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Chelsea C. White III Georgia Tech

Chelsea C. White III Georgia Tech . Preliminary Remarks - Trends. Weak economy, currency dynamics, fuel price dynamics, product & package re-design Supply chain re-design Supplier footprints moving closer to market (‘reverse globalization’) Modal shifts

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Chelsea C. White III Georgia Tech

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  1. Chelsea C. White III Georgia Tech

  2. Preliminary Remarks - Trends • Weak economy, currency dynamics, fuel price dynamics, product & package re-design • Supply chain re-design • Supplier footprints moving closer to market (‘reverse globalization’) • Modal shifts • Long lead times => lead time variability • Geopolitical risk • Reduced capacity • Slower speeds • Reduced fleet size • Bankruptcies

  3. Chris Sultemeier Wal-Mart

  4. Rahquel Purcell Proctor & Gamble

  5. Rich Dregne Kellogg’s North American Logistics

  6. Transportation Efficiencies Network Efficiencies Network Sustainability Managing Volatility Transportation & Fuel Management

  7. Transportation Efficiencies: Expanded use of Inter-modal Early focus on long and mid-range LOH lanes Explore expansion of Customer IM Maximizing trailer cube and weight Coordination of Inbound Freight

  8. Network Efficiencies: Improved turn-time at warehouses Expansion of Dedicated & Collaborative moves Coordination with internal DSD fleet Facility location analysis

  9. Network Sustainability: Strong environmental sustainability focus Energy conservation (lighting, fleet fuel mgmt) Drive waste out of process and packing streams Alignment with sustainable suppliers Partner with Carriers that are progressive in managing their service and cost drivers Focus on continuous improvement

  10. Managing Volatility: Fuel price & use stability Fleet fuel management programs Explore Fixed fuel applications with Key Carriers Increased Sr. Management awareness of Transportation industry Strong Carrier partnerships focused on driving value to the total Supply Chain

  11. Mike Cole Kraft Foods

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