Thursday July 10Th, 2008

Guest presenter: Dawn MacKinnon, Trans-Logic Executive Search Group Limited

Trans-Logic Executive Search Group Limited is a recruitment firm specializing in the direct hire of executive and mid-senior level management in the Supply Chain, Distribution, Transportation and Logistics industries as well as divisions or departments of organizations that acknowledge these areas as integral in managing a successful company.  Trans-Logic's client base is equally diversified between major Retail Distribution, 3PL, Forwarders, Brokers, Customs, Warehousing, Courier, Transportation, Transportation and Warehouse Management Systems, Manufacturing and Trucking clients.  Trans-Logic is a highly respected organization that is well known for providing expert insight and advice in recruiting and placement challenges.  Trans-Logic's success is directly attributed to the strong relationships the company builds with its clients and candidates alike.

Trans-Logic is moving into its seveth year as a federally incorporated firm and has gone through many changes along the way.  The company began as a consulting company and evolved into a recruitment firm, answering a need for ethical recruitment services focusing in the Supply Chain, Distribution, Transportation and Logistics industries.

The Trans-Logic team is led by President and CEO Dawn MacKinnon.  As the leader and founder of this very specialized and respected organization, Dawn MacKinnon's 25-year professional career is highlighted with senior-level hands-on experience within the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain industries. Her areas of expertise include: Senior Management, Sales, Operations, Finance, Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems and HR Consulting.

Trans-Logic's professional offices are located in Cambridge, Ontario servicing the majority of their client base in South Western Ontario, primarily in the Greater Toronto Area, with several major clients in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.  Trans-Logic is able to source top candidates on a national level using several different search methods, including research, head-hunting, referrals, and network contacts through association affiliations.  Trans-Logic does not subscribe to any major job board database, and is not a member of Workopolis or Monster.  Trans-Logic has accumulated an exclusive private database from which to draw highly qualified candidates.
Trans-Logic Executive Search Group Limited is experienced, professional and committed to excellence.  The dedicated team of Recruitment professionals are ready for any challenge and look forward to the opportunity to share their expertise with clients and candidates alike.

Guest presenter: Stan Shantz, Meir Ltd.

Stanley D. Shantz is Principal and Managing Partner of Meir Ltd., based in Canada's Technology Triangle - Kitchener/Waterloo Ontario – providing Operational and Maintenance Consulting, Training, Mentoring, and Measurement services.

Stanley Shantz has been advising senior managers of international corporations for over 15 years on how to better understand and improve equipment reliability without major capital investment. The focus of his work has centered on the realization for the need to create a culture that empowers managers to “Manage the people who... Who manage your assets ™*.” Stan has been a guest speaker and lectured at conferences in North America, Europe and the Persian Gulf on topics related to Industrial Benchmarking, Production & Maintenance Management, Continuous Improvement, Apprenticeship Programs, Automated Troubleshooting and Institutional Change Management. Stan has been on numerous Boards and, technical training committees.

* Ken Bannister - Engtech Industries Inc.