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Well, it's mid -Summer and we're already busy planning the agenda and activities for the upcoming Forum in Oakland. In fact, the 2nd Annual Duck Derby is scheduled for Sunday , September 28 from 10:45 to 11 :lSam-imrnediately following the American Airlines Continental Breakfast-at the City Center. The course is fast, the weather has to be better than Orlando's, and the race is guaranteed to be a great time. We hope to see many of you out there, and we will be selling "Adoption Certificates" at chapter meetings prior to the Forum
Speaking of the Forum, this year we will also be presenting the first A-35 Distinguished Service Award to an individual, member or organization which has been supporti v e of the A-35 group and its goals over the course of 1996-199 7. Winning this award will be a major accomplishment, and serious thought should go into choosing your nominee. To nominate someone for the award (and remember , they do not have to be A35ers themselves), write a brief essay telling us why they should win-and please provide details.
I have been receiving news from some of our more farflung colleagues in the last few weeks, and I urge everyone
to keep up the flow of communication. USA CPT Henry Pittman, formerly of the Jacksonville Chapter, has helped start a provisional NDTA chapter at the Intermediate Staging Base in Taszar, Hungary. USAF Ssgt. Ken Russell, formerly of the San Antonio Chapter, was just elected president of the NDTA Hodja Chapter at Incirlik, Turkey . Congratulations! Gordon Lowe writes that Kehaulani Amorin, the Aloha Chapter A-35 Representative, recently presented the Frank der Yuen Memorial Award to the outstanding transportation senior at the University of Hawaii, Ms. Rebecca McGee. This is the 11th straight year that the Aloha Chapter has presented the award. It is named after the late Frank der Yuen, who was a longtime member of the NDTA and a founding member of the Aloha Chapter. He was also widely known as a pioneer in the Hawaiian aviation industry.
I look forward to hearing from all of you. Let the rest of the NDTA know of the positive things you are doing within your Chapters and Regions.
Have a great Summer!
Theresa Giordanengo Vice-President A-35
Dr. Joseph G. Mattingly Jr.
Transportation is a Business
Isn'tit exciting to be in the transportation business today . Many changes and removal of much of the federal and state regulations concerning transportation, require due diligence by both providers and users of transportation services in the conduct of their businesses. The following topics indicate the importance of conducting your transportation arrangements in the strictest business traditions: individual pricing agreements, claims disputes, unfiled tariffs, contracts, correspondence, undercharges, overcharges, cargo insurance, offbill discounts , weight disputes , shipper bills of lading, and untiled negotiated rates to name a few.
If the company's other business dealings operate under the country's general contract laws, why shouldn't the logistics portion of the firm's business including transportation services operate under the country's general contract laws? The use of third-party logistics services makes it even more important to require transportation services contracts to be in writing with all parties aware of the fine print on transportation documents. If we accept the premise that persons providing or using transportation services are engaged in business / activities, we should consider the following questions : Why would the shipper or carrier agree to a sloppy con-
Charles A. Taff A TRIBUTE
Dr. Charles A. Taff, Professor Emeritus and former head of the Department of Business Administration at the University of Maryland, passed away on May 23, 1997 at his home in Hyattsville, MD at the age of 81. Members of the Transportation and Logistics field will share a special sense of loss because with his death , we lost a true pioneer and giant with few peers in the field of transportation and distribution education. He served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater as a line officer in the United States Navy. He was active in many transportation professional groups and was honored by such organizations as the American Economic Association and the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of transportation, he was chosen Transportation Man of the Year in 1971 by the NDTA's Washington, D.C. Chapter and again in 1973 by Chapter 151 of the Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity. He received the Honorary Salzberg Medallion, presented by Syracuse University in 1978 for outstanding achievements as an academician in the field of transportation.
Professor Taff served on the Council of Economic Advisors under three presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson. He was a member of the committee that prepared the first Presidential Transportation Message to the United States Congress under President Kennedy. He served as a transportation consultant with the United States Depart-
tract or one that contains secret liability terms and limits in their bills of lading? Why do they not enter into legal and binding contracts for transportation services just as they would for the construction of a new building or the purchase of a piece of equipment or property? Good business requires both the suppliers and users of transportation services to enter into legal and enforceable contracts in the same manner as all other forms of business. Many hours spent in filing claims and settling disputes by both the carrier and shipper could be eliminated if all the arrangements were put into a format that all can understand. If the industry is to continue to move towards Electronic Data Interchange for booking shipments, paying the freight bill, and claims management, terms of the contracts must reflect all parts of the agreement to provide the transportation service (carrier) and to use the service (shipper) . The relationship between carrier and shipper in a continuing deregulation environment must have a foundation of trust. In today's competitive world, partnerships should be the norm and cooperation should be the theme. Shippers and carriers can no longer afford an adversarial relationship.
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ments of Transportation, Defense and Commerce. He was a consultant to the Military Traffic and Terminal Service from 1955-1971 and was a member of the Board of Visitors, Transportation Corps School, Fort Eustis, VA , 1961-1963 . Charlie rendered distinguished service as Business Administration Department Chairman at the University of Maryland for 11 years He led the faculty in reformulating the MBA program and securing its accreditation, initiated action creating a Ph.D. program in business, and initiated a proposal to change the status from Department of Business Administration to the College of Business and Management effective July 1, 1973. He served as the editor of the AST&L's Transportation Journal, an internationally recognized publication, for 15 years and continued as a member of its editorial review board until his death. He authored four books in the management of transportation and physical distribution , two of which are in their eighth editions. Upon his retirement, alumni, colleagues and friends endowed a scholarship fund for transportation majors in his name and honor.
Charlie's distinguished career was a result of his outstanding performance as a researcher, writer, editor, consultant, leader and teacher in the fields of transportation and distribution. Charlie was revered by his friends, colleagues, practitioners and students. He had a profound positive influence on his students and colleagues. For those of us who were lucky enough to know him or who were one of his students, he will be sincerely missed. Our condolences and best wishes are extended to his family.
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By the time you receive this issue of DTJ we will be approximately 40-45 days from our 52nd Transportation and Logistics Forum and Exposition and I hope you are planning to be with us in Oakland from 27 September to 1 October, 1997. In the June issue of DTJ I indicated that our theme for this year's Forum is "Transition to Focused Logistics" and General Walter Kross, CinCTRANS, and Mr. Tim Rhein, President & CEO of American President Lines, have agreed to serve as co-keynote speakers at the opening ceremony. There will be three panels to support the theme. A summary is in the registration brochure. General Johnnie Wilson, Commanding General, Army Material Command, has accepted our invitation to keynote the Military Unit Awards Luncheon.
In addition to our professional program , there will be two scholarship socials hosted by our corporate members, a golf tournament and two spouse tours each day to select from on 29 and 30 September.
I am pleased to report that our Awards Subcommittee met on 20 June 1997 and selected Mr. John Clancey, President & CEO of Sea-Land Service, Inc., to receive the National Transportation Award, and LTG Hugh Smith, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, USTRANSCOM, to receive the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award. VADM Albert J. Herberger, the former Maritime Administrator, will be presented the NDTA Distinguished Government Service Award for his work on VISA and guiding the passage of the Maritime Security Act through Congress. These three awards will be presented at the Chairman's Award Dinner. Other awards approved are
shown on page 18 of this DTJ. My congratulations to all of the award recipients and thank you for your hard work.
Just another reminder, on 27 September we will have membership meetings as I indicated in the June DTJ. We will have panels composed of chapter representatives to discuss various successful programs used by their chapters during the past year and we will allow time for interaction with the panel. Please come and participate-your comments are valuable to all of us.
