Navis World 2008

Session Information

Navis World 2008 Agenda

The Navis World 2008 agenda is currently in development and will feature four information packed tracks. Each track will feature industry and Navis product experts to bring you latest news and developments in international port terminal and supply chain operations. Be the first to hear about exciting new Navis solutions, partner developments and new technologies that will help you implement best practices and improve the efficiency of your terminal and supply chain operations.

Track 1: Marine Terminal Operations & Technologies
Navis™ SPARCS N4 is now ready for full deployment and is designed to optimize your marine terminal operations. This track will give you the information you need to convert your systems to Navis SPARCS N4. In addition, this tract will address important information on the state of the industry, the future roadmap for Navis SPARCS N4 and new Navis SPARCS N4 modules. Case studies of actual deployments will give you information on best practices in terminal operations from other terminal operators.

Navis™ SPARCS N4 Strategy and RoadmapRobert Inchausti, Director, Product Management, Navis

Monday, April 21, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T1-101Navis SPARCS N4 was launched at Navis World 2006. What is happening with SPARCS N4 2 years later? This session will cover planned strategies and future roadmaps for the most scalable, deployable and adaptable TOS available today. What are the current Navis SPARCS N4 feature sets and what is the future direction for Navis SPARCS N4? Learn from Robert Inchausti, the senior product manager, what SPARCS N4 can do for you.

Robert InchaustiRobert Inchausti is currently heading SPARCS N4 product development. Since joining Navis in 1991, Robert has contributed to the development of many Navis products and lead successful Navis installations at more than 12 terminals on 5 continents. Robert earned an MBA at the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at New York State University, Oswego.

Introduction of Navis™ SPARCS N4 Equipment ControlEtienne Studer, Senior Software Architect, Navis

Monday, April 21, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-102This session will present Navis SPARCS N4 Equipment Control (ECN4), an all-new implementation of equipment control designed to provide a scalable and fault-tolerant solution in a modern architecture for today's and tomorrow's high volume terminal operations. The session will cover the functional goals of ECN4, a technical overview of the implementation, relevant constraints and contents of the initial release along with a roadmap of future content.

Etienne StuderOriginally from Switzerland, Etienne Studer spent the first 4 years of his career as a developer in the software industry, working on large scale mission critical projects in the banking business. Etienne then moved to the US to work with Navis 4 years ago. Etienne spent his first 3 years at Navis in the SPARCS N4 framework team where he was responsible for the ULC tier, used by SPARCS N4. For the past year, he has been working on ECN4 as technical lead, responsible for architecture, design, and implementation. Etienne has a master’s degree in molecular biology from the University of Basel, Switzerland.

Navis™ SPARCS N4 Deployment Strategies for New and Existing SitesAndy Clason, Director , PS SPARCS N4 Deployment, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 23, 9:30am – 10:30am

Session T1-103Learn about industry best-practices for implementing Navis SPARCS N4 at your site. Discover how to minimize your total cost of ownership while successfully managing a Navis SPARCS N4 deployment project that is on schedule, on budget and of high quality.

Andy ClasonBefore becoming the Director of PS N4 Deployment, Andy Clason was the Director of Support at Navis and has also been one of Navis' most capable project managers. He has been instrumental in numerous implementations of Navis SPARCS and Express at terminal sites around the world. As a result, Andy brings to his role a wealth of experience in terminal operations and a project manager's in-depth knowledge of Navis products.

Introduction and Launch of Navis™ SPARCS Live ViewJon Hallin, Product Manager, Navis
Trygve Isaacson, Technical Lead, Navis SPARCS N4, Navis

Monday, April 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 23, 9:30am – 10:30am

Session T1-104The next generation of visibility tools for terminal operations is here. This session will officially launch Navis SPARCS Live View. Come and see how Navis SPARCS Live View provides visibility to your operation, witness a demo of current and future functionality, and leave knowing that there is a new way of controlling your terminal.

Jon HallinJon Hallin has been with Navis since 2006. When he joined the company as a product manager for the marine product line. He has since worked on a variety of marine products, such as SPARCS N4, SPARCS, and Express. Currently Jon is preparing for the launch of one of Navis' newest products, SPARCS Live View. Prior to working at Navis, Jon spent four years with Yusen Terminals as a SPARCS Administrator and worked on their automation project. Jon has also worked for Marine Terminals Corporation, serving in a variety of operational roles ranging from superintendent to vessel planner to stevedoring manager.

Trygve IsaacsonTrygve Isaacson has 20 years of experience as a software engineer. He spent the early part of his career at Apple Computer developing enterprise network products and graphical human interfaces, and later built multi-platform server products for data replication and on-demand media delivery. After joining Navis in 2002, Trygve was the technical lead responsible for the SPARCS N4 XPS "cross-platform server" and clustered cache service. He is currently the SPARCS Live View technical lead, responsible for architecture, design, and implementation. Trygve has a BS degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Enhanced Business Benefits from the More Robust Navis™ SPARCS Monitor and Navis™ SPARCS AnalyticsYung Chen, Senior Product Manager, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T1-106Come learn about the re-architected Navis SPARCS Monitor and Navis SPARCS Analytics. Get tips on how you can apply business intelligence to improve your bottom line. Increase productivity and avoid costly recovery through timely warnings about operational problems. Transform operational data into meaningful management information through compelling reports that are simple to create. In this session you'll learn how Navis SPARCS Monitor and Navis SPARCS Analytics can help you gain visibility and insights into your operation and business, whether you are using Navis SPARCS 3.x or Navis SPARCS N4. In addition, we will present how the new architecture of Navis SPARCS Monitor and Navis SPARCS Analytics can enhance the scalability, reliability and maintainability of your systems.

Yung ChenYung Chen joined Navis in 2003 and is the product manager for the Navis SPARCS Business Intelligence suite. Prior to joining Navis, Yung spent 5 years in marketing and product management at Genesys, an enterprise software company servicing customers from the Global 1000. Yung earned an MBA at New York University, and masters and bachelors degrees in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Navis™ SPARCS Prime Route for TrucksMarco Fehmer, Director, DSP - Data and System Planning SA

Tuesday, April 22, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T1-107Container Traffic is growing day by day and shipping lines are investing in mega-size vessels. To be competitive, maritime container terminals have to increase productivity and efficiency by modifying internal organization and procedures using the most innovative solutions. Navis SPARCS Prime Route is one of the most innovative solutions to reduce cost and increase terminal efficiency. The implementation of Navis SPARCS Prime Route spreads in all terminal areas, touching organizational, technological and operational issues. The session will present a case study of a successful implementation of Navis SPARCS Prime Route.

Marco FehmerSince 2008, Marco Fehmer has been the director of DSP, a consulting company for IT services and solutions for the ports and shipping industry. DSP is a Navis partner, certified for SPARCS implementation, training and support. DSP is also managing the IT departments for Contship Italia Group's marine and inland terminals. From 2004 to 2007, Marco was the operations systems and project coordinator of Contship Italia Marine Terminals. He also worked as a planning manager and operations manager in marine terminals and has served in the Italian Navy as an officer in logistics. Marco is a member of the Transport Commission of Genoa Engineer Order and a contract Professor of Maritime Logistics at the University of Genoa. He earned a bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering at the University of Genoa.

Navis™ SPARCS N4:The Promise of API'sDr. Andreas F. Neyer, Vice President SPARCS N4 Software Development, Navis

Monday, April 21, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday, April 22, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T1-108Have you ever felt your system doesn't fit your operation? Navis SPARCS N4 comes with a complete toolbox of application interfaces (APIs) that allow you to extend and customize the application to fit your needs. In this session you will learn how to customize Navis SPARCS N4 using web services, configurations, business rules, translators, the Standard Exchange Format (SNX), the Universal Query API and various methods of using Groovy to write your own custom plug-ins.

