Expert Panelists to Discuss Disruptive Innovations in Logistics

Article by , April 27, 2017


APICS Inland Empire Spring Symposium Panel to Discuss Disruptive Innovations in Logistics

The Inland Empire Chapter of APICS,  the leading association for supply chain and operations professionals, will be hosting a meeting on global supply chain trends and strategies at its Disruptive Innovations in Logistics Spring Executive Panel & Networking Symposium on May 6 in Corona, Calif. Expert panelists including Dr. Genevieve Giuliano, Director of the METRANS, Mark Hirzel, Customs Broker for A.N. Deringer, Inc., Lupe Valdez, Director of Public Affairs for Union Pacific Railroad, Heidi Chance, Division Manager at Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA and Steven C. Finley, Vice President of Re-Transportation at Kuehne + Nagel Co. Attendees will gain insight into which logistical changes matter most and how to prepare the supply chain for these advancements. In addition to a focused conversation on innovations and the future of Logistics, attendees will have time to network and benchmark with area companies and build contacts within the manufacturing and distribution community to help them build their careers.

 

“We have an amazing panel of experts to help our attendees meet the challenges of disruptive change,” says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group.  “With their leadership and insights, manufacturing and logistics professionals will be able to anticipate and plan for the innovations they need to stay competitive and relevant in the future!”

Sponsors this year include Arbela Technologies, Brandman University, Manufacturing Executive Institute, and Complete Consulting Group.  The APICS-IE Spring Symposium: Disruptive Innovations in Logistics will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, Calif. Fees to attend the event from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM are $20 for members, $25 for non-members and students are free. Breakfast buffet is included. Learn more and register online or cut and paste this link into your browser: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edo6z6ik0657ae8c&oseq=&c=&ch=

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