3PL Summit

Now is the Time for 3PLs to Thrive!  Leverage Customer Insight & Master Industry Trends to Seize New Economic Opportunities

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The 10th 3PL Summit - co-located with the Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum - will reveal how you can adapt your business to meet the requirements of the economic re-growth, drive renewed growth and gain market share.

 MAXIMIZE 3PL OPPORTUNITIES IN A NEW ECONOMY – Understand directly from 3PL CEOs how leading companies are capitalizing on new opportunities. Position your strategy to capitalize on complex customer requirements, drive innovation and efficiency, meet rising capacity demands, and tackle new markets.

 EXCEED CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS WITH DIRECT INSIGHT FROM TOP SHIPPERS – Gain unparalleled customer interaction during shipper feedback sessions & networking. Know your customers inside out, and learn what they really want from a 3PL. PLUS - Learn how top 3PLs are structuring their business development plans to capture new customers.

 UNDERSTAND THE LATEST GAME-CHANGING INDUSTRY TRENDS –
Plug into the pulse of the industry and make sure your company is aligned with key trends. Through hard data, CEO opinions, live polling, and research experts you’ll capture the industry insight that matters.

 LEVERAGE STRATEGIC CARRIER RELATIONSHIPS TO MEET RISING CAPACITY DEMANDSDiscover the strategic relationship-building tools, and contract structures that yield the most flexible and risk-proof 3PL-carrier relationships in the industry.

 LEARN THROUGH INTERACTION & ENGAGEMENT, NOT PASSIVE LISTENING – With live polls, interactive debates, one2one meetings, break-out discussions, workshops, customer feedback sessions, and much more, the 3PL Summit is deliberately designed for maximum interaction. Gain and retain the knowledge and connections that will drive your business forward in 2012.

 AND MUCH MORE – With 5 tracks, 3 workshops, 200+ shipper customers, and 500+ total attendees, the opportunities are endless! Bring your whole team to ensure maximum benefit for your company.

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At the 10th 3PL Summit you're guaranteed:

Over 75 C-level & VP speakers
13 Distinct themed tracks
16 Hours of dedicated networking
48 Top-level exhibitors
500+ Total attendees
200+ 3PL customers
10th Anniversary Celebration
1 3PL Awards celebration
1 Charity silent auction
= 1 Unmissable Event

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Learn from Industry Leaders

Top 3PL Speakers:

Dan Spellman, President, Americas and Asia, Cat Logistics Services
Fred Schardt, President and CEO, FedEx Trade Network
Ed Feitzinger, President, Global Contract Logistics & Distribution, UTi
Herb Shear, CEO, Genco
Tom Sanderson, President & CEO, Transplace
Jeremy Haycock, President North America, Damco

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Top Customer Speakers:

Greg Javor, SVP Global Logistics, Starbucks

Randy Lewis, SVP Supply Chain, Walgreens

Nancy Marino, CSCO, Gloria Jean's Coffee

Kevin Wrenn, SVP Operations, Fujitsu

Dave Swihart, SVP Global Supply Chain, The Scott's Miracle-Gro Company

Rick Sather, VP Customer Supply Chain, Kimberly Clark

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NETWORK >

The 3PL Summit brings together over 500 senior decision-makers from across the supply chain and logistics industry, including over 200 senior executives from shipper customers.  With over 16 hours of dedicated networking time, you’ll have ample time to connect with the key decision-makers in your industry. 

There’s even the option to have one2one meetings with other attendees – just ask EFT for details!

CELEBRATE >

You’re Invited  - The 3PL Summit 10th Anniversary Celebration: The Logistics Industry Gives Back.  On June 19th, join your peers for a charity Silent Auction in support of the American Logistics Aid Network and the Chicago Children’s Charities.  Celebrate the Summit’s 10th Anniversary, and help the logistics industry give back!

EXHIBITION  >

The 3PL Summit is not your average trade show.  Instead, we bring together a select group of exhibitors who deliver the highest-level solutions to the industry.  Explore the exhibition hall to discover the latest solutions and benchmark your current providers against the competition. See sponsor and exhibitor information here