The month of June was an extremely busy month for me as I spent the first week of that month in Oakland, finalizing our plans for the Forum and installing the new officers for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. The Chapter has worked extremely hard to assure that you have a great time when you attend our 52nd Forum and Exposition. Subsequent to the Oakland visit, I installed chapter officers in San Antonio, Baltimore and St. Louis, followed by a trip to visit our Benelux Chapter in the Netherlands and the Rheinland Pfalz Chapter in Germany. I also had the opportunity to visit MTMC Europe in the Netherlands and our Army and Air Force transporters in Germany. While the results of downsizing are evident, high morale and a "can do" a tti tud e are still obvious. My thanks to COL Jan Harpole, our European Regional President, for coordinating an excellent visit.
As in past years, there will be over 100 booths at the Forum and I encourage you to visit them and review the latest in products and services. Take advantage of this opportunity to further broaden your knowledge. I look forward to seeing you in Oakland. DTJ
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Abstract
Electronic data interchange (EDI) has evolved slowly over the last 30 years . But in the last 10 years there has been significant growth. The goal of a "paperless" environment and quicker, more accurate data transactions appeals to many large organizations. As these organizations move away from paper transactions, they "force" their trading partners into using EDI. Other organizations decide to use EDI simply to remain competitive.
The transportation industry was instrumental in founding the EDI movement. Transportation-related transactions, such as advance ship notices, have been the mainstay of EDI volume. But as local receiver/shipper trading partners begin using EDI, the less-than-truckload carriers are often able to deliver cargo before the EDI message arrives at the receiver. One solution to this problem is to print a PDF417 bar code, encoded with bill of lading data and the corresponding EDI transaction set, on the bill of lading that accompanies the shipment. When the cargo arrives, the receiver can scan the label and load the EDI-formatted data into its computer system. This convention eliminates sending the data electronically and makes the channel more efficient for all participants.
Introduction
The use of electronic data interchange (EDI) in the transportation industry and other industries has been widely hailed in recent years. "The basic concept of EDI. . .is that once data is entered into a computer system, that data should never have to be key-entered again" (Harmon, 1994). This is one reason more and more businesses are accepting EDI's benefits despite the hurdles of implementing it. What is EDI? Why is it worth implementing? How is it being used in the transportation industry? These are a few questions that this paper will address.
EDI Defined
Electronic data interchange is the intercompany, computer-to-computer communication of data which allows the receiver to perform a standard business transaction with data that is in a standard data format (Harmon , 1994; Sokol, 1995) Some mistakenly think of EDI as electronic mail or communicating via facsimile. Explaining the four specific components of EDI will show the distinction.
The term intercompany refers to transmitting data between two companies. This implies the two companies must have the same communication capability. Computerto-computer communication means extracting data from a computer application at the sending site and feeding it to a computer application at the receiving site with no human intervention. Standard business transactions replace typical business printed forms, designed to permit the receiver to perform that transaction, such as processing an order, automatically. Standard data format, the last component, refers to how incoming data is arranged. The receiving computer will only recognize transactions that arrive in a predefined, standard format.
History
Interestingly enough, EDI has its roots in the transportation industry. It was the first to move into EDI in the late sixties to handle, of all things, a paperwork crisis Biby (1994) relates that "transportation companies were drowning in a sea of freight bills, shipping manifests, and damage claims" (p. 32). Stiff governmental regulations, in part, caused the handling and re-handling of millions of shipping documents. Biby concluded that "everyone was losing-the trucker and shipper" (p.32).
According to Major (1990) the founding of the EDI organization on transportation, the Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC), occurred in 1968. But it wasn't until 1977 before the first centralized implementa-
tion took place between Conrail and Missouri Pacific to exchange data for weigh bills. From this initial application, EDI began to permeate the entire industry. In 1984, the second big impetus came in the form of purchase orders and invoices exchanged electronically with suppliers (Major, 1990). As time passed, more applications emerged, including bills of lading, freight bills, and advance ship notices. "Unfortunately, transportation wasn't so quick to seize the opportunity. Most of the tens of thousands of carriers at that time had not yet even made the transition from paper to computers" (Biby, 1994, p. 33). In 1979, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) formed the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) to design EDI standards for the general business community.
Standards
The issue of standards has been the center of debate and, at times, controversy since the inception of EDI. Different industries have different standards. Standard formats are the common language that allow different computer systems to communicate. The TDCC's initial transportation standards were broadened. Eventually, the TDCC grew into the Electronic Data Interchange Association (EDIA), which moved to make the initial standards more horizontal across all industries through ANSI standardization.
According to Andel (1994), ANSI's ASC X12 standard is the predominant EDI standard in the U.S. at present. Another predominant standard is the United Nationsadministered EDIFACT, which is an acronym for EDI For Administration, Commerce, and Trade. Most European companies subscribe to EDIFACT. Just a couple of years ago, a task force was charged to make ASC X12 and EDIFACT compatible. The result is that the EDIFACT syntax set has been adopted. After 1997, there will be no new messages under the X12 format (Andel, 1994).
Right now many industries have cohesive EDI strategies. The problem is that these industries do not talk very well with each other. The automotive industry (AIAG) buys lots of products from the chemical (CIDX), transportation (TDCC), electronics, and petroleum (PIDX) industries. But their EDI implementation guidelines are not the same. Each industry will try to have it their own way until EDIFACT becomes the way. "As that happens, X12 will fall into disuse and will eventually be eliminated; and we're talking years before that happens" (Andel, 1994).
EDl's Benefits
Regardless of a company's motivation for implementing EDI, they are likely to see several benefits along the way The most obvious is that it eliminates manual preparation and transfer of paper documents and increases accuracy. A recent study by INPUT, a leading technological research firm, found that the average cost to process, store, and send a single paper purchase order is $50. The same study found that an EDI purchase order costs just $4.90. The savings is more than 90% in administrative costs. And it's faster and error-free (Biby, 1995). Adams (1990) reported similar results for RCA. "They spend about $50 to process a paper purchase order, but with EDI the cost drops to $4" (p. 33). Biby further states that "since EDI replaces paper, it significantly reduces or eliminates expenditures on forms, postage, reproduction, storage, and administrative overhead such as filing and retrieval."
EDI improves customer service and improves relationships with trading partners. It increases the amount of current information available for decision-making, which
allows companies to be more responsive to customers. Trading partners will realize that it's cheaper and easier to do business with you than with their non-EDI suppliers. It's not only easier, but more accurate. Doing business with an EDI firm means fewer shipment errors and shorter lead times. With EDI, trading partners jointly "own" the data that they pass between each other. "This common interest creates a shared goal in maintaining the highest level of data integrity" (Biby, 1995, p. 34).
Although EDI has evolved over the last 30 years, its growth and acceptance in just the last six to eight years has
Although EDI has evolved over the last 30 years, its growth and acceptance i just- the last six to eight years has bee remarkable. N
been remarkable. Some say that EDI is undergoing a revolution rather than evolution Many industries see the practicality and fruitfulness of doing business via EDI. Consider the following examples.
Fact: It has been estimated that 70% of one computer's output is another computer's input. EDI eliminates the output and subsequent input by sending the information directly from one computer to another.
Fact: The automobile industry estimates that using EDI in conjunction with other just-in-time processes, saves approximately $500 per automobile .
