• FDRA's Shoe Supply Chain Digital Summit will be held Tuesday–Thursday, October 13–15 where you can view videos featuring top leaders and experts at your own pace.

      Join from anywhere around the world on this website to get access from your laptop, desktop, phone or tablet. Register now, receive confirmation, and prior to the event your username and password with access instructions will arrive in your inbox. Return to this site each day of the summit (October 13–15) to login and access timely content and data. The content will remain in place for 4 months for continual access using your login, so if you miss a day, you won't miss any insights!

      Event Schedule

      (under development—last updated September 3)

    • Day 1: Tuesday, October 13

      Footwear Logistics and Efficiencies

      Morning content posted by 10:00 am EST

      FDRA Policy Insight: Supply Chain Visibility

      Speakers

      Strengthening Port Operations in Times of Uncertainty

      Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Long Beach

      Transport Tech to Explore Now

      Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, JOC.com​

      Redefining International Shipping on Your Terms

      Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, CEO, Shipz

    • Day 1 LIVE! 12:00 pm EST

      Webinar begins at 12:00 pm EST

      The Current State of the Global Footwear Supply Chain – A Conversation with Peter Hohensee, VP Global Supply Chain, Rack Room Shoes

       

      Peter Hohensee, VP Global Supply Chain, Rack Room Shoes

    • Afternoon content posted by 2:00 pm EST

      Trade & Data One-Pager

      Data Sheets Drop on Event Day

      The Current State of Air Freight

      Mike Piza, Senior Vice President, Apex Logistics International

    • Day 2: Wednesday, October 14

      Shoe Ports of Entry and Cargo Automation

      Morning content posted by 10:00 am EST

      Updated FDRA Policy Insight: Transportation & Infrastructure

      Speakers

      Confessions of a Logistics Professional

      Jeff Solomon, Director of Logistics, SG Companies

      Customs Broker & Customer: A Conversation

      Kerry Rasmussen, Manager, Major Accounts, Farrow

      Quinn O’Rourke, Director, Compliance & Logistics, LaCrosse Footwear

      To Broker or Not Broker: That is the Question

      Dan Gardner, Founder, Trade Facilitators

    • Day 2 LIVE! 12:00 pm EST

      Webinar begins at 12:00 pm EST

      Ports

       

      Ken Uriu, Business Development Manager, Import Cargo, Port of Long Beach

      Sal Ferrigno, Vice President, SSA Terminals

    • Afternoon content posted by 2:00 pm EST

      Trade & Data One-Pager

      Data Sheets Drop on Event Day

      Risk Management & Cargo Insurance

      Sam Wadhwani, President, Transit Risk Management

      Kevin Bruning, Import Compliance Manager, Clarks

    • Day 3: Thursday, October 15

      Footwear Inventory and Demand

      Morning content posted by 10:00 am EST

      FDRA Policy Insight: Cybersecurity

      Speakers

      Demand Planning in Uncertain Times

      Josue Solano, CEO, BBC International

      Mitigating Increased Cyber Security Risks In Your Supply Chain: Tips to Prepare for New Threats

      Rick Howard, Chief Analyst, CSO, The CyberWire​

      How to Use FTZs to Save Money

      Ken Duncan, Managing Director of Commercial Operations, Port of Long Beach

      Mechelle Smothers, Marketing Manager, Port of Long Beach

      Lance Frutiger, Director of Trade Compliance, Caleres

    • Day 3 LIVE! 12:00 pm EST

      Webinar begins at 12:00 pm EST

      The Art of Moving and Managing Inventory

       

      Rachael Acker, Logistics Director, Wolverine Worldwide

    • Afternoon content posted by 2:00 pm EST

      Trade & Data One-Pager

      Data Sheets Drop on Event Day

    • Register Here Now to Get Access!

      Cost is only $99 per person from FDRA member company and $149 per person for non-members. All 3 days are included plus 4 months of continued access afterwards.

       

      FDRA MEMBER SPECIAL OFFER: member companies who wish to register 3 or more attendees for this summit, contact info@fdra.org for a special $75 flat per person rate. FDRA MEMBER BONUS: members who register for this summit AND our customs conference in November (details to come) can request a $50 off code for customs registration.

    • How It Works

      1

      Register for the Event

      Click here to register for all 3 days.

      2

      Look for Confirmation Email

      You will receive a confirmation email, then prior to the event we will send your user name, password and access instructions for the event.

      3

      Log in Each Day

      The webpage for each day will open up at 10:00 am EST, with a new speaker discussing hot topics and new info packets on supply chain resources being released. You will also be able to view all past days.

      4

      Join the Live Q&A Sessions & Networking

      Attendees get exclusive access to 3 live Q&A sessions with leading supply chain experts.

      5

      Access Exclusive Content for 4 Months

      Your registration provides 4 months of continued access so you can return for data and info when needed.

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