FW: Northwestern University Freight Transportation & Logistics Executive Program - Sept. 9-11, 2013
Neels, Kevin
Members and Friends,
A conference you may be interested in…
From: Diana F Marek [mailto:d-m...@northwestern.edu]
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 4:37 PM
Cc: Breton L Johnson
Subject: Northwestern University Freight Transportation & Logistics Executive Program - Sept. 9-11, 2013
Dear TRB Committee Member,
As a Committee member of a TRB Freight-focused Committee – we wanted to alert you and your Committee members to our specialized Executive Program:
Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Volatile Environment – scheduled for Sept. 9-11, 2013 here at Northwestern University – and ask that you share this information with your Committee members and others you think may be interested.
This is a highly specialized program developed by the Transportation Center of Northwestern University focusing on the complex set of challenges facing those working in the volatile domestic and international freight transport environment.
The program is aimed at transportation and logistics decision-makers and will address issues impacting all modes – rail, truck, air, ocean, barge and intermodal.
We believe this program will be of significant interest to the members of your Committee, as well as others working in the area. We would appreciate your help is sharing this information with others you think may find this a valuable educational resources.
Early Bird-Registration 20 % Discount available until Aug. 10 - $2160
Government & Academic rate – 20% of full registration fee - $2160
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Delivering Results in a Volatile Environment - Sept. 9-11, 2013
Gain insights into the volatile business environment and economic uncertainty impacting the domestic
and international freight transportation landscape by attending this customize Executive Program.
The course will outline strategies for success for both buyers and sellers of transportation freight
services as it explores the forces driving change in the global freight marketplace.
Who Should Attend:
The program is aimed at transportation and logistics decision-makers engaged in purchasing
domestic and international freight transportation; carriers and intermediaries providing those
Services; and those who invest in, raise capital for, and provide services and equipment for
the sector. This includes executives, staff and line managers with responsibility for operations,
sales, sourcing, purchasing, marketing, pricing, cost management and supply-chain design.
Topics to be covered will include:
· Role of Freight in the Economy
· Forces driving change in transportation and logistics
· Emerging Trends in the Global Third Party Logistics Market
· How Customers Buy Freight in a Volatile Market
· Understanding the competitive advantage of each mode: rail, truck, air, ocean, barge
intermodal as related to price, cost structure, service, access and availability
· Freight Intermediaries: Brokerage / TMS
· Global Sourcing
· Understanding the Cost Structure of Freight Transportation Services
· Using Data to Manage Freight Movements
Program faculty include experienced transportation professional, actively working in the industry,
and Northwestern University academic experts.
For full program details and to REGISTER go to:
Diana
Diana F. Marek
Assistant Director
Transportation Center
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence 1954-2004
Northwestern University
600 Foster St.
Evanston, Il 60208-4055
847-491-2280
d-m...@northwestern.edu
http://www.transportation.northwestern.edu/
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