Fact: A large grocery store chain found that sending purchase orders via EDI saves $1.25 per order. At 6,500 purchase orders a week they save about $100,000 a year by utilizing EDI. ("EDI is Winner. ," 1990, p. 39)
One of the biggest advantages of using EDI, besides eliminating paperwork, is reducing cycle times. A recent survey that included 1,523 direct interviews spanning 33 industries found that "cycle times were reduced in half across all business processes, starting at an average 5.6 days before EDI to 2.7 days after EDI was introduced" ("EDI Users Cut Errors, Cycle Times," 1994, p. 53). Another survey asked respondents to compare total cycle time, from the beginning to end, of the most representative business process in their functional area. "The average response showed the cycle time dropping to 4.3 days from 8.1 days " (Hill and Swenson, 1995). The results are similar: cycle times are cut by nearly one half.
This has tremendous implications on the business side,
that is, for the order-receipt-pay business cycle. If an EDI order transaction is received sooner and is more likely to be accurate, then the order should be picked sooner, shipped sooner, and product and invoice received sooner. This should lead to quicker payment. But, Sokol (1995) warns, "Do not misunderstand; payment is still dictated by payment terms. However, when companies receive the electronic invoices days sooner than they would have received the paper one, they are often able to reconcile their incoming invoices, authorize payment, and pay within the discount period" (p. 25).
What's the bottom line? All these benefits, and many more unmentioned, add up to tremendous savings. Adams (1990) states that " ... the benefit-to-cost ratio is between 10 to 1 and 20 to 1, and the cost of EDI systems often can be justified on the improved accuracy of order entry alone" (p. 33). This is a significant driving force behind large business customers who are requiring their vendors to implement EDI systems.
lmplementlng
EDI
The literature is replete with examples of why organizations are adopting EDI. One researcher (Walton, 1994) found that customer organizations adopted EDI to improve operational efficiency (internally driven). Carriers' reasons for implementing EDI were externally driven. The primary reason was influence from channel partners. Other reasons were to increase customer service and remain competitive. Shippers and suppliers tended to have both internal (to reduce order cycle times) and external reasons (to increase customer service and to stay competitive) for implementing EDI. Saccomano (1995) reported similar results according to an EDI Group, Ltd. survey: "Of the 1,560 respondents, 55 percent said they adopted EDI because they were told to do so by a principal supplier or customer. The remainder said they did it to gain a competitive advantage or to improve customer service" (p. 68).
That works for civilian company-to-civilian company business practices. But what incentives are there for the federal government to participate? The transportation industry does considerable business with Uncle Sam. According to Goetzman (1995) the real drivers for electronic commerce (which includes EDI) have come from "The National Performance Review, President Clinton's Executive Order of October 26, 1993, and Procurement Reform Legislation" (p. 30).
The National Performance Review was the initial push to get the government's electronic commerce program off the ground. President Clinton's executive order directed full-scale implementation of the federal electronic commerce system by 1997 (Miller, 1994). Finally, procurement reform legislation provides incentive for government agencies to use EDI by raising the small-purchase threshold from $25,000 to $100,000 for EDI-based procurement transactions. This alone will allow the government to make 98 percent of its acquisitions simply by getting at least two quotes before issuing the purchase order. without going through the complex, and dreaded, lowest-bid process (Goetzman, 1995).
Changes in government practice began to change relatively quickly due to these initiatives. Since then, the federal government adopted the ANSI X12 standard for computerto-computer communication (Miller, 1994). Not long after, the Department of Defense chose the standard exchange format (SEF) for distributing EDI standards conventions based on published X12 and EDIFACT standards to commercial DoD suppliers using EDI ("DoD Chooses SEF Standard,
1995). These efforts pave the way for the transportation industry to do business with the federal government.
One thing any company must consider before implementing EDI is how they will communicate with trading partners. EDI can be set up in two basic ways . One way is a computer-to-computer system that allows partners to transmit data directly to each other's databases. These "direct connects" require dedicated phone lines and can be very expensive, especially if you offer one for each trading partner. The other way to communicate is through a valueadded network (VAN). A VAN is a professional organization designed to provide what is essentially wide-area electronic mail (Biby, 1995). Among other services offered, a VAN provides translation services when data standards differ between partners. Most VANs charge a minimal start-up fee plus a monthly fee for mailbox rental. But where they make their money is through EDI transaction volume. Biby likens VANs to cellular phone companies in that pricing structures vary widely. He states "some charge by document, while others charge so much per character of data."
Whether by direct-connect or by VAN, whether "forced" into EDI by a trading partner or beginning EDI to remain competitive, a company must consider which EDI transactions it will exploit. The transportation industry has several different options. DTJ
Editor's Note: The conclusion of "The Role of EDI in the Transportation rnctutry" will appear in the next issue of DTJ where we will discuss the application of EDI in Transportation and the use of two-D Bar Codes.
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It's an early morning at Fort Bragg, NC and military trucks are sitting outside the Ammunition Supply Point waiting on the delivery of munitions required for them to deploy on a real-world contingency. The young military soldiers and their equipment have been there for hours awaiting the munitions delivery. In their minds they are focused on their deployment and when they will come home. Then their lieutenant arrives and informs them that no commercial trucks are available to trans-
clearances. Tri-State Motor Transit stated they spend $5,000 to train a driver for munitions and it takes 50 loads to recapture the costs. With the driver turnover in most trucking companies exceeding 150% a year, industry has taken on the role of subsidizing the government contingency trucking equipment. These high costs, coupled with the competitive commercial rates, have forced munitions carriers to the point that one serious loss will close most of them down.
Revenue levels are the
key to helping the munitions carrier industry survive in a downsizing munitions shipment period for the military.
Munitions carriers are preparing for another major change with the containerization of munitions. The DoD goal is to have 80% of munitions transported in containers by the year 2000. port the munitions they require. Also the National Guard and Army Reserve units cannot mobilize in time to meet the airlift schedule. The munitions are required for deployment within 12 hours and without them the mission can-
not succeed Therefore, the lieutenant and his platoon are directed to drive all night to the depot in Pennsylvania and return immediately. The young soldiers cannot believe what they are hearing. They are concerned about packing their bags, settling their financial accounts, telling their loved ones good-bye and making it home from the next mission. The lieutenant gathers his people and equipment, then moves out for Pennsylvania. Trained for combat instead of transporting munitions over the state highways, the Lieutenant makes numerous mistakes that threaten the lives of civilians, but successfully returns to Fort Bragg-this time!
Today's munitions carrier industry has not reached this point, but could in the next five years if something is not done to prevent it The commercial industry moved over 500,000 tons of munitions in 1996 with 70% of that on trucks. In 1953 the Department of Defense (DoD) had over 150 approved munitions carriers and in 1997, there are only 8 doing over 95% of the traffic. The reason for the drastic change in numbers is based on costs. All but two of the top ten major trucking carriers avoid government munitions because of the losses associated with training drivers, equipment, satellite costs for monitoring and security background
This means that commercial carriers must purchase flatbeds and have twist locks installed in order to participate in this traffic. The Navy is the only DoD user not requiring containerizing because
they utilize breakbulk distribution at sea This added cost is sure to eliminate some carriers.
Revenue levels are the key to helping the munitions carrier industry survive in a downsizing munitions shipment period for the military. Highly competitive rates are good for the military customer on the short term, but on the long term, it's eliminating the number of commercial munitions teams and companies providing this service. Munitions carriers are their own worst enemies because as the market tightens they initiate cutthroat pricing to get business. This eliminates their profit margins and causes only the strongest to survive. In the case of a drowning person, we don't wait for the victim to try and save themselves or drown before we attempt a rescue. Just as we would for the drowning victim, the munitions carriers need to be protected to ensure their availability when we need them. We must utilize our partnership with industry to figure out better ways to minimize costs for the military, but also maintain a strong munitions carrier base. This is crucial to ensure that the soldiers of tomorrow's Army are not forced to become commercial munitions transporters at a time when they should be focused on surviving on the battlefield. DTJ
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The 52nd Annual NDTA Transportatoion and Logist ' i1CS Forum and Exposition
Marriott City Center • Oakland, California
"Transition to Focused Logistics"
Saturday, September 27
9 a.m. - 11 :30 a.m.
