Logistics 2012 - Retail Industry Leaders Association

Retail’s supply Chain ConfeRenCe
Logistics 2012
FEBRUARY 19-22, 2012
Gaylord Texan reSorT & ConVenTIon CenTer • dallaS, TexaS
www.retailsupplychain.org
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Welcome to Retail’s Supply Chain
Conference – Logistics 2012.
With all the choices you have for
supply chain events, why choose
RILA’s Logistics 2012, the Retail
Supply Chain Conference?
The Logistics Conference is now in its
27th year, the longest running supply chain conference
that brings together top supply chain executives from
retail and consumer product companies. Conference
content encompasses ALL segments of retail, making it
the most valuable event in the industry.
Every year, our conference steering committee strives to
outdo the previous event. New this year, is the
Multichannel breakout session that will join our other
popular breakout tracks, including: International
Logistics & Sourcing, Transportation, Distribution, and
Supply Chain Management. Within these breakout
sessions, we have incorporated five, high-level focus
areas. Speakers have been encouraged to address issues
of Collaboration, Innovation, Emerging Technologies,
Strategy and Risk Management in their presentations
for an even more engaging and thought-provoking
session that resonate with the senior-level executives
that attend the conference.
Of course, key to the ongoing success of the event is the
interaction and give-and-take between participants and
presenters. In addition to our audience response system
that allows for anonymous participation in our general
sessions, three roundtable discussions – focusing on
International Logistics, Food Distribution and
Transportation – will once again provide lively dialogue
and valuable take-aways.
Our attendance this year is once again on a recordsetting
pace, but there’s still room for you. Register
today. Get your hotel room before it fills up. Then join us
for the most education-filled, networking-focused supply
chain conference you will find.
We hope to see you soon in Dallas,
Casey Chroust
Executive Vice President, Retail Operations
RILA
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Logistics conference.
Retail’s supply Chain ConfeRenCe
Logistics 2012
As the longest running conference covering the supply chain
for the entire retail industry, Logistics 2012 will feature:
n Attendance by retail and Consumer product
executives leading Their Supply Chain Functions
n First Class-Supply Chain education
• Expert Keynote Presentations
• 20 Breakout Sessions
n High-level Focus Areas Woven Throughout
Conference Tracks
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Emerging Technologies
• Strategy and Risk Management
conference steering committee
CHAIRMAN
Dave Reiff
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain West GBU
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Marie Lacertosa
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
MEMBERS
Steve Carter
Director, Transportation Planning
Target Corporation
John Flanigan
Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Dollar General Corporation
George Giacobbe
Vice President, Distribution
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Mike Graham
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics
H-E-B
Mark Hilborn
Vice President, Logistics
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
Richard Keyes
Executive Vice President, Supply Chain & Distribution
Meijer, Inc.
Larry Mahoney
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Central GBU
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Carlos Menezes
Vice President, Distribution & Operations Planning
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
Eric Morley
Senior Director, Supply Chain & Transportation
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Steve Szilagyi
Senior Vice President, Distribution
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Harold Wilson
Senior Vice President, Distribution & Transportation
Services
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Donna Howard
Vice President & Managing Director
Nestle Purina PetCare
Matthew Lindsey
Director, Customer Service
Unilever
Michelle Schutte
Director, North America Supply Chain
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
n Five educational & innovative Conference Tracks
• International Logistics & Sourcing
• Transportation
• Distribution
• Multichannel
• Supply Chain Management
n numerous networking opportunities
n An expansive exhibit Hall packed with the
latest Solutions
Steve Buccella
Vice President, Corporate Sales & Business
Development
Dematic
Anthony Chiarello
President
American Shipping Group
Jim Craig
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Corporate
Sales & Marketing
Yusen Logistics (Americas), Inc.
Michael Gregory
Partner
Kurt Salmon
Ricky Kunz
Vice President, Origination Division
Port of Houston Authority
Karl Ryder
Vice President
UPS
Fred Takavitz
Senior Vice President, Business Development, Retail
Exel
Brian Gibson
Professor, Supply Chain Management
Auburn University

the “who’s who of retail” attends riLA’s
retail supply chain conference – Logistics 2012:
7-Eleven, Inc.
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.
Abercrombie & Fitch, Co.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Ace Hardware Corp.