Dr. Andreas F. NeyerAs a senior engineering management professional, Dr. Andreas Neyer has a successful track record in building and managing teams who develop enterprise and hosted systems for the logistics industry. Currently Andreas leads all development for the SPARCS N4 terminal operating system and has a team of 45 engineers. Andreas comes to Navis with many years of experience in managing large-scale data base and information systems for container terminals, utilities and facilities management. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley.

Using Navis™ SPARCS Prime Route to Improve Terminal Optimization and ControlJinghan Wang, Senior Optimization Scientist, Navis

Monday, April 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T1-109As terminal operations grow, it is extremely important to leverage all existing assets. In this session you will learn how Prime Route is being used to help terminals increase tractor utilization and reduce unproductive travel and wait times.

Jinghan WangJinghan Wang has worked on the optimization, algorithms design and implementation in advanced applications of Navis SPARCS and Navis SPARCS N4. His main focus has been on Prime Route, Expert Decking, Yard Planning, Birth and Yard Path Models. Prior to Navis, Jinghan worked on massive parallel computing and materials simulation at Argo National Laboratory, Louisiana State University's medical image processing, enhancement algorithms at Siemens, and fleet control and management optimizations at MobileForce Technologies and C-cor Corporation. Jinghan has a Ph.D. in Computational Physics from MIT, an MS in Solid State Physics and Computer Modeling and Simulations from Yunnan University, P.R.C. and a BS in Physics from Yunnan University, P.R.C.

The Current State of the Maritime Industry: A Mid-Year ForecastPatrick Burnson, Executive Editor, Logistics Management Magazine

Monday, April 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-110It's only April, but the past fiscal quarter confirms what many in the maritime industry had predicted:Vessel capacity is tight, fuel prices are escalating, and the U.S. West Coast's market dominance is being undermined by a variety of forces. How does and will this effect your operations? In this session, you will be given an overview of the current state of the maritime industry with an analysis by Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor of Logistics Management Magazine.

Patrick BurnsonPatrick Burnson has been reporting on the ocean cargo industry for most of his journalistic career. He has also been among the leading business writers to cover Navis World since it was started 7 years ago. Over that course of time, Patrick has chronicled the changes taking place in waterborne commerce, and provides his readers with exclusive intelligence on evolving trends and strategies. He is based in San Francisco.

The Current and Future State of U.S. PortsBill Mongelluzzo, West Coast Editor, Journal of Commerce

Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-111Even though there was a lull in container volume growth last year, marine terminal volume is still expected to double by 2025. To accommodate these projections, existing facilities are taking advantage of the lull to expand current operations. This session will look at the state of US ports and analyze where expansion is occurring. How is their growth being affected by shifts in the US economy and what are the future projections? Also, what is the impact of environmental and cost uncertainties?

Bill MongelluzzoBill Mongelluzzo joined the Journal of Commerce in 1980 as the New Orleans correspondent. He moved to Long Beach in 1985 and opened the Los Angeles-Long Beach Bureau. Bill served as maritime editor of the Journal of Commerce in New York in 1992-93 and returned to Southern California in August 1993. Bill began his journalism career in 1972 as a reporter with Times Picayune in New Orleans. Bill is a native of Chicago and has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism for the University of Missouri and a Master's degree in History from the University of New Orleans.

The Ambition: Implementing Operations at a World Class LevelJens Baekkel Madsen, CEO, Ports of Auckland

Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T1-113The international terminal industry has evolved to become considerably more complex over the past 5 to 10 years. Organizations with the ambition of operating at a world class level must now have world class resources in all key positions and it is essential that these key resources work together as a team. In this session you will learn about the Ports of Auckland's systems and processes that are helping them to maintain world class operations.

Jens Baekkel MadsenJens Madsen spent 28 years with AP Moller/Maersk Group with overseas postings in Japan, New Zealand, the U.S., Ukraine and Ireland before joining the Ports of Auckland in 2006. Jens has been the CEO of the Ports of Auckland since September 2007. He received his senior management training at Columbia University in New York, and attended The London Business School and EPT Japan.

Implementation of Navis Optimization ToolsEduardo Bustamante, Director de Sistemas y Telecomunicaciones, SPRC

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T1-114This interactive workshop will be an open discussion on successful implementation of Navis™ SPARCS Prime Route and Navis™ SPARCS Expert Decking. In this session Eduardo Bustamante of Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena in Colombia (SPRC) will share with you lessons learned in Navis advanced optimization tools implementation, what worked, what didn't and how SPRC overcame some common implementation obstacles.

Eduardo BustamanteEduardo Bustamante is an engineer with an MSc in IT from The London School of Economics, who has been a consultant for a private terminal operating company, providing a full range of port, transport and logistics services. He has wide experience and knowledge of information systems and communication technology for container, break bulk and bulk services. Eduardo is currently the director of the IT Department for the Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena, responsible for software, computer and telecommunication infrastructure, including design and development of the TOS and the Cartagena Port Community system. As a process and systems integrator, Eduardo is equipped with a vast knowledge in automating container port operational processes and has participated in the SPARCS software implementation including all optimization modules.

Navis Maritime Product ReviewRobert Inchausti, Director, Product Management, Navis

Monday, April 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 23, 9:30am – 10:30am

Session T1-115This session will give you an update and overview of the latest features of your favorite Navis products and modules including Web Access, Express, SPARCS, Analytics and Monitor.

Robert InchaustiRobert Inchausti is currently heading Navis SPARCS N4 product development. Since joining Navis in 1991, Robert has contributed to the development of many Navis products and led successful Navis installations at more than 12 terminals on 5 continents. Robert earned an MBA at the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at New York State University, Oswego.

Benefits and Developments in Navis Training ServicesHerb Quilitzsch, Director, Training Services, Navis
Andy John, Project Manager, DP World

Wednesday, April 23, 9:30am – 10:30am

Session T1-116This session will give you the information you need about Navis Training Services: 2007 statistics, types of training classes offered, and the benefits of training early and often. You will also hear about the expansion of worldwide training facilities along with developments in "E-learning" technologies.

Herb QuilitzschHerb joined Navis in June 2005. Herb has 20 years experience creating training strategies for high tech companies. Before coming to Navis, he built the worldwide training organization for the start-up Blue Martini software, an early entrant to E-commerce and CRM solutions, driving training revenue to $5.5 million in the first 2 years. Herb's professional history includes Netcom Online Services, Expedia, and the University of California.

Andy JohnAndy John has spent over 25 years in training management for major IT companies including Digital, Unisys, Pyramid/Siemens, Compaq and finally Director of Education for Sun Microsystems Australia/New Zealand. As the E-Learning & projects manager for DP World Institute, the training/development arm of DP World, Andy is responsible for all E-learning and systems to support learning. Prior to DP World, Andy spent 2 years as the training manager for the P&O Ports ISIS project to develop a full TOS for port operations. Andy is originally from the UK and has resided in Australia for the past 20 years.

RTLS & PDS for Improved Visibility and Tracking in the TerminalJohn Rosen, Director, Product Marketing, WhereNet

Monday, April 21, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T1-117Real-Time Locating Systems or RTLS and Position Detection Systems (PDS) have been effectively deployed for years in managing containers and equipment in large complex marine terminals. Today, advances in RFID, GPS and telematics technologies are changing the face of RTLS/PDS and challenging accepted industry thought. This session explores the state of the technology and evaluates the application and economics of RTLS/PDS in increasing the efficiency of marine terminal operations. Case studies in ROI and “best case” application scenarios of each technology will be presented.

