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335-Impacts of Automation in the Supply Chain: Borders, Ports, Intermodal and Last Mile 

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 12, 2023: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Plaza B

Session Moderators and Organizers

MODERATORS
Caroline Mays, Director of Planning and Modal Programs, Texas Department of Transportation

ORGANIZERS
Andrea Gold, University of Texas at Austin Center for Transportation Research (andrea.gold@utexas.edu)
Anna McAuley, University of Texas at Austin Center for Transportation Research (anna.mcauley@utexas.edu)

TRB Sponsoring Committees and Partners

Session Description and Agenda

DESCRIPTION

This session will explore recent developments in supply chain automation across freight environments: from ports and borders to intermodal facilities to last mile delivery. Industry leaders will discuss strategic goals, potential market impacts, and developments in their sector.

AGENDA

10:30 AM – 10:35 AM Welcome and Introductions
Andrea Gold, University of Texas at Austin Center for Transportation Research

10:35 AM – 10:45 AM Opening Primer: Automation in the Supply Chain
Caroline Mays, Texas Department of Transportation

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Lightning Presentations
Moderator: Caroline Mays, Texas Department of Transportation
Panelists provide lightning 3-minute presentation on their organizations, automation efforts, and planned activities. Speakers include:
- Jon Barela, The Borderplex Alliance
- Adam Campbell, Gatik
- Meg Campbell, Wing
- Russell Laughlin, AllianceTexas
- David Libatique, Port of Los Angeles

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Moderated Discussion with Panelists
Moderator: Caroline Mays, Texas Department of Transportation
Panel discussion that addresses the impacts of automation on specific sectors of the supply chain. Discussion topics include opportunities and barriers, market trends, infrastructure needs, policy gaps, and growth strategies.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Questions/Answers with Audience
Moderator: Caroline Mays, Texas Department of Transportation

Session Objectives

- Share recent examples of automation initiatives and opportunities in automation across freight sectors
- Hear from industry leaders on potential market impacts of supply chain automation
- Discuss sector-specific strategies and challenges
- Identify infrastructure needs, policy gaps, and opportunities for public sector partnerships