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As technology increasingly plays a critical role in the business strategies of logistics companies, top IT executives from some of the leading logistics companies in the world are set to gather to discuss their role in this technology boom, and the keys...

As technology increasingly plays a critical role in the business strategies of logistics companies, top IT executives from some of the leading logistics companies in the world are set to gather to discuss their role in this technology boom, and the keys for building IT into their business’ strategies. 

This year’s Logistics CIO Forum is set to tackle some of the key questions affecting the industry at this critical technology-fuelled juncture. Set to join this year’s Summit are heads of IT from companies including: 

• CH Robinson
• Flash Europe International
• CEVA
• Damco
• Gopet Trans
• IJS Global
• Port of Rotterdam
• Post NL
• Yusen
• Cargo-Partner
• Rohlig
• Gubruder Weiss
• Blue Water Shipping

IT Directors or above from

• Lufthansa Cargo
• Penske Logisitcs
• DHL Freight
• DHL Global Forwarding
• KLM
• APL Logistics
• Geodis
• Katoen Natie
• Scandinavian Logistics

And many more, set to tackle key industry questions including:

Reconciling business and technology priorities for the Logistics CIO – debate the evolving role of the top IT role at your organization: Is there still room for a CIO in logistics or is IT a core competency of the head of operations? What balance is needed in a Logistics CIO’s background between IT competencies and business strategy?

Innovation and Future Trends in logistics and supply chain IT – as IT increasingly has a central role in the success of logistics and supply chain, find out what’s on the horizon in technology, how it will be harnessed by the industry, and how your organization can be an early-adopter, and how to avoid unnecessary expenditures.

Using technology as a differentiator for your company – Delve into the world of technology and what it can offer the business from a business-strategy perspective. Discuss the ways in which technology can help differentiate your organization from the competition as well as attract new customers.

If you’d like to take part in these discussions to share your thoughts and network with these executives, click here for more event information. Complimentary passes are available for senior IT decision-makers from logisitcs companies and supply chain decision makers for manufacturers and retailers. 

Mr. Haley Garner

Research Director

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