John RosenAs Director of Product Marketing for WhereNet’s marine cargo business, John has more than 20 years of experience, encompassing marine terminals, trucking, rail, and warehousing. Prior to joining WhereNet in 2004, John worked for multiple transportation companies and served in various positions in operations management and information systems. His past positions include terminal management, rail ramp management, logistics and intermodal management, truck dispatch, import/export documentation, IT systems and network management, and applications development. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He is also active in the International Standards Organization (ISO), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and EPC Global.

Navis™ SPARCS 3.7: Improvements for Your Current TOSTom Bakker, Director, ILS and BI Engineering, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Wednesday, April 23, 9:30am – 10:30am

Session T1-118In this session you will learn about how the latest version of Navis SPARCS, 3.7, can improve your terminal's efficiencies. What are the lastest changes and additions? What is being planned for the future?

Tom BakkerTom Bakker brings to Navis extensive domain expertise in marine terminal and distribution center operations. Tom has been with Navis since 1988, starting as a senior product manager for the implementations of Navis SPARCS and Express TOS at over 20 marine terminals in the Americas and Asia Pacific. Most recently, Tom helped define the Navis™ Yard and Scheduling and Visibility products, expanding Navis to the inland market. Tom has an MSE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and a BS in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering for the University of California, Berkeley.

Navis™ SPARCS N4:Optimizing a Multi-Modal Container Transport Corridor in South AfricaMark Wootton, Transnet Port Terminals, IT Operations Manager

Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T1-119The optimization of cargo transportation corridors has always been an industry-wide challenge. The demand for integrated logistics services along mainstream corridors is growing as customers become more sophisticated and technology more accessible. This session will describe a roadmap of how Transnet intends to re-engineer its current disparate operations into a seamless service offering; across an intermodal port-rail corridor in South Africa. The application and expectations of the Navis™ SPARCS N4 product to contribute towards operational efficiency and supply-chain visibility will be explored together with the corridor diagnostics, implementation strategies and governance structures.

Mark WoottonMark joined Transnet Port Terminals (then South African Port Operations) in 2001 and is responsible for the development, maintenance and support of the infrastructure, operational systems and e-business platforms. Mark was the project manager for the implementation of Navis™ SPARCS N4 at the Pier One container terminal in Durban in 2007. Before joining Transnet, Mark was the IT Manager for South African Clothing Industries and prior to that a management consultant for Andersen Consulting (Accenture). Mark has a Bachelors degree in Engineering from the University of Natal, Durban and a MBA from the University of South Africa.

Navis Engineering Quality ImprovementsRoy Camblin, Senior Vice President, Software Engineering, Zebra Enterprise Solutions

Wednesday, April 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-120In this session, you will have the opportunity to meet with the senior vice president of Zebra Enterprise Solutions engineering to hear what is being done to improve the quality and delivery of Navis products.

Roy CamblinAs the Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Roy Camblin is responsible for all product and sustaining engineering for Zebra Enterprise Solutions. Roy has been with Navis since 2006 when he led 2 major automation projects for multiple terminals in Rotterdam. Prior to Navis, Roy held senior management and CIO positions with Epiphany, Netgateway, CB Richard Ellis, Citibank/Citicorp, Oracle, Wells Fargo Bank, and Charles Schwab. Roy has a Master’s of Science Degree in Systems Management/Systems Technology from the University of Southern California and a BS in Business Administration (Marketing) from Florida State University.

Navis™ SPARCS N4 BillingTom Bakker, Director, ILS and BI Engineering

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-121Navis SPARCS N4 Billing is Navis’ next generation billing system. Navis SPARCS N4 Billing leverages over fifteen years of Navis experience with creating billing applications, as well as the power and flexibility of SPARCS N4 to create a marine terminal billing application that is complete, highly configurable and easy to use. Attend this session to learn how to use SPARCS N4 Billing to extract operational data from SPARCS N4, create tariffs and contracts, generate invoices, and record payments and credits.

Introduction and Guidelines to Groovy CustomizationRafay Khawaja

Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-122In this session we will discuss how to customize SPARCS N4 via the Groovy language. Other topics will include the APIs available for customization, key SPARCS N4 business entities available via groovy and how and where groovy based source code can be triggered and inserted within SPARCS N4. We will also present a sample set of business problems and the associated groovy source code required to meet these sample operational scenarios. If you plan to attend the session it will be helpful if you understand some basic concepts of programming. Groovy attire is optional, but encouraged!

Rafay Khawaja

The Future is Converging: How to Gain True Productivity from Wirelss TechnologyFrans Kok, Vice President Global Accounts and Inte Inc.rmodal, LXE
Richard W. Sorensen, Director of RFID, LXE Inc.

Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-602Traditional wireless technologies (Voice, GPS and RFID) and the yard management systems they support are proven productivity boosters, but the relationship between the operator, the management systems and these technologies is often too structured. True productivity gains will come from empowering workers with more flexible combinations of wireless technologies designed around human behaviors, not the other way around. In this session you will learn how to get to the next level of efficiency in the port with wireless technologies.

Frans KokFrans Kok is the Vice President, Global Accounts and Intermodal for LXE Inc. He is an radio frequency veteran counting more than 15 years experience in wireless systems and computers for industrial applications, especially for the intermodal industry. He has been involved in many of the 200+ radio data communications systems installed by LXE in ports around the world.

Richard W. SorensenRichard (Dick) Sorenson manages Business Development for LXE Inc. Dick has been with LXE for over 12 years and has held several product management and marketing roles. As director of RFID product management, Dick is responsible for all aspects of RFID product, market and competitive research, strategic product planning, product definition and requirements and product life cycle management for LXE RFID products. Dick is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Improving Marine Terminal Financial and Operating Controls: The Terminal Performance Management SystemJoe Palazzolo, Palazzolo and Associates
Jeff Gould, Vice President, Southern California, Palazzolo and Associates

Wednesday, April 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T1-604Most marine terminals keep separate financial and terminal operating systems (TOS), forcing management and staff to rely on home-grown and spreadsheet solutions that are often unsupported or unreliable. The Terminal Performance Management System (TPM) © provides the management "bridge" between TOS and financial systems to ensure financial and cost controls for the modern marine terminal. Come to this session and learn how to improve your financial management.

Joe PalazzoloJoe Palazzolo has served the maritime industry for over 25 years as both an industry executive and an advisor. Prior to forming Palazzolo & Associates in 2001, Joe held the positions of treasurer, controller and director, financial systems at Matson Navigation Company. Previously he was CFO of a south pacific carrier. He began his career as a CPA at Touche Ross & Co. (predecessor to Deloitte and Touche) where he was a partner serving the accounts of Crowley Maritime Corporation and Delta Steamship Line.

Jeff GouldJeff Gould has rounded his career in the industry by holding senior positions with APL and its terminal operating arm, Eagle Marine Services, Yusen Terminals (a subsidiary of NYK Line) and as an importer with Mattel. Jeff has seen the industry from both sides. While at APL, Jeff ran the Global Gateway South Terminal in Los Angeles and held senior positions in finance as well as operations. While at Mattel, Jeff was a senior manager for domestic operations, logistics and finance.

Using Technology to Keep China’s Largest Ports CompetitiveDominique Binckly, Senior Vice-President, Asia Pacific Region, Psion Teklogix

Tuesday, April 22, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T1-606This session will explain how Yang Shan port in China uses the latest technology to keep its operation cost efficient, including RF, RFID, RTLS, gate control, container damage management and GPS technologies.

