This year’s State of Logistics Report will have a new look and feel. The (CSCMP) publication, presented by for the eighth straight year, will feature a new author and researcher, , and distinguished new panelists. The 27th edition will be made public on June 21 at the famed National Press Club.
Sean Monahan, A.T. Kearney partner and operations practice leader – Americas, will for the first time serve as the report’s lead author and also sit on the panel.
The report will include: a narrative detailing the economic environment impacting logistics; insight from interviews with industry leaders; an in-depth spotlight on relevant trends and expected changes in 2016 and beyond; and a strategic point of view on the global state of the industry.
Monahan noted: “We have assembled a team of A.T. Kearney experts in supply chain, distribution and logistics to develop the State of Logistics Report. Our objective is to develop a document that provides CSCMP members with industry trends, insights and implications that will help them in their jobs every day.”
Joining Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president, on the panel is: Rick Camacho, vice president global supply chain operations, Rick Gabrielson, vice president transportation, ; Brian Hancock, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for ; and Ron Marotta, vice president international division, .
Kevin Smith, , returns as moderator.
Rick Blasgen, CSCMP president and chief executive officer stated: “We’ve assembled an excellent panel of thought leaders to present this year’s report. Our panelists represent a broad range of companies, industries, viewpoints, and expertise, reflecting the true end-to-end supply chain.”
of the 2015 State of Logistics Report.
By "Move Ahead" Staff