Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association

SPIDA General Membership Meeting

The Annual Meeting for SPIDA members will take place at

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Monday, January 21, 2008

at the Jacob Javits Convention Center - Room 1 E07


11:30 AM - REGISTRATION

12:00 Noon - LUNCH

12:45 PM - PRESENTATION : Effective Transportation Management - "The Competitive Edge"

Donald Varshine, owner of Integrated Global Logistics, will provide in sight on how to develop transportation management models that will create a competitive advantage for your company.  The workshop will cover carrier contract management, effective negotiations, optimal load and routing selections, least cost mode/carrier selection and automation in shipment execution to ensure carrier performance and on time delivery.  This session will look at today's business environment on how shippers can level the playing field by becoming more sophisticated in applying decision-making tools to manage their transportation programs.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Business conducted will include an update on SPIDA activities, election of new directors, plans for future meetings and projects and a review of issues affecting the industry.

LUNCH – One person from each member company will receive a complimentary lunch courtesy of SPIDA. Additional representatives are asked to pay $75 each. Non-members are asked to pay $100 each.

LOCATION - The Jacob Javits Convention Center is located at 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY  10001

PLANS TO ATTEND:

COMPANY: _______________________________________________________________________________

NAME (S): ________________________________________________________________________________

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One complimentary lunch per member company; additional representatives are $75 each. Non-members are asked to pay $100 and may attend one meeting without joining. Please send payment in advance to SPIDA, P O Box 1665, Irmo, SC 29063.

Please print and complete this form
FAX TO: 803-732-0135 by January 11, 2008