R 260810Z FEB 24
MARADMIN 089/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LP WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CY24 FEDERAL EXPRESS JOINT GLOBAL LOGISTICS OPERATIONS SUMMIT (JGLOS)//
POC/S. D. KASDAN/MAJ/FEDEX EXPRESS WORLD HEADQUARTERS, CMC FELLOW/TEL: (901) 434-2407/EMAIL: STEVEN.KASDAN.OSV@FEDEX.COM//
POC/C. JACKSON/CIV/HQMC I&L LPD-1/TEL: (571) 256-2758/EMAIL: CANDICE.JACKSON@USMC.MIL//
POC/A. G. MARRERO/CAPT/HQMC I&L LPS/TEL: (571) 256-7185/EMAIL: ANTONIO.MARRERO@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Situation. This message announces the CY24 Federal Express (FedEx) – Joint Global Logistics Operations Summit (JGLOS) from 6 - 9 May 2024 at the FedEx World Headquarters in Memphis, TN.  Participants will gain increased situational awareness of FedEx logistics operations and capabilities.  The summit introduces Marines to the operational tempo, processes, and functions necessary for timely delivery of logistics in a commercial setting.  The events and presentation topics include, but are not limited to, FedEx operating companies, innovation, and logistics solutions.
2.  Mission.  From 6 - 9 May 2024, selected Marines will participate in the annual FedEx JGLOS in Memphis, TN to gain knowledge about FedEx logistics operations and capabilities and to improve Marines' understanding of commercial logistics activities to enhance Marine Corps' logistical capabilities.
3.  Execution.
3.a.  Commander’s Intent.  The purpose of this summit is to familiarize Marines with FedEx operations, initiatives, and logistics solutions to help Marines gain an understanding of commercial activities and applications to the Marine Corps.
3.a.1.  Concept of Operations.  Participants will interact with FedEx leadership and observe FedEx activities. 
3.a.2.  Target audience:
3.a.2.a.  Officers:  Majors (O-4) to Colonels (O-6) and Chief Warrant Officers (CWO2 - CWO5).
3.a.2.b.  Enlisted:  Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) to Master Gunnery Sergeant / Sergeant Major (E-9).
3.a.2.c.  Civilian:  Government Service (GS-13 - GS-15).
3.a.2.d.  Personnel who represent fields of expertise in logistics operations, supply chain management, maintenance, and innovation.
3.a.2.e.  Personnel that will fully participate in idea exchanges with a vested interest in the topics.
3.a.2.f.  Special consideration will be taken for nominees outside the above target audience if they are endorsed by their command via an email to the listed POCs with additional justification in the request.
3.a.2.g. Participant selection focuses on ensuring appropriate representation of experienced personnel from across the Marine Corps.  Priority / special consideration is given to combat service support Marines and / or those serving in logistics and innovation assignments.  Individuals that have assigned retirement dates or plan who reach the end of active service within the next calendar year are asked not to apply.  The oncoming CMC FedEx Fellow has a reserved seat.
3.b.  Tasks.
3.b.1.  Individuals are responsible for ensuring their nominations are submitted NLT 15 March 2024 via the following link (link is case sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):  https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/U7yagvAFLZ.
3.b.2.  No later than 22 March 2024, all selected participants will be notified of selection by a listed POC via the email address provided in the nomination form.
3.b.3.  No later than 5 April 2024, attendees will confirm ability to attend the summit via the following RSVP link (link is case sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):  https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/tvGRJJghnV.
3.c.  Coordinating Instructions.
3.c.1.  Schedule, tours, and presentations.  A detailed schedule will be provided to participants upon arrival.  Tours and presentations are subject to change based off availability.
3.c.1.a.  Schedule.
3.c.1.a.1.  5 May:  Travel Day.
3.c.1.a.2.  6 May:  Opening Remarks / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.3.  7 May:  Tours / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.4.  8 May:  Tours / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.5.  9 May:  Presentations / Closing Remarks.
3.c.1.a.6.  10 May:  Travel Day.
3.c.1.b.  Tours and Presentations.
3.c.1.b.1.  FedEx Operations Overview.
3.c.1.b.2.  FedEx Digital Transformation.
3.c.1.b.3.  Global Operations and Network Planning.
3.c.1.b.4.  Maintenance Operations.
3.c.1.b.5.  Operational Hub Tours.
3.c.1.b.6.  Logistics Information Technology. 
3.c.1.b.7.  Future Logistics and Innovation (Robotics, Autonomy, In-Transit Visibility, Unmanned Aerial Systems).
3.c.1.b.8.  Critical inventory logistics.
3.c.1.b.9.  Customs Clearance and Trade Services.
3.c.1.b.10.  Supply Chain Logistics.
4.  Administration and Logistics.
4.a.  Marine Corps JGLOS participation is limited to thirty (30) personnel.  All summit-associated costs and travel are unit-funded.  No government lodging or messing are available.  Participants’ commands are responsible for the funding and travel details of their participants.
4.b.  Recommended arrival airport is Memphis International (MEM).
4.c.  Transportation to and from the Memphis International Airport on travel days is not provided.  It is anticipated FedEx will provide transportation for summit attendees between the recommended lodging facilities and FedEx facilities in support of summit events.  FedEx Headquarters address: at 3610 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125.
4.d.  Summit lodging facilities:
4.d.1.  Courtyard Memphis Collierville – 4640 Merchants Park Circle, Collierville, TN 38107 / Tel: (901) 850-9390 and Fairfield Inn & Suites Memphis Collierville – 10290 Collierville Rd, Collierville, TN, 38017 / Tel: (901) 708-2440.
4.d.2.  Group lodging has been blocked off for the summit at the above locations.  Reservations must be made NLT 5 April 2024.  Please use the following links to make reservations (links are case sensitive recommend accessing links through Microsoft Edge):  https:(slash)(slash)www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1704302433844&key=GRP&app=resvlink (Courtyard Memphis Collierville) or https:(slash)(slash)www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1704304093427&key=GRP&app=resvlink (Fairfield Inn & Suites Memphis Collierville).
4.e.  Uniforms.  Summit attire for all participants is business casual.  Military uniforms are not required.  Participants will spend a great deal of time in the FedEx World Headquarters and tour active FedEx operational hubs. Appropriate attire is required at all times; long trousers (shorts and jeans are not authorized), collared shirt, and comfortable close-toed footwear.
4.f.  Meals.  A sixty (60) dollar landing fee will be collected from participants for four days of lunches at FedEx facilities at a rate of fifteen (15) dollars per person per meal.  This landing fee will be collected by a FedEx cashier on day one of the summit.  Because of the operational pace of the summit, there will be limited lunch meal opportunities outside of the FedEx hosted meals.  Selected participants will provide dietary restrictions to the event staff during the RSVP process.
5.  Command and Signal.  Direct all questions concerning this message to the POCs listed above.
6.  Release authorized by BGen Forrest C. Poole III, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (LP).//