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THANK YOU…
For 23 Incredible Years!
First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your support, loyalty and trust over the past 23 years. Whether you’ve joined us as an exhibitor, speaker, sponsor or attendee—whether it’s your first show or your 15th—you have been the lifeblood of this event. Together, we’ve weathered industry shifts, global disruptions (Covid), economic downturns and a host of groundbreaking innovations—and emerged stronger and more connected every year.
Now onto the exciting news: PARCEL Forum is now in the capable hands of CloserStill Media, a global event leader with the expertise and resources to take this event to new heights. While the name of the company producing PARCEL Forum has changed, the team you have all come to know and treat like an extended family will remain the same.
This year, we’ve supercharged our out-of-this-world education program with an extra boost of rocket fuel, with four hands-on workshops, can’t-miss distribution center tours, 55+ thought-provoking sessions and 100+ industry-leading presenters.
And that’s not all—our keynote addresses will inspire you to go to infinity and beyond We’re kicking off with Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral John Polowczyk for an inside look at the White House mission to stabilize America’s supply chain during COVID-19. Then, set your sights on the horizon with our Closing Keynote as Gartner Senior Director Analyst Chris Kina maps the future of the parcel carrier marketplace.
Here’s a look at what’s in orbit for you.
• We invite Platinum Plus and Platinum attendees to kick off Monday morning with our brand-new Shipper-Only Breakfast, sponsored by ShipStation.
• Join us for our Platinum Reception at the Schaumburg Public House with a party to remember, sponsored by our friends at ParcelShield!
• Grab a free coffee, cappuccino and latte in our Windy City Café, sponsored by our friends at UniUni.
• Sample some of the best local craft beer in our Craft Beer Garden, co-sponsored by Transportation Insight and Sendflex Technology.
• For our conference attendees, we’re serving up a special luncheon keynote filled with fresh insights and inspiration, sponsored by Amazon Shipping.
• Don’t miss our signature networking event, The Grand Reception, sponsored by OSM Worldwide. Kick up your heels and enjoy live music as well as a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.
• Make your time at PARCEL Forum memorable by getting your picture taken with the Fabulous Blues Brothers on Tuesday, thanks to our friends at ShipSigma.
• Calling all Women in Logistics: Stop by the VIPP Lounge on Wednesday for our exclusive women-only Mimosa Meet-Up.
• On Wednesday, enjoy the Bite & Biz Exhibit Floor Lunch, sponsored by DashFi. Finally, we’re not toying around—we’ve brought together the largest gathering of package fulfillment-centric companies in the U.S., all under one roof, at one time. Our Sold-Out Exhibit Floor features more than 135+ exhibitors and our all-new Exhibitor Kiosks. We want to extend a special thank you to our corporate partners, Amazon Shipping, EasyPost, Engineering Innovation, Loop, OSM Worldwide, ParcelShield, Pitney Bowes, Purolator, Sendflex Technology, TransImpact, Veho and Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions. An event like this cannot happen without the support of industry-leading companies like these. So, buckle up for a great three days and blast off to package fulfillment infinity and beyond!
Joel Dunkel Founder & Executive Vice President – PARCEL Forum
PARCEL FORUM ’ 25 CHICAGO GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF EVENTS
The Exhibit Hall and Registration areas are in the Adventure Hall which is located on the first floor. Conference rooms are located on the second floor in meeting rooms Nirvana A-C, Euphoria, and Utopia A-D. All Keynotes will take place in the Schaumburg Ballroom East located on the first floor.
DEDICATED CONFERENCE HOURS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
10:00am – 4:30pm (All Day Tour bus loads at 9:45am) (Half Day Tour bus loads at 2:00pm)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
8:00am – 12:50pm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
8:00am – 10:50am & 2:10pm – 4:00pm
DEDICATED EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
2:30pm – 7:00pm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
11:00am – 2:00pm (with lunch service starting at 12:30pm)
UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATIONS
Solicitations on the premises of PARCEL Forum by non-exhibiting personnel are strictly prohibited.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOTAPING
No photography or taping of the PARCEL Forum ’25 is allowed without permission of Show Management.
MEET OUR STELLAR ADVISORY BOARD...
SHOW MANAGEMENT
CloserStill Media
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New York, NY 10017
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We Are CloserStill. Our 200+ award-winning brands play a pivotal role in connecting businesses and professionals, driving growth and innovation across key sectors: Business Technology, Learning, HR & Education and Healthcare and Future Transport & Infrastructure. Through impactful networking, transformative knowledge-sharing and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we leverage data-driven insights and cutting-edge digital solutions to propel industries forward, setting new standards and unlocking potential.
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PARCEL brings the insights you need to improve parcel operations and keep costs under control. PARCEL gives you access to experts who look at the entire process, from order entry to the shipping dock, to give you information you can use. Whether you’re with a small, e-based startup or an established brick-andmortar giant, each issue of PARCEL has something of value for you. Don’t forget to sign up for your free subscription.
NOTES
Opinions stated at this event are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of CloserStill Media or PARCEL magazine. Event organizers reserve the right to cancel or change the program without prior notice. No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the Exhibit Hall at anytime.
They are your colleagues, your co-workers and more importantly… our Advisory Board. They understand our mission and are charged with building a conference that delivers actionable, real-world takeaways that you can bring back to your company to make a real difference. IT’S THEIR/YOUR CONFERENCE; WE JUST MANAGE IT!
GREGG MAU DIRECTOR, GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS CROCS, INC
ALEX MOSTOFIAN DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS QORVO INC
ED NAVARETTE DIRECTOR, FULFILLMENT OBSERVINT TECHNOLOGIES
STEPHANIE SEXTON SR. MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES, VISIBILITY, AND DATA & INSIGHT ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
DOUGLAS SMITH CEO KMS WHOLESALE
HONORARY CONFERENCE CHAIR SUSAN RIDER PRESIDENT RIDER & ASSOCIATES
MEETING ROOM & EVENT LOCATOR
EXHIBIT HALL
ADVENTURE HALL
DISCOVERY HALL
EXPLORATION HALL
FIRST FLOOR
EAST
SCHAUMBURG BALLROOM
SCHAUMBURG NORTH FOYER
REGISTRATION/BADGE PICK-UP
PLATINUM PLUS BADGE PICK-UP
SECOND FLOOR
ESCALATOR
CONFERENCE ROOMS
• MULTI-CARRIER PLANNING
NIRVANA B-C
• ECOMMERCE FULFILLMENT
NIRVANA A
• TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION
EUPHORIA
• WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY
UTOPIA A
• AI INNOVATION
UTOPIA B
• CROSS-BORDER STRATEGIES
UTOPIA C
• WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION
UTOPIA D
• 2026 RATE IMPACT
NIRVANA B-C
• DATA & ANALYTICS
NIRVANA A
• MASTERING RETURNS
EUPHORIA
• TRANSPORTATION MIX
UTOPIA A
• FINAL MILE STRATEGIES
UTOPIA B
• PACKAGING INSIGHTS
UTOPIA C
• DC ROBOTICS & INTELLIGENCE
UTOPIA D
GENERAL SESSIONS
WALK WAY
SCHAUMBURG PUBLIC HOUSE
GATHER BAR RECEPTION
ELEVATORS ESCALATORS
PLATINUM PLUS LOUNGE
SPECIAL EVENTS
• OPENING DAY KICK-OFF KEYNOTE
SCHAUMBURG EAST BALLROOM - 1ST FLOOR
• KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
SCHAUMBURG EAST BALLROOM - 1ST FLOOR
• CLOSING KEYNOTE
SCHAUMBURG EAST BALLROOM - 1ST FLOOR
SHIPPERS-ONLY KICK-OFF BREAKFAST
NIRVANA A-C
PLATINUM GET TO KNOW YA LUNCHEON
NIRVANA A-C
•
PLATINUM RECEPTION AT THE PUBLIC HOUSE & TERRACE
SCHAUMBURG PUBLIC HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR
• THE GRAND RECEPTION
SCHAUMBURG EAST BALLROOM
• BITE & BIZ EXHIBIT FLOOR LUNCH
EXHIBIT HALL - ADVENTURE HALL - 1ST FLOOR
• WOMEN IN LOGISTICS MIMOSA MEET-UP
VIPP LOUNGE EXHIBIT HALL - ADVENTURE HALL - 1ST FLOOR
• WINDY CITY CAFÉ
EXHIBIT HALL - ADVENTURE HALL - 1ST FLOOR
• CRAFT BEER GARDEN
EXHIBIT HALL - ADVENTURE HALL - 1ST FLOOR
• THE FABULOUS BLUES BROTHERS
EXHIBIT HALL - ADVENTURE HALL - 1ST FLOOR
WORKSHOPS
• WORKSHOP 100
EUPHORIA
• WORKSHOP 200
UTOPIA A
MEGA SESSION - THE FUTURE OF THE USPS
NIRVANA B-C
CLOSING SESSION - TOP TAKAWAYS FROM THE CONFERENCE
NIRVANA B-C
• WORKSHOP 300
UTOPIA B
• WORKSHOP 400
UTOPIA C
•
WORKSHOP
500 - TOURS
BUS WILL LOAD AT 9:45AM IN FRONT
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8
9:00AM - 9:50AM
SHIPPERS-ONLY KICK-OFF BREAKFAST Sponsored by: ShipStation NOTE: MUST BE A REGISTERED PLATINUM PLUS OR PLATINUM PACKAGE SHIPPER-ONLY ATTENDEE. NIRVANA
10:00AM - 4:30PM
100 WORKSHOP: To Infinity and the Bottom Line: Mastering Your Parcel Carrier Agreement
ALL-DAY DC TOUR Bus loads in front of the Convention Center, 1st floor at 9:45am.
10:00AM - 1:00PM *Includes afternoon tour. You must be pre-registered for the tour. Bus loads in front of the Convention Center, 1st floor at 1:45pm.
200* WORKSHOP: Designing the Next Generation eCommerce Delivery Network: From Strategy to Implementation
300* WORKSHOP: Capacity in the Supply Chain Ecosystem: Strengthening Operations, Fulfillment and Inventory Management through Resiliency
400* WORKSHOP: To 3PL or Not to 3PL: Making the Smartest Logistics Decision for Your Business
1:00PM - 2:00PM
PLATINUM GET TO KNOW YA LUNCHEON NOTE: MUST BE A
5:00PM - 6:30PM
THE PLATINUM RECEPTION AT THE PUBLIC HOUSE & TERRACE Sponsored
8:00AM - 8:50AM
OPENING KEYNOTE: Securing the Future of Global Supply Chain Resiliency: Lessons from the Front Lines & Forging a New Path Featuring: John Polowczyk – Retired US Navy Rear Admiral
9:00AM - 9:50AM 101 Winners and Losers in Parcel Delivery: Understanding the Forces Redefining the Delivery Market
201 eCommerce Customer Expectations: Evolving Trends and Future Strategies
The Rise of End-to-End Shipping Platforms: How Technology Is Putting Shippers in the Driver’s
Using AI and Predictive Modeling
1:00PM
2:30PM
REACH FOR THE STARS... OUR KEYNOTES WILL TAKE YOU TO INFINITY & BEYOND!
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 8:00AM - 8:50AM SCHAUMBURG EAST BALLROOM
Securing the Future of Global Supply Chain Resiliency: Lessons from the Front Lines & Forging a New Path
PRESENTER: JOHN POLOWCZYK – RETIRED U.S. NAVY REAR ADMIRAL
John Polowczyk will share a behind-the-scenes look at the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s pivotal efforts to stabilize the U.S. medical supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. This insightful keynote will highlight the groundbreaking use of technology to build real-time visibility into supply chain operations for smarter decision-making and how the task force enabled the coordination of federal and commercial resources to overcome extraordinary challenges. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the datadriven strategy that delivered critical medical supplies nationwide and lessons learned to bolster global supply chain resilience. Drawing from his leadership experiences, Polowczyk will also highlight several areas of focus to foster future supply chain resiliency in an unpredictable global marketplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a senior leader who helped redefine crisis management and supply chain innovation during one of the most significant public health emergencies in modern history.
John Polowczyk is a retired Navy Rear Admiral and served as the White House Supply Chain Lead on the Coronavirus Task Force. He was brought in from the Joint Staff to stabilize the supply chain in response to the pandemic. Polowczyk is a career supply chain and logistics professional with almost 40 years of experience across strategy development, information technology, financial and acquisition management. He earned a BS in engineering from the US Naval Academy and MS degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School and the National Defense University Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Currently, he serves as President of the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA).
NOTE: This event is open to all.
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 1:00PM - 2:30PM SCHAUMBURG EAST BALLROOM
OPENING DAY KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
Keynote Luncheon
SPONSORED BY:
Keynote details to be announced. Visit PARCELforum.com or the event app for updates!
