R 192115Z MAR 19
MARADMI 171/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LP WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SCHEDULE AND SOLICITATION FOR THE CY19 FEDEX EXPRESS GLOBAL LOGISTICS OPERATIONS SUMMIT//
POC/K.HANRATTY/MAJ/FEDEX EXPRESS WORLD HEADQUARTERS, CMC FELLOW/KEVIN.HANRATTY.OSV@FEDEX.COM/TEL: 901-434-2407//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This message announces the schedule and solicitation for the CY19 Federal Express (FedEx) Express - Global Logistics Summit (GLOS) hosted by FedEx from 29 April to 3 May 2019.
2.  Background.  The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Fellow at FedEx in coordination with FedEx Express, DC Aviation, and DC I and L, has arranged a three-day summit at the FedEx World Headquarters located at 3610 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125. The theme this year is Logistics and Innovation.  The purpose of this summit is to familiarize Marines and Civilians with the agile nature of FedEx logistics and supply chain operations and the innovations supporting that cause.  Participants will gain a deeper understanding of FedEx logistics operations and capabilities in support of the Department of Defense.  The summit will expose Marines to innovation being leveraged by a highly successful corporation.  The events and presentation topics include, but are not limited to, FedEx Express logistics operations, innovation, supply chain operations, and leadership.
3.  The target audience is personnel who are serving in Logistics operations, Supply Chain Management, Maintenance, and Innovation positions and are actively engaging in idea exchanges with a vested interest in the topics.  Special consideration will be taken for nominees outside the target audience if they are endorsed by their command via an email with additional justification in the request.
3.a.  Enlisted:  Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) to Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9).
3.b.  Civilian:  Government Service (GS-11) to (GS-15) employees.
3.c.  Officers:  Chief Warrant Officers (CWO2-CWO5), and Captains (O-3) to Colonel (O-6).
4.  Summit participation is limited.  Selection will be made by a panel of representatives from DC I and L, DC A, FedEx and the USMC FedEx Fellow.  Participant selection will focus on ensuring appropriate representation of experienced personnel from across the Marine Corps.  Individuals that have retirement dates or plan on executing an upcoming EAS should not apply.  Day 3 of the summit is designed to provide aviation specific topics.  Individuals that are not interested in these topics may depart after Day 2 concludes.
5.  Agenda 29 April to 3 May 2019.
29 Apr – Travel Day.
30 Apr – Day 1, Overview, Corporate Leadership, and FedEx Innovation presentations.
1 May –  Day 2, 3D/AM, Ground Electronics Repair tour and Global Operations Center tour.
2 May –  Day 3, Aviation Supply Logistics presentations and tours. (optional) / Travel Day
3 May –  Travel Day.
6.  Detailed Schedule: Day 1, Overview Presentations.
0715-0745:  (Start Summit) Movement from lodging to FedEx AOC
0745-0830:  Opening Remarks (Introductions)
0830-0900:  History of FedEx and the U. S. Marine Corps
0900-0955:  Leadership/Team Development
1000-1100:  Block Chain Presentation
1100-1200:  Lunch (at FedEx HQ Cafeteria, unfunded)
1200-1230:  Sense Aware Presentation
1230-1645:  Ergonomic Suits, Robotics Development, Autonomous Delivery, RFID/IoT presentations
1645-1700:  Closing Remarks (Hot Wash)
1700:  End Day 1
1700-1730:  Movement from FedEx AOC to lodging
7.  Detailed Schedule:  Day 2:  3D/AM, Ground Electronics Repair tour and Global Operations Center tour.
0730-0800:  Movement from lodging to Forward Depots
0800-1130:  3D/AM Presentations and 3D/AM and Electronics Repair Center Tours
1130-1200:  Travel to Airport Campus
1200-1300:  Lunch (at Airport Cafeteria, unfunded)
1300-1330:  Military Fellowship Program Overview
1330-1630:  GOCC Presentations and Tour
1630-1700:  Hot Wash
1700-1730:  Movement from GOCC to lodging
2130-2200:  Movement to FedEx Hub Tour
2200-0030:  FedEx Hub Tour
0030-0100:  Movement from FedEx Hub Tour to Lodging
8.  Detailed Schedule:  Day 3:  Aviation Supply Logistics presentations and tours.
0730-0745:  Movement from lodging to FedEx Experience Center
0800-1100:  Aviation Supply Chain Logistics/Management and Aviation Maintenance Presentations
1100-1200:  Lunch (at Cafeteria, unfunded)
1200-1230:  Travel to Maintenance Operations Control (MOC)
1230-1315:  MOC Tour
1400-1415:  Travel to SCL
1445-1500:  SCL Tour
1500-1515:  Travel to Line B777 Hangar
1515-1630:  Line MX B777 Hangar Tour
1630-1700:  Hot Wash
1700-1730:  Movement from GOCC to lodging
2130-2200:  Movement to FedEx Hub Tour
2200-0030:  FedEx Hub Tour
0030-0100:  Movement from FedEx Hub Tour to Lodging (End Summit)
9.  Following the summit, the FedEx Fellow will provide a summary of insights, observations, and opportunities based on information collected during the daily Hot Washes.
10.  All Summit-associated costs and travel are Unit-funded.
Participants commands are responsible for funding and travel details of their Marines/Civilian members.
11.  Transportation to and from the Memphis International airport on Travel Days is not provided.  FedEx will provide transportation for Summit attendees between the recommended lodging facilities and FedEx facilities in direct support of Summit events.
11.a.  The recommended lodging facilities are:
11.a.1.  Homewood Suites by Hilton, Southwind-Hacks Cross at 3583 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125/901-758-5018.
11.a.2.  Hampton Inn Memphis-Southwind at 3579 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125/901-754-8454.
11.b.  Recommended airport is Memphis International (MEM).
11.c.  Summit attire for all participants is Business Casual, no Military Uniforms, no jeans during Summit.
11.d.  Any additional coordination will be conducted via POCs listed.
12.  Additional POCs.
12.a.  FedEx Services POC/T. Carpenter/Terumi/DOD World-Wide Account Manager/TTCARPENTER@FEDEX.COM/949-929-2839.
12.b.  Military Fellow FedEx Express POC/K. Hanratty/Maj/KEVIN.HANRATTY.OSV@FEDEX.COM/901-434-2407.
12.c.  Aviation, ASL Primary POC/E. Razo/Maj/EUGENIO.A.RAZO@USMC.MIL/703-614-9715.
12.d.  I and L, LP Primary POC/A. McDermott/MGySgt/ADAM.MCDERMOTT@USMC.MIL/571-256-2760.
13.  Commands are responsible for ensuring their nominees are submitted via email to:  kevin.hanratty.osv@fedex.com.  For command nominations outside the target audience, the email must specify the unique qualifications or situation for consideration.  This email must include the following information:
13.a.  Rank.
13.b.  Name.
13.c.  Command.
13.d.  MOS.
13.e.  Email address.
13.f.  Phone number.
14.    Timeline.
14.a.  No later than 27 March 2019:  Provide nominee information via email to kevin.hanratty.osv@fedex.com.
14.b.  No later than 2 April 2019:  all nominees will be notified of selection status by a listed POC via the email address provided in the nomination form.
14.c.  No later than 12 April 2019:  once the selected nominee has been notified, attendees will confirm that they are available or unavailable to attend the Summit.
15.  Release authorized by BGen D. W. Maxwell, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (LP).//