Aeropostale, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Signature Furniture
Amscan Inc.
Amway Corporation
Ann Taylor Stores Corporation
Anna's Linens
Army and Air Force Exchange
Service
Audiovox Electronics Corporation
AutoZone, Inc.
Avon Products, Inc.
Bass Pro Shops, Inc.
BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc.
Beall's Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Belk, Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
BJ'sWholesale Club Inc.
Blockbuster, Inc.
The Body Shop, Inc.
Bon-Ton Stores Inc.
Brookshire Brothers
Brown Shoe Company, Inc.
The Buckle, Inc.
Burlington Coat Factory
Warehouse Corporation
Cabela's, Inc.
Callaway Golf Company
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
Century 21 Department Stores
Chico's FAS, Inc.
The Children's Place
Christmas Tree Shops
Christopher & Banks Corporation
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Claire's Stores, Inc.
The Clorox Company
Coach
Coats & Clark Inc.
Coca-Cola FEMSA
Collective Brands
The Container Store
Cornerstone Brands, Inc.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
CVS Caremark Corporation
DeLonghi America, Inc.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Dillard's, Inc.
Dollar General Corporation
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
Dots LLC
DSW Inc.
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc.
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Esprit
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
Foot Locker, Inc.
Fossil, Inc.
Fruit of the Loom
GameStop Corporation
Gander Mountain Stores
Gap Inc.
General Mills, Inc.
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Giant Tiger Stores Limited
Gilt Groupe Inc.
Gottschalk's Inc.
Guitar Center
H.J. Heinz Co.
Haggar Corporation
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
Hanesbrands Inc.
Hannaford Bros. Co
Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
H-E-B
Helen of Troy
Henkel Corporation
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
The Home Depot, Inc.
Home Hardware Stores Limited
Honey Baked Ham
Hot Topic Inc.
Hub Group, Inc.
Hudson's Bay Company
Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
Interstate Battery System of
America, Inc.
J.Crew Group, Inc.
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
Jones Apparel Group
Keter Plastic LTD
Kingfisher PLC
Kirkland's, Inc.
The Kroger Company
Kohl's Corporation
Kraft Foods Inc.
L.L. Bean, Inc.
Lasko Products, Inc.
Levi Strauss & Co.
Limited Brands, Inc.
Lion Brand Yarn Company
Liz Claiborne, Inc.
Loblaw Companies Limited
Loehmann's Holdings, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.
Luxe Beauty
Macy's Inc.
Malt-O-Meal Company
Marmaxx Group
Mars Retail Group
Mattel, Inc.
Meijer, Inc.
Mervyns, LLC
Michaels Stores, Inc.
Modell's Sporting Goods, Inc.
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Nestle U.S.A.
NIKE, Inc.
Nintendo of America, Inc.
Nordstrom, Inc.
The NorthWest Company
Northern Tool & Equipment Co.
Office Depot, Inc.
Out! International, Inc.
Overstock.com, Inc.
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
Pamida Stores Operating Company
Party City Corporation
PEPBOYS AUTO
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
PetSmart, Inc.
Phillips Van Heusen
Pier 1 Imports Inc.
Polo Ralph Lauren, LP
PriceSmart, Inc.
Procter & Gamble Co.
PSSWorld Medical
QVC, Inc.
Radio Systems Corporation
RadioShack Corporation
Ralphs Grocery Company
Redcats USA
Reitmans (Canada) Ltd
Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Restoration Hardware
Retail Products Group
Retail Ventures Inc.
Rooms To Go, Inc.
Ross Stores Inc.
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Safeway Inc.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
Save-A-Lot, Ltd.
Seabra Supermarkets
Sears Holdings Corporation
Shoebuy.com
ShopKo Stores, Inc.
Smart & Final Inc.
Sony Electronics Inc.
Southern Wine & Spirits
Spencer Gifts, LLC
The Sports Authority, Inc.
Stage Stores, Inc.
Starbucks Corporation
Target Corporation
Technicolor Home Entertainment
Services, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Toys R Us, Inc.
Tractor Supply Company
True Value Company
Tween Brands Inc.
Under Armour, Inc
Unilever
Urban Outfitters Inc.