NOTE: Must be a registered Conference attendee, Speaker or Exhibitor with Food & Beverage Package to attend.
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 8:00AM - 8:50AM ROOM: SCHAUMBURG EAST BALLROOM
CLOSING KEYNOTE
The Future of the Parcel Carrier Marketplace
PRESENTER: CHRIS KINA – GARTNER
The North American (NAM) parcel market, which includes the United States, Canada and Mexico, is experiencing several key trends that are reshaping the current dominance of UPS, FedEx and the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the U.S., along with Canada Post and Purolator in Canada. Amazon, super regionals and new tech-enabled parcel solutions are taking market share and changing the landscape of this rapidly evolving market. In this exclusive Closing Keynote, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Chris Kina will deliver a game-changing look at the latest trends shaping the parcel marketplace and an inside view of what lies ahead. This must-attend session is designed to empower logistics leaders with an unprecedented review of the parcel carrier marketplace like nothing you’ve ever seen before to craft winning strategies for their North American parcel operations—balancing cost optimization and exceptional service delivery. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and elevate your logistics game!
Chris Kina is a Senior Director Analyst of Logistics, Customer Fulfillment and Network Design for Gartner. He brings practical ideas and advice to help executives improve on the optimization of end-to-end global logistics functions, specializing in parcel and last mile markets. Kina has more than 30 years of supply chain and logistics practitioner experience, and prior to Gartner, he held several executive global logistics roles with Procter & Gamble, DiversiTech Corporation and KB Toys, among others.
NOTE: This event is open to all.
Your cross-border partner
Delivering your packages and promises, to, from, and within Canada
For over 65 years, Purolator has been connecting businesses to, from and within Canada. With one of Canada’s largest transportation networks that offers broad reach, responsiveness and reliability, Purolator will get your shipments from anywhere in the world and into the hands of your customers faster.
Our four-part solution creates an infinite service loop that you can count on.
Pick up/linehaul
Track and trace packages and maintain individual line of sight with consolidated northbound air and ground options.
Customs brokerage
Enjoy autonomy with the customs and cross-border experience with our full set up and management of clearance.
Delivery
Whether your package is Mission Critical, or a less urgent ground shipment, our range of options and services will get your delivery there on time and with the most accuracy possible.
Returns Management
Our turnkey process using the Purolator Logistics Center helps consolidate and return packages to the U.S. or allow them to be re-shipped within Canada.
For more information on how Purolator can help deliver your promises visit purolator.com
Get ready for a keynote experience like no other. This year’s event features dynamic speakers who will educate, inspire and enlighten you on the latest innovations in the supply chain ecosystem and the evolving parcel delivery market.
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 3:10PM - 4:00PM ROOM: NIRVANA B-C
You can’t possibly attend all the conference sessions. What if there was an important tip in one of the presentations you didn’t attend that could help you meet your challenges and goals. Attend this closing session to find out the top 20 takeaways from the conference. Our PARCEL Forum Advisors, along with all of our attendees, have gathered the best tips gleaned from three days of education and will present them to you in just 50 minutes. Make sure to submit your best tips on the PARCEL Forum app. This may be the most informative session you attend with guaranteed ideas to take home to implement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Gain knowledge from the sessions you couldn’t attend
• Share your best tips from the conference
• Exchange business cards with your peers
EXPLORE OUR GALAXY OF...
9.8
MON 9.8
THE SHIPPER-ONLY KICK-OFF BREAKFAST
9:00am - 9:50am • Room: Nirvana A-C
9.8
Start your day with eggs, bacon and unbeatable networking! Connect exclusively with fellow shippers in a relaxed, peerdriven environment to exchange ideas and build relationships that will help you navigate PARCEL Forum ’25 Chicago with ease and confidence.
SPONSORED BY:
NOTE: SHIPPERS ONLY. SHIPPER MUST BE A REGISTERED PLATINUM PLUS OR PLATINUM LEVEL ATTENDEE.
PLATINUM GET TO KNOW YA LUNCHEON
1:00pm - 2:00pm • Room: Nirvana A-C
You’ve been on an educational mission all morning, and we don’t want you to worry about lunch. Join fellow Platinum Plus and Platinum attendees for some great networking and conversations while breaking bread with new friends.
NOTE: Must be a registered Platinum Plus Package or Platinum Package attendee.
PLATINUM RECEPTION AT THE PUBLIC HOUSE & TERRACE
5:00pm - 6:30pm • Schaumburg Public House
Celebrate an incredible first day at the Schaumburg Public House with a party to remember! This vibrant pub features craft brews from Illinois brewers along Route 66, delicious food and a wraparound terrace perfect for conversation and connection.
SPONSORED BY:
NOTE: Must be a registered Platinum Plus Package or Platinum Package attendee, Speaker or Exhibitor with F&B Package.
TUES 9.9 THE GRAND RECEPTION
7:00pm - 8:30pm • Schaumburg East Ballroom
PARCEL Forum’s signature networking event immediately follows the close of the Exhibit Hall. Join us in the Schaumburg Ballroom to kick up your heels and enjoy live music as well as a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.
SPONSORED BY:
TUES 9.9 WED 9.10
NOTE: This event is open to all.
WINDY CITY CAFÉ & VIPP LOUNGE
Open during Exhibit Hall Hours Exhibit Hall
Stop by the Windy City Café, located in the middle of the Exhibit Floor. Sip on freshly brewed coffee, espresso or a cappuccino that’ll fuel your Exhibit Hall adventures. Also, score an invite into the Very Important Parcel People (VIPP) Lounge from one of our partners and enjoy a full bar and passed hors d’oeuvres.
SPONSORED BY:
NOTE: Windy City Café is open to all attendees. The VIPP Lounge is by invitation only and open to Platinum Plus Package attendees.
DON’T LET KEVIN’S SMILE FOOL YOU
He doesn't mess around when it comes to shipping.
OSM Worldwide blends an expert team, everywhere from the processing floor to the front office, with the latest industry technology to make sure every package gets to its destination on time. Take Kevin, for example. Behind that smile is a mind focused on logistics and efficiency. His passion for success helps OSM Worldwide, a nationwide eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) parcel shipper, deliver 98% of all shipments in 2-5 days.
From our processing hubs strategically placed throughout the country, we’re able to route countless packages a day without ever missing a beat. And while it’s not about the awards, we’re happy to share that OSM has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list as a top performing U.S. company for 14 consecutive years. That’s what happens when you combine a great team with great ambition.
Visit booth 421 to see why so many trust OSM (and Kevin) for their shipping.
Kevin Head Honcho / Las Vegas
OUR GALAXY OF...
Connect, collaborate and exchange ideas with colleagues and build valuable relationships for future success.
CRAFT BEER TASTING GARDEN
Open during Exhibit Hall Hours Exhibit Hall
Sample some of the best local craft beer in our Craft Beer Garden! It’s a great place to meet with colleagues and network while never having to leave the Exhibit Hall!
CO-SPONSORED BY:
NOTE: This event is open to all. WED 9.10
BITE & BIZ EXHIBIT FLOOR LUNCHEON
12:30pm - 2:00pm Exhibit Hall
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!
SPONSORED BY:
NOTE: This event is open to all.
WOMEN IN LOGISTICS MIMOSA MEET-UP
11:00am - 12:00pm Exhibit Hall
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: Open to all women.
THE
FABULOUS
BLUES BROTHERS
3:00pm - 7:00pm • Exhibit Hall
What’s more synonymous with Chicago than the Fabulous Blues Brothers? Make your time at PARCEL Forum ’25 Chicago memorable by getting your picture taken with Jake & Elwood Blues! Located in the Windy City Café
SPONSORED BY:
NOTE: This event is open to all.
LEARNING PODS... 50+ SESSIONS!
Launched by our esteemed Advisory Board, we’ve created a conference program that covers the entire Order-to-Ship package lifecycle
MULTI-CARRIER PLANNING
Chart a course through the evolving parcel universe—exploring the longterm trends shaping parcel delivery, emerging regional carriers and new delivery models that will remake your transportation strategy.
ECOMMERCE FULFILLMENT
As consumer demands accelerate at lightspeed, learn how to recalibrate your parcel fulfillment strategies. Discover smarter, faster ways to meet expectations and manage cost across the first, middle and last mile.
TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION
From intelligent systems to fully integrated platforms, explore how AI, machine learning and data-driven strategies can launch your parcel shipping operations into a new era of speed, precision and control.
WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY
Turbo boost your workforce for peak performance. From AI-powered systems to strategies for engaging your distribution center associates, explore how today’s smartest fulfillment operations boost productivity, cut costs and go beyond customer expectations.
AI INNOVATION
Cut through the hype and explore how AI is reshaping parcel logistics, complex shipping data and spend management with smarter, autonomous systems built for making better decisions faster than ever.
CROSS-BORDER STRATEGIES
In an era of shifting borders and rising complexity, it’s time to boldly rethink your global strategy. From turbulent trade policies to tech-driven compliance, discover how to build resilient crossborder strategies ready for liftoff.
WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION
Activate autopilot and accelerate with precision. Explore how the right blend of human skill and smart automation— from pick/pack systems to process mining—can streamline operations, boost speed and launch your warehouse into the future.
2026 RATE IMPACT
Buckle up for our GRI roundup and prepare to navigate a shifting carrier marketplace. We’ll unpack what’s ahead— and how to negotiate smarter, reduce costs and keep your network moving at warp speed.
DATA & ANALYTICS
Power up your parcel strategy with next-gen intelligence. From forecasting package volume shifts to building connected data ecosystems, explore how advanced analytics can future-proof your transportation network.
MASTERING RETURNS
eCommerce returns are growing fast— and so are the operational headaches. Explore actionable tactics to transform returns from a costly burden into a streamlined, tech-powered profit driver.
TRANSPORTATION MIX
With new players, like Amazon, entering the carrier landscape, your strategy needs a serious upgrade. Learn how to optimize every mile—from cart to carrier—using data-driven decisions and smarter carrier engagement to protect your margins from unexpected turbulence.
FINAL MILE STRATEGIES
The last mile is no longer the final frontier. Discover how brands are using delivery innovations and smarter fulfillment approaches to reduce costs, boost speed and future-proof delivery—no matter the destination.
PACKAGING INSIGHTS
Even the most ordinary box can fuel extraordinary results. From automated rightsizing to sustainable strategies, explore how smart packaging drives efficiency, enhances unboxing and propels your brand to the next dimension.
DC ROBOTICS & INTELLIGENCE
When outdated systems and limited visibility drag operations down, it’s time for a tech-powered liftoff. Discover how AI, robotics and the Internet of Things are streamlining fulfillment centers, maximizing space and empowering your workforce to go further, faster.
WE’RE ON AN EDUCATIONAL MISSION WITH... INTENSIVE, THOUGHT-PROVOKING & IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS!
MONDAY I SEPT 8 10:00AM - 4:30PM I ROOM: EUPHORIA
WORKSHOP 100
To Infinity and the Bottom Line: Mastering Your Parcel Carrier Agreement
PRODUCED BY: BONUS! GET A FREE PARCEL AUDIT!
PRESENTERS: PAUL YAUSSY, ED BARANEK, MATT BOHN & MATT SUMOWSKI – SHIPWARE
BRIAN OSSENBECK – J.P. MORGAN
Unlock insider knowledge and gain a competitive edge in parcel shipping in this dynamic workshop. Industry experts will break down the latest on carrier trends—including shifts at UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon and regional carriers, the rise of multi-carrier shipping and carrier pricing pressures—to help you to optimize your shipping strategy. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to evaluate carrier contracts, uncover hidden costs and anticipate the 2026 GRI. You’ll also get a chance to participate in a live benchmarking session to compare rates and surcharges and put your skills to the test in an interactive negotiation exercise.
NOTE: This workshop is exclusive for Shippers only. No carriers or consultants will be allowed to attend.
IN THIS WORKSHOP, SHIPPERS WILL GAIN:
• An understanding of the evolving parcel market
• Approaches and tools to master carrier contract evaluations and avoid hidden costs in contracts
• Insider carrier insights
• Tips to prepare for the 2026 GRI
• Effective negotiation strategies
• Hands-on experience to practice negotiation skills in real-world scenarios
MONDAY I SEPT 8 10:00AM - 1:00PM I ROOM: UTOPIA A
WORKSHOP 200
Designing the Next-Generation eCommerce Delivery Network: From Strategy to Implementation
PRESENTERS: MIKE LAMBERT, AARON GUILD & CASSIDY CORDELL – GREEN MOUNTAIN
The pandemic has forever reshaped eCommerce, requiring shippers to adapt to a new normal as they evolve their brands’ online offerings. Whether you’re a growing business or a complex, established shipper, you’re likely reassessing your eCommerce delivery network in response to shifting consumer expectations, increased competition, evolving technologies and changes in the carrier marketplace. In this workshop, you’ll discover opportunities for redesigning and optimizing your network, how to thoroughly assess the current state of your delivery network and formulating a strategy for the future. Experts will guide you through a proactive approach for network design and execution, enabling shippers to stay ahead of industry disruptions, enhance operational efficiency and create a more agile, resilient delivery network.
