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NUTC Industry Technical Workshop - "Transportation Electrification at Scale"
Northwestern University Transportation Center
2:00 PM
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You're Invited! - Transportation Electrification at Scale
The scale up of electric vehicles and the infrastructure required for widespread consumer and commercial adoption is accelerating at a rapid pace.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021
2:00 PM Welcome / Opening Remarks
Bret Johnson - Senior Associate Director
NUTC Brendan Keegan - CEO, Merchants Fleet
2:05 PM - Panel 1: Presentations & Discussion
Walter Graber - Manager, Wall Connector and Level 2 Charging, Tesla
Matthew Stover - Team Edison, Director Business Development/EV Services, Ford Motor Company
Andrew Wishnia - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy, USDOT
3:15 PM Networking Break
3:30 PM Panel 2: Presentations & Discussion
Alexander Voets - eMobility Sales and Marketing Manager, Daimler Trucks North America
Satish Chandra - Director, Corporate Strategy, Growth Office, Cummins
Idine Ghoreishian - Sales Director, Auto OEM Integration, Greenlots
Brad Beauchamp - Client Solutions Director, BrightDrop
Moderator:
Brendan Keegan - CEO, Merchants Fleet
Brendan P. Keegan serves as CEO [CEO] at Merchants Fleet and was recently named the world’s Most Innovative CEO by CEO World Awards®; Executive of the Year, silver winner by Best in Biz Awards; and a Stevie Awards® bronze winner by American Business Awards®. He has been involved with Merchants since 2009—as a client, board member, and strategic advisor. Brendan is focused on transforming the company’s business model and creating a new category within the fleet industry known as FleetTech. He received his Bachelor’s from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an MBA from George Washington University, and Executive Certificates from Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania & University of Chicago.
Panelists:
Brad Beauchamp - Client Solutions Director, BrightDrop
Brad has consistently been involved with alternative fuels and infrastructure projects for over 20 years and has supported the automotive and vocational vehicle industries for more than 30 years. He has worked with the full variety of Advanced Propulsion Technologies from early electric vehicles (EV1 and S10), 2 Mode Hybrids, Hydraulic Hybrids, E85, Biodiesel, Propane, CNG, HCCI and even Hydrogen Fuel Cell. This experience has included a multitude of direct OEM experience with GM, FCA and partner programs with Ford, BlueBird, Isuzu, Navistar, and Spartan, as well as many component suppliers.
In the EV space, Brad reaches back getting dealers familiar with servicing EV1/Electric S10 as part of a Disney vehicle deployment, working with utility companies on EV infrastructure when the Electric S10 was launched, and deployment of Club Car golf carts took their place. These early EV efforts surrounded around pending ZEV mandates and credits associated with them. It led him to take on a role in GM R&D as a Manager for Project Driveway Fuel Cell program for the eastern US. His role in the Federal government as a Project Officer for The US Department of Energy continued this path. It included funding and finding locations for Level 2 and 3 (DC Fast charge) to projects with plug in school buses, delivery vans and utility trucks. He also performed work on a large-scale EV readiness grant that served as a guide for the United States to assist in finding the “sweet spots” where EV utilization and adoption would be best. Brad’s current role includes facilitating EV deployments in the vocational Medium Duty vehicle space with EDI (Cummins) and Lightening Systems.
He holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering with a Management and Supervision concentration from Central Michigan University and an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix.
Satish Chandra - Director, Corporate Strategy, Growth Office, Cummins
Satish Chandra spent his early years after graduate school in various roles at Cummins Inc. focused on engineering R&D, Product Development and New Product Introduction. He followed it up by leading the Quality function at the largest manufacturing plant at Cummins Inc. and in the lead role as the Platform Director at Navistar. Mr. Chandra then went over completely to the "dark side" getting an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. Subsequently, he returned to Cummins Inc. and in his current role at Cummins Inc., he focuses on attempting to find an answer to the question "What does a 99-year-old company do when they try to grow up?"