The Vitamin Shoppe
W.S. Badcock Corporation
Walgreen Co.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Wilkinson Hardware Stores
Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Zale Corporation
AdditionAL Activities
Women in Logistics
Leadership & Development Event
Sunday, February 19, 2012
3:30pm – 5:30pm
The RILA Women in Logistics Network is one
of RILA’s fastest growing initiatives. Since its
inception in 2008, the event has more than tripled
in size. This year’s event will feature another
dynamic speaker to motivate both male and female
executives to seek greater diversity within the
Supply Chain field. The event will again provide
ample opportunities for networking, one of the keys
to the event’s success.
For more information, contact Caitlin Hott at
caitlin.hott@rila.org or 703-600-2042.
golf tournament
Bridlewood Golf Club
Sunday, February 19, 2012
8:30am Depart Hotel
10:00am Shotgun Start
3:00pm Post-event Reception & Awards
4:30pm Return to Hotel
Join your colleagues for a day of golf. Free to all
retail registrants, participation is on a first-come,
first-served basis. This event will fill up fast. Don’t
miss this great opportunity.
For more information, please contact Rachel Dahl
at rachel.dahl@rila.org or 703 600-2049.

conference tracks
Breakout sessions for Logistics 2012 cover the
breadth of the retail supply chain – from
sourcing to final delivery. Sessions are color
coded to match the tracks below.
international Logistics & sourcing
Today’s global supply chains are more
complex than ever, extending further
upstream and overseas—are you positioned
for success in 2012 and beyond? This track
will address critical subjects in global
procurement and goods movement, from
the impact of the economy on cost and
capacity to new collaboration opportunities
between shippers and gateways.
transportation
Getting the right product to the right place
at the right time is fundamental to the
success of any retail organization. Cost,
service, visibility and security are just a few
of the many areas transportation executives
continually seek to optimize across the
various modes. Gain insights into the latest
governmental policies and operational
advances affecting transportation processes
and systems today.
distribution
Speed and accuracy, agility and flexibility
are essential to best-in-class material
handling and distribution operations. Join
your peers for discussions of key issues and
leading practices in warehousing and
distribution management today, from
increased automation to keeping pace with
the evolution of multichannel operations.
Retail’s supply Chain ConfeRenCe
Logistics 2012
Agenda at a glance
Sunday, February 19
10:00AM - 4:30PM Golf Tournament
3:30PM - 5:30PM Women in Logistics Event
5:30PM - 6:00PM Student Meet & Greet
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Monday, February 20
Welcome Reception
7:15AM - 7:45AM Continental Breakfast
7:45AM - 9:00AM Welcome & Opening Keynote Address - Perspectives from the C-Suite
9:15AM - 10:15AM The Economic Outlook 2012 & Beyond
10:30AM - 11:30AM Breakout Sessions:
The Intermodal Transportation Discover the Multichannel Sourcing and
Chassis
Roundtable Benefits of a Strategy Panel Inventory
Conundrum
"Goods to Person"
Order Fulfillment
Management
11:30AM - 12:15PM Luncheon
12:15AM - 1:15PM NBA Great Bill Walton: Climbing Back to the Top of the Mountain One More Time
1:30PM - 2:30PM Breakout Sessions:
Diversification of
Port Strategies
Managing
Transportation:
New World, New
Rules, New Ideas
Distribution
Roundtable
2:45PM - 3:45PM State of the Logistics Industry
Cost-to-Serve
Metrics
4:00PM - 5:00PM Socialnomics: Word of Mouth Goes World of Mouth
5:00PM - 7:00PM Cocktails & Buffet in Exhibit Hall
visit www.retailsupplychain.org for the full program schedule.
