DC Velocity - MODEX 2014

mODEX 2014 attendees can choose from a variety of educational sessions cover- ing the latest manufacturing and supply chain trends, technologies, and innovations. The MODEX 2014 Educational Conference will include three keynotes and over 100 supplier-led seminars covering a broad array of material handling and logistics topics. These sessions are offered free to all registered show attendees. The complete schedule is available at www.modexshow.com/education.

In addition, the show’s organizer, MHI (formerly the Material Handling Industry of America), has teamed up with several educational partners, which will co-locate educational events with MODEX 2014 to provide one-of-a-kind insights into the overall supply chain. A wide variety of seminars, symposiums, and training programs will be offered by the following organizations: Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants (APMHC), Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDI), College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE), Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia Institute of Technology Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA), Order Fulfillment Solutions Council (OFSC), Technical Career Education Program (TCEP), and Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC). Details can be found at www.modexshow.com/education. (Note: Some co-located events require separate registration and fees.)

Edward H. Bastian, president of Atlanta-based Delta Airlines, will deliver the opening keynote address on Monday, March 17, from 8: 30 a.m. to

9:45 a.m. Bastian will discuss Delta’s role in global
commerce and his perspective on future chal-
lenges and technologies that are essential to com-
petitiveness. He will be followed by a panel of ship-
pers, who will discuss supply chain challenges and
opportunities for manufacturing companies.
Panelists will represent companies in the aero-
space, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries.

On Tuesday, March 18, from 8: 30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Lee Scott, former chief executive officer of Wal-Mart, will speak on how to build a logistics and supply chain organization that is a market differentiator. The session will be moderated by Mitch Mac Donald, president and CEO of DC VELOCITY’S parent company, AGiLE Business Media.

Scott Sopher, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP and national leader of the firm’s Supply Chain Strategy and Planning practice, and George W. Prest, MHI’s CEO, will present the findings of a new report from MHI on Wednesday, March 19, from 8: 30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The report focuses on industry trends and issues that will affect business for the next three to five years.