$400
If you are responsible for the shipping, warehousing, picking, packaging, distribution and delivery of packages to the Direct-to-Customer and Businessto-Business markets… it’s time to join the band at PARCEL Forum ’23 Nashville! We’ve been playing the same tune for the past 21 years, enlightening and educating professionals in the small-package supply chain industry on how to ship more packages, more e ciently and more cost-e ectively via our top-rated conference program, peer-to-peer networking and one-of-a-kind exhibit hall experience.
You make sure the largest line-item expense— transportation—is managed properly.
You manage resources, information and flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
You oversee the e cient receipt, picking, packing, warehousing and movement of product.
You integrate the front-end operation seamlessly into the back-end.
You make sure the shipped order arrives damage-free.
You collect and analyze data of all shipments.
Learn how to optimize e cient and resilient shipping networks through analytics, technology and carrier diversification
Discover how to improve eCommerce parcel deliveries, enhance shipment visibility and cut costs through smarter data management and predictive analytics
Apply next-gen strategies to maximize your transportation spend for a modern logistics infrastructure, dynamic pricing models and profitable shipping programs
Transform your operations through digital supply chain advancements, automation, strategic slotting and Lean Six Sigma approaches
Discover how to o er consumers more choice—from checkout to delivery— orchestrated by end-to-end supply chain solutions
Explore strategies for e ective returns management, enhancing reverse logistics for brand loyalty and maximizing value recovery in eCommerce
Discover the tools and technologies to keep your products flowing and organized, from AI in warehouse operations to robotic sortation systems
In-the-know experts share what’s coming in shipping rate and accessorial changes so you can better prepare your 2024 budgets
Learn evolving strategies for optimized logistics outsourcing, integrating tools and partners and data-driven logistics solutions to capitalize on Peak season
Learn how to design and build agile supply chains, improve inventory planning in a capacity-constrained network and embed AI into decision-making
Explore cutting-edge innovations in the packaging industry, AI algorithms to cut costs and the business case for sustainable packaging
Examine strategies for e cient final mile fulfillment, building advanced fulfillment centers and outsourcing your eCommerce fulfillment
Gain insights into the latest technology advancements, like automation, AI, process orchestration and analytics, to supercharge customer experiences
Learn best practices to combat labor shortages, boost labor productivity in fulfillment operations and the benefits of warehouse automation
CONFERENCE PROGRAM IS MUSIC TO YOUR EARS... 14 LEARNING PODS. 50+ SESSIONS.
Partnered with DC Velocity and PARCEL Media, we've created a conference program that covers the entire Order-to-Ship package lifecycle.
HALL HOURS — FEATURING WHISKEY & BOURBON TASTING PAVILION 6:30PM – 8:00PM THE GRAND RECEPTION AT THE FUSE BAR SPONSORED BY:
SEPTEMBER 13
8:00AM – 8:50 A M GENERAL SESSION: 4 Initiatives That Will Give Your Supply Chain a Competitive Advantage 9:00AM – 9:40AM Evaluating Your eCommerce Fulfillment Process: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Outsourcing or In-House Fulfillment
– 10:30AM
eCommerce ROI in 2023 and Beyond: Fast & Flawless Order Fulfillment to Maximize Customer Retention
PANEL: The Next Generation of Parcel Delivery: How a Closed Loop Ecosystem Will Supercharge Your CX
Supply Chain Optimization: Data Building Blocks for Smarter Business Intelligence
8:00am - 8:50am
SRIRAM KRISHNASAMY
President & CEO of FedEx DataworksData science, machine learning and predictive analytics are shaking up the logistics world, turning the old-school supply chain into a proactive, customer-centric and responsive system. In this insightful keynote, we’ll explore how FedEx is revolutionizing the shipping industry by harnessing its expansive big data infrastructure to unearth connections between seemingly unconnected data points, optimizing the flow of goods and improving service reliability. Get a detailed understanding of how FedEx is leveraging predictive intelligence platforms, which combines their massive data network with external factors, to proactively monitor and predict the success of a delivery, enabling interventions at crucial stages and ensuring timely delivery of even high-value packages. This data-driven transformation has led to remarkable outcomes, including a staggering 99.91% success rate in delivery on the committed day. Join us for this enlightening talk on the future of the logistics industry, where supply chain visibility is not just a possibility, but a reality.
