Discussion to Focus on Business Opportunities Created in Current Economy



    LOMBARD, Ill., July 21 /EMWNews/ -- William Zollars, chairman,

president and CEO of Kansas City-based YRC Worldwide, Inc. will join other

senior executives from ProLogis, The Limited, and DHL/Exel in a question

and answer panel on the economy, globalization, and the resulting business

opportunities. The panel is a major session at the world's largest supply

chain management event, the Council of Supply Chain Management

Professionals' (CSCMP) Annual Global Conference to be held October 5-8 in

Denver, Colorado.



    The other participants will be Jeffrey Schwartz, chairman and CEO of

ProLogis, Richard Jackson, executive vice president of Limited Logistics

Services, and Bruce Edwards, global chief executive officer of DHL/Exel

Supply Chain. Entitled The Executive's Perspective: Unprecedented

Instability Offers Global Opportunities, Rick Blasgen, president and CEO of

CSCMP will moderate the forum.



    "We are living in a shrinking world due to globalization and working in

economic conditions not seen in decades. But savvy supply chain leaders

have a history of thriving in turbulent times. These executives from four

of the world's largest companies have the perspectives and insights needed

for the challenges we face today. They've already led their companies

through difficult times. They are the right thinkers at the right place at

the right time and their thoughts will be very valuable," said Blasgen.



    Subjects covered will include safely securing supply chain operations

in turbulent times, determining which economic issues help to make the best

supply chain decisions, and how to develop effective business strategies in

challenging environments. The session is scheduled for October 7 at 11:00

am MDT.



    Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

is the preeminent association for individuals involved in supply chain

management. CSCMP provides global educational, career development, and

networking opportunities to over 9,000 members. Registration information is

available at http://cscmp.org.