IN THIS WORKSHOP, SHIPPERS WILL GAIN:
• An overview of the current carrier and technology marketplace that enables a next-generation network
• The steps, data and process required to develop a next-generation network
• A roadmap for planning, executing and optimizing a next-generation network
BONUS: INCLUDES OPTIONAL HALF-DAY DC TOUR (2:00PM - 4:30PM).
PRODUCED BY:
NOTE: You must register separately for the tour. Bus loads at 1:45pm in front of Convention Center, 1st floor.
WE’RE
MONDAY I SEPT 8 10:00AM - 1:00PM I ROOM: UTOPIA B
WORKSHOP 300
Capacity in the Supply Chain Ecosystem: Strengthening Operations, Fulfillment and Inventory Management through Resiliency
PRESENTERS: DONNA PALUMBO – PENN STATE UNIVERSITY � DARREN CONNER – NFI INDUSTRIES JAY MONTGOMERY – J&J SNACK FOODS CORP.
Modernization of the supply chain through technological transformation allows businesses to better meet consumer demands, adapt to market changes and remain competitive in a landscape that continues to evolve. This workshop will explore how modern supply chains are integrating next-generation technologies to strategically reshape their operations, distribution and logistics networks, fulfillment and inventory management to overcome capacity constraints and get more value and output from their existing resources. Attendees will also explore strategies to identify, assess and mitigate risks pertaining to technological transformation while strengthening supply chain performance. Hear from industry leaders and learn from their experiences on how they have successfully implemented next-gen technologies, managed risks effectively and advanced their supply chain operations.
IN THIS WORKSHOP, SHIPPERS WILL GAIN:
• Strategic steps for intelligent inventory management, modern logistics networks and next-generation fulfillment strategies to revolutionize your operations
• Actionable solutions that will help you to future proof your supply chain
• Implementation insights into how technological innovations can be leveraged to maximize your warehouse footprint and strengthen supply chain performance
BONUS: INCLUDES OPTIONAL HALF-DAY DC TOUR (2:00PM - 4:30PM).
NOTE: You must register separately for the tour. Bus loads at 1:45pm in front of Convention Center, 1st floor.
MONDAY I SEPT 8 10:00AM - 1:00PM I ROOM: UTOPIA C
WORKSHOP 400
To 3PL or Not to 3PL: Making the Smartest Logistics Decision for Your Business
PRESENTER: BRIAN BARRY – F. CURTIS BARRY & COMPANY
Rising customer demand, shifting global sourcing strategies and unpredictable surges in demand are straining fulfillment operations, especially when trying to reduce transit time and freight costs without major investments in infrastructure. In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, partnering with third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer a flexible, cost-effective way to scale fulfillment operations—either by taking on all logistics functions or augmenting existing capabilities for greater efficiency and savings. This interactive workshop will guide attendees through the critical considerations of outsourcing fulfillment, from assessing organizational readiness to selecting the right 3PL partner. Participants will engage in practical exercises and discussions to develop a comprehensive understanding of the 3PL selection process.
IN THIS WORKSHOP, SHIPPERS WILL GAIN:
• An understanding of how to evaluate your organization’s preparedness for outsourcing fulfillment operations
• The criteria and methodologies for assessing potential 3PL partners
• Insights into the best practices for transitioning to and managing a 3PL relationship effectively
BONUS: INCLUDES OPTIONAL HALF-DAY DC TOUR (2:00PM - 4:30PM).
NOTE: You must register separately for the tour. Bus loads at 1:45pm in front of Convention Center, 1st floor.
MONDAY I SEPT 8 10:00AM - 4:30PM BUS LOADS AT 9:45AM IN FRONT OF CONVENTION CENTER, 1ST FLOOR!
WORKSHOP 500
All-Day DC Tours
Discover the inner workings of two state-of-the-art distribution centers on our exclusive tour in the Chicago area.
Get an exclusive look at how these manufacturing and supply chain powerhouses designed their distribution centers to fuel customer-focused innovation and high-velocity eCommerce fulfillment. You’ll tour Snap-on Tools’ tech-enabled facility to see how creative design, smart automation and precision logistics work together to manage a 60,000-SKU inventory and power high-efficiency, high-volume fulfillment. Then go behind the scenes at FIDELITONE’s multi-site distribution network at their 280,000-square-foot facility in Chicago, where high-volume direct-to-consumer fulfillment and retail distribution converge across multiple industries and channels. See how FIDELITONE helps brands earn customer loyalty through accurate, efficient fulfillment and smart transportation management. You’ll also get a close-up look at the WMS and technology in action—managing inventory with special requirements, like expiration dates and LOT control, while driving efficiency and ensuring order accuracy every step of the way. NOTE: Tour participants will be served lunch. Please be aware that the tour schedule is subject to change.
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 9:00AM - 9:50AM
101 MULTI-CARRIER PLANNING I ROOM: NIRVANA B-C Winners and Losers in Parcel Delivery: Understanding the Forces Redefining the Delivery Market
PRESENTER: ANDRE PHARAND – PHARAND ADVISORS
The parcel delivery market is facing unprecedented structural turmoil following the pandemic. Shifting behaviors, new delivery models and economic pressures are challenging long-standing players to adapt and stay profitable. This session will share key findings from courier, express and parcel research, examining the emerging winners and losers in the rapidly changing market, long-term eCommerce trends and market disruption forces. Real-world examples will illustrate how different players are navigating delivery model evolution, trade impacts and technology disruption.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Explore how new delivery models are challenging and replacing legacy systems and players
• Identify the characteristics of winning strategies in B2C parcel delivery
• Understand how merchants and carriers can adapt to secure profitable growth
eCommerce Customer Expectations: Evolving Trends and Future Strategies for Parcel Delivery
PRESENTERS: JEREMY LEE & MARK KOLDE – SIFTED
The package delivery experience is becoming virtually the only physical interaction between brands and customers—and a poor experience drives buyers away. According to research, over 40% of consumers stop buying from a brand after a bad delivery or packaging experience. This session will share real-world survey data on evolving consumer preferences, emerging trends and solutions to create repeat buyers and strategies for more efficient operations. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to meet customer expectations while controlling their costs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to offer delivery options without overwhelming customers
• Strategies to minimize packaging waste for better customer experience, sustainability and savings
• Methods to optimize delivery networks for expanded two-day ground coverage and competitive shipping speeds
301 TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION I ROOM: EUPHORIA
The Rise of End-to-End Shipping Platforms: How Technology Is Putting Shippers in the Driver’s Seat
PRESENTER: JEY YOKELEY – TRANSIMPACT
Shipping operations have outgrown the need for a team of analysts to sift through mountains of data for savings. Technology is now essential to stay competitive and profitable. AI and machine learning make it easier to compare carrier options, optimize shipping methods and protect your margins. This session will show how to leverage emerging tools for greater visibility and smarter shipping decisions. Attendees will leave with strategies to improve their shipping efficiency and drive profitability across the supply chain.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand how to leverage technology to improve shipping visibility
• Learn how AI and machine learning can optimize carrier selection and shipping methods
• Gain insights to drive margin improvements across the entire supply chain, from product sourcing to final delivery
401 WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY I ROOM: UTOPIA A
Creating Industrial Athletes in Your Distribution Centers
PRESENTER: BO THOMSON – ENVISTA
Distribution centers are under pressure from rising labor costs, high employee turnover and evolving customer demands. These challenges require new approaches to productivity, workforce engagement and operational excellence. This session will share proven methods for building a stronger workforce by creating “industrial athletes,” driving performance across the organization and meeting rising customer expectations. Learn practical strategies to lower labor costs, strengthen operations and deliver better service levels.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to identify and implement productivity opportunities to reduce labor rates and turnover
• Strategies to engage associates and build high-performing teams
• Practical tips for optimizing DC operations to meet evolving customer expectations
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 9:00AM - 9:50AM EXPERIENCE
501 AI INNOVATION I ROOM: UTOPIA B
Using AI and Predictive Modeling to Navigate Parcel Shipping Challenges
PRESENTER: DAVID VEDINER – PARCELSHIELD
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming how logistics leaders approach shipping operations. This session will explore how historical delivery data, when analyzed through intelligent modeling, can uncover performance gaps, reveal carrier inefficiencies and simulate cost-performance tradeoffs before any operational changes are made. Attendees will learn how leading teams are combining AI-driven insights with intent-based planning to reduce risk, improve service levels and stay agile in the face of disruption.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Discover how AI and machine learning surface trends in delivery performance
• How predictive modeling enhances constraint-based decision-making
• Understand how real-time inputs help adjust strategy when conditions changes
601 CROSS-BORDER STRATEGIES I ROOM: UTOPIA C
The America-First Trade Policy: How Parcel Shippers Can Navigate a Shifting Global Landscape
PRESENTER: ANDREW DANAS – GROVE, JASKIEWICZ & COBERT LLP
Trade policy and the world economic order have come under renewed attention as the new U.S. Administration signals a shift under President Trump’s America First Trade Policy, putting U.S. trade agreements, policies and relations under scrutiny. Parcel shippers must stay informed, manage legal challenges and mitigate risks in a changing trade environment. This session will deliver an up-to-date overview of current trade actions, future predictions and practical strategies for navigating new trade and tariff rules and associated costs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the latest updates on U.S. trade policies and their impact on parcel shipping
• Predictions for future trade actions and negotiations impacting domestic and international shipping
• Strategies to address new trade rules and basic customs concepts under Trump’s America First Trade Policy
701 WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION I ROOM: UTOPIA D Human Touch,
Automated Speed: The Ultimate Warehouse Combo
PRESENTER: EVAN WALKER – ENGINEERING INNOVATION
Automation, powered by AI and next-generation technology, is reshaping the warehouse—but success depends on balancing innovation with workforce engagement. As adoption accelerates, companies must ensure operations stay efficient while supporting frontline teams. This session will share strategies to blend automation and human labor effectively, helping you meet rising volume demands while keeping employees engaged. Learn how to identify the right tasks for automation, maintain workforce morale and future-proof your warehouse for 2026 and beyond.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to identify automation opportunities while maximizing human strengths
• Steps to help teams embrace automation tools without fear or friction
• Actionable ideas to better handle irregular parcels, reduce jams and minimize manual sorting
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We are pleased to once again help support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For every Bingo Card stamp you collect from our exhibitors, we will donate $1 to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Plus, you can also win $1,000—so, let’s get stamping!