Dominique BincklyDominique Binckly has been with Psion Teklogix since 1992. Starting as Canadian Regional Sales Manager, Dominique moved to Germany in 1995 to spearhead the EMEA expansion. He oversaw the establishment of eleven subsidiaries, a world class distribution network, and the Psion Teklogix relationship with SAP. Previously with EDS Canada, Dominique was responsible for global revenues through more than forty direct offices and eighty distributors around the globe. Dominique is now responsible for Asia where he manages 14 offices and 80 resellers in 25 countries.

Track 2: Marine Terminal Automation
The future is here in marine terminal automation and Navis is leading the way. In this track you will learn best practices in automated terminal implementation, how you can get the most from your Navis system using simulation, and how you can integrate technologies for automated data collection. In addition, you will hear case studies from those terminals that are in the process of or have already implemented automated systems.

State of the Industry: Marine Terminal AutomationYvo Saanen, Managing Director and Founder, TBA
Daniel Johnson, Senior Project Manager, Navis

Monday, April 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T2-101There is significant confusion surrounding the term “automated terminal”. In this introductory session you will learn about the various types of automation and the technologies used to facilitate automation at marine and intermodal terminals. You will also get insight into current trends with a brief review of the existing automated container terminals.

Yvo SaanenYvo Saanen is the main architect behind the TBA port simulation suite. During the last 8 years, Yvo has carried out more than 30 large terminal design projects, ranging from process improvement, terminal extensions, and redesign of handling systems, to the design of Greenfield terminals. Yvo holds an MSc in Systems Engineering and a Ph.D on the design and simulation of robotized container terminals, both from Delft University of Technology.

Daniel JohnsonAs a senior project manager in Navis' automated terminals group, Dan manages large implementations for automated terminals and leads consulting engagements to define improve terminal performance. These may include studies that define technology roadmaps, operational best practices, automation solutions and gate systems. Dan has 17 years of experience planning and designing marine terminals and intermodal rail facilities. Projects at more than 50 terminals in 14 countries have involved master planning, conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, final design, and program management. Dan has professional licenses in Civil and Industrial Engineering.

Simulation Modeling for a Fully Automated Container TerminalVijay Agrawal, Senior Transportation Analyst, DMJM Harris

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T2-102In this session, you will see a simulation modeling exercise that analyzes 3 alternative site plans for a fully automated container terminal in Melbourne, Australia and will cover the development and deployment of automated straddle carriers for container operations. The case study will highlight various techniques of mixing Automated Straddle Carriers (AutoStrad) with Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes and its impact on equipment productivity and project cost.

Vijay AgrawalVijay Agrawal has 7 years of experience in facility planning, analysis and simulation modeling of conventional and automated marine container handling terminals, intermodal rail facilities, crude oil export facilities and passenger ferry systems. Vijay has worked on the planning and analysis of a variety of marine terminal projects including container terminals in Kingston, Jamaica, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Gothenburg, Sweden, Melbourne, Australia, Vancouver, Canada, Oakland, USA and Los Angeles/Long Beach, USA. Vijay has been with DMJM Harris for 5 years. He previously worked as a senior professional with Cambridge Systematics for 2 years. He has both a BECE and MSSE from the University of Gujarat, India and an MSCE from Lamar University in Texas.

Navis™ SPARCS N4 ASC ManagerEric Klein, Product Manager, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T2-103In this session you will learn from Navis' leading automation expert what Navis is planning for future automation implementations particularly in regards to integration of ASC, AGV and Automated straddle carriers.

Eric KleinEric Klein has over 11 years of experience with port technology and has been a leader in driving automation technology at Navis over the past 6 years. His involvement with automated terminals has spanned every major project Navis has undertaken including ECT and APM Terminals Virginia. As the Product Manager for Terminal Automation his mission has been to build a package of advanced applications that are highly effective in a variety of environments with little to no customization needed. Prior to the 9 years that Eric has been with Navis he worked with Maersk aboard their container vessels and in terminal operations. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Best Practices in Navis Automated Terminal ImplementationAmine Nebri, Director NIS Automated Terminals, Navis

Monday, April 21, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T2-104A growing number of operators are planning to introduce automation to their terminals to increase profitability and enhance the service quality. This session will explore the best practices employed by Navis’ Automated Terminals Group to enable terminal operators around the world to deploy automated handling equipment. The focus will be on the tools and techniques used to ensure a successful implementation and deliver on time and on budget.

Amine NebriAmine Nebri has been working in the mission-critical supply chain industry for over 14 years, with the past 5 years specifically focused in transportation. Amine’s areas of expertise include terminal operating systems (TOS), supply chain, and EDI. He has experience designing, implementing and deploying large-scale, mission-critical, multi-tier distributed business systems for IT, consulting and software engineering, specifically in the areas of high performance transaction systems, high traffic Internet sites and in Microsoft.NET and J2EE Enterprise Frameworks. During his career, Amine has worked with an impressive list of clients, including: DP World, MTC, CSX, GM, NISSAN, US AIRWAYS, Genentech, Kaiser Permanente, Microsoft, Seagate, Motorola, UBS Warburg, S&P and Facebook. Amine holds a masters degree in Computer Science from Lille University of Sciences and Technology in France.

Case Study: Automation Implementation StrategiesRich Ceci, AMPT VA

Monday, April 21, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T2-106APMT Virginia is operating the most advanced terminal ever built in the U.S. and is the first of its kind in the world. You will learn how things are running 2 years after completion of the automation project at APMT and how this terminal has helped to drive the exciting new field of automated marine terminals.

Rich Ceci

Migrating to Automated Terminals Operations, Part 1Michael Richter

Monday, April 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T2-107aIn this session, Michael Richter will highlight 3 examples of large terminal automation projects in Hongkong and in Hamburg. He will provide an overview of the criteria and items to be realized during the planning phase, the major steps during the design and building process and the importance of a core team that covers the multiple disciplines in a terminal automation project.

Michael RichterMichael Richter has worked in the cargo and container handling business since more than 25 years, since 1986 as an independent consultant. Since then he took part in the design and building of several large scale terminal migration and automation projects. He was one of the principal architects of Hutchison´s major improvement program at their existing Terminals in Hongkong. To improve performance and double the terminal´s capacity the project involved major reconstruction of the yard layout, the purchase of 24 highly automated RMG and the implementation of new operation control strategies. 1998 Michael joined the planning and design team for HHLA’ s new Container Terminal at Altenwerder in Hamburg. The terminal was built from green field and went into operation in 2001. It became one of the most advanced container handling facility in the world. Since 2002 Michael is member of the planning and building team for the capacity expansion program at the HHLA Burchardkai Terminal in Hamburg. Currently operated by straddle carrier, this terminal doubles its capacity during the coming years. The projects includes besides others the relocation of the rail head, the implementation of up to 90 fully automated RMG and the implementation of new terminal control software. Recently Michael has linked up on particular projects with the terminal planning and automation team of Moffat & Nichol Engineers in Long Beach, California.

Migrating to Automated Terminals Operations, Part 2Bruno De Jonghe,, DP World

Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T2-107bIn this session, Bruno De Jonghe of DP World Europe will give you valuable information on the genesis and key performance criteria for Antwerp Gateway. Topics will include: how Antwerp Gateway compares and differs from other automation projects, the rationale for phased conversion from straddles to automated RMGs, key aspects of the automation project, including the approach to IT along with observations on key do's and don'ts for successful management of an automation project.

Bruno De Jonghe,Bruno De Jonghe has worked with P&O / DP World as the project director at the Antwerp gateway since 2004. Prior to DP World, Bruno worked at Hessenatie/HNN in Antwerp as the technical director and as the rolling equipment and purchase manager. Bruno has an Electromechanical Engineering degree from the University of Ghent.

