CITT Announces Agenda for Reposition 2009

TORONTO, Ontario -- CITT has announced the learning sessions for Reposition 2009 - the national symposium for supply chain and logistics professionals - to be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario from November 4 – 6.

HR Boot Camp for Supply Chain Professionals
As companies become leaner, everyone must now step in and occasionally play a human resources role within their organization. But becoming more proficient at developing and motivating staff requires training. HR Boot Camp for Supply Chain Professionals is an interactive workshop designed to provide practical, hands-on tools for supply chain professionals tasked with hiring, training and developing staff. This session will be facilitated by Fiorella Callocchia of HR Impact.

The Next Chapter in Supply Chain Management
Due to the volatile North American economy, a new chapter in supply chain management is now being written. The choices companies make in the coming months will define their future success. During The Next Chapter in Supply Chain Management, leaders with expertise in different areas of supply chain will discuss how they have adjusted their operations to suit the current economic climate. Speakers include: John Salt, Vice President of Distribution & Operations Planning for Canadian Tire Corporation; Doug Harrison, President of Calyx Transportation Group; Warren Sarafinchan, Senior Director, Logistics Solutions for Mars Canada and Claude Germain, EVP and COO of Schenker of Canada Ltd. This session will be moderated by Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director, Business Information Group’s Transportation Group of Properties.

Message in a Bottle: Supply Chain Challenges from the LCBO
Being successful in an industry built around personal taste that sources product from around the globe and serves a diverse customer base across Canada requires a very complex supply chain. In the heart of Ontario wine country, learn about the supply chain challenges faced by the LCBO and discover how they manage to cultivate a flourishing customer grapevine in such a highly competitive business. This session will feature Dr. George Soleas, Senior Vice President of the Logistics/Quality Assurance Division of the LCBO.

Near Shoring: The Next Wave or Just a Faze?
The greater the customization or market uncertainty, the closer to market the product has to be. As such, many companies have shortened their supply chain back from traditional off shoring practices. During Near Shoring, a panel of experts will discuss the pros and cons of near shoring, including control issues, shorter lead time, potential loss of intellectual property as well as who is doing it, and how. Panelists will include Garland Chow, Associate Professor at the Sauder School of Business; John O’Reilly, Director of Customs & Traffic, EQL for Toshiba of Canada and Jim Kilpatrick, Partner, from Deloitte Supply Chain Management.

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CITT is Canada’s leading professional development organization in the supply chain and transportation logistics sector. We promote professional excellence and advancement for transportation logisticians by offering