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 NASSTRAC Attracts Major Manufacturers, Retailers To 2012 Conference  
 Release Date 5/15/2012     
   
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  NASSTRAC Attracts Major Manufacturers, Retailers To 2012 Conference
   
  Transportation and supply chain executives find value in education, provider relations, networking
   
  Minneapolis, MN — NASSTRAC recently held its annual Shippers Conference & Transportation Expo April 29 – May 2, 2012, at the Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, Fla. The event was tailored for transportation, logistics and supply chain management professionals who want to learn and network with leading experts in the industry. NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy, provider relations, and solutions for professionals involved in all areas of transportation, ranging from full truckload and LTL to containerization and global logistics.

More than 450 transportation and supply chain executives participated from such major retailers, wholesalers and distributors as Advance Auto Parts, Aeropostale, Best Buy, Coach, CVS/Caremark, DSW, Faro Technologies, Floor & Decor, Gap, Hard Rock Cafe, HD Supply, Lowe's, and UniPro Foodservice. Scores of manufacturers already participated, including such leaders as AGFA Corp., Alcon Laboratories, Anixter, BASF, Casio, Charter Films, Domino Foods, InterfaceFLOR, Michelin, Moen, MOM Brands, NCH Corp., Owens Corning, Revlon Consumer Products, Scotts Miracle-Gro, SeaWorld Parks, Shaw Industries, ShurTech Brands, Taminco, Transnational Foods, TriMas, and Westlake Chemical, to name a few.

“If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of transportation emerging trends and best practices, or wanting to broaden your professional network with peers and providers, NASSTRAC has it all,” said Eric Morley, senior director – supply chain for Best Buy Co. and NASSTRAC chairman. “Those who attended were in good company with nearly 500 other transportation and supply chain executives, discussing creative ways to effectively manage your supply chain, which is particularly critical in a tough economic environment.”

Topics ranged from shipper advocacy concerns, legislation and compliance requirements to the over-the-road trucking capacity and the economy. The conference also featured best practices from companies such as Dell Computer and Stein Mart.

The conference also featured an expo of service providers where attendees can find viable solutions. Featured providers in the logistics expo include truckload leaders such as Werner Enterprises, J.B. Hunt, and Celedon; LTL players such as Averitt, FedEx Freight, Old Dominion Freight Lines, UPS Freight, Pitt Ohio, YRC Worldwide, Benton Express, A. Duie Pyle, AAA Cooper, Mountain Valley Express, ABF Freight, Estes Express, Canadian Freightways, Southeastern Freight Lines, New England Motor Freight; leading 3PLs such as C. H. Robinson, RWI Transportation, AFN, Tucker Company, AM Transport, Yusen Logistics, H&M International Transportation, American Fast Freight, CT Logistics, U. S Bank Freight Payment; Expedited providers such as Express-1 and Panther; and technology providers such as Datatrac, RateLinx, SMC3, and Transite Technology.

NASSTRAC will hold its 2013 Shippers Conference & Transportation Expo next April 21-24 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.

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  The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) provides education, advocacy, provider relations, and networking for professionals involved in all modes of transportation, ranging from full truckload and LTL to containerization and global logistics. For more information, visit www.NASSTRAC.org.