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Jon Slangerup and Blake Shumate to Speak at Eye for Transport's North American Logistics CIO Forum

--American Global Logistics Executives to discuss 'Rise of the 4PL' and Customer Experience--

Jon Slangerup and Blake Shumate to Speak at Eye for Transport's North American Logistics CIO Forum

American Global Logistics Chairman and CEO Jon Slangerup and Chief Operating Officer Blake Shumate will both lead and participate in sessions at Eye for Transport's 19th annual North American Logistics CIO Forum, held Nov. 7-8 in Austin, Tex. On Nov. 7 at 4: 35 p.m. CT, Blake Shumate will discuss how to "Create a First-class Customer Experience," as part of a panel moderated by American Shipper Research Director, Eric Johnson. Jon Slangerup will lead a session titled "The Rise of the 4PL" at 11: 40 a.m. CT on Nov. 8.

American Global Logistics is one of the fastest-growing and most respected international supply chain and logistics solutions companies in the world. AGL's technology solutions extend beyond the walls of ocean, air, and domestic transportation services for customers across the globe.


"4PLs provide customers with integrated supply chain optimization solutions that drive efficient communication between factories, employees, carriers and other stakeholders, so businesses can respond to changing conditions and improve operations," said Slangerup. "A successful 4PL relationship combines powerful technology, full-service logistics, and a keen eye for identifying and implementing processes that provide a competitive advantage."

Held at Austin Marriott South, the 19th annual Logistics CIO Forum is the only conference targeted at CIOs and Senior IT Executives from the leading Logistics Providers across North America. Eye for Transport (eft) Supply Chain and Logistics Business Intelligence is the global leader in business intelligence and C-level networking for the transport, logistics and supply chain industry.

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