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CLDA Fall Forum To Focus on Final Mile and
Same-Day Logistics Trends
By Andrea Obston
Director of Public Relations, CLDA
Final mile strategies and same-
day logistics trends will be fea-
tured at the CLDA Fall Forum
coming up September 12 -14.
Held in conjunction with PARCEL
Forum ’16, CLDA’ s Fall Forum it
will take place at the Gaylord
Texan near Dallas.
This is the third year that the CLDA
has partnered with PARCEL Forum
for the association’s annual Fall
Forum. Over 1000 supply chain
professionals will participate
in the two-day event that will
include over 70 educational and
networking sessions. In addition
to the CLDA sessions there will be
presentations on transportation
systems, measuring performance,
packaging optimization and alter-
native supply chain channels.
This year the conference has added
Business-Focused Educational
PODs. These sessions will focus
on practical solutions to business
issues that affect transportation,
logistics, warehousing and packag-
ing professionals. Participants can
follow specific PODs or build the edu-
cational program that best fits their
needs by choosing from any of the
over 70 sessions being offered.
CLDA will present two of those PODs
on final mile strategies and same-day
logistics trends. Topics will include:
• Supply Chain Trends that are
Redefining the “Final Mile”
• Reinventing Your Business in
Today’s Final Mile
• Lessons Learned and Key Success
Factors in the Final Mile
• Voice of the Shipper
• Staffing Trends (Baby Boomers &
Today’s SC) – What It Means for Your
Business
• Understanding the Legal /
Regulatory Landscape: Preparing
for an IRS Audit
• Supply Chain Visibility and
Technology.
All attendees have access to any of
the PODs, all exhibitors, meals and
receptions.
PARCEL Forum has been an influen-
tial annual conference and exposi-
tion for the parcel shipping, distri-
bution and logistics industry since
2003. It provides the opportunity
for those in the industry to learn
about industry trends, meet influ-
ential members in the business and
learn about the latest products and
services. The 2015 show attracted
over 1000 attendees to the confer-
ence and exhibition hall which fea-
tured over 92 exhibitors showcasing
products and services in more than
10,000 square feet.
Customized Logistics and Delivery Association | Fall 2016