10 a. in. - 6 p.m.
I U0a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
I:3() p.m . - J:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. - 5:J0 p.m
6:J0 p.m - 9:30 p.m.
Regional President~ and A-35 Meeting
Registration Desk Open
Pre-Workshop Luncheon
Chapter President~ , State Vice Presidents and Member Workshop
"Do-It-Yourself Activities"
Trip to Fisherman's Wharf mu/ Pier 39 in San Francisco (Buses depart individual hotels 6 p.m., arrive back at hotels JO p.m.)
Sunday, September 28
7 a m -2:30 p m. Golf Tournament - hosted by Northwest Airlines - Sunol Valley Golf Club (Buses depart individual hotels at 5:15 a.m., anive back at hotels 3 p m)
7 a. m. - 5 p m Regi stration De sk Open
9 am - 10:45 a m Continental Breakfas t - City Center, co-hosted by American Airlines and NDT A
10:45 a m - JI : 15 a. m A-35 Scholarship Fund Duck Race - City Center
II :30a.m. - 4p.m. "Do-It-Yourself Activ .ities "
6 p.m. - 9: 15 p.m. NDTA Scholarship Event - "San Fra ncisco Bay Golf Tournament
5:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cn tise" Hasted by: American President Lines, Dollar Ren t a Car, United Airlines , a11d UPS. (Bu.5 shuttles from indi vidual hotels stan at 5: 15 p rn arrive back aJ hote ls by JO p.m.)
Once again , Northwest Airlines is proud to spons or the Annual NDTA Forum Golf Tournament. Early Sunday morning , you ' ll enjoy the drive out to Sunol Valley Golf Club (Cypre ss Course) in the mountai n foothills we s t of Oakland. Team and individual prizes will be awarded. Cos t per play is $73 including tran s po1tation, shared cart and green fee s . Continental breakfast, beverage and lunch are being provided by Northwe st. We are limited to 136 golfers- so sign up early!
Buses will begin shuttling at 5 : 15 am from each hotel. Note: Once you have regi stered for the Forum, you will have an opportunity to select your preferred golf foursome.
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and ''Pier 39'' 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Enjoy an evening at your leisure in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and "Pier 39." You'll have time to wander around this world-famous Wharf or shop in over 100 specialty shops at nearby Pier 39. Watch the antics of the sea lions at Pier 39's K-Dock and have a no-host dinner at a restaurant of your choosing The cost for transportation is $15.00. Buses will depart from the Oakland Marriott City Center at 6 p m., and will return you to your hotel by 10 p.m. See you there!
Sunday, September 28, 1997
NDTA Scholarship Event - Bay Cruise Aboard the San Francisco Spirit!
5:15 p.m. - 10 p.m .
American Pres ident Lines , Dollar Rent A Car, United Airline s, and UPS welcome you aboard the San Francisco Spirit, the most elegant, exciting and exclusive yachting experience the San Francisco Bay area has to offer! You will enjoy an ever-changing view of one of the world's most favorite spots, the San Francisco/Oakland Bay. You'll have an excellent view of Treasure Island, the San Francisco skyline. Alcatraz , the picturesque waterfront village of Sausalito, Angel Island-known as the ' 'Ellis Island of the West" -and the three bridges in the bay-The Golden Gate Bridge, The Richmond/San Rafael Bridge and The San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge.
As you mingle and vis it with friends, enjoy the gourmet cuisine offered on the yac ht. You will find food stations , hors d ' oeuvres , beverages, mus ic and dancing on two deck s of richly burnished woods , polished brass , and marble dance floors. There are exqui site de signer touches ev e rywhere ... from the fine st linens , china and sparkling silver, to the freshest , color-coordinated flowers.
What a great way to relax and watch the s un set ... Come, join us for a wonderful evening aboard a fabulou s yacht, and melt your cares away-while helping the scholarship foundation. We will start boarding at 6 pm, sail at 6:30 pm , and return at 9:15 pm
7 a.rn. - 8: 15 a.rn.
7 a.rn. - 5 p.rn. Start-up Breakfast - hosted by SatoTravel Registration Desk Open
8 a.rn. - 5 p.m.
When the house lights dim, the low rumble in the audience will turn into a roar as ''Reunion" puts on the sweaters Jim and Bob were famous for in the 60's and move through their endless line of hit songs. Can you guess who they Exhibitor Set-up Time
8:30 a.rn. - 11 a.rn. Annual Forum Commencement * Special Award Presentation *
are? Another hint! They have 46 hit albums, 9 Gold Albums and 5 Grammy nominations. You are in for a very special treat! A "Reunion!"
Joining "Reunion" is Kelly McDonald, a Las Vegas comedian. Kelly is a master at making audiences laugh until they cry. So bring a tissue ... and join sponsors Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Delta Air Lines, Holiday Inn Worldwide, FedEx and TRISM, for the NDTA Scholarship Event, Monday night at 9 pm, in the Marriott's Jewett Ballroom.
Wm a 3-4 night Royal Caribbean/Carlson Wagonlit Travel cruise to Baja, Mexico, the Bahamas or southern Caribbean, plus 2 coach tickets on Delta Air Lines and a 2night stay from Holiday Inn Worldwide. of Exhibits
9 p.m. - 11 p.m. NDTA Scholarship EventHosts: Carlson Wagon/it Travel, Delta Air Lines Holiday Inn Worldwide, FedEx, and TR/SM, Inc.
At the Chairman's Dinner
Tuesday, September 30, 1997
US Airways presents, for the eighth consecutive year, an outstanding evening of entertainment.
Starring the internationally acclaimed vocalist, Ben E. King" Under the Boardwalk " , "Spanish Harlem", "Stand By Me" and more!
Featuring the US Airways Jazz Orchestra, one of the world's great dance bands under the direction of Roger Pemberton.
Dance the night away and be eligible to win great prizes!
Your host: Jerry Goodrich, Director, Government & Military Sales, US Airways
Buy your tickets early - space is limited! See you at "Reunion"!
Tuesday, September 30
7 a.m.-8:15 a m NDTA Recognition Breakfast - hosted by United Airlines and NDTA
7 a.m.-5 p.m Registration Desk Open 8:30 a.m.-11 :30 a.m. PANEL I "Focused Logistics - A Strategic Perspectiv.e" 11 :30 a.rn .-1 :30 p.m. Exhibits Revisited: Cocktail Reception and Buffet Lunch (Exhibit
1:30 p.m.-4 :30 p.m. 1:45 p.m.-4 :45 p.m.
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p.m.-1 a m
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Site Selection Committee Meeting PANEL II "Changing Business Practices" Annual Forum Reception (Exhibit Hall) Chainnan' s Awards Dinner - Presentation of NDTA Awards: National Transportation, Distinguished Government Service and DoD Distinguished Service, Entertainment by US Aiiways (Black Tie Preferred) SatoTravel-Dollar Rent A Car Hospitality Time
Wednesday, October 1
7 a.m.-8:15 a.m. A-35 Breakfast 7 a.m.-10
Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall) 8:30 a.m.-11 p
Exhibitor Dismantle Time 8:30 a m -11 :30 a.m PANEL m "Enabling Technologies" 11 :30 a m.-12 : 15 p.m. Cocktail Reception 12:30 p.rn .-2:15 p.m. International Awards Luncheon 2:30 p.m.-3 :30 p.m. Exhibitors' Grand Prize Drawing 3:30 p m. Official Close of Forum
1997 NDTA AWARDS
National Transportation Award
Mr. John P. Clancey President & CEO, Sea-Land Service, Inc.
