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TAG Logistics
GOAL
The goal of the TAG Logistics Society is to bring together industry professionals from logistic functions to share insights and leading practices. Together we will be the catalyst for identifying current and future value driven practices and innovative technology solutions to support the global supply chain. As a result, we will deliver sustainable ideas, new ways of working together, information sharing, and professional growth that will help the community positively improve the flow of goods and services to meet customer's requirements in the 21st century.
VISION AND MISSION
The movement of material from origin to point of consumption requires the constant use of technologies that will create value. Cost containment that is measurable to the bottom line requires logistic professionals to continuously identify cost reduction opportunities. The Logistics Society will focus on process excellence practices leveraging technology in the key areas of planning, transportation, warehousing, customer service, and B2B collaboration to support the logistic professionals.
OBJECTIVE
- To create a network environment where business professionals can discuss logistics-related technology and share best practice process excellence in a non-competitive environment
- To break down functional barriers to create collaborative logistics strategies
- To foster sharing and collaboration to address current and future trends
- To provide technology advancement solutions awareness and best practice to address sustainability, new efficiencies and continued cost reduction
- To create awareness and importance of required business changes necessary to meet the future supply chain
| Functional Areas | Industries | Professional/Other | Technology |
| Operations Planning | Consumer Goods | CIO | ERP Providers |
| Warehouse & Shipping | High Tech/Electronics | VP Operations | Integrators |
| Transportation Management | Food and Beverage | VP Supply Chain | Robotics |
| Fleet Management | Retail | Mgr. Logistics | Media Devices |
| Distribution Network Design | Consumer Healthcare | Mgr. Transportation | |
| 3PL Logistics | VP Procurement | ||
| Paper/Packaging | University Professors | ||
| Strategic Consulting |
2012 Meetings and Events
February 29th – Point of View 2012 – Prof. Ben Konsynski
August 29th – Technology Trends in Global Sourcin g
September 26th – Networking Event
October 31th – Logistics Optimization & Revenue
November 28th – Manufacturing & Logistics Technologies
December 12th – Society Holiday Get Together
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Board Members
Bobby Miller, V.P. Industry Relations, Ortec, Society Chair
Bobby.miller@ortec.com
Jean Barnes, Director of Marketing, SMC3
jbarnes@smc3.com
David Cahn, V.P. Product Strategy, CDC Software
dcahn@cdcsoftware.com
Harris Fogel, President, Quofore
hfogel@q4corporation
Chris Henry, President, Bizspeed
chenry@bizspeed.com
Mike Jacks, Director of Logistics, Coca Cola Enterprises
mjacks@cokecce.com
David Landau, V.P. Sales and Development, Manhattan Associates
dlandau@manh.com
Donna Olszowska, V.P. Customer Service, Georgia Pacific
Donna.Olszowka@GAPAC.com
Page Siplon, Executive Director, Center of Innovation for Logistics
PSiplon@georgia.org
Lauren Jones, TAG Staff Liaison
lauren@tagonline.org
