Chemical manufacturers focus intensely on safety, product quality, and cost-effectiveness - all important components of the industry of chemical manufacturing. One step, however, is integral to the success of the industry - getting the product to the end customer. Chemical logistics are a challenging but essential part of the dynamic chemical industry and are undergoing many changes. Speakers from three industry leading chemical logistics companies: BDP International Inc., Odyssey Logistics and Transplace will share their unique perspectives on the unsung participants of the chemical supply chain.
Key items for discussion will include what is changing in the world of global chemical trade, how safety has become an increasing important factor, how “free shipping” is affecting cargo movement, how sustainability issues have affected the industry, the challenge of shipment tracking, and future logistics trends. Each speaker will give a presentation followed by a discussion moderated by John Rolando, President of Evonik North America.
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Mike Andaloro
President
BDP International, Inc. |
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Bob Daymon
Senior VP - Operations
Transplace
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Glenn Riggs
SVP, Corporate Strategy
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Odyssey Logistics |
About our Speakers:
Mike Andaloro has enjoyed a rewarding career in the global transportation and logistics industry. Following graduation from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pa., Mike began his career at BDP International. Today, Mike is responsible for all of BDP’s operations and joint venture enterprises consisting of 151 offices in 43 countries.
Throughout his career, Mike has supported the international logistics needs of the chemical industry. BDP is a provider of choice for the world’s largest chemical brands and as such, Mike’s operational background is steeped in chemical logistics work processes.
Today, Mike is BDP’s President and Global COO and is based in BDP’s global headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa. Prior to being named to this current position, Mike was Managing Director of BDP’s Asia Pacific region and based in Shanghai, China where he oversaw 12 BDP operations in North Asia, South Asia as well as Australia.
Bob Daymon has responsibility for the Transplace Centers of Excellence in the Northeast, Midwest and Canadian region. The Centers of Excellence under Daymon oversee $3.0 billion in freight spend, mainly focused in the Chemical and Manufacturing vertical. Bob started his career 25 years ago at Roadway Express/Caliber Systems. In 1999 FedEx purchased Caliber Systems and renamed the organization FedEx Supply Chain Services. During his tenure at FedEx Supply Chain Services, Bob was responsible for the Transportation Management accounts related to the high-tech sector. Bob also spent 3 years working with Cap-Gemini, G-Log (now Oracle OTM) and FedEx on a next generation transportation management system. In 2006, Bob joined Penske Logistics as a General Manager of Operations. Prior to departing Penske Logistics, Bob served as Vice President of Freight Management. In this role at Penske, Daymon was responsible for the Transportation Management and Brokerage products in addition to the oversight of Freight Forwarding, Transportation Procurement, Backhaul Planning, Transportation Program Compliance and Transportation Management Engineering.
Daymon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Organizational Development from the University of Akron.
Glenn Riggs brings to Odyssey almost three decades of experience in supply chain management. A member of Odyssey’s founding team in 2003, he is currently responsible for Corporate Strategy, M&A, Engineering, HSE&S and Procurement for FTL, Rail and Facilities within Odyssey’s Managed Service business. Mr. Riggs has extensive expertise in the operations of all transport modes within global supply chains and delivering specialized knowledge in industry data and optimization modeling.
Before Odyssey, Mr. Riggs moved through a number manufacturing, materials management and supply chain positions of increasing responsibility at Union Carbide Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company.
Mr. Riggs holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.