DoO Distinguished Service Award
LTG Hubert G. Smith, USA Deputy Commander-in-Chief United States Transportation Command
Distinguished Government Service Award
VAOM Albert J. Herberger, USN (Ret.) Maritime Administrator US Department of Transportation
International Junior Executive Leadership Award
Capt. Glenn Chadwick, USAF DEL-MAR-VA Chapter
Mr. Anthony Brian Assia Washington, DC Chapter NDTA President's Award
Capt. James L. Koontz, USAF Charleston Chapter
NDTA Individual Distinguished Service Awards
Ms. Ruth A. Andrews New York Chapter
Ms. June L Bratcher San Antonio Chapter
COL Stephen T. Christian, USA (Ret.) Washington, DC Chapter
CAPT Ron Conardy, USMC (Ret.) Washington, DC Chapter
COL Robert G. Dysart-Tollefson, USA (Ret.) San Francisco - Bay Area Chapter
MAJ Simon Feikema, RNA (Ret.) Benelux Chapter
Mr. Stephen A. Fisher Norfolk Chapter
Mr. Robert M Fuentes Atlanta Chapter
COL Dr. Gus K.H. Hes, RNA (Ret.) Benelux Chapter
Mr. Mike McFarland Atlanta Chapter
Mr. Denison Parker Aloha Chapter
$Sgt Kenneth Russell, USAF San Antonio Chapter
SMSgt Lori Stopher, USAF Rheinland-Pfalz Chapter
Ms. Beth Ann Taraba New York Chapter
Mr. Lou Woutersen Benelux Chapter NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Awards
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Dollar Rent A Car
Emery Worldwide
Federal Express Corporation
Holiday Inn Worldwide
Landstar System, Inc.
Northwest Alrlines
SatoTravel
Southwest Airlines
TRISM Specialized Carriers
United Airlines
United Parcel Service
US Airways
A-35 Chapter of the Year Washington, DC Chapter (Cat Ill)
Other Exciting Oakland Area Attractions
The magic of the San Franci sc o Bay area is available to attendees at many exci ting close-by attractions . Here are some of the most popular thing s to see and do while at the Forum that are not part of NDT A' s official program.
Jack Dillon
Vice President, Lockheed Martin Command & Control Integration Systems (C2IS)
Jack Dillon leads Lockheed Martin C2IS from his Manassas , Virginia headquarters. The organization's highly qualified technical and domain experts are located in Manassas; Huntsville, Alabama; O'Fallon, Illinois; Frazier, Pennsylvania; Fairmont, West Virginia; and Melbourne, Florida.
Lockheed Martin is the world ' s largest defense contractor, having grown through acquisition and merger to 180,000 employees worldwide and organized into five business Sectors. C2IS , originally part of Unisys and then Loral, is one of the companies comprising the Information & Services Sector.
C2IS plays a major role in transportation, logistics, software, training, and physical s ecurity. C 2IS also plays a major role in NDTA, having assumed the role of lead Lockheed Martin compapy for the Association. C2IS attends and sponsors all major NDTA events and conferences, has representatives on the NDTA Technology and Surface Committees, has an employee as President of the Scott AFB C hapter, and is a member of the prestigious Chairman's Circle.
Lockheed Martin Corporation is leveraging its defense technology into other government (federal, state, and local) and commercial markets. No where is this more evident than in the field of transportation, where Lockheed Martin is bringing today ' s integrated systems even closer to the levels of performance required by travelers, shippers, and carriers of the next
century. Tomorrow's transportation systems will encounter a constant demand for solutions to many problems not even envi sioned today To prepare for these dynamic integration environments, complex, scaleable and open transportation systems from Lockheed Martin are already being envisioned, designed , developed, and deployed throughout the United States . Since 1993 Lockheed Martin has been under contract with the US Department of Transportation, working in con sensus with other transportation stakeholders around the nation to dev elop a clear vision of our country's transportation needs and solutions for the 21st century. The National Intelligent Transportation System Architecture has been called a revolution in transportation, providing a sh a red framework for the design and development of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Lockheed Martin has performed succe ss fully in all six of th e ITS program areas :
Travel and Transportation Management
Electronic Toll Collection Systems
Public Transportation Operations
Advanced Vehicle Control and Safety Systems
Commercial Vehicle Operations
Emergency Management
LOCKHEED
MARTIN
The National ITS Architecture will benefit the nation in many ways: national compatibility, multiple suppliers, future growth, and functionality.
Under the leadership of Jack Dillon, C2IS is developing the operational Global Transportation Network (GTN) command and control (CZ) system for US Transportation Command worldwide deployment. Already the In-Transit Visibility (ITV) element has been delivered which permits access to the movement of units, people, material, and sustaining supplies throughout the Defense Transportation System. Because of the use of proven commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) advanced technology, GTN is now being tied to commercial systems that carry the majority of DoD cargo. Because of the interfaces with supply and transportation systems, GTN provides the major input capability, with relative ease and low cost, to the Joint Total Asset Visibility CTTAV) system. GTN is the transportation module of the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and plays a major role in the Global Combat Support System (GCSS).
C2IS is also assisting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) with the Advanced Logistics Program (ALP), is a leader in
developing Live Fire Training Systems, supports the military with a depot maintenance facility in Huntsville, and recently won two important security contracts - DoD Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS) and FAA explosive detection system for the nation's airports.
Mr. Dillon graduated from St. Michael's College in Vermont before joining the Air Force as an intelligence officer where he served for five years in the Strategic Air Command and US Air Forces, Europe. He then joined IBM as a systems analyst/programmer, followed by numerous assignments in management and in marketing to the DoD and Federal markets. He then joined General Electric as their general manager for Aerospace Marketing where his responsibilities included representing four divisions, 15 departments, and 65
product lines with annual sales of over $5 billion. Jack Dillon joined Unisys as their vice president of Business Development, followed by becoming the vice president for Software and Technical Services, responsible for eight major sites in the United States providing systems engineering and life-cycle support, command and control software engineering, and software services for Space Operations, Physical Security, Information Systems, and consulting services. He was responsible for developing the bid that won the GTN program, and just after the award was announced, his division (and several others) were sold to Loral Corporation. One year later, Loral and Lockheed Martin merged.
Lockheed Martin is helping to modernize large, complex projects vital to the national interest, developing and integrating world-class solutions for diversified markets and providing products, systems, and services that, in some way, touch every one of usfrom the Intelligent Transportation System to the Global Transportation Network. For those wishing more information, please contact Ted Cimral at (703) 367-1263.
Mr. Dillon resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Eileen. DTJ
Under the leadership of Jack Dillon, C2IS is developing the operational Global Transportation Network (GTN) command and control (C2) system for US Transportation Command worldwide deployment. Already the In-Transit Visibility (ITV) element has been delivered which permits access to the movement of units, people, material, and sustaining supplies throughout the Defense Transportation System.
NAVTRANS Sponsors
GOLD PATRONS
Alamo Rent A Car
EDS
Landstar System
Lockheed Martin
C2 Integration Systems
Reliant Airlines
Southwest Airlines
US Airways
SILVER PATRONS
Dollar Rent A Car
Emery Worldwide
Sato Travel
The NDTA would like to thank all of the above sp onsors for their generous support
USTRANSCOM
US Air Force Maj Gen. William J. Begert, USTRANSCOM's director of operations and logistics, has been nominated by the president for promotion to Lieutenant General and an assignment as Vice Commander, US Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein AB, Germany, Air Force officials announced recent1y. Begert graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1968 and pilot training in August 196 9.
