Objective:
FIAS and Stanford University hosted a one-day conference on Global Logistics and Trade Competitiveness in Washington, DC on Thursday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The conference brought together a unique group of private manufacturing and retail firms, third party logistics providers, academia, and the World Bank Group to discuss challenges and opportunities faced in working in emerging economies with diverse logistics services. High-level speakers from the private sector shared their views and experiences
New World Bank trade logistics data for over 100 countries was presented focusing on the importance of logistics in today’s complex economy. Research based on this new trade logistics data was presented for the first time, highlighting important performance differences in logistics efficiency around the world and examining their impact on growth and competitiveness in global markets. These trade logistics data contributed to the new Doing Business 2006 Trading Across Borders Indicators.
Speakers:
Mr. Michael Klein, VP, World Bank and Chief Economist, IFC
Mr. Ed Feitzinger, VP of Logistics, Hewlett Packard
Mr. Tom Haugen, President, Li and Fung, USA
Prof. Hau L. Lee, Professor, Stanford University
Prof. Warren Hausman, Professor, Stanford University
Mr. Nick LaHowchic, Executive VP, Limited Brands
Mr. Gene Long, President, UPS Consulting
Mr. Tom Outwin, Senior VP/Managing Director, North East Area, Panalpina
Ms. Uma Subramanian, Sr. Private Sector Development Specialist, World Bank
Audience: WBG Staff, Stanford University, and Multinational Corporations
Conference Agenda (
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Disclaimer: The views in the presentation reflect the presenter's opinion and do not necessarily represent the firm.
| Logistics & The Electronic Supply Chain by Ed Feitzinger | |
| Logistics Capabilities: The Building Blocks of Global Trade by Gene Long | |
| Limited Brands by Nick LaHowchic | |
| The World After Quotas by Tom Haugen | |
| Relative Supply Chain Solutions by Tom Outwin | |
Creating Global Value Through Efficient Trade Logistics
by Warren H. Hausman, Hau L. Lee and Uma Subramanian | |
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