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FeatureLivestream: Covid’s capacity shortfall legacy
Nick Thompson, head of vehicle logistics for the North America region at Stellantis, and Bill Kerrigan, RPM’s chief business development officer, dicuss post-pandemic challenges to vehicle distribution
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SpeakersJustin Newell
Chief Operating Officer
INFORMCurrently the Chief Operating Officer for INFORM Software Corporation in North America. Justin has experience in automotive vehicle logistics, automotive aftersales, procurement, dealer field management, international project management, logistics supply chain, distribution center management and software solutions. He has more than 26 years of management experience, business ...
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SpeakersPaul Nurse CEO ProAct International
Paul Nurse’s responsibilities at ProAct International, which is a software solutions company working predominantly in the finished vehicle logistics market, include product strategy and product evolution at both plant-to-dealer and yard management level, with a particular focus on product innovation and differentiation.
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SpeakersDaniel Harrison
Automotive Analyst
Ultima Media Business IntelligenceDaniel has over 10 years of experience in business intelligence and now leads the new business intelligence unit at Ultima Media producing reports, analysis, forecasts and market commentary on a wide range if industry issues. Daniel began his career in automotive research as an Equity ...
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SpeakersMike Yang
Vice President
Changjiu LogisticsMr. Mike Yang, born in 1972, has a wealth of experience in senior roles in various companies in the logistics industry. He was in charge of business development of the Chinese region for 8 years in one of the Fortune 500’s top companies. He then joined the ...
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SpeakersKevin Takai
Senior Manager, Logistics Operations
RivianOriginally from the Metro Detroit Area, Kevin has worked in the Automotive Logistics Industry for the past 9 years. With a bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering from Michigan State University, that is where he began his career before making the transition to logistics operations in ...
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SpeakersTara Brewer
IT Analyst Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA) Program, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityMs. Brewer serves as a cybersecurity analyst for the Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA) program with Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA is the Nation’s risk manager, empowering partner organizations to defend against today’s threats and collaborating to build more secure and ...
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FeatureEric Francucci
Manager
Carlisle & Company, Inc.Eric Francucci manages the execution of Carlisle’s Operations Excellence portfolio. As part of his role, he has been based in Europe on a multi-year engagement supporting the improvement of three 3PL-run motor vehicle facilities. Eric has completed multiple other Carlisle engagements including an inventory strategy project for a European auto parts manufacturer. Eric holds a B.A. in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University.
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FeatureAmy Marzonie
Director of Operational Excellence
Carlisle & Company, Inc.Amy Marzonie is Director of Operations Excellence at Carlisle & Company, focusing on the optimization of global supply chain operations through network design, inventory management, and warehouse layout and processes. Previously, Amy held leadership positions at General Motors in Global Business Planning, ...
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FeatureJoseph Comartin
Consul General of Canada
Government of CanadaJoe Comartin was appointed as Canada’s Consul General to Detroit in autumn of 2018, and is responsible for the states of Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. His career spans the private and public sectors, and most recently academia. Mr. Comartin began his career as a civil litigation ...
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FeatureJames Buckingham
Director Customs & Logistics
Nikola Motor CompanyJames Buckingham has over 25 years of experience in logistics and international trade. He joined hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer and electric vehicle start-up Nikola Motor Corporation in March 2019. Prior to this, he spent over 13 years leading Volvo group’s Customs and Trade function in North America. James started his career at Yusen Global Logistics as an export clerk, working his way up to Assistant Branch Manager. He then spent time as both Import Manager and Customs Compliance Manager for retailer, Dollar Tree Stores. James is a U.S. Licensed Customs Broker.
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FeatureMichael Pipia
Global Logistics Manager
Guardian GlassMike has 40 years plus of international logistics experience. His career started with FedNav Ltd, an international ocean carrier based in Montreal CA., in port and vessel operations, sales and marketing in the US. Spending 19 years at General Motors Corp., he managed both import/export of built-up ...
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SpeakersFrederiek Toney
President, Global Ford Customer Service Division
Ford Motor CompanyFrederiek Toney is president, Global Ford Customer Service Division, as well as vice president and corporate officer, Ford Motor Company. He reports to Joe Hinrichs, President, Automotive. Toney joined Ford in 2000, and has gone on to hold numerous leadership positions in logistics, operations, and ...
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FeatureGreg Slawson
VP Global Vertical Lead - Automotive
DSV Air & Sea Inc.Greg brings nearly 30 years of senior automotive experience at OEM, tier one and logistics service provider level. He has also worked as a supply chain consultant for a big four consultancy and as CEO of a clean technology company. Greg’s deep and broad experience of ...
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SpeakersDoug Smith
Mobility Product Owner – Connected Vehicle Platform & Products
Ford Motor CompanyConnected Vehicle Product Owner responsible for developing solutions utilizing connected vehicle data / telematics to improve business operations, order to delivery processes and reduce costs. Develop, implemented and deployed a global Connected Vehicle Business Operations Portal. Support vehicle engineers and vehicle feature owners’ requirements for ...