Maritime Administration
Of TR.<1 MARAD recently held a public meeting co,;_ ~tvs1::i hosted by USTRANSCOM and MSC to dis"' 'e. I cuss the US-flag tug/barge industry and the j1 2 advantages of becommg a partidpant in the \ f Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement "s,.~r esc,;# program (VISA). For further information contact: Raymond R. Barberesi, Director, Office of Sealift Support, 202-366-2323.
U.S. Department of Transportation
Of TR.<\ Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater #"'~~tvs,. 0 recently dispatched a caravan of 18-wheelers, /,: \ plus a Greyhound motorcoach, across the East Coast in an effort to educate drivers \ ~ if about the urgency of sharing the road wisely. "s,Am 1-.,t: The first-ever national safety caravan alerted passing vehicles to stay clear of their "No-Zones," or blind spots, through graphic decals and messages posted on the sides and rear of the trucks. The No-Zone safety caravan is one of the many programs the Department of Transportation highlighted during International Highway Transportation Safety Week.
The new terminal at Washington National Airport combines efficiency with customer amenities to improve the travel experience of the millions of travelers who come through this important gateway to the Nation's Capital each year It offers modern, easy-touse facilities including direct connections to Metrorail, a new 5,300-space parking garage, and fully enclosed, environmentally controlled pedestrian bridges with moving sidewalks Its three-level terminal will house 35 aircraft gates and a "main street" for shops and eateries on the Concourse Level.
Military Traffic Management Command
"The success of MTMC Europe's personal property and cargo programs depends upon a partnership betwe e n industry and the Defense Transportation System," said COL Kirk D. Miyake , Commander of MTMC Europe in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Nearly 500 transporters from the U.S. government and the civilian transportation industry attended the MTMC Europes 21st Annual Personal Property and Cargo Training Workshop in Sonthofen, Germany. This year, the workshop focussed on traffic management in the 21st century. The keynote speaker was MG Mario F. Montero, Jr., Commander of Headquarters MTMC. Three 1996 awardees were recognized with the MTMC Europe plaques and Certificates of Appreciation: TSGT Boyd A. Bedward, Personal Property Transporter of the Year; TSGT Albert D. Stephens, Cargo Transporter of the Year and Transportes Internacionales Ferris, Personal Property Carrier/ Agent of the Year.
SEATTLE AND TACOMA CHAPTERS
A combined meeting of members of the Seattle Chapter and Tacoma Chapter was held recently to present the program, "Emergency Services-A Panel Discussion" featuring panel members: Doug Lundgren, Seattle Chapter of the American Red Cross; Jeff Parsons, Washington State Military Department Emergency Services; and CPT John Essigner, USA, Fort Lewis. LTC Daniel Sulka, Commander 1313th Medium Port Command, Seattle was the moderator. Each speaker addressed his respective organization's duties and responsibilities in pro-
viding emergency services. Mr. Lundgren also reviewed the "Statement of Understanding Between the NDTA and the American Red Cross" and the Department of Defense.
SAN FANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER
As part of their National Transportation Week celebrations, the San Francisco Bay Area chapter co-hosted several activities including the annual NTW banquet in cooperation with the San Francisco Council of Jack Mac y, Fred Gowan and Logistics Managment, the Ron Claussen CLM dinner in cooperation with the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter and the Port of Oakland's annual Port Day. Representatives of the NDTA attended these functions to represent the chapter and promote the goals and objectives of the NDTA.
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SatoTravel is ready to implement solutions to DoD reengineering - now. We've worked diligently with our customers to perfect processes that will make your future Defense Travel System simpler, faster and more efficient. We invite you to take advantage of these fitting solutions.
You ' re probably aware of SatoTravel ' s past successes in developing innovative travel management solutions. Take our Bachelor Quarters Computer Reservation System, which has made it easy for Navy customers to capitalize on existing BQ facilities, saving time and money. And our centrally billed account reconciliation system dramatically reduces the time spent processing centrally billed accounts.
We ' ve integrated many of these pieces of successplus several ingenious innovations - into our DTS solution.
Throughout our nearly 50 years of service, SatoTravel has earned the military's trust and confidence time and again, so we were honored to manage nine of the 27 travel reengineering test sites. With this real-world analysis , we ' ve streamlined our processes even more We 've replaced the seemingly endless paper trail with a few simple clicks of a keyboard.
You'll save time You'll save r e sources. You ' ll save money
SatoTravel is more prepared for reengineering than any other travel company - a result you expect from a proven leader in military travel. We're eager to take your Defense Travel System into the 21st century.
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STUTTGART CHAPTER NEWS
Sixteen members of the Stuttgart Chapter traveled to Strasbourg and Schoenenboug, France recently for a professional development tour of the beautiful Alsace region The tour began at the Port of Strasbourg, where the group visited the petroleum, container, and general cargo berths of the 2nd-largest river port in Europe. Later th e group dro v e to Schoenebourg for a tour of the famous Maginot Line where they were greeted by a member of the "Society for the Preservation of the Maginot Line, " who led a three-hour tour of the vast underground fortification system.
ARIZONA CHAPTER
The Arizona Frontier Chapte r celebrated National Transportation Week and National Defense Transportation Day with a special dinner at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Officers' Club on May 14, 1997 The guest speaker was Lt. Gen. Frank B. Campbell, 12th AFC Cmdr who spoke on the mission of the Twelfth.
Additionally , the chapter celebrated NDTA Day with a golf tournament Over 120 golfers teed off for a schol a rship fund-raiser that raised over $4,000 for the chapter.
NORTH POLE CHAPTER
The North Pole Chapter held its annu a l truck convoy recently in celebration of Transportation Week. There were 30 trucks involved . The chapter provided a free barbecue to all its members and guests. President Chuck Muscio presented Certificates of Appreciation to his officers for their support to the Chapter for the past two years. Elections were also held during this event.
L to R : Chuck Mu sc io, Presid ent, Maj Fowler, 2nd Vice-pr es ident, and Jolie Lay 1st Vice-presid ent
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NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
The New England Chapter recently held their luncheon meeting at Hanscom Air Force Base. Special recognition was given to MG Rush B. Lincoln , USA (ret.), the senior member of the TC Regiment and one of the first to be inducted into the new Transportation Corps Hall of Fame at Fort Eustis, VA. An informative presentation was given by Mr. Brendan J Dugan, Director, Maritime Marketing, MASSPORT, on the strategic plan for the Port of Boston.
SPACE COAST CHAPTER
The Space Coast Chapter recently donated the proceeds from their annual golf tournament during their National Transportation Week dinner. On hand to receive the check was Dr. Elena Flom, Executive Director, Brevard Community College Foundation , Inc. The $1500.00 will be added to the NDT A scholarship fund. The chapter a lso recognized the emergency response efforts of 45th Space Wing Public Affairs Specialist Lynda Yezzi for he r evacuation of a group of second graders from the viewing area after the January Delta II accident.
L to R: Lieutenant Commander Janice W y nn, President, Space Coast Chapter ND TA, Dr El e n a Flo m , Ex ecuti ve Director, B CC Foundation, Inc., and Mr. George Kronb e rg, NDTA Scholar s hip Co mmittee Chairman.
