Supply Chain Alliance Partners Holds Premier Breakfast Session - "What C-Level and Senior Executives Need to Know about Logistics and Transportation Outsourcing"

"What C-Level and Senior Executives Need to Know about Logistics and Transportation Outsourcing"
Breakfast Session
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
7:30am - 9:30am
The Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre
801 Dixon Road, Mississauga, Ontario, M9W 1J5

Logistics costs continue to trend upward for most companies. This trend continues in spite of various insourcing and outsourcing strategies, as well as, enhanced transportation services.

If you attend this session you will come away with the following key insights on "bucking" the trend:

• Why your company is probably paying 6 – 12% too much for its logistics services
• Which Key Performance Indicators and what performance-driven language is typically missing from most Third Party Logistics (3PL) agreements and transportation contracts
• The key "revenue enhancers" used by the 3PL and transportation providers of which you may not be aware of
• The different logistics strategies between US companies and Canadian companies and why US companies outsource logistics more
• What are the key and critical ingredients that make an outsourcing relationship successful over a longer term and optimizes your value proposition

Please Note: There will be no 3PL or Transportation Service Providers in this Session

Event Agenda

7:30am– 8:00am: Continental Breakfast

8:00am – 8:20am: Bob Armstrong, President, Supply Chain & Logistics Canada (SCL)

In November 2008, SCL in collaboration with the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and Industry Canada released the first "State of Logistics Report for Canada 2008". Bob will reference the report for specific and latest outsourcing trends, as well as the significant gap identified between US and Canadian companies who outsource their logistics functions.

8:30am – 8:50am: Bill McFarlane, Vice President Operations and Marketing, Williamson-Dickie Canada Co.

Williamson – Dickie is one of the world's largest and successful work wear and fashion apparel brands. Privately held and family owned, this company continues to expand its brand image globally and through various retail and commercial channels. Williamson – Dickie Canada Co. has been in a long term (5 year) relationship with a 3PL company handling its Canadian distribution. Bill will relay the key elements for success in the relationship, as well as the challenges in the partnership through revenue growth and 3PL ownership change.

9:00am – 9:30am: Mike Croza and Al Leger, Supply Chain Alliance Partners

Through involvement across North America with many blue chip companies across many sectors, Mike and Al will share their insights in terms of the gaps and opportunities that exist for many companies in reducing logistics expense and at the same time increasing operational capabilities and efficiencies. Recent trends and gaps in logistics data management and internal capabilities Frequently seen less than "best practices" that contribute to the fact that many companies may be paying 6 – 12% too much for their logistics services KPI's and innovative pricing approach missing from most contracts Logistics Services "revenue enhancers" that may be hidden to the client nor aware of.

9:30am: Wrap up

Please contact Shannon Fitzpatrick at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 905-471-4944 ext.101 if you are interested in attending this session.