Take your Logistics and Trade Partnerships to the Next Level

Description

Global trade is complex, and strong partnerships are often the difference between smooth operations and costly disruptions. 

This October 14 luncheon event will explore practical ways companies can strengthen collaboration with logistics providers, carriers, and trade partners to drive more reliable performance and reduce friction in day-to-day operations. 

Speakers from C.H. Robinson, a leading global logistics provider, will share insights on how leading organizations are approaching collaboration between logistics and trade —what works, what doesn’t, and where companies can start. Learn about real-world examples of building trust, sharing duty mitigation strategies effectively, and aligning priorities and partnerships across the supply chain.

Participants will walk away with strategies they can apply immediately, whether it’s improving communication with partners, creating more transparent agreements, or finding new ways to adapt together when challenges arise. The discussion will also give leaders the chance to exchange experiences and learn from peers facing similar issues.

Speakers include:  

• Kevin Doucette, Director, Trade Policy & Security Trade Policy | C.H. Robinson
• Ryan Hammett, Director, Market Intelligence & Insights| C.H. Robinson

Panel presentation moderated by:  Jenny Patzlaff, Supply Chain Practice Director, UWEBC (UW-Madison).

Speakers:

Kevin Doucette – Director, Trade Policy & Security Trade Policy, C.H. Robinson 

Kevin Doucette joined C.H. Robinson International, Inc. in 2009 after a decade as a Manager with a leading international trade and regulatory compliance consulting firm. In this role Kevin oversees the external Consulting Division (Trade Policy), the internal Export Corporate Compliance Department, and both the internal Supply Chain Security Divisions for C-TPAT and TSA. He is experienced and well versed in the areas of U.S. import and export compliance and supply chain security. In his career, Kevin has worked with, and for, executive, director, and managerial leaders for many Fortune 500 companies. He has been at the forefront of the supply chain security movement and is credited for helping hundreds of importers obtain C-TPAT certification and validation. He is a Licensed Customs House Broker and a member of C.H. Robinson’s Corporate Compliance Council. 

Ryan Hammett, Director, Market Intelligence & Insights, C.H. Robinson

 Ryan is the Director of Market Intelligence and Insights at C.H. Robinson, where he oversees C.H. Robinson’s North America thought leadership team. Ryan and his team help the shipper and carrier communities simplify transportation-related complexities into actionable insights. His responsibilities also include C.H. Robinson’s collaboration with research universities to publish academic studies relevant to supply chain and transportation. In his time at C.H. Robinson Ryan has held multiple roles mostly focused on the shipper community, including technology implementation, business development, M&A integration (Freightquote), project management, commercial strategy, and as chief of staff to the Chief Commercial Officer. 

AGENDA: 

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM    Registration & Networking
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM    Lunch, Welcome, Opening Remarks
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM      Speaker Remarks
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM       Q & A Session with Panelists and Closing Remarks

Cost of Admission: This is an in-person only event. MITA Members $55; Non-members $80; 

The Key-program Sponsor for the October 14 event is C.H. Robinson

MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors:  M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, OEC Group,  FTI Consulting and Star7