E-LOGISTICS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FLOWS:

An Executive Workshop on the Occasion of the Francophonie World 2003 Week: "E-Logistics in International Trade Flows: Markets and Innovations"

Friday, March 21, 2003, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Venue: The World Trade Club, Atlanta

Organized By: >The Quebec Trade Office - Atlanta, GT CIBER, The French-American Chamber of Commerce - Atlanta Chapter

Supported By: FedEx; The French-American Chamber of Commerce - Atlanta Chapter; Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France, Southeast USA Chapter, Inc.

Co-sponsored By: The Consulate General of Belgium, The Consulate General of Canada, The Consulate General of France, The Consulate General of Switzerland, The Logistics Institute (TLI), The Alliance Française d’Atlanta, TechLINKS.net

This workshop is a part of a week-long series of events celebrating Francophonie World 2003 Week during the month of March.

Workshop Objectives:

To present state of the art applications and opportunities in the fast-emerging field of e-logistics for international trade flows, using innovations in the diverse French-speaking world
To provide a deeper understanding of the technical, market, linguistic, and cultural issues shaping international best practices
To offer strategic information on a dynamic global e-logistics environment ensuring the safe, rapid, and efficient movements of goods from production
To encourage matchmaking among potential partners and an exchange of views on cross-boundary differences in e-logistics strategies
To analyze case insights presented by experts culled from the corporate, academic, consulting, and government sectors

Who Should Attend:

Logistics, transportation, distribution, and warehousing industry managers
Business firms desiring to build a competitive advantage through enhanced logistical solutions
Information technology professionals implementing global supply chain software strategies
Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international trade specialists
Business development and strategic managers, educators, consultants, and government officials involved in global supply chain modalities

Location:
The World Trade Club
303 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 100
Lower Level, Downtown Atlanta
404.880.1550

Parking:
SunTrust Plaza Parking Deck
303 Peachtree Center Avenue

Cost:
$85.00 (price includes continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials)
Special French-American Chamber of Commerce and academic rates available.

Registration:
Mail, fax, or e-mail the completed registration form with your credit card information or check payable to:
French-American Chamber of Commerce - Atlanta Chapter
115 Perimeter Center Place, Suite 495
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Fax: 770.351.1541
E-mail: info@facc-atlanta.com

More Information:
www.ciber.gatech.edu/francophonie2003
or
call Mark Ballam at 404.894.4379.

Agenda:

7:45 - 8:20 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:20 - 8:30 Welcome
Introduction: Hon. J. Gregory Goldhawk, Deputy Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner of Canada, Atlanta, Georgia
Ms. Louise Fortin, International Marketing Manager, The Quebec Trade Office, Atlanta
Dr. John R. McIntyre, Executive Director, GT CIBER, and Professor of Management and International Affairs, College of Management, Georgia Tech - www.ciber.gatech.edu

8:30 - 9:00 Morning Keynote Address
New World Challenges and Stakes in Designing E-Logistics Networks
Introduction: Hon. Hervé Goyens, Consul General of Belgium
Dr. Benoit Montreuil, Bell-Cisco Research Chair in e-business Design, Canada Research Chair in Enterprise Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, Canada - http://e.centor.ulaval.ca/montreuil

9:00 - 10:15 Panel I
Models and Approaches to E-Logistics for International Trade
Moderator:
Mr. Harvey M. Donaldson, Director, The Logistics Institute, Georgia Tech - www.tli.gatech.edu
Partners:
Dr. John Vande Vate, Professor of International Logistics, School of Industrial Systems and Engineering, Georgia Tech; Visiting Professor, Sloan School, MIT - www.emil.gatech.edu
M. Jean-François Goumy, Commercial Counselor for Service Industries, French Trade Commission, Embassy of France, New York City, New York - www.dree.org/etatsunis
Ms. Maria Rey, Executive Director, Latin America Logistics Center, San Francisco, California; Adjunct Faculty, Executive Masters of International Logistics, Georgia Tech - www.logisticamerica.net

10:15 - 10:35 Coffee Break

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Panel II
Global Best Practices in E-Logistics for Transborder Flows
Moderator:
Mr. Louis Malta-Bey, French Trade Advisor, CCEF; President, Pelicans Enterprises, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia - www.bestoffrance.org
Partners:
M. Paul Sicard, President, Triumvirat Groupe Conseil Ltee, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada - www.triumvirat.qc.ca, www.logirack.com
M. Robert Lamarre, President, IMAFS, Montreal, Canada - www.imafs.com
Dr. Benoit Montreuil, Bell-Cisco Research Chair in e-business Design, Canada Research Chair in Enterprise Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, Canada - http://e.centor.ulaval.ca/montreuil

12:30-2:00 Buffet Luncheon and Keynote Speaker
How Leading Distributors Invest in Logistics to Lower Costs and Improve Service Levels
Introduction: Hon. René-Serge Marty, Consul General of France and Commercial Counselor
Mr. Allan Kohl, Managing Partner, Kom International, Inc., Montreal, Canada - www.komintl.com