90 Day CountdownPaul Murphy, IT Manager, APMT Luanda
Martin Church, Project Manager, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T2-108In this session, you will learn how close teamwork under rough conditions, the daily use of risk management and innovation helped to complete an automation project in only 90 days. You will learn how to build teamwork between partners, how to measure risk under extreme conditions while using and promoting a “think out of the box” attitude in order to implement innovation.

Paul MurphyPaul Laurence Murphy currently holds the position of IT Manager for Sogester Container Terminal in Luanda Angola, which is under APMT management contract. Paul has more than 30 years experience in automation and networking global project management, utilizing cutting edge technologies. He has held various management positions with transportation businesses as well as telecommunication service providers, and IP providers.

Martin ChurchMartin Church has 2.5 years of Navis project management experience and over 6 years of Navis implementation experience. Martin has led all aspects of functional project teams with software installation and analysis and commencements of operations at many marine container terminals. Prior to Navis, Martin was with the Port of Tilbury and with Thamesport in London, UK.

Workshop: Getting the Most from Your Navis System Using SimulationYvo Saanen, Managing Director and Founder, TBA

Wednesday, April 23, 9:30am – 10:30am

Session T2-109In this workshop, you will see the new SPARCS CONTROLS module that has been developed and learn how to get the most value out of the system. Presented in this session will be case study examples on how the system is being used.

Yvo SaanenYvo Saanen is the main architect behind the TBA port simulation suite. During the last 8 years, Yvo has carried out more than 30 large terminal design projects, ranging from process improvement, terminal extensions, and redesign of handling systems, to the design of green-field terminals. Yvo holds an MSc in Systems Engineering and a Ph.D. on the design and simulation of robotized container terminals, both from Delft University of Technology.

Is Equipment Automation Getting Easier?Hans Cederqvist, Manager Terminal Projects, ABB Crane Systems
Jan Cuppens, Key Account Manager for Automated Systems, Gottwald
Jari Pirhonen, General Manager, Terminal Development, Intelligence and Automation, Kalmar Industries
Kari Rintanen, Vice President Technology, Konecranes (formerly Savcor One, acquired by Konecranes in 2007)
David Stocker, Technology Leader, Crane Systems, TM-GE Automation Systems
Moderated by: Daniel Johnson, Senior Project Manager, Navis
Moderated by: Arun K. Abhimani, President, Liftech

Monday, April 21, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T2-605aIn this session, you will hear from 5 of the world’s leading crane companies. You will learn about recent innovations that have made crane automation more practical for more terminal operators. What are the top developments over the past 5 years and what are the projections in automation for the next 5 years? How does crane design influence the capital development cost, the second biggest capital cost for an automated terminal?

Hans CederqvistAfter graduating from the Chalmers Technical University in Gothenburg, Sweden, Hans joined ABB and has since had a number of technical and management positions working in Sweden, Switzerland and USA. Hans joined ABB Cranes in 2002 as consortium project manager for the second phase of the automated terminal project in CTA, Hamburg, Germany. Today, he is responsible for automated terminal projects and business development within ABB Crane Systems.

Jan CuppensJan Cuppens studied Electromechanical Engineering at the University of Louvain, Belgium. He has been professionally active in the ports related Industry since 1990, both on the stevedore side (Antwerp companies today belonging to DPW and PSA) on the supplier side (Antwerp company today belonging to Kalmar Industries). Jan has also worked in Latvia on a multimodal Greenfield terminal project. Today he is the project manager for the Antwerp Gateway project (DPW) and the key account manager for automated systems at Gottwald.

Jari PirhonenJari has been the General Manager of Terminal development at Kalmar in Finland since 2001 and with Kalmar since 1989, holding positions in sales and sales management. He has also been a product manager of straddle carrier. Jari earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering/Industrial Economics at Tempere Univeristy of Technology, Finland.

Kari RintanenKari Rintanen received his M.Sc (Tech.) degree in systems engineering and Lic.Sc (Tech.) degree in automation from the Helsinki University of Technology. Prior to Konecranes, Kari did several years of research work for Technical Research Centre of Finland, participating in various research projects funded by the European Union and mobile machine industry. Kari Rintanen is the author of several patents related to GPS and inertial navigation. He has also served as a research manager for Nokia Telecommunications, developing new wide-band radio communication technologies.

David StockerDavid Stocker is the Technology Leader of the TMEIC GE Crane Systems business unit in Salem, Virginia. A BSEE graduate of Purdue University, he has over 20 years experience in the design of heavy industrial drive applications including the development of the vision system that was a key component in one of the world's first fully automated container crane stacking yards. In his current role, he specializes in the development of crane automation and logistics systems for container terminals and other heavy industrial crane applications around the world.

Moderated by: Daniel JohnsonAs a senior project manager in Navis' automated terminals group, Dan manages large implementations for automated terminals and leads consulting engagements to define improve terminal performance. These may include studies that define technology roadmaps, operational best practices, automation solutions and gate systems. Dan has 17 years of experience planning and designing marine terminals and intermodal rail facilities. Projects at more than 50 terminals in 14 countries have involved master planning, conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, final design, and program management. Dan has professional licenses in Civil and Industrial Engineering.

Moderated by: Arun K. AbhimaniArun Bhimani is co-founder and president of Liftech Consultants Inc. He has over 35 years of experience in the design of container cranes and wharf structures and has provided procurement services for numerous crane projects worldwide involving various crane suppliers. Arun has participated in the development of new crane technology including the most recent tandem lift cranes for PSA, Yantian International Container Terminal and Shenzhen Dachan Bay Terminal and RMGCs for the Port of Felixstowe.

Reducing the Challenges of Automation Lessons LearnedHans Cederqvist, Manager Terminal Projects, ABB Crane Systems
Ralf Konnerth, Project Manager, Gottwald
Jari Pirhonen, General Manager, Terminal Development, Intelligence and Automation, Kalmar Industries
Kari Rintanen, Vice President Technology, Konecranes (formerly Savcor One, acquired by Konecranes in 2007)
David Stocker, Technology Leader, Crane Systems, TM-GE Automation Systems
Moderated by: Daniel Johnson, Senior Project Manager, Navis
Moderated by: Arun K. Bhimani, President, Liftech

Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T2-605bWhat are the major challenges and barriers in implementing an automated terminal? How can they be reduced? In this part 2 of the Automated Equipment Manufacturers Roundtable, five of the world’s leading crane companies will give you their perspective on crane automation and their advice for efficient implementation. In addition you will learn about the different approaches to automation from a technical and operational perspective.

Ralf KonnerthAfter a 3 1/2 years apprenticeship in electrics and electronics, Ralf Konnerth graduated in software engineering at the Control Data Institute Bonn, Germany. For more than 6 years, Ralf programmed industrial robots and complete assembly lines at automotive plants all over in the world before he moved over to project management.

Moderated by: Arun K. BhimaniArun Bhimani is co-founder and president of Liftech Consultants Inc. He has over 35 years of experience in the design of container cranes and wharf structures and has provided procurement services for numerous crane projects worldwide involving various crane suppliers. Arun has participated in the development of new crane technology including the most recent tandem lift cranes for PSA, Yantian International Container Terminal and Shenzhen Dachan Bay Terminal and RMGCs for the Port of Felixstowe.

