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Distribution
& Logistics Subcommittee
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The Distribution & Logistics Panel's task was to review an Industry Report prepared by the consultant assisting with the Economic Development Strategy. This review will include an assessment of:
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the industry description;
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the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the industry;
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and recommended strategies to address those challenges and opportunities.
The panel was asked to review their Draft Industry Report to:
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Determine if there are gaps and/or missing elements in any of the areas listed above;
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Provide input on priorities and tradeoffs among the strategies recommended, recommend additional or alternative strategies, and identify the constraints to successful implementation;
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Evaluate the cost of various strategies and suggest appropriate roles or collaborations among organizations.
Industry
definition: Sale of capital, durable non-consumer goods,
raw or intermediate materials and supplies used in production or for
resale to wholesalers and/or retailers. Short and long term storage
and repackaging of products for distribution to wholesale, retail
outlets. Local, national or international transportation of products
by truck, rail, marine or air cargo services.
The members of the Distribution and Logistics Panel include:
Steve Akre, Yoshida Group
Tom Beckett, Link Logistics
Robert E. Boley, Fred Meyer
Gary Cardwell, Northwest Container Services
John Dauernheim, Yoshida Group
Pete George, Holman Distribution
Chuck Harrison, The Halton Company
Monica Isbell, Columbia Sportswear
Verne Naito, Made in Oregon
Steve Ohrman, Spicer's Paper
Bill Wyatt, Port of Portland
Susie Lahsene, Port of Portland
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