RHEINLAND-PFALZ CHAPTER
The Rheinland-Pfalz Chapter has had several activities in the past months. An awards luncheon was held at the Ramstein NCO Club. The guest speaker was BG Hodges, Director of Logistics, HQ USAFE. At the end of the function he presented a $250 NDTA Scholarship Award to SSG Benson, 37th TRANSCOM. A small group of the Chapter visited the UPS hub in Cologne. The group was briefed on the organizational structure, the work flow , and the flow of information Special thanks to COL Harpole for the excellent information he provided at the June membership meeting on the Status of Forces Agreement, Supplementary Agreement Thereto for Germany, dated March 1993
UNIVERSITIES PRESENT ROTC AWARDS
University of Arizona
Cadet Kyle Henson
Cadet Ann Ching
Cadet Steven Link
Cadet Nathan Betts
Cadet Caryn Murphy
Mrs. Sabrina Wolf
University of Connecticut
Cadet Kenneth Main
Awardee Cadet Kenneth Main (right)
Awardee Cadet Nathan Betts (left)
A.DeltaAir Lines P;1~n~~t~:!~e~~;;
You'll love the way we fly~ Malcolm B. Armstrong has been named Vice President-corporate safety and compliance for the company
~•• Battelle Press recently announced l:J Battelle the release of Keeping Abreast of '1111..- Science and Technology: Technical Intelligence for Business, an indepth look at how companies can use technical intelligence to gain a competitive advantage. "This book is an important contribution to the literature on competitive intelligence," said Ernest R. Gilmont, Bladstrom Professor of Management at The Wharton School.
l A !aO T 1'. 1.. ValuJet Airlines recently V V ~ '1..J....I~ 'I completed a participating carrier agreement with WORLDSPAN, which will provide the airline full-service distribution through the WORLDSPAN computer reservations system (CRS).
CExploracion de Venezuela (BPV), Caracas, has awarded a long-term integrated logistics services contract to Crowley Marine Services de Venezuela The contract provides for support, logistics , terminal handling, and marine opera-
Employment Referrals
Transportatlon Management
More than 29 years of experience in all levels of air transportation and logistics operations, including entry level, mid-level supervision, and senior management positions with extensive years in human resource management and development Four years experience in D0D's largest aerial port operation, with in-depth skills in aircraft loading, passenger and fleet servicing, export and import warehousing/processing. Proven resource and personnel management skills Seeking management position in a transportation or logistic organization. #97-137
Executive
Manages a $4 2 billion budget involving air, land , and sea transportation operations and maintenance and procu rement of information technology systems and other capital equipment . Extensive background in transportation, aViation, government, and finance. Significant experience in operations, facilities, and financial management. Previous position as senior executive of large multi-dimensional organization invo!Ving aircraft and airfield operations, supply, and maintenance Experience in Congressional relations. Hands-on leader who produces results. BS-Engineering; MS-Management. Available this summer #97-138
Transportation/Logistics Operations
Over 18 years of transportation/logistics management and leadership experience, coupled with an exceptional record of productivity and quality improvement. Superior leadership, training and motivational skills. Handson experience in inventory control, warehousing, distribution, facilities, fleet operations and maintenance. Expertise m automated inventory control systems. Additional strengths in administration, purchasing, TQM, security, site
tions services, said Steve Peterson, Crowley Vice President, Atlantic , International, and Emergency Services.
Scient:eApplk;ations TransCore, a transportation unit of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), has completed qualification testing on the initial phase of the first Intelligent Transportation Border Crossings System (ITBCS) at two bridges on the U.S./Canadian border. The international border crossing program was authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (!STEA).
Consolidated FreightconSOUDAl'ED FREIGHTWAYS, me. ways, one of the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers, has contracted with the Consumer Products unit of Lucent Technologies to provide logistics solutions, warehousing management and trans-border transportation services between Lucent's manufcturing site in Guadalajara, Mexico and the U.S.
LANDSTAR Landstar Poole
drive rs took top honors in the 1997 Alabama State Truck Driving Championship earlier this month. Willie Hamilton took first place in the Four Axle division and James Riggs took second place in the Five Axle Van division.
safety, hazardous materials handling, customer service and budgeting. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and problem solVing skills. BS degree, MS/Logistics Management. Rated by one CEO as "the best transportation and logistics manager 1 have ever known." #97-139
Program/Systems Manager
Over 20 years of diversified management experience in design, development, testing and fielding of logistics, telecommunications, and executive information systems projects Worked as program manager, with responsibility for all aspects of the completion, scheduling, and personnel tasking. Strong background in information systems management, program and project management distribution and transportation operations #97-140
Transportation Operations/Management
Results-oriented profe ssional with extensive background and hands-on experience in transportation operations, vehicle fleet management, strategic planning and maintenance management. A proven record in directing and managing diverse transportation organizations With up to 500 employees Joint, MACOM and tactical headquarters succe ss in developing, analyzing and revis ing operation and transportation plans. Broad range of experience obtaining transportation assets for the Director of Military Support and FEMA during civil emergenaes #97-141
Senior Logistics Director/Consultant
Executive leader with 20 years of "hands-on" logistics management and creative problem solving experience, and a global perspective. Reengineered large and small organizations with complex mi ssions. Saved millions and streamlined operations by outsourcing key service/support functions. Innovator and author of evolving joint doctrine and strategy on topics ranging from humanitarian operations, leadership and power projection to the interagency process Strong professional ethics; public speaker with media marketing abilities; distinctive interpersonal and intercultural management skills. Mastery in automated logistics management systems. Top Secret clearance #97-142
H O n O r RO 11 of Sustaining Members
These firms support the purposes and objectives of NDTA.
AAR Cadillac Manufacturing
ABF Freight System, Inc.
AMO-American Maritime Officers
ARINC, lnc.
AT&T Defense Markets
Air Transport Association of America
Alamo Rent A Car
Alaska Cargo Transport, Inc.
American Air Cargo
American Airfines
American Auto Carriers
American Bus Association
American Overseas Marine Corp.
American President Companies lid.
American Shipbuilding Assoc.
American Trans Air
Anchorage Hilton
ARINC Inc.
Associated Air Freight, Inc.
Association of American Railroads
Attas Van Lines lntern<rtional Automation Research Systems
BDM Federal, Inc.
Battelle
The Boeing Co.
T.F. Boyle Transpor1alion, Inc.
Bristol Associates
Brown & Root, Inc.
Burlington Air Express
COMSAT Mobile Communic<Jtions
CONRAIL
CSX Transportation
Carlson Wagonrit Travel
Carnegie Group
Center for Global Logistics & Transportation
USMMA-Continuing Education
Central Delivery Service-Washington
Computer Data Systems, Inc.
Computer Sciences Corp.
Consolidated Fre_ightways Corp.
Consolidated Safety Services, Inc.
Consolidated Troffic Management Services, Inc.
Continental Airlines
Coopers & Lybrand
Crowley Marilime Corp.
DHLAirways
Dallas & Mavis Speciaftzed Corriers
Delta Air lines, Inc.
Deutsche Bahn AG (German Railroad)
Regional Patrons
Diablo Transportation
District No. 1 - PCD, MESA
Dollar Rent A Car
Dynamics Research Corporation
EDS
Emery Warldwide
Encomposs
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Evergreen International Airlines, Inc.
Farrell lines, Inc.
FedEx
GE Aircraft Engines
GRC International, Inc.
Holiday Inn Wortdwide, Inc.
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Information Technology Solutions
International Longshoremen' s Association,AFL-00
tnt.national Organization, Masters1
Medas and Pi'lots
lnterstale Van Lines
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.
Labor Management Maritime Comm.
Landstar System, Inc.
Lockheed Martin ~autical Systems
Lockheed Martin C Integration Systems
Logistics Management Jnstitute
Lykes Bros. Steamsf1ip Co., Inc.
