Co-planned by the Canadian Studies Center and the Supply Chain Management Institute at BGSU the workshop is a University-Government-Industry collaboration with Owens Corning and the Canadian Consulate in Detroit. Sponsors include Indiana University’s Center for International Business Education and Research and The University of Michigan Ross School of Business Center for International Business Education, and the University of Windsor.

Beyond Borders: A Workshop on Trends in Secure Trade

Panel 1 : Securing the Import/Export Chains - An Exploration of C-TPAT and Meeting Changes to Customs Enforcement

• William Henderson, VP, Field Sales, Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Purolator
• Marc Romano, Compliance Specialist, PBB Global Logistics

Panel 2: North American Trusted Traveler Program - Facilitating the Movement of People

• Tamara Allard, Manager, Client Services, Canada Border Services Agency
• Bruce Farmer, Chief Officer, Customs and Border protection, Department of Homeland Security

Panel 3: Information Sharing Through Partnerships - Seeing Your Product at Every Link

• Kevin von Grabe, Director of Operations, LeanCor LLC

• Jill Inkrott, Shipping Material Team Coach, Southeastern Container

Panel 4: What You Need to Know Now - Documentation and Shipping Technology Trends

• Bill O'Connor, Regional Operations Manager, UPS-Supply Chain Service