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Virginia Chamber of Commerce – July 22, 2013

Virginia Chamber of Commerce – July 22, 2013. Background. Virginia is a hub of logistics Fort Lee is the home of the Army Logistics University Fort Belvoir is the home of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Richmond is the home of the DLA – Aviation

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce – July 22, 2013

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  1. Virginia Chamber of Commerce – July 22, 2013

  2. Background • Virginia is a hub of logistics • Fort Lee is the home of the Army Logistics University • Fort Belvoir is the home of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) • Richmond is the home of the DLA – Aviation • Port of Virginia offers the deepest shipping channels on the U.S. East Coast • On-dock rail service makes the port a true multi-modal transportation hub • Panama Canal expansion enhances Virginia’s position as a hub • Virginia’s universities provide expertise critical to logistics systems • Business – supply chain management, currency exchange issues, contract management • Engineering – process modeling/optimization, risk management, security, human factors • Public policy – compliance, export control, taxation, infrastructure investments • Workforce – STEM degree programs, certificate programs, interns • Central Virginia can and should be a leader in the future of logistics • Focal point is needed to bring public and private entities together • Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS) provides the solution

  3. Mission Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 1 Through 9 New Logistics Products and Services New Ideas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Basic Research and Technology Creation Application Development and Proof of Concept Product Development and Commercialization University Partners CCALS Member Companies CCALS will transform businesses through a collaboration that bridges the gap between research and commercialization to accelerate delivery of new innovations and skilled workers to the logistics industries

  4. Workforce Development Education and Education and Community Community K K - - 12 12 Universities Universities Workforce Workforce Training Training Colleges Colleges Schools Schools Pipeline Pipeline Curricula Curricula Training Centers Training Centers Workforce Workforce Advanced Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Readiness Readiness Industry Industry Levels Levels Future Jobs Future Jobs CCAM CCALS CCAM CCALS Assessment Assessment and Required and Required Workforce Workforce Industry Industry Methods and Methods and Skills Skills Team Team Members Members Analysis Analysis Global Global Standards Standards and Best and Best Practices Practices

  5. Initial Partners • University • Longwood University • University of Virginia • Virginia Commonwealth University • Virginia State University • Defense Community • Combined Arms Support Command (Fort Lee) • Public Sector • Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) • Crater Planning District Commission (CPDC) • Industry • Logistics Management Resources (LMR) • LMI Longwood University

  6. Assets for Economic Development

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