Events

GAINING AGILITY THROUGH DESIGN -- September 1, 2020 – (Part 3)
• Why agility is a competitive advantage
• How one company approached their supply chain
design to gain agility

General update on Brexit from Tony McDermott, Director of Customs Operations & Systems in Europe.

Topics to be discussed:

SUPPLY CHAIN IMPORTANCE
LEVERAGE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
THREE STEPS TO BETTER DESIGN

Expeditors' Ocean Product Leaders and Northeast Local Ocean Product Managers will provide an Ocean Market Update focused on current market challenges and options available, including time definite full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) service offerings.

Gaining Agility Through Design
- Why agility is a competitive advantage
- How one company approached their supply chain design to gain agility

Topics to be discussed:

CANADA BORDER, TRADE & INVESTMENT
NAFTA/USMCA
CUSTOMS, PROGRAMS & DOCUMENTATION

Topics to be discussed:

SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
TRANSFORM DATA INTO A TOOL FOR SOUND DECISION MAKING
BEST PRACTICES & COMMON TRAPS

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:

Transcon Global Footprint
Why Global Transcon
Expeditors Line haul Network
Operational Execution
Expeditors System
Service Provider Strategy & Service Provider Management
Distribution Services - what is and the benefits
Trans-Load
DC By Pass
Merge in Transit
Postponement/Localization
Fulfillment - Pick and Pack
Kitting
Compliance Inspection
VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory

As economic forecasts evolve, North American based businesses are re-evaluating sourcing options. Expeditors will explore how businesses can adapt supply chains as domestic air and ground capacity, and operating practices acclimate to changing market conditions. 

Topics to be discussed:

• Why agility is a competitive advantage
• How one company approached their supply chain design to gain agility