2009 Indiana Logistics Summit

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7th Annual Indiana Logistics Summit
September 22, 2009

Indiana - The State of Logistics
Indiana's Report Card: Release of state's current rankings in more than 30 logistics categories
(Sponsored by Indiana Economic Development Corp.)

Rich Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Ports of Indiana, Presentation
E. Mitchell Roob Jr., Indiana Secretary of Commerce
Victor L. Lechtenberg, Vice Provost for Engagement, Purdue University

Industry Outlook from Ocean, River, Rail, Truck & Air Logistics
Dealing with the economic downturn and preparing for the future
(Sponsored by Northwest Indiana Forum)

Moderator: Vincent Galbiati, President/Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Indiana Forum
John Rickoff, Executive Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer, Indiana Rail Road Co., Presentation
Terrence Moore, Director of Business Development, AEP River Operations
Paul Will, Chief Financial Officer/Vice Chairman, Celadon Trucking
Ian Hirt, General Manager, Federal Marine Terminals, Presentation

Innovation and Evolution of Distribution Centers at the "Crossroads of America"
An inside look at the mega distribution centers popping up across Indiana
(Sponsored by Conexus Indiana)

Moderator: Kerry Stemler, President/Chief Executive Officer, KM Stemler Co. Inc., Presentation
Mark DeFabis, President/Chief Executive Officer, Integrated Distribution Services (IDS), Presentation
Jim Jelinek, Director of Operations, Langham Logistics, Presentation
J.R. Saylor, Senior Vice President-Supply Chain Management, Brightpoint Inc., Presentation

A Study of Agriculture Logistics: How a small town bridge influenced a region's economy
New study shows importance of transportation infrastructure to local commerce
(Sponsored by CGB Enterprises)

Moderator: Charlie Laird, General Manager of Inland Terminals for CTLC, CGB Enterprises
Ken Eriksen, Senior Vice President, Informa Economics, Presentation
Emily Otto-Tice, Director of Grain Marketing, Indiana Soybean Alliance & Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Presentation

Unlocking the Productivity of Your Supply Chain in a Down Economy: How the Global Supply Chain Organization is Managing the Transition at Eli Lilly
(Sponsored by Vincennes University)

Moderator: Dr. Ronald M. Davis, Provost, Vincennes University
Ronald W. Bohl, Director Supply Chain, Eli Lilly & Co., Presentation

Luncheon

Moderator: Rich Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Ports of Indiana
Keynote Speaker: Ron Foxcroft, logistics entrepreneur, NCAA basketball referee and inventor, manufacturer and worldwide distributor of the most popular whistle on the planet