3/5/2015. Background/experience What is Logistics? Graduate Student Reports Economic Development at Work

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1 Dr. Donald Maier Prof. Alaina Scheuchzer MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 1 Background/experience What is Logistics? Graduate Student Reports Economic Development at Work All opinions expressed here are solely the opinions of the presenter and not necessarily that of Maine Maritime Academy MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 2 FedEx Office Depot Penske Logistics Monsanto (Merisant) University of St. Francis Maersk V-Ships International Paper MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 3 1

2 It s managing the flow of: Inventory Information Cash It s all about cash management!! MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 4 Everything involved to provide us. The right product, In the right quantity In the right condition, At the right place, At the right time, At the right cost AND delivered to the right customer MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 5 Problem Statement Can the logistics assets of the Searsport-Bangor Corridor be developed to facilitate a prosperous, competitive Eastern and Northern Maine economic region? MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 6 2

3 MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 7 Industrial & Consumer Products Perishable & Time Sensitive Goods Forestry Products Logistics Providers MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 8 MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 9 9 Garbo Seafood, Bradshaw Cranberry Farm, Maine Seaweed LLC, & Calendar s Lobster 3

4 Population estimates from Bangor MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 10 MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 11 MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 12 4

5 Strengths Location Proximity to Europe Developmental infancy Land available Diverse modes Connection to rail, air, ocean, road Free Trade Zone Incentive for imports (backhauling) MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 13 Weaknesses Location Removed from arterial transport infrastructure Limited capabilities Cargo handling limited Limited customer base & exposure Small industry base Fragmented interest within the Corridor MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 14 Threats Lack of collaboration between Between modes, B2B, community Community concerns Competition Established port MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 15 5

6 Opportunities Location Congestion in other ports & airports Increased trade with Europe & Middle East Available undeveloped land Job creation & economic growth MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 16 Establish a Corridor committee Select a Corridor Champion spokesperson Develop a concise Strategic Vision for the Logistics Corridor Foster a brand image Maine, America s Fast Lane! Facilitate consolidation & collaboration MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 17 How to effectively facilitate collaboration between shippers and logistics providers More detailed assessment of infrastructure for transportation and staging Assessment of current transit or service patterns or performance carriers MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 18 6

7 Lack Infrastructure One Interstate: Only north-south; large population west No significant Class I rail interest Low industrial base Strong community adversity to business the way life should be not the way life could be Image of Maine Where are the Real-Estate Developers & Banks? MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 19 Deep water ports Closest airport to EU Highest tarmac capacity No Congestion Time = Money If other areas are congested, determine what our niche is what are other regions NOT providing, or not providing well, and focus efforts there MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 20 MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 21 7

8 Every company needs Logistics/ Supply Chain Direct impact to economies at all levels Logistics needs Infrastructure Infrastructure Drives Economic Growth LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 22 Questions? Dr. Donald Maier Associate Dean, Director of Graduate Studies, & Professor Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics Maine Maritime Academy Donald.maier@mma.edu Prof. Alaina Scheuchzer Assistant Professor Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics Maine Maritime Academy Alaina.scheuchzer@mma.edu MMA-LSS Charting a Course in the Global Economy 23 8