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 10:00AM - 10:50AM
102 MULTI-CARRIER PLANNING I ROOM: NIRVANA B-C PANEL
The Changing Parcel Delivery Landscape: How to Select the Right Regional Carriers for Your Needs
MODERATOR: BRAD MCBRIDE – ZERO DOWN SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Selecting the right carriers has become more complex as rising costs and shifting service demands reshape the parcel delivery landscape. Shippers must optimize their carrier mix to maintain efficiency, savings and service levels. This session will explore when to use regional carriers, how they compare to national networks and the role of technology in managing multiple carriers. Hear actionable insights directly from three regional carriers on how to balance cost, speed and coverage while improving shipping performance and visibility.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Key factors for selecting regional carriers to optimize parcel delivery
• How multi-carrier technology platforms can improve shipping visibility and operational efficiency
• Strategies to cut shipping costs without compromising delivery reliability
Optimization to Reduce Last Mile Logistics Cost in eCommerce
Rising last-mile parcel costs are pressuring businesses to rethink inventory placement and network strategies. To stay competitive, companies must optimize their fulfillment networks to control expedited shipping and high parcel expenses. This session will showcase how 1-800-Flowers used network optimization tools and a continuous network design approach to reduce last-mile costs and improve logistics efficiency in their eCommerce operations. Learn real-world strategies to adapt to dynamic demand, optimize inventory placement and drive long-term cost savings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to adapt your fulfillment strategies to meet dynamic demand
• Embracing continuous network design for long-term optimization
• Identifying the critical factors beyond tools and analytics for lasting success
302 TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION I ROOM: EUPHORIA PANEL Unlocking Next-Level SKU Profitability: Leveraging AI, Machine Learning and Data-Driven Strategies
MODERATOR: ROBYN MEYER – TRANSPORTATION INSIGHT PANELISTS: BOB MALLEY – SENDFLEX • ELIZA OLLINGER – BLAIN’S FARM & FLEET • JAMES MALLEY – PACCURATE
Success in today’s eCommerce and logistics landscape requires a deep understanding of how to optimize every piece of the puzzle. As the market grows more complex, a unified, data-driven parcel strategy is essential to control costs, improve reliability and enhance customer satisfaction. This session will share real-life examples and case studies on how brands and retailers are using AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and automation to transform their logistics operations. Learn real-world strategies for using data to drive efficiencies and profits.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Uncover hidden costs like packaging, accessorials and freight to drive smarter business decisions
• How to maximize the impact of predictive analytics and automation
• Strategies to optimize your parcel ecosystem and collaboration with supply chain partners
402 WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY I ROOM: UTOPIA A
Striking the Right Balance: Leveraging AI and Algorithms for Warehouse Efficiency
Not every warehouse challenge demands AI. Sometimes, traditional algorithms deliver faster, more predictable solutions for structured, rule-based tasks. This session explores how AI, like machine learning and natural language processing, can drive adaptive decision-making for dynamic environments and when to use more traditional methods for areas like slotting and replenishment. Learn how to match the right solution to the right problem to optimize warehouse performance and labor efficiency.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• When to use AI for the best warehouse performance
• How to integrate AI into warehouse systems to handle dynamic and changing tasks
• Understand which warehouse activities are best handled by algorithms to save time and money
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 10:00AM - 10:50AM
502 AI INNOVATION I ROOM: UTOPIA B
Agentic AI: The Future of Shipping and Logistics Is Thinking for Itself
PRESENTER: JUSTIN LAURENZI – PITNEY BOWES
Agentic AI is transforming the way businesses move goods across the globe, shifting logistics from rule-based automation to real-time, AI-driven decision-making. As data models grow smarter, shippers must harness AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve reliability without constant human oversight. This session will explore how AI-driven decision-making is reshaping carrier selection, route optimization, freight procurement and parcel sorting. Attendees will learn how leading shippers are using agentic AI to predict disruptions, self-optimize networks and gain a competitive edge.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the shift from rule-based automation to AI-driven autonomy in logistics
• Explore real-world applications of agentic AI in parcel and freight operations
• Learn how leading shippers use AI to predict disruptions and optimize network performance
602 CROSS-BORDER STRATEGIES I ROOM: UTOPIA C
Navigating Global Trade: Strategies for Success in a Volatile Market
PRESENTERS: JUSTIN CRAMER – PROSHIP • DAVID FIELD – PASSPORT
International trade is becoming more challenging as regulations shift, tariffs fluctuate and geopolitical tensions rise. Staying compliant while maintaining cost-effective operations requires a smarter, technology-driven approach. This session will explore strategies for navigating complex trade regulations, mitigating tariff impacts and optimizing cross-border shipping for speed, efficiency and compliance. Learn how to leverage technology and partnerships to manage regulatory changes and maintain profitability in a dynamic global marketplace.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand how changing regulations and compliance requirements impact global shipping strategies
• Explore strategies for mitigating the impact of tariffs and regulations
• Leverage technology and partnerships to optimize cross-border shipments
Pick/Pack Automation in 2025: Making Technology Work for You During Peak & Beyond
PRESENTER: MAGGIE BARNETT – LVK
Automation doesn’t have to be expensive to drive real results—especially during peak season. This session will highlight how LVK implemented a pack-to-light system during peak season, achieving a 10% boost in packing efficiency with minimal investment. Learn how this accessible technology can improve not only packing but also picking and receiving. Attendees will see a live demo of the system in action and discover practical ways to adopt automation quickly and cost-effectively.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How low-cost automation can still make a significant operational impact
• Practical steps for implementing automation quickly and efficiently
• Why peak season is the ideal time to embrace scalable automation tools
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 11:00AM - 11:50AM
103 MULTI-CARRIER PLANNING I ROOM: NIRVANA B-C
PANEL Disrupting Delivery: How Alternative Carriers Are Reshaping Delivery Networks
As national carriers prioritize profits through surcharges, rate hikes and volume caps, shippers are embracing alternative delivery networks to stay competitive. The rise of regional carriers, as well as specialized first-mile, middle-mile and last-mile providers, is reshaping the logistics landscape. Accelerated by the pandemic, these options now play a vital role in meeting evolving consumer expectations and cost pressures. This expert panel will explore how these alternatives fit within traditional networks, what makes them different and how retailers are using them to gain flexibility and control.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the role and positioning of alternative carriers within today’s delivery and logistics networks
• The benefits and key differentiators of regional and specialized carriers compared to national providers
• How retailers are using alternative carrier networks to increase agility, reduce risk and improve service
203 ECOMMERCE FULFILLMENT I ROOM: NIRVANA A
Optimizing eCommerce Transportation and the Middle Mile
PRESENTERS: ROB GLOVER & RUSS GERACI – OSM WORLDWIDE
Transportation and the middle mile are crucial parts of the eCommerce delivery process. While the middle mile is often overlooked, inefficiencies in these areas can drive up costs and slow down fulfillment. This session will help retailers and shippers assess their transportation strategies, identify performance gaps and develop improvement plans that reduce costs and enhance delivery speed. Learn how to leverage data, technology and ongoing process evaluation to optimize operations and pass savings on to customers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Evaluating current transportation and middle mile processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Strategies for leveraging data and technology to find cost-saving and time-saving efficiencies
• How to implement continuous assessments to uncover operational improvements and adapt to changing business needs
303 TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION I ROOM: EUPHORIA
Unlocking Parcel Potential: How Integrating Systems & Strategies Can Optimize Your Parcel Program
EXPERIENCE
PRESENTERS: MEGAN RUDOLPH & STEVE CONGRO – SADDLE CREEK LOGISTICS SERVICES
As the parcel landscape grows more complex, shippers face rising costs, shifting consumer demands and increasing carrier volatility. To succeed, parcel leaders must rely on smarter systems, stronger analytics and aligned internal teams. This session will explore how to upgrade your parcel program by leveraging data, multi-carrier platforms and cross-functional collaboration. Learn how to balance cost and service, enhance execution and identify the right tools and processes to streamline your operations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Explore system-backed strategies for balancing parcel costs with customer experience expectations
• Practical tips to improve cross-collaboration between parcel and systems teams for better execution
• How to identify tools and processes that simplify parcel operations and improve performance
403 WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY I ROOM: UTOPIA A
Benchmark Smarter, Perform Better: Supply Chain Trends & KPIs to Crush the Competition
PRESENTER: KEITH SWIEDNICKI – KSI
With rising eCommerce demand, inflationary pressure and ongoing labor challenges, supply chain leaders are navigating more complexity than ever. This session will explore the most pressing issues impacting operations—from hybrid automation strategies, including brownfield and greenfield solutions, and warehouse investment decisions to key distribution KPIs. Using highlights from KSI’s 10th Annual Benchmarking Reference Report as a foundation, you’ll learn how to use comparative performance data to make smarter, more strategic logistics decisions.
• How to evaluate productivity, cost and service performance with benchmarking data
• Key metrics like fill rates, labor turnover and capacity utilization to improve operational decision-making
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 11:00AM - 11:50AM
503 AI INNOVATION I ROOM: UTOPIA B
CASE STUDY Loop + Kendra Scott: Optimizing Parcel Spend through AI, Data & Partnership
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
PRESENTERS: MATT MCKINNEY – LOOP • KEVIN CHEN & ROSE HERNANDEZ – KENDRA SCOTT
Seven percent of parcel spend quietly disappears due to data chaos, hidden fees and outdated audit methods. In this tactical session, we’ll show how AI-powered visibility and workflow automation can turn fragmented parcel data into actionable insights and real savings. Attendees will hear a real-world example of how one company unlocked millions in savings by solving their supply chain data puzzle.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand how disorganized parcel data can result in hidden margin loss
• How AI can identify hidden savings opportunities in parcel spend
• Key steps to automate cost recovery and improve parcel program performance
603
CROSS-BORDER STRATEGIES I ROOM: UTOPIA C Building Resilient Cross-Border Supply Chains: Strategies for Risk Mitigation
PRESENTER: PAUL TESSY – PUROLATOR
In today’s rapidly shifting global economy, supply chains must be built for resilience, not just efficiency. Businesses are reevaluating sourcing strategies, moving toward near-shoring and re-shoring to reduce dependence on distant suppliers and increase stability. This session explores practical tactics for strengthening supply chain networks while addressing rising risks, including cybersecurity threats. Learn how to enhance adaptability, improve risk management and leverage technology to navigate ongoing macroeconomic disruption.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to enhance supply chain adaptability in response to global market shifts
• Practical tips to build resilience in the face of macroeconomic disruptions and evolving risks
• Insights for leveraging advanced technology and sourcing diversification EXPERIENCE
703 WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION I ROOM: UTOPIA D Warehouse Automation on Autopilot: The Power of Process Mining
PRESENTER: HARSHIDA ACHARYA – FULFILLMENT IQ
Warehouses frequently face inefficiencies, bottlenecks and labor-heavy processes that slow performance and increase costs. Process mining offers a data-driven way to uncover hidden issues and accelerate automation. This session will explore how data from core systems—such as warehouse management (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and connected devices (IoT)—can be used to enable real-time decision-making and create autonomous, self-optimizing warehouse operations. Hear how real-world companies apply process mining to reduce delays, streamline material movement and boost operational efficiency.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand how process mining works and its role in enabling warehouse automation
• Learn to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in material handling and flow
• Explore real-world examples of process mining driving measurable gains in warehouse performance
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TUESDAY I SEPT 9 12:00PM - 12:50PM I ROOM: NIRVANA B-C
SESSION:
The Future of the USPS
PRESENTER: JIM COCHRANE – PACKAGE SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is now three years into its Delivering for America Plan, their long-term effort to modernize operations and move toward financial sustainability. However, as eCommerce volumes grow and private competitors surge, the Postal Service continues to face questions about its fiscal health, market competitiveness and future direction. This special Mega Session will explore the current state of the USPS’s shipping business, the legal mandate of its Universal Service Obligation and the growing potential for privatization. Attendees will learn how public-private partnerships have shaped USPS success and what legislative or market shifts could come next. Drawing from his 43 years at the USPS—including roles as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer and Chief Information Officer—Jim Cochrane will offer firsthand insight into the future evolution of the Postal Service, its role in the eCommerce shipping ecosystem and what parcel shippers should expect in the years ahead.
Jim Cochrane is the Chief Executive Officer at Package Shippers Association, the premier trade association that serves members in the parcel delivery market. Previously, Jim spent 43 years at the United States Postal Service, where he served as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer and Chief Information Officer before his retirement in 2018. During his career at the USPS, Cochrane spearheaded the advancement of new mail intelligence, engineering systems, information technology systems, payment technology, secure digital solutions and corporate information security to meet the changing needs of the marketplace.