Supply Chain
Resiliency
and Business
Continuity
Planning

Agenda at a glance
Tuesday, February 21
7:30AM - 8:00AM Continental Breakfast
8:00AM - 9:00AM U.S. Infrastructure: Investments Needed to Remain Competitive
9:15AM - 10:15AM Breakout Sessions:
International Holistic Approach Direct-to-Store Beyond the Sale Attracting Top
Logistics
to Transforming and DC Bypass -- How Technology Talent to Supply
Roundtable Transportation Opportunities Is Improving Chain Careers
Operations
Customer
Experience at Time
of Delivery
10:30AM - 11:30AM RILA/ Auburn University Annual Retail Supply Chain Study
11:30AM - 1:15PM Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:30PM - 2:30PM Fuel Forecast: Developing Strategies for New Energy Realities
2:45PM - 3:45PM Breakout Sessions:
Global Shifts in
Sourcing
American Shipper/
RILA Research
Series: Domestic
and International
Transportation
Procurement
Food Distribution
Roundtable
4:00PM - 5:00PM Leadership & Personal Development
5:00PM - 6:30PM Cocktails & Buffet in Exhibit Hall
Distributed Order
Management
and Inventory
Planning in
Multichannel
Retail
Wednesday, February 22
7:30AM - 8:00AM Continental Breakfast
8:00AM - 9:00AM Election 2012: Power, Control & Predictions
9:15AM - 10:15AM The Heart & Fist: Inspired Leadership Through Challenging Times
2012 Student
Session: Looking
Forward - Trends
Affecting Product
Shipment and
Store Delivery
Strategies
visit www.retailsupplychain.org for the full program schedule.
conference tracks
Breakout sessions for Logistics 2012 cover the
breadth of the retail supply chain – from
sourcing to final delivery. Sessions are color
coded to match the tracks below.
multichannel
eCommerce is increasingly critical to the
success of today’s retailers, and
mCommerce is retail’s next frontier. Today’s
customer is a multichannel shopper, and
retailers are expected to keep pace. From
the complexities of managing multiple
channels across the enterprise to the next
evolution of technology drivers, the world of
multichannel retailing is replete with
challenges and opportunities. Learn some of
the strategies industry leaders are
implementing to succeed.
supply chain management
People, processes, and technology—the
keys to managing your end-to-end supply
chain. This track will take a strategic look at
a variety of topics affecting companies’
holistic supply chain operations, including
trends and innovation, Mark Stinde workforce
Vice President, Business Development
management and Protiviti the latest technology
applications.

general session descriptions
Monday, February 20 • 8:00am – 9:00am
Opening Keynote - Perspectives from the C-Suite
Join John Menzer, CEO of Michaels Stores, as he shares his unique
perspective on the crucial role of supply chain in retail operations,
leadership in times of economic uncertainty, and what’s on the horizon
for the retail industry, both as a former vice chairman of Wal-Mart and
now a specialty arts and crafts retailer.
John Menzer
CEO
Michaels Stores, Inc.
Monday, February 20 • 9:15am – 10:15am
The Economic Outlook 2012 & Beyond
Greg Ip is one of the country's most respected and incisive interpreters
of economic events at a time of almost relentless economic upheaval.
As the Washington-based U.S. Economics Editor of The Economist
magazine, Greg specializes in international and economic trends, the
Federal Reserve and the federal budget. Greg's access to top policy
makers and his ability to make the most complex topics crystal clear
has made him a frequent guest on television and radio, including PBS,
CNBC, MSNBC, NPR and ABC News.
Greg Ip
U.S. Economics Editor
The Economist
Monday, February 20 • 12:15am – 1:15pm
Climbing Back to the Top of the Mountain One More Time
One of NBA's 50 all-time greatest players, Bill Walton shares his
inspiring lessons learned through a brilliant career, his focus on
teamwork and his ability to overcome adversity.
Bill Walton
NBA Superstar and Sportscaster
Monday, February 20 • 2:45pm – 3:45pm
The State of the Logistics Industry
Many believe that the state of logistics is a good predictor for the state
of the economy. This session will cover this sector’s new realities, as
well as provide the overall landscape, trends and changes in store for
the coming months and years.
Retail’s supply Chain ConfeRenCe
Logistics 2012
Monday, February 20 • 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Socialnomics: Word of Mouth Goes World of Mouth
Just like we no longer search for the news today, rather it finds us soon
we will no longer search for products and services. They will be pushed
our way through social media. As a result of this viral shift to the everinformed
consumer, the products and services that provide the best
value will ultimately win, rather than the companies that spend the
most on marketing. Erik Qualman, the best-selling author of
Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do
Business, explores why flourishing companies are acting like Dale
Carnegie - listening first and selling second - and explains how social
media isn't a fad, it's a revolution.