MAR, Inc.
Maersk Line Ud.
Maritime CMJrseas Corp.
Matson Navigation Co.
Mayflower Transit
McDonnell Douglas Aerospace
Mercer Transportation Co.
NYP & Associates, Inc.
National Air Cargo, Inc.
National Air Carrier Association, Inc.
National Van lines Inc.
North American Van lines
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Official Airline Guides
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Garrett Container Systems
Gelco Government Network
Global Van Lines
Management, Consulting &Research
MEVATEC Corp.
Ovemite Transportation Co.
PRC, Inc.
Pilot Air Freight Corp.
Pony Express
Port Authority of N.Y. & NJ.
Port of Beaumont
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Port of Oakland
PulseTech Products Corp.
QUALCOMM
'Roberts Express, Inc.
Ryder Defense
SAIC
SRA lntemqtional Corp.
Sandia National Laboratories
SatoTravel
Schneider National, Inc:.
Sea Containers America, Inc.
Sea-land Service, Inc.
Sealed Air Corp.
Sou1hem Air Transport, Inc.
Southwest Airlines
Stanley Associates, Inc.
Stevedoring Services of America
Stewart & Stevenson
TRW Systems Integration Group
TTXCompony
Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.
Transpor1ation Institute
TransSystems
Trans World Airlines
Trism Specialized Carriers
Tri-Stdte Motor Transit Co.
UPS Worldwide Logistics
US Airways
Union Pocific Railroad
UNISYS Corp.
United Airlines
United Parcel Service
United Technologies Corp.
United Van Lines, Inc.
Value Rent A Cor
WORLDSPAN
Waterman Steamship Corp. (Central Gulf Lines)
WorldPort, LA
Rodian, Inc.
Ruthem Transport Services
Savi
American President Lines, Inc.
Bristol Associates
CONRAIL
CSX Transportation
Emery Worldwide a CNF Company
Evergreen International Airlines, Inc.
International Longshoremen's Association AFL-CIO
Landstar System, Inc.
Lockheed Martin C2 Integration Systems
National Air Cargo, Inc.
Sea-Land Service, Inc.
Southern Air Transport, Inc.
United Technologies Corp.
United Van Lines
The above-named corporations are a distinctive group of Sustaining Member Patrons who, through a special annual contribution, have dedicated themselves to supporting an expansion of NDTA programs to benefit our members and defense transportation preparedness.
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Bibliography on Logistics Management, 1997 Supplement by Bernard]. La Londe and James M. Masters, Max M Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, published by Council of Logistics Management Publications, 2803 Butterfield Road, Suite 380, Oak Brook, IL 60521-1156. Price $25.00.
This Bibliography is the 29th supplement to the Council of Logistics Management's original Bibliography on Physical Distribution Management first published in 1967. It contains references to material that was published during the calendar year of 1996. It contains a brief summary of articles of interest to distribution management personnel that have appeared in current literature (books, monographs, journals, newsletters and trade publications). This supplement is 94 pages long and provides a complete address for the publisher of each article that is listed in the five categories of information; 1) Integrated Logistics Concepts, 2) Handbooks and General Reference Sources, 3) Functional Analysis (purchasing, inventory, freight transportation, warehousing, materials handling, customer service, international logistics, packaging, traffic management, and third-party distribution/supply chain management) , 4) Management of the Logistics Function (planning, organizational, information, computer, financial/accounting and human resource applications) and 5) Special Issues (deregulation, productivity/quality, electronic data interchange, bar coding, benchmarking, recycling/disposal of hazard material, cycle time, reengineering. Also, a Key Word and Company references sections is provided plus a listing of sources.
The objective of the Bibliography is to provide a managerially oriented overview of current distribution/logistics literature.
Practical Handbook of Warehousing by Kenneth B. Ackerman, published by Chapman & Hall, 115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003, (Materials Management/Logistics Series), 4th Edition, 1997. Cost $89.95.
The author intended that this book would be a comprehensive handbook consisting of everything we know that would help the manager of warehouses. The book contains 50 chapters or topics designed to provide for a better understanding of warehouse operations within the supply chain .
The subjects covered by the book are as follows: Part I: Background of the Warehouse Industry, 1-The Evolving Role of Warehousing , 2-The Functions of Warehousing, 3-The Pros and Cons of Contract Warehousing, 4-Warehousing and Corporate Strategy; Part II: The Elements of Warehouse Management, 5-Communications and Electronic Data Interchange, 6-Packaging and Identification, ?-Transportation , 8Accountability, 9-Starting-up or Moving a Warehouse Operation, 10-Auditing Warehouse Performance; Part III: Real Estate Aspects of Warehousing, 11-Finding the Right Location, 12-Building or Rehabilitating Your Warehouse, 13-The 21st Century Logistics Facility; Part IV: Planning Warehouse Operation, 14-Planning for Future Uses, 15-Space Planning, 16-Planning for People and Equipment, 17-Contingency Planning, 18-Postponement, 19-Selecting a Third-Party Operator; Part V: Protecting the Warehouse Operation, 20Preventing Casualty Losses, 21-"Mysterious Disappearance",
Dr. Joseph G. Mattingly, Jr.
22-Safety, Sanitation, and Housekeeping, 23-Verification of Inventories and Cycle Counting; Part VI: The Human Element, 24-Orientation and Training, 25-Labor Relations, 26Motivation, 27-Improving People Performance; Part VII: Productivity and Quality Control, 28-Making Warehousing More Efficient, 29-Monitoring Productivity, 30-Scheduling Warehouse Operations, 31-Customer Satisfaction-The Role of the Warehouse, 32-Improving Asset Utilization, 33-Reducing Errors; Part VIII: The Handling of Materials, 37-Receiving at the Warehouse, 38-Shipping, 39-Cross-Docking in the Warehouse, 40-Specialized Warehousing, 41-Order-Picking, 42-Storage Equipment, 43-Mobile Equipment, 44-Approaching Warehouse Automation, 45-Pallets and Unit Loads, 46Dealing With Damage, 4 ?-Reverse Logistics in the Warehouse; Part IX: Handling of Information, 48-Clerical Procedures, 49-Computers and Warehouse Management, SOElectronic Identification.
After reading the list of subjects covered in the 572-page text one can conclude that the book is a comprehensive resource manual with many ideas about warehouse management. The book is recommended for all those engaged in supply chain management and warehousing. Both practitioners and students can profit from its use
Paratransit in America-Redefining Mass Transportation by Robert Cervera, published by Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Praeger Publications, 88 Post Road West, P.O. Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007. 1997. Price $59.95.
The author challenges the conventional approach to public transport in the United States, which depends on fixedroute, fixed-schedule, publicly owned or regulated systems such as buses and trains. He presents paratransit as a type of service which relies on small vehicles which are frequently privately owned and operated, and which may not work on schedule. Various options concerning service, types, market niches, and effectiveness are discussed, along with the future of paratransit. Case studies are provided describing paratransit systems in the United States and other places, and the interaction of paratransit with more traditional systems.
The book is organized into three parts as follows: Part IParatransit Service Options, Markets, and Performance, Part II-Regulatory and Policy Environments and Part III-Future Ride: Paratransit in the Twenty-First Century. Each Chapter is followed by References (citations) and a photo essay follows Part I and II A selected bibliography and index are provided for the reader.
The movement of people and supplies into and out of urban areas has created problems which require solutions. Any proposal that has the potential to reduce congestion in urban areas should be considered by our transportation planners. The author has provided several options for future urban planners. The text is of interest to those studying, planning and operating systems involved in supporting our growing population in urban areas.
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