[Logprofs] India Supply Chain Conference

[Matthew Liao-Troth]

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Matthew Liao-Troth, Dean
J. Whitney Bunting College of Business
Georgia College & State University

From: Ani Agnihotri <ani at usaindiabusinesssummit.com<mailto:ani at usaindiabusinesssummit.com>>
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:52:42 -0500
To: Matthew Liao-Troth <Matthew.Liao-Troth at gcsu.edu<mailto:Matthew.Liao-Troth at gcsu.edu>>
Subject: Register Now ~ India’s Supply Chain: Markets and Opportunities Conference (ISCMOC) - January 23, 2012





The 1st India’s Supply Chain: Markets and Opportunities Conference (ISCMOC)
January 23, 2012
8:45 am to 7:30 pm
Technology Square Research Building (TSRB), 85 5th Street NW, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332
Register Now<http://www.usaindiabusinesssummit.com/registration.php>:http://www.usaindiabusinesssummit.com/registration.php

Why should you attend?



India is one of the world’s most dynamic countries and is designated as a priority market by the U.S. Department of Commerce.  India’s economy grew on average 8 percent over the last ten years and growing dynamism in several of its regional markets have created wide and diverse business prospects for U.S. companies. The country’s supply chains are responsible for its continued growth and globalization. The sector is valued by official studies at $500 billion.

India's infrastructure needs present an unprecedented opportunity for U.S. firms in developing supply chains, warehouses, cold chain storage, ports, roads, railroads, airports, and power grids. India will invest $1 trillion in its infrastructure during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) and looks for private sector participation to fund half ofthis massive expansion through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. India’s highly entrepreneurial and rapidly globalizing private sector is investing in infrastructure projects and is actively looking for suitable partners in USA.

Who should attend?



This one-day global business forum is designed to be intensive and specific for business decision-makers, strategic business planners, export, marketing and operations managers, top professionals, legal practitioners, consultants, and academics with a special interest in India’s  Supply Chain and the business impacts of its continuing growth and globalization.  We suggest sending a team of executives to the Forum.



Forum’s Major Emphases:



·         Identifying market opportunities in India for U.S.-based firms in various promising sectors

·         Where, when, and how to build your India market

·         Market entry and joint venture strategies

·         Overcoming regulatory and cultural obstacles
Plus! - Candid Industry and Business Case Panels with experienced executives.
 Organized by
The USA India Business Summit (UIBS), the Georgia Tech Center for InternationalBusiness Education & Research (CIBER) and Georgia College & State University.
With Support of
The U.S. Commercial Service, The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), The Metro Atlanta Chamber, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Am Cham India, Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute and MM Activ
Sponsored by
Other ISCMOC sponsors include USIBRC, Georgia College, Infosys, Manhattan Associates, DACHSER Intelligent Logistics, Metro Atlanta Chamber and USIII.

India’s Supply Chain: Markets and Opportunities Conference (ISCMOC)

Atlanta, USA - January 23, 2012



Confirmed and invited* speakers (As of Jan 12th, 2012)





PROGRAM



 8:30-9:15 am Registration and continental breakfast

9:15-9:30 am  Welcoming Remarks


·         Ani Agnihotri, Program Chair, India's Supply Chain: Markets and Opportunities Conference
·         Ms. Gretchen Corbin, Deputy Commissioner, Global Commerce , Georgia Department of Economic Development
·         Honorable Ajit Kumar, Consul General, Indian Consulate, Atlanta


9:30 – 10:15 am - Keynote Address

                India’s integration with Global and USA Supply Chain.


·         Mr. L. Radhakrishnan, I.A.S., Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai, India

·         Dr. John McIntyre, Prof. of Intl. Business and Director, GaTech, CIBER  - Session Moderator



 10:15 – 11:00 am – Morning Special Session

A perspective on US and Georgia’s Supply Chain & Logistics Industry


·         Mr. Page Siplon, Executive Director, Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia Department of Economic Development

·         Mr. Tom Singh, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, CIRCOR International, Inc. - Session Moderator



Coffee Break



11:15-12:15 pm  - Panel A

Building Supply Chain and Logistics Infrastructure in India



Ports, Airports and other opportunities


·         Mr. David R. Gault, Director Business Development India, DACHSER USA
·         Mr. Steve Mulaik, Partner, The Progress Group
·         Mr. Warren Jones, Aviation Development Manager, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport



11:15-12:15 pm  - Panel B
India opportunities in Logistics Sector

Warehousing and Cold Chain, Freight forwarder and Air Freight

·         Ms. Jaymie C. Forrest, Managing Director, Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute – Session Moderator

·         Mr. J.D. Schwefler, Vice President, International Business Development, Americold
·         Mr. Chris Barnes, President, Warehouse Education and Research Council Atlanta Chapter
·         Mr. Jayant Bharadwaj, President,  Swift Freight (USA) Inc

  12:30 – 2:00 pm  Luncheon Keynote Address

Opportunities and Challenges in India’s Supply Chain and Logistics Sector


·         Dr. S.B. Agnihotri*, I.A.S., Director General of Shipping, India
·         Mr. Thomas Strauss, Southern Regional Director, U.S. Department of Commerce – Session Moderator



2:15 –3:00 pm  Afternoon Special Session
                Challenges and opportunities for global multinationals: How New Business Models, Scale, Technology and Frugal Innovation
can combine to create real breakthroughs in India’s Supply Chains.

·         Mr. Sandeep Dadlani, VP & Head Americas, Retail, CPG and Logistics, Infosys, India
·         Dr. Matthew Liao-Troth, Dean, J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, Georgia College & State Univ. - Session Moderator



Coffee Break





3:15 -4:15  pm Panel C
                Indian Supply Chain and Logistics Sector



Agriculture and Food, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Partnerships
·         Mr. Bret Douglas, Vice President, Global Trade & Supply Chain, HSBC Bank
·         Mr. Dharmendra Gangrade, Head – Logistics, Pidilite Industries Ltd., India
·         Dr. Douglas F. Britton, Manager, Agricultural Technology Research Program, Food Processing Technology Division, GTRI



3:15 -4:15  pm Panel D
 IT and other services

IT and allied technologies, Enterprise Resource Planning and warehouse management systems.
·         Mr. Vivek Sehgal, Senior Director, Manhattan Associates
·         Mr. Michael Stolarczyk, President, Kontane Logistics


4:15 – 5:00 pm – Case Studies



 Case studies of Warehousing and distribution in India.

Food, Retail and Technology.


·         Mr. Bill Bastian II, President, Bastian Solutions



5: 15  – 7:30 pm  Reception
Registration for India's Supply Chain Conference
Date: January 23, 2012 (from 8:45 am to 7:30 pm)

Venue: Technology Square Research Building (TSRB), 85 5th Street NW, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332

Conference Fees:

Early Registration: $175/person (subject to availability)
Registration: $225/person
http://www.usaindiabusinesssummit.com/registration.php

Note: you will receive a confirmation email for your registration after your credit card is successfully charged. Please save this email for your record as well as an evidence for your registration. NO paper tickets are being mailed separately.

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