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NCWTA
2002 Presentation Slides
Session
Presentations
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Patrick
Burnson, Editor in Chief, World Trade Magazine
Getting
Over 9/11: Are We There Yet?
Now that heightened security is the accepted norm, how will U.S.
business leaders position their companies for growth in 2003? Adding
layers of new protection to production cycles and the supply chain
has taken its toll on all of us, but there may be lessons learned
to create new efficiencies in the year ahead. Readers of World
Trade are expressing new optimism, and Patrick will share some
of their insights, opinions, and forecasts.
Dr.
Robert Connolly, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Strategic Issues in North Carolina Trade: Keys to International
Business Success
The global trade situation presents today's international business
community with tremendous opportunities and challenges. An appreciation
of export and import trends provide smart trade executives a launching
pad for understanding and taking advantage of the evolving situation.
The prospects for a trade war and the possible emergence of the
Free Trade Area of the Americas also provide a dynamic context for
innovation, decision-making, and success.
James
Cook, Logistics Manager, Black & Veatch
How
to Identify and Use a Logistics Competitive Advantage
Today's dynamic marketplace places a premium on identifying and
exploiting a clear competitive advantage. Logistics is an area in
which firms can achieve such a position. Mr. Cook will discuss the
characteristics and ways to measure a true logistic competitive
advantage.
Jon
Fee, Attorney, Alston & Bird
Focus
Assessment and Customs Trade—Partners in Trade Against Terrorism
(C-TPAT)
Jon Fee will speak about two recently implemented programs involving
U.S. Customs compliance—the C-TPAT program and Focused Assessments.
C-TPAT, a voluntary program under which the industry and customs
cooperate in the defense against terrorism, involves establishing
security in the supply chain to guard against the smuggling of weapons
and other unauthorized cargo. The discussion will cover the requirements
of the agreement, the security guidelines proposed by customs, and
the "snapshot" image of existing security measures. Specific
attention will be focused on industry initiatives in support of
the program, the consequences of failure or default, and the practical
challenges affecting participation. Focused Assessments, the latest
development in the evolution of customs audits, purport to check
the importer's systems and controls to make a judgmental assessment
of the risk of the importer's noncompliance. Jon will offer practical
comments on preparing for and undergoing this newest form of audit.
Dr.
Jim Giermanski, Professor and Director, International Business
Studies,
Belmont Abbey College
Why It Often Hurts to Cross the Mexican Border and How to Avoid
the Pain
There are very clear reasons, even under NAFTA, why there are often
delays and high costs for crossing into Mexico by truck. U.S. shippers
often pay for these costs and assume all the risks associated with
them. Dr. Jim Giermanski will explain why these delays and costs
are present, and how to remove or reduce their impact.
Dr.
Noel Greis, Director, Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private
Enterprise
Bottom Line
Insights and Future Speculations
Dr. Greis will recap the conference presentations and provide her
analysis of the major trade issues, developments, and initiatives
discussed.
Coach
Billy Lee, Head Basketball Coach, Campbell University
Getting Motivated to Win
Coach Billy Lee believes that "Motivation, for whatever reason,
is that single, mysterious, yet energizing force that separates
mediocrity from stardom." He says that it is often that average
people with "big hearts," or motivation, are the ones
who are doing great things. He advocates that motivation can manifest
itself in various ways and move a team or business associates to
a higher level of performance, and that motivation is the distinguishing
characteristic that can make or break a business. Coach Lee's intriguing
stories told with Carolina charm, will create lasting impressions.
His humor, wisdom, and anecdotes will excite you to motivate your
"team."
Bob
Maricich, President, Century Furniture
Strategic
Planning and the Changing Furniture Industry
The United States furniture industry is undergoing rapid, disruptive
changes that are driven by low-cost competition from Southeast Asia
and consolidation at the retail and manufacturing levels. Century
Furniture, a leading manufacturer of high-end wood and upholstered
furniture, has used an innovative planning process to develop an
appropriate strategy. This presentation will explore the domestic
furniture industry, the strategic planning process, and the resulting
plan for Century.
Rob
Pisani, Attorney, Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman
E-Logistics
and International Trade Compliance: Performance Update
Recent developments in the customs and international trade compliance
arena have had a significant impact on e-logistics and corporate
supply chain management efforts. Mr. Pisani will identify and explain
the major developments affecting corporate initiatives and provide
practical advice for coping with these trade compliance issues.
Roger
Rains , Chief Operating Officer, Crisis Management Worldwide
Corporate
Security Can No Longer Be Ignored at Home or Abroad
September 11, 2001, made painfully obvious what some knew all too
well—there are those who, with varying motivations, are intent
on using terrorist tactics to cause harm to the United States and
U.S. interests. Government efforts to foil these operatives will
be effective over the long term, but U.S. businesses cannot wait
to be protected from terrorists or others. Historically, international
businesses have been the primary targets for terrorists. This presentation
will focus on concrete steps firms can take to secure themselves
and explore areas of potential concern. Conference participants
will leave with practical ideas regarding workplace violence, transportation,
and cargo security. They will learn how to mitigate risk and optimize
profitability in today's
dangerous but dynamic world.
Robin
Roberts, Equity Research Analyst, Stephens, Inc.
Integrated
Global Logistics-People, Process, and Technology
This session will give an overview of the current state of the global
logistics technology industry. The speaker will describe the criteria
that Stephens, Inc., typically uses to evaluate global logistics
companies from an investment perspective. In addition, the session
will illustrate the methodologies Ms. Roberts employs in order to
distinguish a viable business model from market hype and a real
product from vaporware.
Erik
Stromberg, Executive Director, NC State Ports Authority
Preparing North Carolina for
the Twenty-First Century Economy Through
Global Engagement
Because globalization is an issue resonating at many levels, this
presentation will propose specific public and private sector initiatives.
They include identifying and recommending programs to enhance benefits,
mitigating negative impacts of North Carolina's increasing involvement
in the global economy, and establishing a public awareness campaign
on the importance of global engagement. Attendees will learn how
current and future commercial, cultural, and educational connections
between North Carolina and the world will benefit the state in the
future. This presentation will also propose an action plan to improve
North Carolina's position in
the global marketplace.
Chris
Swecker, Special Agent in Charge, Charlotte Division, FBI
Seeking Security in a World Turned Upside Down
The world turned upside down on September 11, 2001. In an instant,
trade, air travel, and lives ground to a halt. Americans confronted
terror and grappled with terrible losses. Today, the threat of terrorism
remains, but America is much better prepared to head off attacks
and deal with them when they occur. Chris Swecker will review how
these proactive, preventative steps influence international business
and how the U.S. government is changing to make doing business at
home and abroad a less risky enterprise.
Dean Tracy, Director of Import Logistics, Lowes
Implementing
C-TPAT
This session will focus on the implementation of security measures
needed to make importers compliant with U.S. Customs C-TPAT processes.
Discussion topics include: (1) how importers can work with customs,
vendors, carriers, and truckers to assess their supply chains' current
state of security and (2) how they can define the process to determine,
establish, and implement proper security measures needed to make
importers compliant with the U.S. Customs C-TPAT initiative.
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