On October 21-22nd, third-party logistics (3PL), technology, and investment leaders virtually networked at Armstrong & Associates 3PL Value Creation North America Summit to discuss the impact of the global pandemic, e-commerce growth, digitalization, M&A, and advancements in technological innovation.
Thank you to our sponsors, speakers and attendees for another successful 3PL Value Creation Summit. For those who missed the live broadcast, we have summarized some key takeaways below.
Registration is still available. If you would like to access the 14 panel discussions and the two Armstrong & Associates presentations, please click the link to purchase a registration.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
8:00AM – 8:25AM CST Presentation: Welcome and 3PL Market Overview
Evan Armstrong,
President,
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
8:30AM – 9:25AM CST Panel: Global View and Regional Variations
Vaughn Moore,
CEO & President,
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Joachim Schaut,
VP Intercontinental Supply Chain Solutions,
DB Schenker
Eric Wolfe,
President,
Watco Supply Chain Services
9:30AM – 10:25AM CST Panel: Key Trends in Healthcare Logistics
Keith Tholan,
Chief Operating Officer,
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Steve Bowers,
Senior Director – 3PL Supply Chain Solutions,
Cardinal Health
Alexandra Kleinschmidt,
VP – Customs & Trade Services,
Crane Worldwide Logistics
Alex Paskoff,
Senior Vice President – U.S. Mobility,
Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services
10:45AM – 11:40AM CST Panel: E-Commerce as a 3PL Growth Engine
Gary Barraco,
Senior Director – Product Marketing,
E2open
Alex Paskoff,
Senior Vice President – U.S. Mobility,
Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services
Greg Morello,
President & Chief Commercial Officer,
Port Logistics Group
11:45AM – 12:40PM CST Panel: Emerging Trends in International Transportation Management/Freight Forwarding
Mike Piza,
Vice President – Corporate Business Development,
Apex Logistics International
David Sitton,
President,
CLN Worldwide
John Berry,
IT Director,
JUSDA USA
Brian Bourke,
Chief Growth Officer,
SEKO Logistics
1:15PM – 2:10PM CST Panel: 3PL Market M&A Insights and Trends
Bob Bianco,
Operating Partner,
Calera Capital
John Larkin,
Operating Partner,
Clarendon Group
Joe Saldutti,
Managing Director,
Gridiron Capital, LLC
Paul Jones,
Managing Director,
Stifel Nicolaus
2:15PM – 3:10PM CST Panel: What’s Next in Logistics Technology? AI/Robotics/Big Data
Jim Best,
Chief Growth Officer,
EKA Solutions
Mike Mangino,
CTO,
HubTran
Joe Couto,
CEO, Africa, Asia Pacific & Latin America,
Körber Supply Chain Software
Preet Sivia,
Co-Founder & President,
Parade
3:30PM – 4:30PM CST Panel: Digital Freight Matching and Freight Brokerage Automation
Jay Gustafson,
Senior Vice President – Marketplace Solutions,
Echo Global Logistics
Brent Hutto,
Chief Relationship Officer,
Truckstop.com
Bill Driegert,
Head of Operations & Co-Founder,
Uber Freight
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
8:00AM – 8:25AM CST Presentation: 3PL Market Trends & Analysis
Evan Armstrong,
President,
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
8:30AM – 9:25AM CST Panel: The Keys to Driving Stronger Shipper – 3PL Relationships
Robb Porter,
Executive Vice President – Chief Customer Officer,
Choice Logistics
Jack Gerstner,
Vice President – Coyote Transportation Management,
Coyote Logistics
Erin Jefferson,
Senior Vice President,
DSR Logistics Company
Ravi Dosanjh,
Head of Strategic Program Management – CPLSS,
Intel Corporation
9:30AM – 10:25AM CST Panel: Developing Trends in Value-added Warehousing and Distribution
Sean Coakley,
Chief Commercial Officer,
Capstone Logistics
Sean Kelly,
Senior Vice President – Business Development,
GEODIS
Jack Chang,
Managing Director,
JUSDA USA
10:45AM – 11:40AM CST Panel: Strategic and Financial Buyer Acquisition Perspectives
Bob Farrell,
Chairman & CEO,
GlobalTranz Enterprises
John Anderson,
Operating Partner,
Greenbriar Equity Group
Jason Bass,
Managing Director,
Harris Williams
Jones Pharr,
Senior Vice President – Corporate Development and M&A
Transportation Insight
11:45AM – 12:40PM CST Panel: Summarizing the M&A Landscape – New Headwinds and Tailwinds
Jeff Kidd,
Director,
Harris Williams
Richard Metzler,
CEO & President,
Lone Star Overnight
Tom Connolly,
Co-Founder & Managing Director,
Red Dog Equity
1:00PM – 2:00PM CST Panel: Key Trends in Food and Beverage Logistics
Jennifer Nix,
VP, Marketing Communications
CJ Logistics America
Mark Christos,
Vice President – Transportation,
Matson Logistics
Alex Stark,
Senior Director – Marketing,
Kane Logistics
Tony Leo,
CEO & President – Warehousing Group,
RLS Logistics
2:30PM – 3:25PM CST Panel: What’s New in Domestic Transportation Management and Dedicated Contract Carriage
Dennis Anderson,
Chief Customer Officer,
ArcBest
Jim Monkmeyer,
President – Transportation,
DHL Supply Chain
Kristy Knichel,
CEO & President,
Knichel Logistics
3:30PM – 4:30PM CST Panel: Executive Outlook, 3PL Market Trends & Executive Predictions
Chris Pickett,
U.S. Truckload Market Analyst & Advisor,
Coyote Logistics
Doug Waggoner,
Chairman & CEO,
Echo Global Logistics
Bryan Keller,
CEO,
Keller Logistics Group
Denis Reilly,
President & CEO,
Kenco Logistics