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September Luncheon 9/10/26 - Dan Gardner

September 10, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)

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AI in the Supply Chain: Transforming Air Cargo and Global Logistics Artificial intelligence is transforming global supply chains, with air cargo at the forefront of innovation. Join Dan Gardner as he explores practical AI applications that are enhancing shipment visibility, demand forecasting, customs compliance, and operational efficiency. Learn how freight forwarders, airlines, and logistics providers can leverage AI to build smarter, more resilient, and customer-focused supply chains.

Dan Gardner is president of Trade Facilitators, Inc. (TFI), the Los Angeles-based consulting firm dedicated to the fields of global supply chain management, logistics and trade compliance. Prior to founding TFI, Dan worked in the 3rd Party Logistics industry where he held senior roles that include President of Ocean World Lines, President of Latin America for Exel Logistics and SVP USA for DHL Global Forwarding.

Mr. Gardner’s activities at TFI focus on consulting with Beneficial Cargo Owners and Logistics Service Providers, as well as providing strategic, operational and commercial advice to technology firms in the supply chain & logistics space. In his work with U.S. importers, Mr. Gardner has extensive experience in the Trans-Pacific Eastbound trade, Mexico nearshoring, Free Trade Agreements and U.S. import trade compliance.

In addition to his professional experience, Dan has been an adjunct professor of supply chain management his entire career. In 2002, Mr. Gardner was selected as the Professor of the Year in the Master of International Business program at Florida International University and in 2014 he earned the “Top Instructor” distinction at the California State University Long Beach Center for International Trade & Transportation. Dan remains on the faculties of CSULB, Georgia Tech and Long Beach City College.

A native of Lynn, Massachusetts, Mr. Gardner holds an MBA from the University of Miami and is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker. Dan has also been certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) by The American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS), holds a Black Belt in Six Sigma and earned a certification by the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) as a Physical Security Professional.

During his career, Dan has travelled to over sixty countries, having lived in Colombia and Mexico for a total of five years. He can be reached at dgardner@tradefacil.com.

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Registration 11am and Meeting starts at 12 noon

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Los Angeles Air Cargo Association | LAACA
Name: Yasmene Abdel
Phone: (414) 243-3418
Email: yabdel@taxair.com
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