John Langley, professor of supply chain management in Georgia Tech's Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL) and director of Supply Chain Executive Programs, will be one of the featured speakers at the 6th annual National Logistics & Distribution Conference (NLDC). The conference, which SCL is co-hosting with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, is scheduled for April 12-14, 2010, at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.

NLDC was created to provide an educational conference for senior supply chain executives to hear from key industry speakers. With 2010 promising to be yet another challenging year for supply chain professionals, executives in all industries are looking for ways to reduce costs, optimize inventory, increase returns on assets, and improve service. With that in mind, the 6th annual NLDC features the brightest minds in supply chain logistics prepared to share experiences and information that can help forge a stronger supply chain that can successfully adapt in a dynamic world.

The conference's executive presentations and programming feature real-world case studies, leading technology solutions, and strategies for supply chain success. Presentation topics include:

• Retail Supply Chain Transformation
• Optimizing Inventory Productivity
• Automation in Multi-Channel Order Fulfillment
• Operational Excellence & Labor Management
• Supply Chain Excellence
• Lean Six Sigma Transformation
• Innovative Technology in Logistics and Distribution
• Global Port Traffic: What a Difference a Year Makes

To learn more about the conference and to register, visit the conference website at http://www.nldc2010.com/.