Machine Vision Technology from Asia for the Port and Shipping IndustriesDr. John C.M. Lee, Chairman and C.E.O, Asia Vision Technology

Monday, April 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T2-612As globalization puts increasing pressure on container ports and terminals, automated applications for port management and logistics will be the keys to enhancing their overall operational efficiency and productivity while staying competitive. In this presentation, Dr. John Lee, Chairman and CEO of Asia Vision Technology (AVT), will highlight a series of successful cases that AVT has done for global ports and terminals in Korea, Tianjin, Dalin, Vietnam, and the USA. These cases will show that VECON products change the way machine vision technology works for modern container port and terminal operations.

Dr. John C.M. LeeDr. John Lee is Chairman and C.E.O. of Asia Vision Technology Ltd. He received his Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota in 1989. Before joining Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in June 1992 as a professor, he was a researcher at the Institute of Systems Science (ISS), National University of Singapore where he designed the world's first Container Number Recognition System (CNRS) for the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA). His invention of Vehicle License Plate and Container Number Recognition (VECON) system was granted a U.S. Patent (No. 6,026,177). John successfully commercialized the technology in 1997 and led the AVT Group to be accredited by the world's leading professional services firms, statutory bodies and trade associations.

Track 3: Distribution & Manufacturing Solutions
What happens to cargo after it passes through the marine terminal? In the Distribution and Manufacturing Solutions track, you will learn about the latest developments in distribution and manufacturing logistics solutions including yard, gate and dock management. Topics in this track include: What is happening in the arena of tracking and traceability? What are the best practices in RFID implementation in the manufacturing industry? How are developments in gate and yard automation improving retail distribution?

Improving Facility Capacity through Scheduling and Visibility in YMSMichael Edwards, Director, Sales Distribution Solutions, Navis
Gary Derrick, Distribution Manager, Pep Boys

Tuesday, April 22, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T3-102Retailers and manufacturers are recognizing advanced scheduling systems as the next frontier in supply chain execution optimization software. Going beyond traditional ERP or WMS based “yard” software, these new solutions offer users functionality to truly optimize yard and dock operations. This session introduces exciting new concepts in fleet and LTL/FTL operations including capacity based truck scheduling, demurrage mitigation, real time trailer visibility and management. In addition, you will hear a case study on best practices in yard management from Gary Derrick, Distribution Manager at Pep Boys.

Michael EdwardsMichael Edwards is the Director of Sales with responsibility for Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) for Navis. Mike has more than fifteen years experience in supply chain management for retail and CPG distribution methodologies and system integration. Prior to Navis, Mike was Director of Retail Sales for Catalyst International where he was responsible for market analysis, technology trending and product direction with industry thought leadership in the retail hybrid distribution arena. Prior to joining Catlyst, Mike was a senior sales executive with Polaris, a reseller of mission critical software and hardware from Hewlett Packard, Sun Microsystems and Seibel Systems.

Gary Derrick

Trends in Distribution and Manufacturing ApplicationsGreg Aimi, Research Director, AMR

Monday, April 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T3-103What's hot and what's not in supply chain and manufacturing software? This session, from one of the leading experts in the industry, will give you the insights you need to gain the competitive advantage! Based on AMR's world recognized research programs, the session will detail the state of the industry, what leading companies are doing and trends for the future.

Greg AimiGreg Aimi brings more than 20 years of business experience in the supply chain, technology, marketing, and high technology industries to his position as a research director in AMR's Research Market Services group. In his current role, Greg provides research and best practice analysis in supply chain management, global trade, and visibility and event management. Greg pioneered the development of the supply chain execution category of software. Before joining AMR Research, Greg held several senior management positions. He worked at RedPrairie and as a VP and CTO of 2 early and mid-stage software companies. Greg received his BA from the University of North Texas.

Navis Logistics Solutions Roadmap, Part 1Jeff Hiller, Product Director, Navis
George Belle, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T3-104aNavis offers a suite of fully integrated logistics solutions for yard management, scheduling and visibility, and gate and yard automation. This two-part session will provide an overview of the various applications and the development roadmap for 2008 and beyond. A special highlight of the session will be the “Yard Lite” features added to the Navis Scheduling and Visibility version 2.2.1 application and Auto Gate, Navis’ middleware solution for RFID based gating. The new Navis check-in kiosk for OTR drivers will also be demonstrated. The session will also provide users the opportunity to interact with the product management team and share their input.

Jeff HillerJeff Hiller is a product Director for Navis. Jeff joined Navis after working as part of Oracle’s Supply Chain Product Strategy team, where he led the integration of G-log’s TMS into the larger Oracle Product Suite. Jeff has more than 12 years supply chain experience developing and using transportation management tools in tactical execution, planning and optimization. Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Operations Research from Princeton University. He is a licensed industrial engineer and has published operations studies on inland container distribution facilities and their benefits of increased throughput for Los Angeles Ports (ASCE Ports 1998).

George Belle

Navis Logistics Solutions Roadmap, Part 2Jeff Hiller, Product Director, Navis
George Belle, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T3-104bNavis offers a suite of fully integrated logistics solutions for yard management, scheduling and visibility, and gate and yard automation. This two-part session will provide an overview of the various applications and the development roadmap for 2008 and beyond. A special highlight of the session will be the “Yard Lite” features added to the Navis Scheduling and Visibility version 2.2.1 application and Auto Gate, Navis’ middleware solution for RFID based gating. The new Navis check-in kiosk for OTR drivers will also be demonstrated. The session will also provide users the opportunity to interact with the product management team and share their input.

George Belle

Material Flow Solutions for Manufacturing and Distribution IndustriesDavid Phillips, WhereNet

Monday, April 21, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T3-105In this session we will discuss material flow solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries leveraging lean material replenishment techniques and the WhereNet Material Flow solution. Attendees of this session will learn about lean material management techniques used in the automotive and industrial industries. Topics covered will include consumption based demand with priority management, supplier demand, equipment tracking, and asset management.

David Phillips

Zebra RFID Solutions: Markets and ApplicationsBill Bulzoni, Director of RFID Business Development, Zebra Technologies
Carolyn Ricci, Sr. Product Manager, RFID, Zebra Technologies, LLC

Monday, April 21, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T3-107Zebra Technologies is a leading provider of passive RFID printer/encoder and smart label solutions. In this session we will detail the markets and applications where Zebra products are used, as well as provide a high level description of the features and functionality of the products.

Bill BulzoniAs director of RFID Business Development at Zebra, Bill Bulzoni brings over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in high-technology industries. He is responsible for sales management, channel development and strategic planing for RFID products across all product lines for Zebra Technologies. Prior to Zebra, Bill was responsible for developing the sales delivery channel for Ameritech's internet access and E-mail services offerings. Bill began his career selling claim technology solutions to the insurance industry. Bill has an MBA from DePaul University's Kellstadt School of Business in Chicago, IL and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa.

Carolyn RicciCarolyn Ricci’s career has focused on Auto-ID Technology printing solutions. During her tenure at Zebra, Carolyn had product management responsibility for thermal printers before joining the RFID Team in late 2007. Carolyn is now responsible for life cycle management of passive RFID thermal printers and assisting in developing solutions to bring to market. Carolyn has a B.A. in Chemistry and an MBA.

Industrial Equipment ManagementTom Bacon, General Manager, WhereNet Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing and Government, Zebra Enterprise Solutions

Monday, April 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T3-109For many companies, an increasing area of emphasis to control costs is the utilization of fork-lifts and other industrial equipment used throughout their business. Chief among these interests are employee safety, proper maintenance of equipment and the effective utilization of these expensive assets. Zebra's Industrial Equipment Management Solution provides customers with an innovative, real-time tracking and management solution for optimizing the use of industrial equipment.

Please join us for an overview of this industry-leading solution. We will provide attendees with a solution overview, a summary of several use-cases and a demonstration.

