Included Webcasts:

Keynote Session: The China Price—The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage

Keynote Speaker: Alexandra Harney

Patrick Burnson (Moderator)

U.S. companies continue to gravitate to China to produce inexpensive goods: But at what price? With the recent scandals involving tainted food and toys coming back into the U.S. from China, and the mounting concern over the ever-growing pollution produced by Chinese industry, it’s become clear that what happens in China does not stay in China. According to this year’s keynoter: It has a tangible and at times devastating global effect. In this year’s eye-opening keynote address, veteran Financial Times correspondent Alexandra Harney shares her experiences inside China’s vase ecosystem of export-oriented industry. In her recently released book “The China Price—The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage,” Harney has extracted beautifully rendered human stories that put a face on China’s rapid economic growth—and she’s ready to share these extraordinary tales with our attendees. Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review are honored to have Alexandra Harney keynote the 2008 Online China Logistics Conference. She’ll share her observations and insights on this dynamic marketplace; but more importantly, she’ll advise U.S. shippers on how to stay in the game without compromising efficiency… and their values.

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China Logistics 101: Think Before You Leap

Speakers: Andy Mulkerin, Managing Partner, Nicobar Group, New York, Patrick Burnson (Moderator)  

Thinking about stretching your supply chain into China? Well, give it some thought. Manufacturing in China does not make sense for every company. Many companies have underestimated the logistics costs involved in manufacturing in China and have decided to bring their production back to their home country. In this China Logistics 101 session, Andy Mulkerin of China supply chain consultancy Nicobar Group will set out to answer all the questions you have about China logistics to help you make the most sound decision possible. He’ll offer an updated overview of the transportation infrastructure in China; pinpoint hot service trends; help with your approach to managing a 3PL in China; and offer some mini-case studies gleaned from their team on the ground in China. And don’t forget to visit the team’s China Logistics Blog on www.logisticsmgmt.com.

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Managing for Supply Chain Success in China

Speakers:

Frank Quinn (Moderator)

Bob Sullivan, Director, Alix Partners

Parmswaran Bhaskaran, Director, Alix Partners

What does it take to succeed in sourcing product and components from China? This workshop session will deliver the answers. A team of hands-on experts from the consulting community will enumerate the six key factors that companies need to consider to have a successful sourcing experience in China. They’ll also list the pitfalls that need to be avoided to achieve success. This is the type of real-world, practical webcast that’s sure to generate high interest among any company stretching its supply chain deeper into China.

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How to Achieve Full Supply Chain Visibility

Sponsor: Inovis

Speakers:

Frank Quinn (Moderator)

Jon Gatrell, VP of Product Marketing at Inovis

Beth Enslow Senior Vice President Supply Chain Risk Management, Marsh Inc.

As supply chains lengthen and become more complex, it’s more important than ever to track the flow of your product from the source to the customer. This webcast will explain the emerging technologies now available to supply chain professionals to manage the flow of product from far-flung places like China. A big part of the discussion will focus on how to evaluate the offerings available and determine which ones are right for you.