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 12:00PM - 12:50PM
How AI Is Transforming Warehouse Management
PRESENTER: ERHAN MUSAOGLU – LOGIWA
Traditional inventory systems often rely on costly hardware and customizations—slowing innovation and limiting ROI. AI is now reshaping fulfillment operations with smarter, more adaptable fulfillment management systems. This session will explore how AI is replacing outdated models, cutting labor hours and driving real-time improvements in picking, batching and inventory management. Attendees will hear real-world examples of how AI-driven systems boost productivity, reduce costs and extend ROI.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Gain insights into how AI is transforming inventory management and how to harness its full potential in fulfillment operations
• Understand the principles behind AI-driven Fulfillment Management Systems and how they support dynamic decision-making
• Key strategies for evaluating and implementing AI in fulfillment operations to improve long-term performance and adaptability
TUESDAY I SEPT 9 12:00PM - 12:50PM
504 AI INNOVATION I ROOM: UTOPIA B
No Hype, Just How: Making AI Work for Your Logistics Team
PRESENTERS: JAMES SUTTON & LORI BOYER – EASYPOST
AI in logistics is no longer just about prediction—it’s now enabling real-time decision-making across the shipping lifecycle. This session will explore practical examples of how AI is currently being applied to improve speed, prevent disruptions and enhance operational performance. You’ll hear lessons learned from early AI adopters and what you can do to get ahead without getting overwhelmed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand current, real-world applications of AI in logistics operations
• Real-world use cases where AI has improved decision-making and efficiency
• Strategies for integrating AI tools to support faster, more informed logistics workflows
604 CROSS-BORDER STRATEGIES I ROOM: UTOPIA C
Optimizing Global Fulfillment: The Right Time to Add In-Country Fulfillment to Your Strategy
PRESENTER: CRAIG WALSEY – PASSPORT
Cross-border shipping offers global reach but often brings higher costs, slower delivery times and added complexity from duties and regulations. This session will explore when it makes sense for eCommerce brands to shift inventory in-country to improve speed, reduce costs and enhance the customer experience. Attendees will learn how to evaluate fulfillment strategies using data-driven frameworks and hear how brands like Rhode, Ridge, HexClad and Glamnetic balance cross-border and local fulfillment, optimize their supply chains and use hybrid models to improve efficiency and scalability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Evaluate the tradeoffs between cost, speed and customer expectations when storing inventory in-country
• How hybrid fulfillment strategies can improve delivery performance and operational efficiency
• Insights into regulatory and tax considerations when establishing local warehousing operations
704 WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION I ROOM: UTOPIA
D
Transforming Inventory Management and Demand Forecasting with AI, Predictive Analytics & Automation
PRESENTER: SCOTT KRAMER – INFIOS
As eCommerce demand continues to rise, warehouses must not only scale efficiently but also future-proof their operations to handle increasing parcel volumes and shifting consumer expectations. AI-driven forecasting and fulfillment precision are becoming essential tools to optimize warehouse and transportation strategies. This session explores how automation and predictive analytics are transforming inventory management, labor planning and shipping decisions. Attendees will gain practical insights into using data to forecast demand, optimize warehouse space and streamline decision-making.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Explore how predictive analytics can improve service levels and inventory forecasting
• Understand methods to optimize warehouse space and labor allocation using AI
• Learn how data-driven tools can enhance shipping efficiency and fulfillment precision
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 9:00AM - 9:50AM
105 2026 RATE IMPACT I ROOM: NIRVANA B-C
How to Predict & Analyze 2026 Carrier Rates
PRESENTER: BERKLEY STAFFORD – TRANSIMPACT
Despite favorable capacity expected in the back-half of 2025, the small parcel market is still expected to face rising costs and uncertainty. Economic contraction, trade tensions and major carrier shifts are reshaping the shipping landscape. This session will provide in-depth analysis and predictions for the 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI) and offer strategic insights to help shippers offset rate impacts, navigate carrier changes and build strategies to manage costs amid economic volatility and the evolving carrier marketplace.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Analyze predictions and implications of the 2026 General Rate Increase
• Understand the impact of current economic and geopolitical factors on shipping costs
• Develop strategies to mitigate rising parcel shipping expenses amid carrier restructuring and market volatility EXPERIENCE
205
DATA & ANALYTICS I ROOM: NIRVANA A Future-Proofing Parcel Networks through Advanced Analytics
PRESENTER: YEHIA AMAR – BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP
Postal and parcel networks are under pressure from outdated infrastructure, rising costs and unpredictable demand. To stay competitive, shippers must move beyond reactive fixes and adopt a proactive, data-driven approach to network planning. This session will explore how advanced analytics, scenario modeling and digital twin technology can help redesign parcel delivery networks for cost savings and long-term resilience. Learn how to create a transformation roadmap that balances service levels, capacity and cost.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Using a data-driven framework to simulate and evaluate optimal parcel network configurations
• How to implement digital twins to support continuous parcel network testing and optimization
• Steps to align cross-functional leadership around a long-term parcel network strategy
305 MASTERING RETURNS I ROOM: EUPHORIA
Mastering Returns: How 3PLs Can Conquer Returns and Generate Profits
PRESENTER: KYLE BERTIN – TWO BOXES
As eCommerce volumes grow, so do returns—and with them, operational complexity. For 3PLs, managing returns often means inconsistent processes, inventory buildup and lost profitability. This session explores how to transform returns from a costly burden into a value-generating function. Discover practical strategies for how to implement efficient returns processes that get products back into circulation faster, reduce waste and improve profitability for both 3PLs and their clients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to standardize return processing to reduce costs and unlock revenue opportunities
• The role of modern returns technology in enhancing productivity, improving inventory health and reducing fraud
• Identify tactics to detect and prevent returns fraud across operations
405 TRANSPORTATION MIX I ROOM: UTOPIA A
Amazon’s Carrier Expansion: Navigating the New Landscape
PRESENTER: JUSTIN CRAMER – PROSHIP
Amazon’s continued expansion into the carrier space could significantly shift market dynamics—affecting pricing, service expectations and transportation network strategies for shippers. As Amazon gains traction, logistics teams must proactively evaluate the risks and opportunities this change introduces. This session unpacks what Amazon’s carrier ambitions could mean for your transportation mix and offers strategies to stay competitive. Attendees will walk away with practical insights on optimizing shipping lanes, diversifying carrier partnerships and leveraging technology to future-proof their delivery network.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Assess the operational impact of Amazon’s expansion into parcel delivery
• Exploring alternative carrier strategies to reduce risk and protect service levels
• Learn how technology and partnerships can support a long-term transportation strategy
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 9:00AM - 9:50AM
505 FINAL MILE STRATEGIES I ROOM: UTOPIA B
CASE STUDY How Brands Can Reduce Delivery-Related Costs While Improving Reliability and Speed
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
PRESENTERS: ITAMAR ZUR – VEHO • NICOLE YUAN HE – IPSY
For many eCommerce brands, delivery is the second-largest expense—yet expectations around speed, reliability and cost continue to rise. While legacy carriers push up rates without improving service, brands must find smarter ways to manage final mile delivery. This session explores how next-gen partners and emerging technologies are helping companies cut delivery costs while enhancing customer experience. Learn proven strategies and hear how one leading brand optimized its final mile operations to boost both reliability and savings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How shifting consumer expectations are reshaping final mile delivery priorities
• Cost-saving strategies that help brands manage rising delivery expenses
• Ways to adopt modern technology solutions that reduce last-mile costs and improve delivery reliability
605 PACKAGING INSIGHTS I ROOM: UTOPIA C
Packaging as a Strategy: Success Stories
PRESENTER: JAMES MALLEY – PACCURATE
With packaging costs rising and carrier rate structures growing more complex, shippers can no longer afford a manual or reactive approach to packing boxes. This session explores how data-driven packaging strategies can reduce shipping expenses, improve operational efficiency and ensure carrier compliance. Through real-world case studies and actionable insights, attendees will learn how to transform packaging into a strategic advantage that protects margins and enhances profitability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to use historical shipping data to guide packaging decisions and monitor cost-saving performance
• Right-sizing techniques to reduce dimensional (DIM) charges and optimize box usage
• Understand the impact of carrier pricing structures and uncover hidden opportunities for savings
705 DC ROBOTICS & INTELLIGENCE I ROOM: UTOPIA D
Warehouse Intelligence: Leveraging Data for Efficiency & Real-Time Visibility
PRESENTER: NINAAD ACHARYA – FULFILLMENT IQ
Many warehouses struggle with fragmented systems, siloed data and limited real-time visibility—hindering both performance and decision-making. This session explores how to integrate technologies such as warehouse management systems, RFID, IoT and AI-powered dashboards into a unified, data-driven operation. Attendees will learn how to leverage real-time data to improve visibility, streamline operations and drive measurable ROI from both software and hardware investments.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Identify which warehouse tracking technologies offer the strongest return on investment
• Key metrics that support real-time operational visibility and performance
• Best practices for integrating technology into a connected, data-driven warehouse system
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 10:00AM - 10:50AM
106 2026 RATE IMPACT I ROOM: NIRVANA B-C
How to Predict & Analyze 2026 Accessorials
PRESENTERS: JACK MCCRUM & QUINN NELSON – REVEEL
Parcel surcharges and fraud continue to drive unnecessary costs and inefficiencies across transportation networks. As shippers prepare for the 2026 GRI to take effect, they face a growing list of added fees—from fuel surcharges to new international processing charges. This session will break down what to expect in 2026 and how to prepare for the shifting carrier landscape. We will also explore how AI can automate surcharge detection, optimize deliveries and flag fraud in real time. Attendees will learn how to improve delivery accuracy, drive efficiency and leverage tools to automate their savings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• The implications of the 2026 GRI and associated surcharges on shipping expenditures
• Strategies to adapt to new fees, such as fuel surcharges and international shipping levies
• How to use AI tools to detect and prevent surcharges
206 DATA & ANALYTICS I ROOM: NIRVANA A
Forecasting the Future of Package Volume: Strategic Insights and Economic Indicators for Shippers
PRESENTERS: DARREN LAMB & RUSSELL REAMS – THE COLOGRAPHY GROUP
Shippers face ongoing challenges in anticipating parcel volume fluctuations driven by shifting consumer behavior, B2B demand and broader economic trends. This session presents The Colography Group’s latest parcel volume forecasts, powered by a data-driven model using over 60 economic indicators. Attendees will gain strategic insights into emerging trends in package growth and the economic impacts to support better planning, yield management and operational agility in a dynamic market environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Insight into parcel volume forecasts through data-driven economic modeling
• Key market shifts to support informed strategic and resource planning
• How to adjust operations and optimize yield management in response to changing demand
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MASTERING RETURNS I ROOM: EUPHORIA
Unlocking Operational Efficiency Through Consolidated Returns
PRESENTER: MICHAEL FOY – DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
Returns can quietly erode profit margins—especially when processed one package at a time. For businesses handling high return volumes or managing multiple retail locations and customer orders, consolidating returns into fewer, larger shipments presents a smarter, more cost-effective solution. This session explores the operational and financial benefits of consolidated returns, including transportation savings, carbon reduction, the evolved dropoff/pickup options and faster dispositioning. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their return analytics, choose the right logistics partner and ensure regulatory compliance across domestic and international returns.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand when consolidated returns make the most financial and operational sense
• How to select the right logistics partner and technology for successful execution
• Improving returns processes and inventory management to speed up restocking/reselling/recycling and reduce waste
406 TRANSPORTATION MIX I ROOM: UTOPIA A
Parcel Decision Intelligence at the Speed of eCommerce
PRESENTER: BOB MALLEY – SENDFLEX
The rise of eCommerce has added significant complexity to parcel management—introducing dynamic rating, surcharges, incentive plans and omni-channel fulfillment challenges. Yet, most eCommerce, order and warehouse management systems weren’t built to manage this evolving cost landscape. This session explores how shippers can embed high-speed, data-driven intelligence throughout the order-to-invoice cycle to better predict costs, avoid surprises and protect margins. Learn how next-gen parcel technology fills critical gaps and turns insights into smarter, more profitable decisions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Key factors for building cost-effective parcel decision trees across fulfillment workflows
• Methods for predicting shipping costs without relying on carrier rating APIs
• Understand how “what if” simulations can validate cost-saving strategies and prove ROI
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 10:00AM - 10:50AM
506 FINAL MILE STRATEGIES I ROOM: UTOPIA B
Future-Proof Fulfillment
PRESENTERS: JAMES SOLIER & MELISSA NICK – SHIPBOB
Meeting rising customer expectations for fast, affordable delivery requires more than speed—it demands a flexible, cost-effective fulfillment model. This session explores how to strategically position inventory closer to customers, streamline operations for 2-day shipping and enhance the last-mile experience. Learn how brands like Our Place, Makesy and Bloom are optimizing inventory, reducing fulfillment costs and creating memorable delivery moments. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to future-proof fulfillment and improve both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How strategic inventory placement can improve delivery speed and reduce shipping costs
• Key tactics for streamlining fulfillment operations to support affordable 2-day shipping
• Approaches to improving the last-mile experience through tracking, alerts and packaging
606 PACKAGING INSIGHTS I ROOM: UTOPIA C
The Power of Right-Size Automated Packaging: Driving eCommerce Success through Automation and Unboxing Excellence
PRESENTER: TRISH TURNER – SPARCK TECHNOLOGIES
Inefficient and oversized packaging is a growing challenge in eCommerce and logistics, leading to higher costs, slower fulfillment and unnecessary waste. This session explores how 1D, 2D and 3D packaging methods—along with automation—can address these challenges. Attendees will learn how to evaluate and select the right system for their operations and uncover the benefits of right-sized packaging for cost, efficiency and sustainability. Real-world examples from Coca-Cola Beverages Florida and WebstaurantStore.com will bring these strategies to life.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to identify packaging inefficiencies and spot automation opportunities to reduce waste and speed up operations
• Defining key goals—such as cost savings and sustainability—to guide system selection
• Metrics to assess the impact of right-sized packaging automation EXPERIENCE
706 DC ROBOTICS & INTELLIGENCE I ROOM: UTOPIA D
Empowering People of All Abilities: Leveraging Robotics to Build a Stronger Workforce
PRESENTER: ED VANCE – TOMPKINS ROBOTICS
In today’s fast-paced fulfillment environment, automation is essential for efficiency—but it can also be a powerful tool for workforce inclusion. This session explores how Walgreens integrated autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its Orlando micro-fulfillment center to support employees with visual impairments. Attendees will learn how adaptive automation can drive operational gains, foster engagement and create a more inclusive, resilient workforce.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Discover how robotics can be adapted to support employees with diverse abilities
• The operational benefits of an employee-driven approach to automation
• How inclusive technology fosters engagement, reduces turnover and strengthens workforce performance
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 2:10PM - 3:00PM
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
107 2026 RATE IMPACT I ROOM: NIRVANA B-C
How to Negotiate 2026 Carrier Contracts
PRESENTERS: KENNETH MOYER & THOMAS ANDERSEN – LJM
Rising carrier rates, shifting service models and complex pricing structures are making it harder than ever to secure cost-effective shipping agreements. With the 2026 General Rate Increase adding new pressure on transportation budgets, this session will address the challenges businesses face in managing carrier relationships and provide strategies for navigating hidden fees, pricing tactics and contract complexities. Attendees will gain actionable insights into current industry trends, key contract terms and data-driven negotiation strategies to reduce shipping spend and improve carrier alignment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How to review existing carrier agreements to identify cost-saving opportunities for the 2026 GRI
• Strengthen your negotiation approach using data, benchmarks and carrier-specific insights
• Understand how to optimize shipping profiles to increase leverage and reduce costs
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DATA & ANALYTICS I ROOM: NIRVANA
A PANEL Building Seamless Data Ecosystems in Logistics
MODERATOR: CAITLIN FRICKENSTEIN – U.S. BANK
PANELISTS: DOUG CANTRIEL – FORD MOTOR CO • JAAKKO ELOVAARA – CONEKSION • JASON SMITH – U.S. BANK
Fragmented, incomplete or incompatible data systems remain a major barrier to efficient logistics and supply chain operations. Poor integration can lead to errors, limited visibility and suboptimal decision-making throughout the supply chain. This session explores strategies for building integrated data platforms that eliminate information silos, align cross-functional teams and enable end-to-end logistics intelligence. Attendees will learn how to create unified data environments that improve performance, reduce risk and drive better financial and operational outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Key technological and operational barriers to logistics data interoperability
• Strategies to align logistics, finance, IT and operations around shared data goals
• How to implement integration solutions that improve visibility and financial insight across the supply chain
307 MASTERING RETURNS I ROOM: EUPHORIA PANEL How Technology Can Help Reduce the Cost of Returns
EXPERIENCE LEVEL INTERMEDIATE
MODERATOR: CATHY ROBERSON – REVERSE LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION
PANELISTS: ANN MARIE JONKMAN – BLUE YONDER • DESIREE PAOLI-PUPILO – WALGREENS JOE DESORMIERS – DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
Returns cost retailers an estimated 16.9% of annual sales, with labor-intensive processes and inconsistent procedures compounding the problem. This session explores how technology and automation can reduce the financial and operational burden of returns. Attendees will learn how tools like transportation management systems, AI and automated workflows can cut transportation costs, streamline processing and reveal insights into customer behavior. Gain strategies to improve efficiency, reduce return rates and protect margins.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the true cost of handling retail returns and its impact on profitability
• Identify technology and automation solutions to reduce returns costs and improve efficiency
• Learn how to establish KPIs and measure ROI from returns optimization initiatives
407 507 TRANSPORTATION MIX • FINAL MILE STRATEGIES I ROOM: UTOPIA A PANEL
Carrier Engagement Done Right: Strategies for Maximizing Value through Engagement
MODERATOR: JOE WILKINSON – INTELLIGENT AUDIT
PANELISTS: GREGG MAU – CROCS, INC • JOHN JANSON – SANMAR • JENNIFER KOBUS - REI
Shippers face ongoing questions about how best to engage with carriers—should they position themselves as a “shipper of choice,” use leveraged negotiation tactics or adopt a blended strategy? This interactive discussion will explore how to navigate competitive pressures, build strong carrier relationships and identify the right engagement approach based on your shipping profile and market conditions. Panelists from companies like Crocs and SanMar will share real-world insights and lessons learned from their carrier partnerships.