Tom BaconTom Bacon is responsible for sales and marketing for the automotive, industrial manufacturing and government sectors worldwide. Prior to WhereNet, Tom was with Ford Motor Company, where he held various positions in Ford's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center and Materials Planning and Logistics Group. Tom earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and Personnel at Central Michigan University.

Best Practices in Yard Management SolutionsDavin Norton, Project Industrial Engineer, Shaw Industries

Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T3-110In this session, Davin Norton of Shaw Industries will share with you his experience and expertise in yard management implementation. Learn what has worked and what hasn’t for Shaw Industries’ Distribution, Logistics and Transportation Division and come away with fresh ideas on how to improve best practices in your distribution center.

Davin NortonFor the past 5 years, Davin Norton has been the capital project manager, division industrial engineer, and lead engineer in implementing yard management solutions for the Distribution, Logistics and Transportation Division at Shaw Industries. Davin has also contracted with Atlantic Research Corporation and Southern Impact Research Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Davin earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee and is a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Track 4: Integration, Visibility and Security
There are many new technologies that are improving supply chain efficiencies, visibility and security, yet challenges arise when these technologies are integrated into existing processes and systems. In this track you will learn best practices in systems integration. You will also learn about developments in supply chain security including e-seals and CSD’s with best practices for TWIC and ISPS implementation. In this track we will also present panel discussions on rail and dray integration with the marine terminals.

Integration of Emerging Technologies and Processes for Increased Supply Chain Visibility and SecurityMichael Dempsey, Vice President, Market Development, Navis

Monday, April 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T4-101The global community of shippers, freight forwarders, marine and rail terminal operators, shipping lines and drayage companies face increasing challenges. At the top of the list are cargo security, environmental issues, infrastructure, congestion, and the need to increase labor and equipment productivity. Supply chain visibility, integration and security are no longer a vision but a requirement to successful supply chain collaboration or "connecting the docks". The ability to provide real time end-to-end visibility to shipments across the supply chain while supporting intelligent response to supply chain events can be fundamental to addressing these issues. This dynamic session will explore the state of technology in identification, security and visibility and also evaluates the application and economics in integrating multi-party supply chain communities. Case studies of several successful integrated networks will be explored.

Michael DempseyMike Dempsey joined Navis in March 2006. Mike has more than 25 years in supply chain software consulting, sales and implementation and is a recognized leader in the industry. Prior to joining Navis, Mike was a Senior VP for Strategy and Business Development at RedPrairie, a provider of supply chain execution solutions, responsible for corporate vision and product management. In that capacity he drove the entry of RedPrairie into the RFID market and supported the growth of their initiatives in EPC compliance and mobile asset management. As Executive VP of Trenstar, Mike managed their North American and Asia-Pacific operations for RFID-based container management. Previously, Mike founded eSYNC, a leading consulting firm in warehouse and transportation management and was VP Sales for TRW's supply chain software group. Mike holds a BA from the University of California, Davis and an MBA from the University of Santa Clara.

Modeling Effects of a Transportation Security IncidentGerald Brown, Distinguished Professor of Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School

Monday, April 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T4-102In this session, Dr. Gerald Brown will discuss the potential effects of a Transportation Security Incident (TSI) on marine container shipping. Whether a TSI follows a natural disaster such as an earthquake or tidal wave, or is a much more worrisome event caused by an intelligent adversary, he will demonstrate how to best continue operating the surviving critical infrastructure.

Gerald BrownDr. Gerald Brown has taught and conducted basic and applied research in optimization theory and optimization-based decision support since 1973. His military research has been applied by every uniformed service, in areas ranging from strategic nuclear targeting to capital planning. He has been awarded the Rist Prize for military operations research, and been credited with guiding investments of more than a trillion dollars. He has designed and implemented decision support software currently used by two-thirds of the Fortune 50, in areas ranging from vehicle routing to supply chain optimization. Gerald is also an INFORMS Fellow, and founding Director of Insight, Incorporated, the leading provider of strategic supply chain optimization-based decision support tools to the private sector.

Seals, E-seals and CSD's: Where are We and Where are We Headed?Michael Wolfe, North River Consulting Group

Monday, April 21, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T4-103Four developments will change the operating environment for Navis users and their customers. Mike Wolfe puts these developments in perspective and offers North River’s market predictions:
• Changes to ISO 17712, Mechanical Seals
• DHS mechanical seals mandate for all imports
• E-seals pass a commercial milestone
• CBP vets proposals for Conveyance Security Devices

Michael WolfeMichael Wolfe's main interest is the interplay between intermodal freight system operations, tracking technologies, business economics, government policies, and supply chain security. He has written a series of well-regarded reports and papers in these areas, including a forecast for smart container technologies through 2012 and a market segmentation and trends analysis for mechanical seals. Before joining North River in 1998, Mr. Wolfe managed the Intermodal and Logistics Systems Division at the US DOT's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.

Supporting Marine Terminal Operators Through Cooperative VenturesJoe Palazzolo, Palazzolo and Associates
Jeff Gould, Vice President, Southern California, Palazzolo and Associates

Monday, April 21, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T4-105Modern marine terminals face a host of regulatory, environmental and security problems that can be alleviated through establishment of a membership cooperative. Subject to local restrictions, these cooperative ventures provide a forum for members to establish joint solutions that are less expensive and more effective than separate, uncoordinated responses to external pressures.

GPA ATAMS Project Case StudyBill Sutton, Georgia Port Authority, General Manager
Bryan Miller, Navis

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T4-106

Bill Sutton

Bryan Miller

Intermodal Rail Operations and Best Practices for Managing GrowthWilby Whitt, Assistant Vice President, Terminal & Network Operations, CSX Intermodal
Jeff Heller, Vice President, Norfolk Southern
Ross Nacey, General Manager Intermodal, P&O Trans Australia
Deron Amans, Director, Intermodal Hub & Facility Operations, BNSF Railway
Panel Moderator: Eric Kulisch, Associate Editor, American Shipper Magazine

Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T4-108Do you want to understand the future of rail integration with marine terminals? This panel of rail service providers will share their thoughts and experiences on the integration of rail operations with marine terminals, best practices in working together, and how rail operations are planning for future growth in cargo shipments.

Wilby WhittWilby Whitt has been with CSX Intermodal and predecessor companies since 1994 and has worked in management of various CSX facilities around the United States. He has a BS Business Administration degree in Transportation from the University of Tennessee.

Jeff HellerJeff has over 27 years experience in transportation distribution management having held positions in management, equipment control, and sales and marketing for Trans Freight Lines/P&O Containers, Cho Yang Line America and now Norfolk Southern Corporation. Jeff has a B.S. Marketing and Transportation Distribution Management from Syracuse University.

Ross NaceyDuring his 30 year plus transport career, Ross has developed expertise across a broad industry base covering International Air & Sea Transport, Port based Container Logistics & Transport and Rail/Intermodal Terminal Management. Since the early 1990’s, Ross has held senior management roles with companies such as TNT, Union Transport (UTi) and now P&O. As the general manager of intermodal, Ross has been responsible for the conception, development, implementation and evolution of the P&O Trans Australia Intermodal strategy throughout Australia, now a 3 multi-user intermodal terminal that handles in excess of 500,000 TEU. Ross has an MBA from Deakin University.

Deron AmansDeron began working in the Intermodal rail industry in 1992 as a ramp manager at Burlington Northern’s Intermodal Facility in Chicago. Deron brings to BNSF Railway an extensive knowledge of global and national markets that affect a variety of transportation related entities such as trucking companies, maritime operations, rail networks, and transportation groups from the local, state and federal level. Deron is a member of BNSF’s Intermodal Team which continues to develop cutting edge key efficiency initiatives and performance metrics to help improve and enhance BNSF’s Intermodal product. Deron attended both the University of Illinois and Eastern Illinois University.

