Dave Semenuk Director of Operations Wal-Mart September 26, 2007 Presentation to Indiana Logistics Summit Industry Awareness Subcommittee Update Dave Semenuk Director of Operations Wal-Mart September 26, 2007
Industry Awareness Sub-Committee Participants Bill Herber Global Logistics Indy Don Foley IEDC Dave Semenuk Wal-Mart Gary Mabrey Honda Jay Walters Bingham Economic Development Jody Peacock Ports of Indiana Laurie Jordan UPS Mike Jones Logisco
Logistics Council Overview Mission/Vision Support IEDC, Ports of Indiana, INDOT, Conexus Indiana Mission: To grow, retain and attract business for Indiana by enhancing the State’s world-class logistics resources. Vision: Indiana is recognized for logistics excellence and providing competitive advantages for businesses to compete in global markets.
Objectives Develop communications and talking points to be integrated with Conexus, IEDC and Ports of Indiana marketing plans. Industry perception surveys Indiana site selection data Review available information already in use (Ports, INDOT, Conexus)
Objectives Facilitate access to technical and marketing support for IN logistics business Website references www.iedc.in.gov www.indot.in.gov www.conexusindiana.com www.portsofindiana.com Technical Assistance: determine needs Logistics Toolkit for smaller enterprises: determine needs
Objectives Support logistics events Logistics messages at events Use of integrated surveys and promotional materials Distribute information and resource contacts in collaboration with Conexus. Web Logistics Conferences Trade Shows
Activity Update Underway In Planning Indiana Logistics Rankings Promotional Material – Flyer Logistics Event Support Activities (Logistics Summit) In Planning Logistics Perception Study Logistics Operations Survey Technical Support Integrated Marketing Activities
Summary Established Mission/Vision Established Objectives Identified Rankings Updated Communications Flyer Supported Indiana Logistics Summit Formulating Logistics Studies