Supply Chain Logistics

Module III

8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Southwest Room #1.124
University of Texas at San Antonio
501 W Durango Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207

Managing an efficient, consistent and effective China supply chain is critical for global business success. Whether you are sourcing products from China or managing complex export operations, this session will provide you with the tools and information that will reduce risks, improve efficiencies and increase profits. Conducted by experts in the field of Chinese logistics, this module will be presented in a hands-on and interactive manner.

Seminar Agenda

7:30 - 8:00 am - Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 8:10 am - Welcome & Introduction

        Councilwoman, Diane G. Cibrian, District 8 - City of San Antonio

8:10 - 9:30 am - Chinese Supply Chain Overview

• Current Trade Framework
• Knowing the Key Players
• Selecting the Right Logistics Service Provider
• Choosing Ocean Vs. Air Freight

        Gary Kachan & Steve Emanuel, UPS 

9:30 - 9:45 am - Break

9:45 - 11:45 am - Step by Step Export Overview - Moving Boxes from the USA to China

• Determining the Terms of Trade - INCOTERMS
• Working with Logistics Service Providers
• Documents, Insurance & Chinese Product Regulations
• Calculating Chinese Duties & Determining Your Landed Cost
• Improving Supply Chain Efficiency

        Wayne Krennerich, Import Manager, R.W. Smith & Co., Inc. - Houston, TX 

12:00 - 1:00 pm - Keynote Speaker & Regional Chinese Lunch

        Ozzie V. Murillo, Manager, Global Sourcing, KCI Global Supply Chain - San Antonio, TX  

1:15 - 2:45 pm - Step by Step Import Overview - Moving Boxes from China to the USA

• Determining the Terms of Trade - INCOTERMS
• Working with Logistics Service Providers
• Documents, Insurance & U.S. Customs Regulations
• Calculating Import Duties & Determining Your Landed Cost
• Improving Supply Chain Efficiency

        Joe Heun & Shawn Levsen, UPS 

3:00 - 4:30 pm - Business China Case Study

• Theme: Overcoming Obstacles & Efficiently Moving Goods To & From China

4:30 pm - Q&A, Self-Study Assignment & Program Conclusion