NOTE: This session is exclusive for Shippers only. No carriers or consultants will be allowed to attend.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Learn when to adjust your carrier engagement strategy based on changing market conditions
• How to evaluate your company’s position and leverage in carrier negotiations
• Examine the benefits and limitations of different engagement strategies, from collaboration to hardline negotiation
WEDNESDAY I SEPT 10 2:10PM - 3:00PM
607 PACKAGING INSIGHTS I ROOM: UTOPIA C
Ordinary but Extraordinary: Exploring the EcoAdvantages of the Tried-and-True Corrugated Package
PRESENTERS: CORY MARTIN – FIBRE BOX ASSOCIATION • MACKENZIE CRIGGER – INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Plastic mailers have gained popularity, but data shows they fall short in both environmental impact and product protection. This session explores the sustainability advantages of corrugated packaging, including findings from a recent industry Life Cycle Assessment study. Attendees will gain insights into the circular lifecycle of corrugated materials and key environmental improvements over time. Leave with data-backed tools to support smarter packaging decisions and better communicate the benefits of corrugated to customers and stakeholders.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• The environmental benefits of corrugated packaging
• How corrugated packaging meets rising sustainability expectations from retailers and consumers
• Tools to communicate advantages of corrugated packaging effectively to customers and internal teams
707 DC ROBOTICS & INTELLIGENCE I ROOM: UTOPIA D
Don’t Pay to Ship Air: Maximizing Pallet Efficiency with AI-Powered Robotics
PRESENTERS: JEFF MAHLER & JIM LIEFER – AMBI ROBOTICS
Manually stacking parcels often leads to inefficient pallet density and wasted shipping space—driving up transportation costs. This session explores how AI-powered robotic systems can automate palletizing and container packing, maximizing load density while integrating with existing warehouse operations. Attendees will learn how automation reduces labor demands, improves throughput and cuts shipping costs by eliminating wasted space and minimizing the need to “ship air.”
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• How robots optimize pallet and container packing to reduce shipping costs and maximize space
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities in your palletizing and stacking processes
• How to train and support warehouse workers in managing robotic operations
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PARCEL
EASYPOST easypost.com
ENGINEERING INNOVATION
eii-online.com
LOOP loop.com
osmworldwide.com
PARCEL MEDIA parcelindustry.com
BOOTH 204 At Amazon Shipping, we strive to help e-commerce businesses ship more and worry less. A reliable solution for ground delivery service, we’re here to lift shipping burdens off your shoulders—so you can spend more time doing what you do best. Amazon Shipping is helping e-commerce sellers experience shipping rate transparency and access Amazon’s innovative fulfillment network.
BOOTH 515 EasyPost is a technology leader that provides innovative solutions to today’s shipping challenges for retailers, ecommerce brands, fulfillment providers, and online marketplaces. Leveraging a best-in-class shipping API, on-premise or private cloud shipping solution, data analytics dashboard, and consulting services, EasyPost’s suite of offerings is unparalleled in the industry. The modern multi-carrier shipping platform removes the technical complexities of logistics to make shipping more simple, efficient, reliable and sustainable.
BOOTH 104 Engineering Innovation, Inc (Eii) has established itself as a leader in the development of automated equipment for pre-sort mailing applications inside the likes of commercial mail houses and parcel-handling businesses. Eii offers automation and manifesting solutions for letters, flats, and parcels.
BOOTH 344 Loop unlocks profits trapped in your supply chain. Our modern audit and pay platform uses domain-driven AI to provide complete spend visibility so companies can control costs and power profit. Loop is trusted by industry leaders like J.P. Morgan Chase, Great Dane, and Loadsmart and backed by J.P. Morgan Chase, Index Ventures, and more. Our team brings subject matter expertise from companies like Uber, Google, Flexport, Meta, Samsara, and long-standing industry leaders like C.H. Robinson.
BOOTH 421 OSM Worldwide is a nationwide eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) parcel shipper, delivering 98% of all shipments in 2-5 days. With a customized approach to onboarding, processing and delivery, we provide more to our customers than shipping services; we provide partnership. OSM Worldwide redefines industry standards through high-quality solutions, reliable delivery, fair pricing and shipping results. For more information, visit osmworldwide.com.
PARCEL Media is the ultimate industry resource for small-package shippers. Whether you have a small shipping operation or you are a retail giant, we cover the entire small-package supply chain right up through the final delivery and returns. From optimizing your distribution center operations to acing your next carrier contract negotiation, we provide the information you need to succeed in today’s ever-changing shipping sector.
BOOTH 145 For over 15 years, ParcelShield® has been the premier provider of patient medication protection, ensuring on-day delivery, improved compliance, and package rescue when needed. Using our carrier-agnostic ParcelShield Platform with predictive insights and risk mitigation tools, we help businesses optimize delivery strategies for seamless logistics journeys and successful outcomes. Trust ParcelShield to make informed decisions and enhance your shipping experiencE.
PITNEY BOWES pitneybowes.com
BOOTH 227 Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) is a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services to more than 90% of the Fortune 500. Small business, retail, enterprise, and government clients around the world rely on Pitney Bowes to reduce the complexity of sending mail and parcels.
CROSS-BORDER SHIPPING PARTNER
PUROLATOR purolator.com
BOOTH 123 Purolator is a leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, delivering across Canada and the U.S. For over six decades, we’ve set the standard for supply chain solutions, reaching even the most remote Canadian locations. Our extensive network allows businesses to deliver on promises and drive results with customized shipping and supply chain solutions. Whether through U.S. operations or a single Canadian distribution center, our robust courier network efficiently meets customer demands, reducing the need for multiple fulfillment locations. PARCEL TMS PARTNER
BOOTH 343 As omni-channel fulfillment grows, legacy systems struggle with modern shipping complexities. Sendflex, a cloud-native platform, enhances fulfillment by allowing logistics managers to embed no-code optimization, reducing costs and boosting efficiency. Supporting multiple carriers with real-time optimization, Sendflex simplifies decisionmaking, improves sustainability, and scales to meet high demands, empowering logistics managers to control and optimize every aspect of the shipping process.
PARCEL SPEND MANAGEMENT PARTNER
TRANSIMPACT transimpact.com
VEHO shipveho.com
BOOTH 302 TransImpact is a technology company specializing in parcel spend management and supply chain planning. We are relentless in driving bottom-line impact and turning our clients into raving fans.
BOOTH 416 Veho is reinventing parcel delivery and returns with unmatched on-time delivery and direct consumer communication—all at simple and transparent prices. Veho surpasses the industry standard with a >99% on-time delivery (OTD) and easy doorstep returns. Our transparent pricing, free from hidden costs, earns the trust of leading companies like Saks Fifth Avenue, Nespresso, and Kroger.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PARTNER
ZERO DOWN SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
zdscs.com
BOOTH 612 Since 2003, we’ve provided our clients with a consultative-style approach that dramatically reduces transportation and supply chain expenses. Through our Audit, Business Intelligence, Optimization and TMS service offerings, we uncover unnecessary, hidden expenses and present our findings as unbiased, actionable data. Long-standing industry experience, detailed negotiation capabilities, and our proprietary software suite, FreightOptics, enables us to assist our clients in reducing erroneous shipping charges, thereby improving the bottom line. FEATURING... REGIONAL CARRIER/ FINAL MILE PAVILION MATERIAL HANDLING/ WAREHOUSING OPS PAVILION
17TRACK 17track.net/en
ACUITIVE SOLUTIONS
acuitivesolutions.com
ADVANCED CARRIER TECHNOLOGIES go-act.com
ADVANCED INTRALOGISTICS
advancedintralogistics.com
AFMS afms.com
AFS afs.net
ALLIED POWERS emp10.com
BOOTH 143 Founded in 2010, 17TRACK is a leader in international package tracking, offering real-time updates and intuitive tracking tools for eCommerce businesses and individuals alike.
KIOSK 2 Acuitive looks at parcel shipping differently…we use our passion and creativity to develop solutions that make complex logistics processes simple, controllable, and actionable. To ensure YOUR processes are being followed, Acuitive digitizes your Routing Guides using configurable guardrails. We optimize based on your priorities while saving time and money. Through the creation of distinct communities, we ensure users are following business rules and exceptions are reportable. Acuitive was most recently recognized by Supply Chain Brain as a partner you should know in 2025. We are excited to share the innovative solutions developed by Acuitive. Stop by Kiosk K2!
BOOTH 616 Let’s face it, shipping has gotten crazy complicated in the last couple of years. Surcharges galore add huge unexpected costs to your bottom line. Carriers are raising their prices and changing the rules way too often. We can help. We provide freight consulting, optimization and auditing services with a proven track record of getting our clients real savings.
BOOTH 222 Advanced Intralogistics, A Shoppa’s Company, is a full-service systems integrator providing expert consulting, automation and engineering for all warehouse, distribution and fulfillment solution needs. We represent the finest brands globally to offer our customers the largest selection of technology, equipment, and software to provide the best solution according to each customer’s unique business challenge. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, a booming hub for business growth and cutting-edge technology advancements, Advanced Intralogistics is committed to your success. With innovative technology like conveyor systems, robotics, AS/RS, AGVs/AGFs, sortation systems, warehouse consulting and design, and more, we can serve our clients across North America.