TUESDAY
Sriram is the executive vice president and chief transformation o cer for FedEx Corporation. He also serves as CEO of FedEx Dataworks, an organization tasked with harnessing the power of the rich FedEx data ecosystem to help optimize internal operations, fuel innovation and build more intelligent supply chains around the globe.
Note: Open to all registered attendees.
1:00pm - 2:30pm
LOUIS DEJOY
75th Postmaster General of the United States
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12
Louis DeJoy will deliver remarks centered around the Delivering for America plan, a blueprint for putting the Postal Service on a positive trajectory with new opportunities for the shipping industry. The Postmaster General will update attendees on the progress to dramatically improve on-time delivery, the road to USPS financial sustainability and the multitude of strategies underway to change and improve the delivery network of the Service. This engaging talk will showcase some of the organization’s highlights over the past two years and the upcoming priorities to position the Postal Service well for the important fall peak season. Attendees will hear first-hand how an integrated mail and package delivery network will enhance service commitments and performance for business mailing customers and, ultimately, the American public. This keynote address will provide you with an understanding of the significant changes that the Postal Service management team is now putting in place to create a more e cient and high-performing organization better able to serve the industry.
Louis DeJoy was appointed by the organization’s Board of Governors and began his tenure in June 2020. In his role as Postmaster General, DeJoy also serves as a member of the Board of Governors.
Note: Must be a registered conference attendee, speaker or exhibitor with food & beverage package.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Unwind with fellow attendees after a busy first day in a beautiful, spa-like setting listening to the soothing sounds of synchronized fountains while enjoying some great food and drinks.
Note: Must be a registered Platinum Package attendee, speaker or exhibitor with food & beverage package.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12
WHISKEY & BOURBON SPONSORED BY: TASTING PAVILION
2:30pm - 6:30pm
When in Rome! This special pavilion located on the Exhibit Floor will feature local distilleries to the Nashville area. There will be a Certified Bourbon Professional (CBP) on hand to educate attendees on the whiskey/bourbon being sampled. Plus, you’ll go home with your own shot glass!
Note: This event is open to all!
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12
THE GRAND RECEPTION SPONSORED BY: AT THE FUSE BAR
6:30pm - 8:00pm
For the past 21 years, the USPS has delivered by sponsoring this signature networking event, which is open to all! Enjoy live music, great food and drinks and unwind with old and new friends alike. Note: This event is open to all!
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13
BITE & BIZ EXHIBIT FLOOR LUNCH
12:00pm - 1:30pm
No need to miss a minute of Exhibit Hall time to grab lunch. We’ve got you covered with our Bite & Biz Exhibit Floor Lunch!
Note: This event is open to all!
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13
10:30am - 11:30am • Back by popular demand!
With women playing a larger and more important role in the industry, we wanted to pay homage to all the women who attend by tipping a glass to you all at our exclusive women-only Mimosa Meet-Up in the VIPP Lounge.
Note: You will receive an Evite prior to attending the event in which to RSVP.
TUES & WED SEPTEMBER 12-13
THE BLUEGRASS CAFÉ PAVILION & VIPP LOUNGE
Tues: 2:30pm – 6:30pm • Wed: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Grab a co ee, expresso or cappuccino and take a load o in this special pavilion located in the middle of the Exhibit Hall. Also, score an invite from one of our Very Important Parcel People (VIPP) and enjoy a semi-private setting for meetings and networking, featuring a full bar and passed hors d'oeuvres.
Note: The Bluegrass Cafe' is open to all. The VIPP Lounge is by invitation only.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11
WORKSHOP 100 • 10:00AM - 4:30PM
With falling shipping volumes and a sluggish economy projected to continue into 2024, tightened labor markets and more carriers and services available than ever before, it’s a Brave New World for carrier contract negotiations. In this interactive workshop, Shipware’s experts will share the approaches, tactics and strategies to optimize your carrier price and performance in this challenging marketplace. Note: This workshop is exclusive for Shippers only. No carriers or consultants will be allowed to attend.
