

2011 Outlook: Are You Positioned for a Rebound?

2010 was a year of rapid change.  We went from over-capacity to under-capacity.  Shipper volumes have grown, while capacity prices have spiked.  What will the coming year hold, and how can you position for growth and success in 2011?

Dealmaking in the Supply Chain Market: Who is Winning and How?       

Amidst all the market changes, what kinds of deals are getting done in 2011?  What kinds of strategies make sense?  Should you buy, sell, merge, raise capital, or pursue other scenarios?  Hear from top CEOs and practitioners on current deal approaches.

State of the Industry: Trucking Perspective

Trucking led the markets into recession in 2006.  In 2010, trucking helped lead the recovery.  What will change in 2011?  What are the smartest trucking companies doing to pursue growth?

State of the Industry: Logistics Perspective

As outsourcing continues to grow, various logistics segments continue to experience expansion, change, and consolidation. What innovations are top logistics companies pursuing in 2011?

Global Logistics: Views from Europe and Asia

What is changing in the global markets?  Hear from top global logistics companies on their strategies for growth in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere in the world.

Financial Markets: Attracting Capital to Fund Your Growth        

The financial markets have gone through three of the most volatile years since the Great Depression.  How should you finance your growth?  Hear from top capital providers about what they look for and how they view the industry today.

Supply Chain Technologies: What’s New?      

What are the leading supply chain technology companies doing to expand their services and markets in 2011?

Politics and the Supply Chain: The Increasing Regulation of Transportation and Logistics

What new regulations are coming, and how are they likely to impact your business? Hear from top government officials and policy experts on this important topic.

Stretching the Boundaries: Creative Growth Strategies in New Markets    

Where are the best new markets to grow?  New technologies, new markets, and new services can all produce opportunities.  Hear from CEOs of niche leaders, along with CEOs who have spearheaded growth into new arenas.