BOOTH 240 For over 30 years AFMS has helped more than 3,000 companies reduce their shipping costs by 15-25%. Specializing in transportation benchmarking, carrier contract negotiations, full RFP and RFQ support for carrier optimization & invoice auditing of your parcel and LTL carriers. Our expert team of former carrier pricing executives and analysts from UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS and the major LTL carriers have over 500 years of combined industry experience. AFMS will provide a FREE full shipping analysis and shipping profile of where you stand in the market today.
BOOTH 243 AFS is a group of shipping strategists that helps more than 1,800 companies across 35 countries better understand their freight costs. The company has over $11 billion in transportation spend under management, and uses that data along with decades of truckload, LTL and parcel experience to help advise, optimize and manage client shipping programs. AFS provides support throughout the process of buying, planning, executing and settling transportation services, constantly assessing performance to ensure shippers only pay what they should and get the service and operational outcomes they deserve. To learn more, visit afs.net.
BOOTH 639 App-controlled bluetooth, wireless, rechargeable, independent dual channel, TENS, EMS and NMES device that operates in 24 different massage modes and 20 levels of intensity. Download “eMP10” at your smartphone’s App Store.
apc-pli.com
ASENDIA USA
asendiausa.com
KIOSK 3 APC Postal Logistics is a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable global parcel and mailing solutions. With over 23 years of expertise, we empower eCommerce brands, 3PLs, and mailing organizations to expand internationally and optimize operations. Our innovative technology, including duty and tax calculators, tracking tools, and MagTrac software, simplifies complex logistics and mailing processes. Whether facilitating seamless international shipping or ensuring precision in high-volume mail operations, APC delivers tailored solutions backed by a customer-first approach. We combine advanced tools, flexibility, and dedicated support to help businesses connect with customers worldwide, enhance efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth in a competitive marketplace.
BOOTH 638 Discover new opportunities and navigate the challenges of expanding your global footprint with Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast. Debuted in January 2024, “Outside the Box with Asendia USA”, is designed to educate U.S.-based brands, marketplaces, and e-tailers on cutting-edge global shipping strategies. With a strong emphasis on education, the podcast serves as a resource to guide e-tailers through the complexities of international logistics and evolving shopper expectations.
AUDINTEL audintel.com
AVALARA avalara.com
BOOTH 541 With 50 years of experience designing, manufacturing and installing custom equipment for USPS and other customers, ATR creates reliable equipment that gets the job done! We have developed a unique modular sorting system that installs quickly, operates simply, and delivers the kind of ROI that makes approval easy. RollerBall® Sorters are perfect for last-mile delivery (LMD), micro-fulfillment, returns processing and many other applications. Its flexible mobile modular design grows with your business, up to 200 sort points. Imaging, weighing, dimensioning and labeling modules can add even more functionality. Discover the rapid payback of Rollerball sorters. Check us out: ATRsorters.com!
BOOTH 444 Audintel, a leading company in transportation spend management services, offers a unique mix of domain expertise backed by advanced technological solutions. Audintel is at the forefront of all-mode Freight Audit and provides cost-saving solutions for our customer’s success. Our TSM services include Freight Audit, Cost Optimization Services, Spend Intelligence, and Spend Management. Our advanced offerings, backed by the latest analytics and Gen AI solutions, are designed to optimize your shipping spend. As a trusted partner to over 1000+ global customers, we have saved several million dollars in shipping costs, while helping our customers gain deeper insights into their transportation spend.
BOOTH 130 Avalara helps businesses of all sizes get tax compliance right. We provide prebuilt integrations with the big-name financial and business management systems you trust, as well as a robust API for do-it-yourself business builders. Avalara delivers cloudbased compliance solutions for transaction tax types, like sales and use, VAT, GST, excise, communications, lodging, and more. We’re headquartered in Seattle, with offices across the U.S. and in Canada, the U.K., Belgium, Brazil, and India. Learn more at avalara.com.
BANYAN TECHNOLOGY
banyantechnology.com
BEANS.AI beans.ai
BOOTH 634 Banyan Technology is the leading provider of over-the-road (OTR) shipping software, delivering end-to-end freight management solutions. Our LIVE Connect® platform’s comprehensive suite of AI and BI tools drive efficiency and cost savings through intelligent logistics solutions for Truckload, LTL, Final Mile and Parcel shipping. LIVE Connect serves as our clients’ primary transportation management system (TMS) or as an API-driven data connectivity integration for existing operating systems. Banyan has been recognized as a Top 100 Freight Tech provider by FreightWaves, an Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Technology Provider, a consistent High Performer on the G2 TMS grid and a Top Workplace.
BOOTH 402 Beans.ai is the leading location solution powering over 2 million deliveries a day for FedEx, Ontrac, Uber and Instacart.
BELL AND HOWELL bellhowell.net
BETTER TRUCKS bettertrucks.com
BEUMER GROUP beumergroup.com
BIRDSEYE SECURITY SOLUTIONS
birdseyesecurity.com
BLUEGRACE LOGISTICS mybluegrace.com
BOWE GROUP bowe.com/intralogistics
BOOTH 137 Bell and Howell delivers technology-driven automation and unmatched service to boost performance and elevate customer experiences. Our next-gen packaging solutions create right-sized bags and boxes on demand—automating sizing, packing, sealing, labeling, and manifesting in one efficient system. We cut waste, speed throughput, and lower costs. Our expert mechatronic engineers provide Automation Services across North America, powered by Integrated 360™ technology for remote diagnostics, Smart Dispatch,™ and 24/7/365 support. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and top eCommerce brands, Bell and Howell is the go-to partner for flexible, reliable packaging equipment backed by industry-leading service and scalable support.
BOOTH 510 Better Trucks is a regional, last-mile parcel carrier that specializes in rapidresidential deliveries.
BOOTH 219 BEUMER Group offers sortation solutions ideal for retail, e-commerce and high-volume parcel applications. As a world leader in tilt tray and cross belt sorters, we can help you address every aspect of the sortation and distribution process including receiving, order fulfillment, shipping and returns. Our new BG Line Sorter sets new benchmarks by combining the simplicity of a line sorter with the handling capabilities of a high- speed cross-belt sortation. Ideal for handling polybags and cartons on the same sorter.
KIOSK K4 Birdseye Security Solutions provides remote live video monitoring and supervision to enhance security and efficiency at facilities across North America. Its smart AI technology, intelligent gate management solution, and trained agents reduce incidents, improve safety, and lower costs—ideal for transportation yards, automotive storage, and warehouses. Birdseye enforces nearly 95K safety protocols and oversees 10 million gate transactions annually, delivering 99.99% accuracy at the gate. Learn more at birdseyesecurity.com.
BOOTH 636 BlueGrace Logistics is a leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider offering customized transportation management solutions across all modes, with focus on Parcel Optimization. Using its proprietary BlueShip® platform, BlueGrace connects shippers with over 250,000 carrier suppliers to improve visibility, reduce costs, and drive efficiency. The company maintains a large, established carrier network and leverages data-driven technology to optimize freight operations. Headquartered in Riverview, FL, BlueGrace has nine U.S. offices, one office in Mexico and serves over 10,000 customers annually. BlueGrace is part of the technology portfolio of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm.
BOOTH 320 Our modular intralogistics solutions automate your entire process chain—from inbound handling to sorting, picking, dispatch, and returns. Whatever challenges your warehouse faces, our expertise and tailored systems, combined with smart software from BOWE IQ, optimize your logistics chain and maximize order throughput from the first to the last mile. We are your one-stop shop for intralogistics solutions, ensuring efficiency and seamless integration from A to Z.
BURQ burqup.com
KIOSK 6 Burq is an end-to-end delivery and logistics management platform that provides businesses with full control and flexibility over every aspect of last-mile delivery and shipping. With a nationwide network of hundreds of providers, Burq supports everything from small parcels to fresh goods to freight-sized deliveries, across local and coast-to-coast distances. Burq enables brands to orchestrate delivery with ease, whether scaling a retail operation, managing pharmacy compliance, or expanding big and bulky fulfillment. From startups to enterprises, Burq simplifies logistics so businesses can focus on growth and deliver smarter.
Delivering in Canada from coast to coast
Reach customers across the border with Canada Post. Canada's national postal service and its unparalleled network provide access to all 17.4 million addresses, from coast to coast.
Visit canadapost.ca/gonorth to learn more.
EXHIBITORS
CABRELLA cabrella.com
CALJAN caljan.com
CANADA POST
canadapost.ca/gonorth
CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS cassinfo.com
CIRRO-E-COMMERCE cirroecommerce.com
CLEARJET clearjet.com
BOOTH 140 Cabrella is the next step in shipping insurance and risk management. Logistics providers can embed our tech via API to offer coverage and shift claims to our white-labeled solution. Use our native TMS to ship and insure high-value items, or integrate your existing system to automate coverage. Get started same day with plug-and-play integrations. Enjoy higher limits, fewer restrictions, competitive rates, and all-risk coverage—backed by an A+ Admitted Insurance Company. Enhance security with tracking alerts, risk databases, and devices. Our carrier-agnostic, paperless claims system is fast and easy—Cabrella simplifies shipping insurance like no one else.
BOOTH 242 Since 1963 Caljan has specialised in helping parcel carriers, retailers and manufacturers around the world handle loose cargo efficiently. Using highly engineered Logistics Automation technology, we optimise the supply chain. Throughput is increased, cost is reduced and the work environment is safer and more ergonomic. Operating at a global level, with multiple production facilities and an international organisation, our customer approach is individual. Logistics equipment and solutions are configured and custom-built to match the specific requirements of each application. Stage gate project management means we can successfully handle orders with larger volumes, an increased customer base and comprehensive, turn-key projects.
BOOTH 119 Discover how Canada’s national postal service can grow your business with customers north of the border. Interested in shipping to all 17 million Canadian residential and business addresses? Want to market directly to Canadians where they make their biggest purchasing decisions? Perhaps you need to understand what makes Canadian e-shoppers click ‘buy now’? Canada Post understands Canadians – and you can, too. Visit canadapost.ca/gonorth to find out why brands around the globe depend on Canada Post to connect them with more than 38 million Canadians.
BOOTH 141 Cass Information Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, communications networks, facilities, and other operations.
CLOUDLEAP cloudleap.com
BOOTH 417 CIRRO E-Commerce provides end-to-end domestic e-commerce small parcel delivery within the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Customers can choose from three options: Expedited, Standard or Regional last mile delivery. Expedited service is exclusively available within the U.S., and takes one to four postal days. With Standard and Regional Delivery, shipments take between one to six postal days. The key difference between Standard and Regional is coverage and rates, with Standard offering 100% full coverage while Regional is focused on metro markets coverage with connectivity between regions from a single induction point.
BOOTH 619 ClearJet is SuperCarrier™ infrastructure for shippers. We connect pre-shipment intelligence, air cargo, final mile carriers, and your software into one unified delivery experience.
BOOTH 132 Piyovi provides a global multi-carrier parcel & LTL cloud shipping platform empowering businesses to rate accurately, automate shipment execution, print carrier compliant labels and shipping documentation, validate addresses, file with AESDirect/ACE, track end-to-end until POD, and audit carrier invoices.
EXHIBITORS
CONNECTSHIP connectship.com
CONVEYTECH conveytech.com
BOOTH 339 Since 1980, ConnectShip (a UPS company) has developed multi-carrier shipping solutions for medium-to-enterprise businesses. We offer cloud and on-prem software solutions for shipping with international small package, mail, and LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers. Our solutions integrate to just about any business systems (WMS, ERP, order management, etc.) to add shipping to your processes where it makes sense. At ConnectShip, we enable customers across industries to meet their transportation and logistics needs. In short, we are technology moving commerce. Contact us at connectship.com to learn how an integrated solution from ConnectShip can improve your processes and your bottom line.
BOOTH 120 At ConveyTech, we go beyond industry-leading MDR and sortation technologies to deliver the next generation of material handling solutions
COST CUTTING CONSULTANT
costcuttingconsultant.com
KIOSK 7 For over 14 years I have assisted corporations in negotiating the lowest possible shipping contract cost that still serves all the needs of their company. Contracts with carriers can be complex, confusing, and costly. CCC has knowledge about each carrier’s negotiation tactics, data analytics regarding their prices and services, and an in-depth understanding of their contract’s verbiage and fine print. CCC can help you save money regardless of when your contract was last negotiated.
COURIER EXPRESS courierexpress.net
CT LOGISTICS ctlogistics.com
CUBISCAN cubiscan.com
BOOTH 520 Courier Express was founded in 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on creating transportation solutions, building logistics partnerships and driving value – one delivery at a time. Hinging our success on people and technology, Courier Express provides an array of services including regional parcel delivery, traditional courier delivery, customized freight solutions and warehousing. Through our CX Logistics division, we offer nationwide solutions with one central point of contact for managing your business needs.