Idine Ghoreishian - Sales Director, Auto OEM Integration, Greenlots, A Member of the Shell Group
Idine manages Greenlots’ auto OEM rollouts in the light-, medium- and heavy-duty sectors. He is a direct liaison with each organization. Idine joined Greenlots in 2018, after 12 years at BMW of North America. He brings with him combined years of experience working on Telematics Validation as well as Electric Vehicle Aftersales and Infrastructure support. While at Greenlots, he has been a strategic leader in accounts leading to projects with Penske (Innovation Project), Volvo (Volvo LIGHTS) and Ford (FordPass integration for Mach E).
Walter Graber - Manager, Level 2 Charging Program, Tesla
Walter Graber is the Manager of Tesla’s Level 2 charging program, including its Wall Connector product. Prior to this role, he was the Finance lead for Tesla’s Supercharger program, and prior to that a management consultant at PwC and an analyst on E*TRADE’s strategy & corporate development team. He obtained his Bachelor of Science at Boston College, and his MBA at Northwestern University. He lives in the Bay Area, where he enjoys backpacking, biking, and skiing.
Matthew Stover - Team Edison, Director Business Development/EV Services, Ford Motor Company
Matthew Stover manages the Charging & Energy Services team for Ford Motor Company with responsibility to develop products and solutions which make it easier to embrace ownership of an electrified Ford vehicle and benefit from the additional utility an EV can offer consumers beyond just a mobility solution. Ford has developed a suite of products and services that leverage the connected capabilities of our EV’s to meet the needs of our retail and fleet customers whether they charge at home, on the go or in a depot. Additionally, Ford is developing capabilities to integrate our EV’s into the broader energy ecosystem for the benefit of our customers and other stakeholders. Stover joined Ford after a 25 year career in the financial services industry.
Alexander Voets - Sales and Marketing Manager – eMobility, Daimler Trucks North America
Alexander Voets is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Daimler's future electric commercial vehicles in North America. Under its Freightliner brand, Daimler Trucks will introduce class 6-8 battery-electric trucks to the market in 2022 and is currently working closely with its customers to actively shape these products. With its Innovation Fleet and Customer Experience Fleet pilot projects, Freightliner already has over 35 trucks in customer hands that deliver real freight on real routes today.
Mr. Voets has spent his career in areas where automotive and technology industries meet. He has launched several Connected Car projects, oversaw the Autonomous Driving team for an OEM and served as Software Development Manager for in-vehicle entertainment applications. Alexander holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from University of Technology Aachen (RWTH Aachen) in Germany and Master's degree in Engineering and Management from Tsinghua University Beijing.
Andrew Wishnia - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation
Andrew Wishnia serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy in the U.S. Department of Transportation. Wishnia previously served at the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, including as Senior Policy Advisor, and also served at the Federal Highway Administration as Special Assistant for Policy to the FHWA Administrator, and as a Senior Program Manager at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Wishnia previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a legislative assistant to Congressman John Yarmuth, now Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on the Budget.
Event Co-Chairs:
Bret Johnson - Sr. Associate Director, Northwestern University Transportation Center; Director, Center for the Commercialization of Innovative Transportation Technology
Bret Johnson is the senior associate director of the Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC), and the director of the Center for the Commercialization of Innovative Transportation Technology at Northwestern. Prior to joining Northwestern, Bret held senior engineering and project management positions at 3COM, Grayhill, Northrop-Grumman, and GE Astrospace. He received an M.A. in Science, Technology and Public Policy from The George Washington University, an M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Hani Mahmassani - William A. Patterson Distinguished Chair in Transportation; Director, Northwestern University Transportation Center
Hani S. Mahmassani is Director of the Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC), and the William A. Patterson Distinguished Professor in Transportation at Northwestern University, which he joined on September 1, 2007, with joint appointments in the McCormick School of Engineering and the Kellogg School of Management. He previously served in endowed faculty positions at the University of Maryland and at the University of Texas at Austin. Mahmassani has over 35 years of experience as a researcher, scholar and professional in the transportation and logistics area. Mahmassani is recognized nationally and internationally for a broad array of transportation research achievements; his applications span both passenger and freight, and he has been especially effective at connecting advanced models to emerging policy issues. He has pioneered the use of novel data sources and real-time data streams in transportation modeling and decision-making, including sensor data from intelligent transportation systems deployments, probe data from GPS and smartphones, transaction records from payment systems, and vehicle-based tracking systems. His current research is focused on autonomous vehicle deployment, including fleet operations for emerging mobility service models.
