Georgia’s Center of Innovation: Leading the Way in Logistics
February 1, 2024
DAPC
The Georgia Center of Innovation's Logistics team focuses on creating connections and tapping into the resources that can add value to your company.
Georgia's locistics assets:
- 80% of the U.S> market is within a two-hour flight or two-day drive from the state
- Some of the world's leading logistics companies operate or are headquartered in Georgia
- UPS, Amazon, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta AIr Lines and the Home Depot all call Georgia home
- The total economic impact of Georgia's logistics industry was $83.4 billion in 2021
- More than 70% of the world's top 3PL's operate
Click here to read the January 2024 Logistics Market Snapshot for additional information and check out some of the relevant networking/learning opportunities below:
University of Georgia
Terry College of Business
Georgia Economic Outlook
Cities / Dates:
Athens, GA – January 31, 2024, The Classic Center
Albany, GA – February 15, 2024, Albany State University, West campus Student Center
Registration: Georgia Economic Outlook - Terry College of Business - UGA
Georgia Motor Trucking Association
SMC Meeting & Lunch: What is missing from your training program?
Date: February 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Copeland’s Cumberland, Atlanta, GA
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: SMC Meeting & Lunch: What is missing from your training program? - Event Registration (growthzoneapp.com)
Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association
Industry 4.0 and Circularity/Sustainability Update
Date: February 7, 2024
Time: 11:15 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: https://gama.memberclicks.net/020724_industry_40_and_circularity#!/
World Trade Center Savannah
How to Enter and Succeed in the Indian Market: A guide for U.S. Businesses
Date: February 7, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: How to Enter and Succeed in the Indian Market: A Guide for U.S. Businesses - World Trade Center Savannah (wtcsavannah.org)
Next Generation Manufacturing
Chart Industries Facility Tour
Date: February 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Chart Industries, Ball Ground, GA
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: https://nextgenerationmanufacturing.regfox.com/chart-industries-facility-tour
Next Generation Manufacturing
Carter’s Distribution Center Facility Tour
Date: February 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 1:15 pm
Location: Carter’s DC, 625 Braselton Pkwy., Braselton, GA 30517
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: Next Generation Manufacturing Kia FacilityTour (regfox.com)
Atlanta International Forwarders & Brokers Association (AIFBA)
February 2024 In-Person Meeting
Featuring Luis F. Arandia, Jr., Partner, Barnes & Thronburg LLP
Date: February 13, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Barnes & Thornburg LLP, 3340 Peachtree Rd., NE, Suite 2900, Atlanta, GA 30326
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: Springly (aifba.com)
ASCM Savannah Chapter
CLTD Virtual Workshop
Date: February 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Virtual Workshop
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: APICS Savannah CLTD Virtual Workshop (constantcontact.com)
Council Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
Rail Answers to Supply Chain Issues
Date: February 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Norfolk Southern HQ, 650 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: Event Registration - Rail Answers to Supply Chain Issues (cscmp.org)
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Delta Air Lines Insights on Leadership
Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Metro Atlanta Chamber, 191 Peachtree St., NE, Ste. 3400, Atlanta, GA 30303
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: Delta Air Lines Insights with Chris Womack at the Metro Atlanta Chamber (google.com)
Next Generation Manufacturing
A Guide to Private Equity for Manufacturers
Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Nelson Mullins, Atlanta Station – midtown, Atlanta, GA
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: Next Generation Manufacturing Kia FacilityTour (regfox.com)
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Southface Corporate & Foundation Breakfast
Date: February 26, 2024
Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Location: Metro Atlanta Chamber, 191 Peachtree St., NE, Ste. 3400, Atlanta, GA 30303
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: If you are interested in learning more, please contact Cynthis Curry, ccurry@macoc.com.
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
KIA Georgia Plant Tour – West Point
Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 9:45 am – 12:00 pm
Location: KIA Georgia, Inc., 7777 Kia Parkway, West Point, GA 31833
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: KIA Georgia Plant Tour - West Point (Morning) 2024 - Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
Georgia Motor Trucking Association
SMC Meeting & Lunch: FMCSA Updates
Date: March 7, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Copeland’s Cumberland (northeast corner of Cobb Parkway and Cumberland Blvd, just inside the perimeter off of I-75.
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: SMC Meeting & Lunch: FMCSA Updates - Event Registration (growthzoneapp.com)
MODEX 2024
Full Spectrum Supply Chain
Date: March 11 - 14, 2024
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: MODEX 2024 (xpressreg.net)
APICS – Savannah Chapter
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
CSCP Workshop
Date: March 13, 2024 (First Class)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Workshop (constantcontact.com)
Technology Association of Georgia
Georgia Technology Summit 2024
Date: March 28, 2024
Location: Signia Hotel, 159 Northside Dr., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: Georgia Technology Summit 2024 - TAG Online
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
Endeavor 3D Plant Tour
Date: April 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
Location: Endeavor 3D, 1 Endeavor Way, Douglasville, GA 30134-4040
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: Endeavor 3D Plant Tour - Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
World Trade Center Savannah
2024 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive, Savannah, GA 31421
Cost: Please see registration site for cost
Registration: 2024 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon - World Trade Center Savannah (wtcsavannah.org)
SAVE-THE-DATE
IPIC 2024
10th International Physical Internet Conference
Date: May 29 – 31, 2024
Location: Savannah, GA
Registration: SAVE THE DATE! IPIC 2024 will take place May 29-31 in Savannah, GA. | IPIC 2024 | 10th International Physical Internet Conference
SAVE-THE-DATE
Georgia Motor Trucking Association
2024 GMTA Annual Convention
Date: June 17, 2024
Location: The Westin Hilton Head Resort & Spa, Hilton Head, SC
Registration: Opening soon - 2024 GMTA Annual Convention - default - Georgia Motor Trucking Association | GMTA
