Logistics and Supply Chain Virtual Summit

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The Virtual Summit is FREE and will take place on December 9th.
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Keynote
Post-Pandemic Global Supply Chain

Deglobalized or Decoupled?

The ongoing crisis is making deep and sweeping changes to global and regional economies—some are going to be ephemeral, while others will be permanent. However, one trend, which has been underway in recent years, has been greatly accelerated: the reshaping of global supply chains.

Learn more or check out some supply chain resources

Session 1
Research

30th Annual Logistics and Transportation Trends Study

Logistics is leading the way when it comes to the adoption and support of technology. Our research team says that the use of load boards and app-based broker services all saw significant growth across the board—signaling that shippers are voting with their data—and dollars—to increase visibility within their supply chain.

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Session 2
Software/Technology

Supply Chain Software: Elevate the expectations of your WMS

In this session, our speakers take a closer look at how businesses large and small can better utilize their existing WMS to drive efficiency and flexibility while proactively positioning themselves for success.

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Session 3
E-commerce & Automation

Automation: Think before you leap

In this session, our speaker offers an overview of the automated solutions transforming warehouse/DC operations; explores how automation can best be applied; and offers a roadmap for how operations managers can create a plan to make sure the investment is on target.

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Session 4
Third-Party Logistics

3PL: Essential to efficiency

Getting it right requires new ways of partnering and innovating with 3PLs. 3PLs will need a continued focus on their service expansion to meet customer needs. Getting it right now requires new thinking from shippers and 3PLs to successfully partner and innovate.

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Session 5
Robotics

State of Robotics 2021: Scoping a solution

In this session, get an in-depth look at the different types of robotic solutions on the market with a spotlight on some the hottest trends. We examine the value proposition behind these various approaches and explore how operations can better tie robotics in with automation and the workforce.

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Session 6
Reshoring

Reshoring, near-shoring and offshoring in the new global climate

In this session, our presenter brings her 40 years of global supply chain and trade experience to the table to discuss the strategies supply chain managers need to consider before they re-design their supply chains, and the questions they should ask before moving production.

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