WORKSHOP 200 • 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Change is good… if you anticipate it! With consumer choice skyrocketing and customer expectations and behaviors ever-changing, it’s imperative your distribution operation evolves with them. This in-depth workshop will help you navigate this complex terrain and share crucial insights for an end-to-end digital strategy, from holistic inventory strategies, optimized warehouse networks, cost-saving automation and order visibility for your organization, suppliers and customers.
BONUS: HALF-DAY GAP TOUR (2:15PM - 4:30PM)
WORKSHOP 300 • 10:00AM - 1:00PM
PRODUCED BY:
More and more, organizations are required to ship parcels internationally. Shipping abroad sometimes seems like it’s just another layer of complexity with the added risk of huge, unforeseen costs. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this workshop, you'll get a comprehensive blueprint for managing your international shipping program, including how to manage trade risks, scaling your solutions for volume, providing correct documentation and strategically placing inventory.
BONUS: HALF-DAY GAP TOUR (2:15PM - 4:30PM)
WORKSHOP 400 • 10:00AM - 1:00PM
PRODUCED BY:
Every logistics operation creates a lot of data but taking advantage of this information is di cult for most companies. Armed with better information and actionable insights, shippers can reduce shipping costs, improve delivery service performance and enhance their operating e ciency. In this foundational workshop, you’ll learn how to create a single source of truth with accurate data, adopt a micro and macro view on parcel shipping and supply chain costs and important KPIs in your logistics operation for actionable insight. BONUS: HALF-DAY GAP TOUR (2:15PM - 4:30PM)
WORKSHOP 500 • 10:00AM - 4:30PM
You will spend the day touring the Gap’s three highly automated, state-of-the-art distribution centers, which recently went through a $42 million expansion of both their eCommerce and Retail distribution centers. The Sumner County campus is Gap Inc.’s largest distribution campus, encompassing more than 3.5 million square feet. Gap Inc. is also opening its doors to a recently renovated omni-channel distribution center servicing national distribution for Banana Republic and Athleta brands. You’ll see how they run Vargo’s “COFE” software, a waveless, single-order system that uses a EuroSort Bombay sorter and a lighted put-wall for final sorting to the customer, as well as Kindred’s SORT automation for machine-learned online picking. Recently, the site has added automation to the returns space and has been an early adopter of Boston Dynamic’s new Stretch robot, automating the unloading process. You’ll also tour their 1.2 million square-foot retail distribution center that services the central United States for Old Navy and runs both cranes and multi-shuttles to eliminate 100% of all manual pick activity. Note: Lunch is included.
The largest gathering of parcel-centric exhibitors in the US — featuring:
*Exhibit Hall–Only registration includes admission to The Grand Reception (Tuesday, September 12) and Bite & Biz Exhibit Floor Luncheon (Wednesday, September 13).
GROUP SAVINGS Register a group of 3 or more and you’ll each save an additional $200 For details, call toll-free 866.378.4991 or email info@EventEvolution.com
Located smack dab in the middle of Music City, the Gaylord Opryland Resort hits all the right notes with a one-of-a-kind resort experience. As our guest, you can explore 9 acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, a wide selection of award-winning restaurants & bars, the world-class Relâche Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Best of all, it is located only 10 minutes from the Nashville International Airport.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! PARCEL Forum ’23 has secured a room block rate of $249 per night, plus $20 resort fee and local taxes. Reservations can be made by calling 615.889.1000 or online by visiting PARCELforum.com and clicking on HOTEL/TRAVEL link. If making reservations by phone, please reference PARCEL Forum to secure our special room rate.
Platinum Package (3-day) attendees are eligible to receive a $250 airfare or $100 drive-in rebate to help offset travel-related costs. To qualify, you must be a paid Platinum Conference Package attendee. Email your airline receipt or type “Drive-In Rebate” into the subject line and email to travelrebate@EventEvolution.com
