Recent inflation increases and employment shortages add to supply chain pressures. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that provided a better understanding of the supply chain from an economic lens, incorporate perspectives from diverse suppliers and consumers, and discuss actions that can be taken by public and private transport providers and users to mitigate issues and identify priorities for research.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Economics and Finance.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

 
Webinar agenda and presenters
Seaport and railroad freight movement and supply chain system and disruptions – Lewison Lem, Port of Portland
Supply chain issues related to consumer products good movement – Thomas Madrecki, Consumer Brands Association
North Carolina freight and logistics program and investments – Dan Magliola, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Susan Binder, Cambridge Systematics
The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:
Recognize fundamental challenges facing transportation supply chains for freight goods movement in the U.S.
Identify key organizations, including both public agencies and private businesses, involved in the supply chain for freight goods movement
Inform state and local transportation planning, funding of transportation infrastructure investments, and operational practices
 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.