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Time
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Seminar Series: "Robust CAV Coordinated In-Vehicle Routing leveraging Game Theories, Machine Learning, and Distributed Optimization"- Dr. Lili Du | University of Florida | April 25, 2024
Northwestern University Transportation Center
4:00 PM
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Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall
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Dr. Lili Du
Professor
University of Florida
Abstract:
In recent years, wireless communication, onboard computation facilities, and advanced sensor techniques have enabled a well-connected and data-rich transportation system, i.e., connected vehicle systems (CVS). Even though the CVS has been granted a great potential to smartly route travelers (or CVs) to avoid traffic congestion, scholars have recognized that as the majority of vehicles become CVs, current real-time information provision and routing methods may worsen traffic congestion, given each CV still selfishly and independently chooses its own shortest path (independent routing). This inherent deficiency of the current routing methods is rooted in the inconsistency between system performance and individual vehicles' route choice behavior. Motivated by this view, our studies have introduced a novel Coordinated In-Vehicle Routing Mechanism (CRM), which used various game theories to coordinate CVs' routing decisions en route to address the overreaction phenomenon and the associated flash crowds. Drawing upon the foundational seed model, our research delved deeper into the development of information perturbation-aided CRM (IP-CRM) and correlated game-based CRM (CeRM), which strategically alter traffic information provision (travel time or route choice preferences) to CVs for mitigating network-wide congestion. Our investigations embraced a multidisciplinary approach, including computer simulation, machine learning, distributed optimization, and gradient coding schemes, to identify optimal information perturbation schemes, recommend optimal route choice preferences, tackle scalability challenges, and enhance the robustness of the CRMs against communication failures. Numerical experiments built upon the Sioux Falls network validated and confirmed the merits of our approaches.
Bio:
Dr. Lili Du is currently working as an NRC renowned Research Associate at the Federal Highway Administration-Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, and she is also a Professor in the Civil and Coastal Engineering Department, University of Florida. She received her Ph.D. degree in Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems with a minor in Operations Research and Statistics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2008. Dr. Du's research is characterized by integrating operations research, network modeling, game theory, control theory, AI, and statistical methods into traffic flow analysis, transportation system analysis, urban planning, and network modeling. Her current research mainly focuses on the impacts of connected and/or autonomous vehicles and electric vehicles, mobility on demand, smart curb, network resilience, and traffic flow analysis. Dr. Du's research has been published in Transportation Research Part B, Part C, and Part D, IEEE Transactions on ITS, Networks, and Spatial Economics. Her research has been funded by NSF, State DOTs, STRIDE UTC, FMRI UTC, and Toyota InfoTechnology Center. Dr. Du was a recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2016. Her project, "Driverless City" won the First Nayar Prize at IIT. She is the founding and active chair of both TRB AEP40-4 subcommittee on Emerging Technologies in Network Modeling and ASCE-T&DI Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Committee. She serves as an editor for Transportation Research Part B: Methodological and an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Time
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall Map
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Seminar Series: "Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority — State of Good Repair Data Quality and Investment Strategy" - Robert Peskin | AECOM | May 2, 2024
Northwestern University Transportation Center
4:00 PM
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Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall
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Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall Map
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
Extending Care: A Conversation about Conservation and Futurity
Block Museum of Art
6:00 PM
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Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh
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The Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts is a collaboration between the Art Institute of Chicago and materials science-related departments at Northwestern University to pursue objects-based and objects-inspired scientific research. Materials research benefits ongoing work in conservation, archaeology, art history, and curatorial scholarship.
Learn how the Center uses materials research to care for art objects in sustainable, innovative ways with Maria Kokkori, Northwestern Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Senior Scientist in the Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts. She will be in conversation with Corey Byrnes, Northwestern Associate Professor of Chinese Culture and co-founder/co-director of the Environmental Humanities Workshop in Kaplan Humanities Center.