Eric Qualman
Author of Socialnomics
Tuesday, February 21 • 8:00am – 9:00am
U.S. Infrastructure: Investments Needed to Remain Competitive
To keep America competitive, the supply chain must be a national
priority. Maintaining and expanding our complex, integrated and
comprehensive supply chain infrastructure requires a public and
private investment that is supported by sound public policy focused on
the long-term needs of the American economy.
Matt Rose
Chairman and CEO
BNSF Railway
Tuesday, February 21 • 10:30am – 11:30am
RILA/ Auburn University Annual Retail Supply Chain Study
RILA and Auburn University's third annual State of the Retail Supply
Chain study brings together the country's leading retailers to delve
into current trends, leading practices and key issues that have the
greatest impact on strategy and planning for retail supply chain
executives now and in the near future. This session will lend insight
into best-in-class practices for creating an agile supply chain that
supports customer satisfaction and company profitability.
Brian Gibson
Professor of Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
Retail Executive Panelists TBA
visit www.retailsupplychain.org for the full program schedule.
Tuesday, February 21 • 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Fuel Forecast: Developing Strategies for New Energy Realities
Oil is the master resource that powers 95% of the world's
transportation. What can supply chain professionals expect going
forward? The session explains why the end of cheap oil is one of those
inevitablities that will change the world as we know it. Learn how
factors such as geology, geopolitics, the energy industry, the search for
alternatives, and risk mitigation impact fuel prices and supply chains,
and how you can develop strategies to overcome the industry's growing
energy challenges.
Chuck Taylor
Founder
Awake! Consulting
Tuesday, February 21 • 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Leadership & Personal Development
Tuesday, Wednesday 22 • 8:00am – 9:00am
Election 2012: Power, Control & Predictions
When Charlie Cook makes a pronouncement based on his analysis of
the political scene in America, people who want to be "in the know" sit
up and listen. For more than two decades he has been Washington's
most trusted - and most accurate - voice on all things political,
whether it's the outcome of a congressional, gubernatorial, or
presidential election. Hear his predictions on the 2012 elections.
Charlie Cook
Editor and Publisher
Cook Political Report
Tuesday, Wednesday 22 • 9:15am – 10:15am
The Heart & Fist: Inspired Leadership Through Challenging Times
Drawing from his experiences as a Navy SEAL, White House fellow, and
award-winning humanitarian leader, Eric Greitens explores why people
follow a leader, what it means to serve, and how people can positively
impact the lives of others. Eric speaks about the power of humility and
argues that true leaders challenge their followers.
Eric Greitens
Navy SEAL, Author, Rhodes Scholar & CEO
The Mission Continues

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conference Hotel information
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051-1945
(866) 782-7897
RILA has reserved a block of sleeping rooms (single or double occupancy)
at The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center for conference
participants. Room reservations can be made directly with the hotel at
(866) 782-7897. Mention that you are attending RILA’s Logistics 2012
Conference to take advantage of our special group rate of $199 plus resort
fee. You must make your reservations by Thursday, January 27, 2012, to
secure RILA’s room rate. Rooms are reserved on a first-come, space
available basis, and may sell out before that date.
Additional conference information
Dress: Business casual attire is recommended for all conference activities.
Special Needs: Please let RILA know if you have any disabilities or dietary
restrictions that require special accommodations.
Other information: This is a non-smoking conference. All sessions are closed
to the press.
Disclaimer: The RILA Retail’s Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2012 has
been organized by RILA and the Logistics Steering Committee. The
presentations and opinions of speakers and participants are not necessarily
those of RILA. Photos will be taken throughout the conference and will be
posted to the RILA website and social media sites.
Questions: Call RILA’s Conference Department at (703) 841- 2300
cancellation & refund Policy
If a cancellation is requested on or before December 23, 2011, RILA will
process a refund in the same manner that the registration payment was
made, less a processing fee of 10% per registration. If a cancellation is
requested between December 23, 2011 and February 8, 2012, RILA will
process a refund in the same manner that the registration payment was
made, less a processing fee of 50% per registration. Cancellation requests
received on or after February 8, 2012 are non-refundable. Registered
attendees may transfer their registrations to another individual from the
same company at any time. Business cards and a photo id are required for
all on-site registrations, transfers and swaps. All cancellation and transfer
requests must be sent in writing. Refund requests for two or more
individuals from the same company will be refunded with one check made
out to the company.
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