Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems JTCC PEER Educators’ Institute April 2013

Agenda Why Logistics Why CCALS How will it operate How does this benefit me Where are we now Discussion

Strategic Mid-Atlantic Location

Background Logistics Management and compliance of the flow of resources from origination to consumption Integration of technology, processes, policies, and people to accomplish the goals Virginia is a hub of logistics Fort Lee is the home of the Army Logistics University Fort Belvoir is the home of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Richmond is the home of the DLA – Aviation Port of Virginia offers the deepest shipping channels on the U.S. East Coast On-dock rail service makes the port a true multi-modal transportation hub Panama Canal expansion enhances Virginia’s position as a hub Virginia’s universities provide expertise critical to logistics systems Business – supply chain management, currency exchange issues, contract management Engineering – process modeling/optimization, risk management, security, human factors Public policy – compliance, export control, taxation, infrastructure investments Workforce – STEM degree programs, certificate programs, interns Central Virginia can and should be a leader in the future of logistics Focal point is needed to bring public and private entities together Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS) provides the solution

Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 1 Through 9 Basic Research and Technology Creation Application Development and Proof of Concept Product Development and Commercialization New Logistics Products and Services New Ideas University Partners CCALS Member Companies CCALS will transform businesses through a collaboration that bridges the gap between research and commercialization to accelerate delivery of new innovations and skilled workers to the logistics industries Concept

Mission Bridge the gap between research and commercialization Accelerate solutions into the market Solve industry-defined problems Foster collaboration between diverse industry sectors Directed Research for the benefit of an individual member Generic Research for the benefit of all members Create transformational improvements in logistics systems Reduce cost and time to market Improve quality Lower the cost of applied research for member companies Shared facilities and personnel Shared pre-competitive applied research Train the next generation of technology leaders Provide market ready experience to students Connect industry with students

Value Proposition Shared resources Lower R&D costs through shared funding of Generic Research Lower risks by connecting industry problems with new ideas Leverage government funding through Collaborative Research Novel intellectual property policy Own results of Directed Research Access at no cost results of Generic Research Industry directed applied research program Reduce time to market by focusing research talent on industry problems Provide a trusted environment for industry to share common problems Provide an easy connection to strong talents in the Universities Access to workforce Access students with industry defined skills Assess students through internships and project participation

Initial Partners University Longwood University University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Defense Community Sustainment Center of Excellence (Fort Lee) Army Logistics University Defense Logistics Agency – Aviation Public Sector Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) Crater Planning District Commission (CPDC) Industry Logistics Management Resources (LMR) LMI Longwood University

Workforce Development 9

Next Steps Develop business planCompleted Secure state financial supportCompleted Appoint Initial Executive DirectorCompleted Develop branding platformCompleted Create CCALS as a legal entityCompleted Launch websiteCompleted Sign initial organizing membersFebruary 2013 Develop initial research roadmapApril 2013 Sign next 2 organizing membersJune 2013 Sign first Government AssociateJune 2013 Develop plan for facilityJune 2013 Initiate research programsJanuary 2014

QUESTIONS Mark Manasco President and Executive Director (804)