This event is presented by the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science in conjunction with exhibition Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology.
Time
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh Map
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Block Museum of Art
NUTC Seminar Series: "Integrating Environmental Repercussions in the Optimal Design of Goods, Services, and Infrastructure" - Jing Yu | Northwestern University |
Northwestern University Transportation Center
4:00 PM
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Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall
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Jing Yu
PhD Candidate
Northwestern University
Abstract
The transportation sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for 29% of the U.S.'s total in 2021. The significant share highlights the potential of emission reduction and the need for effective strategies. However, the mitigation of GHG emissions in the transportation sector not only relates to direct emission reduction of vehicle operations but also requires efforts to design and optimize the downstream sectors such as the infrastructure system and the energy generation. This requires a systematic approach to keep track of tremendous design alternatives and their interactions.
In this presentation, I will introduce a framework that supports the sustainable design of large-scale projects, such as road construction or vehicle electrification. By integrating economic input-output models within optimization frameworks, the developed tool can evaluate the life cycle impacts of these projects with various design alternatives, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. It is designed to be flexible, accommodating new scenarios with ease and efficiency. Furthermore, I will introduce an extended framework that incorporates time dynamics into this planning process. This enhancement not only provides a new understanding of the life cycle impacts but also enables us to plot a pathway towards the goal of net-zero emissions within the foreseeable future.
Bio
Jing Yu is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, advised by Prof. Pablo L. Durango-Cohen. Before joining Northwestern, she obtained her B.S. degree in Aviation Engineering from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Her research focuses on the life cycle assessment and environmental design of transportation systems. She was awarded the Transportation Center Dissertation Year Fellowship for the academic year 2023-2024.
Time
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall Map
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
Industry Technical Workshop: Cybersecurity Practices in the Transportation and Logistics Industry
Northwestern University Transportation Center
2:00 PM
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McCormick Auditorium, James L Allen Center
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NUTC Spring Industry Technical Workshop | Co-Hosted by the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT)
Cybersecurity Practices in the Transportation and Logistics Industry
WEDNESDAY | May 15, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT
James L Allen Center, McCormick Auditorium | 2169 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL
Event Description
In an era where digital transformation is revolutionizing transportation and logistics, safeguarding data and systems is paramount. To provide further insight, Northwestern University Transportation Center and the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT) will co-host the Spring 2024 Industry Technical Workshop— Cybersecurity Practices in the Transportation and Logistics Industry. Subject matter experts will share best practices and strategies to mitigate risks, protect assets, and ensure business continuity from their unique vantage points in the freight industry.
Agenda
2:00 PM Welcome / Opening Remarks
2:10 PM Presentations
3:15 PM Networking Break
3:45 PM Panel Discussion
4:45 PM End of Program
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from EventBrite.
Time
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Location
McCormick Auditorium, James L Allen Center Map
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Patterson Lecture: Shelley Simpson - President - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Northwestern University Transportation Center
7:30 PM
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Walter Athletics Center - Auditorium
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Shelley Simpson is President at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Shelley’s 29-year career at J.B. Hunt reflects the company’s continued progression as an innovative leader in the transportation industry. She previously served as President of Integrated Capacity Solutions and Truckload, EVP of People and Chief Commercial Officer, among other executive roles. Shelley was named President in 2022 and provides oversight for all company business units while generating long-term value for employees, customers and shareholders. In 2023, She received the Excellence in Free Enterprise Award from Economics Arkansas and the Influential Woman in Trucking Award by the Women in Trucking organization.
Time
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Walter Athletics Center - Auditorium
Contact
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
9:00 AM
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Welsh-Ryan Arena
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McCormick School of Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
Time
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Welsh-Ryan Arena
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Northwestern Engineering Undergraduate Convocation
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
2:00 PM
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Welsh-Ryan Arena
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McCormick School of Engineering Undergraduate Convocation
Time
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Welsh-Ryan Arena
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
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Northwestern University Transportation Center