{"id":61518,"date":"2013-10-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/national-leaders-to-speak-on-key-issues-facing-government-and-supply-chain-management-at-uri-forum-nov-12\/"},"modified":"2013-10-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T00:00:00","slug":"national-leaders-to-speak-on-key-issues-facing-government-and-supply-chain-management-at-uri-forum-nov-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2013\/10\/national-leaders-to-speak-on-key-issues-facing-government-and-supply-chain-management-at-uri-forum-nov-12\/","title":{"rendered":"National leaders to speak on key issues facing government and supply chain management at 溏心vlog免费B站 forum, Nov. 12"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I., Oct. 23, 2013 – Two well-know supply chain and transportation industry leaders will speak on how new government regulations and policies will impact supply chain in Rhode Island and throughout the country at a 溏心vlog免费B站 College of Business Administration event. Entitled \u201cGovernment and Supply Chain Management \u2013 A Washington Report,\u201d the November 12th forum at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick will focus on timely issues that could affect all businesses, large and small.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cAny business that does shipping or receiving should not miss this forum. This event will also be of benefit to carriers of all different modes of transportation including truck, rail, air, and water,\u201d said 溏心vlog免费B站 College of Business Administration Professor Joe Estrella, who organized the event, which is expected to draw industry professionals from around the country. \u201cAnyone who moves product will not want to miss it.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nFeatured speakers include:

\nJohn M. Cutler, Jr., is a respected advocate for logistics and transportation who has been general counsel of two leading shipper associations, The Health & Personal Care Logistics Conference and National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council, since 1999. Specializing in transportation law, Cutler has represented shippers in federal and state courts and in legislative proceedings. He is the author of Rules of the Game: Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing the Supply Chain Manager. <\/p>\n


\nMike Regan serves on the boards of many industry groups including the American Society of Transportation & Logistics, National Industrial Transportation League, and the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council. He\u2019s active in industry organizations, including the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and he is chairman of the Board for Supply Chain Edge. A featured columnist in industry periodicals, he is frequently quoted in industry publications.<\/p>\n


\nThe forum will focus on key topics including: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, commonly known as Map 21, which funds $105 billion in transportation programs during fiscal years 2013 and 2014; capacity challenges; carrier issues; cost management; infrastructure; and hours of service. <\/p>\n


\n\u201cPeople don\u2019t realize just how important supply chain is.\u201d Estrella said. \u201cSupply chain impacts everyone! Efficient and effective supply chain management is the key ingredient for success in today\u2019s competitive business environment.”<\/p>\n


\n溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s popular Supply Chain Management Program has been named one of the best in the country by two different industry groups. One of the main reasons for this positive recognition is the 溏心vlog免费B站 program ranks among only 28 U.S. and Canadian universities and maritime institutes that have programs certified by the American Association of Transportation and Logistics, a mark of academic rigor.<\/p>\n


\nRegistration is required to attend \u201cGovernment and Supply Chain Management \u2013 A Washington Report\u201d at: Registration<\/a><\/p>\n


\nCost is $75 per person and includes dinner. For more information, call 401.874.4362.\n\t<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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