Panel Moderator: Eric KulischEric Kulisch has been associate editor for the past five years at American Shipper magazine, where he has covered international trade, logistics, customs and regulatory compliance, homeland and cargo security, freight transportation and infrastructure, intermodal connections, and technology. Prior to joining American Shipper, Eric was a reporter at Transport Topics, a trucking industry publication. Eric has also served as an assistant editor at Defense News. Early in his career he worked in the press office of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Eric is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

Integrating the Dray Community with Marine Terminals and Deconsolidator YardsJohn Amato, Vice President, Cal Cartage
James Grammas, Equipment Control Manager, Maersk Distribution Services
Charles Kerr, Performance Team
Moderated by: Steve Raymond, Vice President, Applications Product Marketing, WhereNet

Monday, April 21, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T4-109Drayage service providers are an integral part of the container supply chain. In this session, John Amato of California Cartage will share his thoughts on current issues and concerns and provide insights into the future of the special drayage - terminal relationship with the cargo owner and their inland logistics service providers. A key topic will be how these companies intend to meet the various mandates and regulatory guidelines coming into effect and how drayage companies can provide greater value to their clients. In addition, James Grammas of Maersk Distribution Services will discuss best practices for integrating dray and deconsolidator operations in a way that optimizes labor productivity and equipment utilization.

John Amato

James Grammas

Charles Kerr

Moderated by: Steve RaymondSteve Raymond is product marketing manager for supply chain solutions that leverage automatic identification and location technologies. Steve has more than 19 years of experience in designing and implementing information systems and is recognized as a subject matter expert in industrial solution engineering. Earlier in his career, Steve worked as a program manager at Savi Technology and as a systems engineer at EDS. He earned a bachelor’s degree in management information systems at the University of Washington.

The Impact of Customs and Border Protection's 10+2 Security Filings on the Maritime IndustryDan Gardner, President and Co-Founder, Trade Facilitators

Monday, April 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T4-111Earlier this year United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a notice of proposed rule known as “10+2”. This rule will require companies that import into the United States via ocean transport to electronically provide 10 data elements to CBP 24 hours prior to the vessel’s lading at origin. The ramifications of 10+2 will resonate across the entire supply chain. Dan Gardner will discuss potential issues that will result for the maritime industry and what technological requirements will be needed to comply with 10+2. Learn how the challenges resulting from 10+2 will resonate worldwide and what you can do to minimize the costs and challenges for your terminal.

Dan GardnerDan L. Gardner is President and co-founder of Trade Facilitators, Inc.(TFI),a Los Angeles based training and consulting firm that specializes in the field of global supply chain management. Prior to launching TFI, Dan spent 21 years in the third party logistics business where he held senior management positions with Fritz companies and DHL Global Forwarding. Dan has also been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami and Florida International University Graduate Business Schools where he taught Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Moving Beyond ROI: How Benchmarking and KPI's can Better Reveal the True Impact of Technology InvestmentsAllen Thomas, Vice President Operations, APS Technology Group Inc.

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T4-608This session will highlight several west coast terminals and their KPI improvements realized from recent terminal automation projects. Using 2 important productivity measures, Land Utilization and Gate Throughput, the discussion will highlight how technology investments have provided considerable benefits to the yard and gate operations respectively.

Allen ThomasAPS Technology Group is a global leader in automation solutions for container terminals and supply chain logistics providers where Allen Thomas is responsible for strategic planning, business development and project oversight. He has over 12 years of experience in automation and is an industry leader on the application of automated gate systems, OCR, RFID, and GPS technology systems for shipping lines, terminal operators and railroads worldwide including Maersk-Sealand, CSX World Terminals, APM Terminals, Marine Terminals Corporation, CSX Lines and Norfolk Southern Railroad. Prior to joining APS, Allen served as a business analyst and IT project manager for Sea-Land Service (now Maersk-Sealand) where he was responsible for project management and global implementation of terminal systems initiatives throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Australia.

Improving Port Security and Visibility with Mobile Technology SolutionsMike Maris, Partner Executive, Global Supply Chain Execution Solutions, Motorola, Inc.

Monday, April 21, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Session T4-609With imports expected to double by the year 2010, marine terminals will struggle to keep the stacks of containers moving efficiently through their yards. Deploying a wireless solution that will replace antiquated manual systems that are latent and error prone will be crucial for marine terminals going forward. In this session Motorola will introduce innovative wireless and mobile technologies that have been implemented in marine ports around the world with a best practices approach to how compelling wireless mobility technology solutions are being utilized in their everyday business.

Mike MarisMike Maris is the Partner Executive for Motorola's Industry Solutions group, supporting the transportation, distribution, and logistics vertical. Mike has more than 25 years in the supply chain industry, concentrating on transportation & logistics, distribution, and manufacturing operations. Prior to joining Motorola, Mike's professional experience included vice president and chief operating officer positions with leading supply chain management software companies. Additionally, he managed distribution center operations for a large midwest retailer. Mike received his BS from Purdue University, and his Masters degree from Central Michigan University.

Reefer Container Automated Handling TechnologiesPeter Heisenberg, Johnson Controls, Sales Manager

Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session T4-610This breakout session will bring you a quick overview of today’s possibilities in optimizing reefer operation at the container terminal. You will get the latest information on reefer container readiness for automated monitoring. What is the terminal’s role in the global cold chain? What is the status of implementation of automated reefer monitoring systems in terminals around the world, including the integration with Navis systems? We will also discuss interest in remote monitoring data by the shipping lines, the USDA and other relevant parties.

Peter HeisenbergPeter Heisenberg has been sales manager for the REFCON systems for container terminals since 2002. Peter works with shipping lines globally and has been a key contributor to the shipping industry’s standardization of remote monitoring technology based on ISO 10368 (power line monitoring). Prior to Johnson Controls (former York), Peter was the sales manager at IBM. Peter earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and thermodynamics from the University of Aalborg Denmark back in 1985.

Wireless Control of ReefersSean Maguire, CEO, Port Solutions Inc. consulting for Mark-It Services

Monday, April 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Session T4-611Reefers have always been difficult to manage. This session will demonstrate a new way to manage reefers and avoid costly claims and losses.

Sean MaguireSean Maguire is the founder and CEO of Port Solutions Inc., a provider of advanced wireless telemetry services to the asset management, container ports, and shipping industry. Sean is a seasoned technology professional, experienced in assisting shipping lines and port operators in finding technology solutions for track, trace, and monitor type problems on containers, vehicles, and equipment using GPS, wireless, RF, satellite, and RFID technologies. Sean has a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity University Dublin Ireland as well as diplomas in Mechanical and Process Engineering. One of Sean’s current projects is to provide business and product development expertise to Mark-It Services for their new wireless reefer tracking solutions.

Integrating Port Security with Port OperationsMichael Lester, Chief Solution Architect / Critical Infrastructure Protection, Ciber

Monday, April 21, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Session T4-612As we move towards the future, port security will become more tightly entwined with port efficiency, trade velocity and competitive posture. Prior to 9/11, port security was less of a concern. It was costly and did not measurably contribute to the bottom line. Now with security systems converging with IT systems, the need to monitor and manage port network systems, security systems and IT infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to port operations. This session will explore the challenges, benefits and strategies for integrating physical security with port operations and the benefits of developing and delivering efficient integrated port operations.

Michael Lester

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We look forward to seeing you at Navis World 2008!