TACOM/INDUSTRY LOGISTICS SYMPOSIUM 16-18 APRIL 2002

Notice Date

September 4, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

ZIP Code

48397-5000

Description

The 11th annual TACOM/Industry Logistics Symposium will be held 16-18 April 2002 at the Northfield Hilton in Troy, MI. This Logistics Symposium brings together Government and Industry personnel to discuss issues and concerns relevant to the constant changes in the logistics environment. This forum affords the opportunity for networking and enhancing lines of communication in a non-adversarial atmosphere. For more detailed information and registration on the symposium brochure please go to the website provided below. AGENDA: The theme will be "Innovative Logistics -- Achieving the Army Transformation" The Army is transforming to a force that is tactically and strategically responsive, interconnected, lethal across the spectrum of conflict and with a reduced logistics tail. The presentations will focus on initiatives within the government and industry contributing to the Army Transformation. The topics will discuss the following: Logistics Innovation, Maintenance Transformation, Robotics, Nano-Technologies, Future Strategic Issues/Future Warfare, the Army/DARPA Technology program, the Army/NASA partnership, Integrating new and aging weapon systems, the Science & Technology Transformation strategies, Enablers for the Objective Force, revised Acquisition Strategies and Modeling & Simulation. Representatives from government and industry will address the logistical and technical support required to meet the Department of Defense mission. The symposium will offer formal presentations, joint workshops, exhibits, demonstrations and open discussions. Symposium Objective: Address a broad range of logistics issues and explore technologies that will transform the U.S. Army for the 21st century. The Symposium will: Review and demonstrate emerging technology; Showcase world-class products and services; Identify needs for new management tools, research and products; Review management and technical solutions now in design and development. Who should attend: Logisticians, Inventory Specialists and Engineers; Maintenance and Supply managers; Production, process and information system specialists; Commercial product support providers; Researchers and product development representatives Liaison Officers; Everyone interested in successful DOD logistics operations. REGISTRATION: The registration fee is $275.00. Payment must be made upon registration. Send the registration form to the address provided on the registration form. Fee includes: Continental Breakfast, Reception, Buffet Lunch, Coffee, Beverages, Refreshments, Morning and Afternoon briefings, Exhibits, NDIA Hospitality Suite, Proceedings and covers administrative expenses. A receipt will be provided upon request. The fee for registration after 2 April 2002 will be $325.00. The point of contact for payment is Ms. Kerry Kropa. The address is in the hotel information below. HOTEL INFORMATION: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Northfield Hilton, 5500 Crooks Road, Troy, MI, 48098, phone (248) 879-2100, fax (248) 879-3124. The rates are $94.00 for government per diem and $134.00 for industry. In order to ensure the discounted rate please make reservations early and ask for the symposium reserved room block which will be held for the LogSym until March 25th. Government employees planning to stay at the Northfield Hilton that are unable to reserve a room at the government per diem rate once the government rate rooms are filled can be reimbursed by submitting an Actual Expense Request for reimbursement to their Travel Office. If there are any questions on procedures, please contact Mr. Vincent Sammut, (810) 574-8211. For more detailed information and registration on the Symposium please view the brochure at: https://contracting.tacom.army.mil/events

Web Link

Click here to obtain the detailed information and registration (https://contracting.tacom.army.mil/events)

Record

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