DATA2LOGISTICS data2logistics.com
BOOTH 128 With over a century of experience, CT Logistics provides advanced parcel auditing services that deliver measurable cost savings and enhanced visibility across complex, enterprise-level shipping operations. Our proprietary FreitRater™ software automates invoice validation, detects billing discrepancies, and ensures precise rate application across all major carriers. In addition to audit services, CT offers high-value solutions such as data modeling, strategic spend management, and detailed analytics—empowering clients to optimize shipping performance, control costs, and make more informed, data-driven decisions across their logistics network.
BOOTH 134 Cubiscan is the global leader in dimensioning with over 30 international distributors and 6,000+ customers. We offer the widest range of dimensioning and warehouse automation solutions and are committed to guiding our customers to greater profitability, efficiency, and sustainability through data capture and automation.
BOOTH 540 Data2Logistics’ Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) services offer businesses streamlined logistics operations and cost savings by ensuring accurate freight invoice processing and identifying billing errors and overcharges. Our services enhance supply chain visibility, reduce administration burden, and provide valuable data insights for optimizing transportation spend and improving overall efficiency. Through our professional services and advanced analytics offerings, Data2Lo
MEDIA SPONSOR
DC VELOCITY
dcvelocity.com
DELIVER DIRECT deliverdirect.com
DESIGNED CONVEYOR SYSTEMS designedconveyor.com
DHL ECOMMERCE dhl.com
DC VELOCITY is the market leading multi-media magazine brand serving the specific informational needs of logistics and supply chain managers and executives. It was the first to satisfy these executives’ informational needs with comprehensive coverage of all aspects of logistics including internal logistics within a distribution center or warehouse, external logistics relating to the transport of goods and freight, the overarching information technologies that support and integrate the two, and the strategies that optimize logistics, thus providing companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
BOOTH 115 Delta Cargo DeliverDirect redefines what’s possible in small-package delivery by fusing airline-speed transit with a pricing model as clear as day. Our dock-to-door network leverages over 2,500 flights a day to cut days off transit while eliminating residential surcharges, peak season charges, and every other accessorial fee that bloats traditional invoices. One simple rate means you forecast costs with confidence and pass predictable savings to your customers. Real-time tracking and proactive alerts give shippers complete transparency at every handoff, from pickup to doorstep. Choose DeliverDirect, e-Commerce delivery at the speed of flight.
BOOTH 314 Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS), founded in 1982, is a brand-agnostic systems integrator that provides custom full-scale warehouse designs and software solutions. DCS is based in Franklin, Tennessee, and utilizes consulting, engineering design, project management, installation services, and client support to ensure customers can keep their promises to deliver on time.
DMW&H dmwandh.com
BOOTH 139 Backed by Labelmaster’s 50+ years of DG expertise, DGeo helps improve dangerous goods (DG) operations across the supply chain. From innovative packaging and hazmat shipping software (DGIS) to warehousing, logistics, and consulting, our tailored solutions meet a range of compliance needs. DGIS is a SaaS solution that streamlines hazmat shipping with tools to validate data, ensure global regulatory compliance, and now supports custom shipping rules for partially regulated and excepted shipments. No installation required—just easy setup, personalized support, and ready-to-use templates. Reduce risk, avoid delays, and ship dangerous goods with confidence using DGIS, the most reliable solution in the market.
BOOTH 340 Specialists In Residential Shipping Solutions – Our core focus is to provide e-commerce businesses with value-driven shipping solutions to reliably reach consumers in the U.S. or around the world. Experts in U.S. domestic delivery: From induction into our network to the final mile delivery through our workshare partnership with the United States Postal Service (USPS), we’ve optimized our processes to be the most efficient solution for lightweight residential shipping in the United States. Globally recognized for a reason: Lean on our global expertise for your business’ international shipping strategy. We’ve designed our cross-border products to simplify the shipping experience for both the retailer and the consumer.
BOOTH 231 DMW&H transforms parcel operations with innovative, tailored solutions. Whether integrating new components into existing systems or designing from the ground up, we enhance productivity across first-, middle-, and last-mile processes. Our flexible solutions adapt to the evolving parcel landscape, driving efficiency and scalability for future growth. From advanced material handling equipment to intelligent software, we offer comprehensive tools to optimize your operations. Don’t let inefficiencies slow you down— partner with DMW&H to turn logistics challenges into opportunities and stay ahead in a competitive market. Discover how we help you move smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
$1,000 and Help Us Donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! We are pleased to once again help support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For every Bingo Card stamp you collect from our exhibitors, we will donate $1 to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Plus, you can also win $1,000—so, let’s get stamping! You must be present in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 10 to win (see Bingo Card on-site for details).
EXHIBITORS
EASYSHIP easyship.com
ELEMENT LOGIC elementlogic.net/us
ELEMICA elemica.com
ENDURA-VEYOR
endura-veyor.com
enveyo.com
EPOST GLOBAL epostglobalshipping.com
BOOTH 641 Easyship is a leading eCommerce shipping platform built to simplify fulfillment for businesses of all sizes. Our all-in-one software empowers merchants to manage orders, compare rates, automate shipping, and scale globally—without the hassle. Trusted by over 100,000+ merchants worldwide, Easyship helps brands deliver a seamless customer experience with fast, affordable, and reliable shipping—no matter where they sell.
EPSON AMERICA epson.com
BOOTH 210 We Are Element Logic – Formerly ABCO Systems. ABCO Systems has officially joined Element Logic, the world’s leading AutoStore® integrator. With this acquisition, we’ve combined our deep industry expertise with Element Logic’s global power—delivering even smarter, more scalable warehouse automation solutions across North America. At Element Logic, we optimize warehouse performance by designing and integrating intelligent systems tailored to your operation.
BOOTH 244 Elemica is a leading Digital Supply Chain Network that accelerates and automates the critical connections between manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, and customers. Our platform enables end-to-end supply chain visibility, automation, and collaboration—helping B2B industries maximize returns on their digital transformation investments. Elemica powers 95% touchless processes and automation rates twice the industry average. With over 20 years of expertise, we deliver the seamless digital connections that make true supply chain digitization possible. Trusted by the world’s largest manufacturers, Elemica helps unlock supply chain efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction at every stage of the journey.
BOOTH 316 Endura-Veyor Inc. provides parcel unloaders and parcel infeed solutions that set you up for maximum efficiency at the very start of your operation. Our team of specialists is dedicated to creating innovative industry leading, user friendly, ergonomic equipment like our patented, quiet and hydraulic-free parcel unloader that has a smaller footprint, cycles fast, extends the reach, and can unload up to 20’ high. Our parcel unloaders and versatile systems initiate singulation, control product flow, reduce labor dependency, and accelerate productivity in applications for Last Mile Delivery, Sortation, Reverse Logistics, Return Goods, Warehousing and more.
BOOTH 409 Enveyo is the leading provider of logistics data management, visibility, and shipping optimization software, helping 3PLs and shippers of all sizes move their logistics forward through data-driven technology. From shipment analytics and automated carrier selection to post-purchase delivery experience management and freight auditing, Enveyo is the only suite deploying solutions across the logistics lifecycle. Powered by a robust, enterprise data management platform, Enveyo Insights, Modeling, Cloudroute, Alerting, and Audit solutions enable organizations to make business-transforming shipping decisions.
BOOTH 439 At ePost Global, we simplify international and domestic shipping with our new domestic eDGE service, expanding our reach to over 200 countries. With 25+ years of experience, we offer tailored solutions and the best rates to help you grow your business globally and locally. Discover how ePost Global delivers the total package for your shipping needs.
BOOTH 620 Epson, a leading color label printer manufacturer, will showcase its ColorWorks® printing solutions and new Label Boost™ software. ColorWorks helps businesses Do Labels Differently™ by adding color to traditionally black-and-white labels, increasing print speed, and boosting promotional capabilities. Print on-demand to reduce waste and eliminate pre-printed label inventory while adding variety and flexibility to your labeling process. With Label Boost™, users can add coupons, ads, and secondary labels to shipping labels, customizing content by date, location, or message. Together, ColorWorks and Label Boost™ help retailers and manufacturers improve logistics, enhance customer engagement, and streamline labeling operations.
Maximizing Efficiency and Protecting Workers
THE ULTIMATE SYSTEM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING PARCEL TRUCKS AND TRAILERS
Destuff-it™ machines are designed to aid workers who load and unload floor-loaded product in box trucks, last mile trucks, containers and trailers. From small to large boxes, weighing up to 165 pounds, Destuff-it™ helps your associates move a variety of product.
Operators experience more throughput and can achieve rates of 1,500 cases per hour, or higher, while experiencing less fatigue because of optimal positioning to the box wall.
Call 800-263-9823 or email us at sales@destuffit.com to determine which product is perfect for your application.
ESHIPJET.AI
eshipjet.ai
EUROSORT eurosort.com
BOOTH 410 eshipjet.ai offers Generative AI-powered solutions for warehouse and logistics, featuring RFID-enabled products and multi-carrier shipping for both outbound and inbound logistics. We serve businesses of all sizes, cutting shipping costs by up to 30% and streamlining operations. Our platform integrates seamlessly with RFID devices, robotic systems, conveyor systems, WMS, eCommerce platforms, marketplaces, and major ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Sage, and custom ERPs. Choose eshipjet.ai for faster, secure delivery and significant cost savings.
BOOTH 213 EuroSort designs and manufactures high-speed sortation technology for the parcel industry, serving top carriers, consolidators, final mile providers, and 3PLs. Our unit and shipping sorters boost efficiency by reducing labor, minimizing errors, and increasing throughput in compact spaces. Compared to cross-belt or tilt tray systems, EuroSort offers major advantages—lower energy use, reduced downtime, easier maintenance, and lower costs. With over 500 systems installed worldwide, our solutions support parcel handling, omni-channel fulfillment, returns, central-fill, and e-commerce. EuroSort is the trusted backbone of modern sortation for companies seeking reliability, scalability, and performance in fast-moving logistics environments.
BOOTH 142 Express Parcel International helps companies save money and streamline parcel operations through two powerful divisions: EPISCS, a parcel audit and recovery platform that finds and recovers shipping overcharges, and EPISHIP, a white-label multi-carrier shipping platform built for 3PLs, retailers, and brands. Whether you’re looking to reduce costs, improve visibility, or expand your shipping capabilities, Express Parcel International delivers modern solutions that plug into your current workflow—no system change required. Learn more at episcs.com and epiship.com.
BOOTH 627 Extensiv exists to make it easier for 3PLs to serve their customers. Our powerful and innovative warehouse management solution allows fulfillment teams to deliver the experience their customers demand. Dissatisfied with antiquated systems that didn’t speak to each other - we strive to bring a new, modern, and connected approach to the industry, so that 3PLs can get back to fulfilling and their customers can get back to creating.
FLEXCO
flexco.com
FMH CONVEYORS
fmhconveyors.com
GLS US gls-us.com
BOOTH 318 Flexco understands that the efficiency of your parcel handling operation is related to the performance of your conveyor system, offering multiple product solutions to limit downtime and help your operation run smoothly. By constantly driving technology and design, we strive to become the leader in belt conveyor solutions that maximize uptime, productivity, and safety. Our team of knowledgeable experts can help you evaluate your system’s performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement complete solutions.
BOOTH 310 When you work with FMH Conveyors, you’re partnering with a top conveyor manufacturer in North America. Our equipment delivers outstanding performance in our customers’ facilities, and our expert team matches that with top-notch service and responsiveness. That’s why companies in the e-commerce, retail, parcel handling and distribution sectors count on us to be the one conveyor supplier able to significantly improve their operations.
BOOTH 404 GLS is committed to delivering fast, reliable, and cost-effective parcel solutions for individuals and businesses across the United States. Whether you’re shipping locally, regionally, or internationally, we make it our mission to simplify the delivery experience. Our commitment extends beyond speed and savings. With smart delivery technology, optimized routing, and real-time tracking, we’re dedicated to delivering every parcel to the right place at the right time, ensuring visibility and confidence at every step. Learn how GLS is redefining what a modern delivery partner should be. Connect with our team at Parcel Forum or speak with a sales expert today.
EXHIBITORS
GOBOLT gobolt.com
GORBEL gorbel.com
GREEN MOUNTAIN TECHNOLOGY
greenmt.com
HY-TEK INTRALOGISTICS
hy-tek.com
ID PARCEL & MAIL SOLUTIONS
idparcelandmail.com
MEDIA
INBOUND LOGISTICS inboundlogistics.com
BOOTH 629 GoBolt is building the largest sustainable supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. GoBolt provides warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, and last-mile delivery solutions via a growing network of warehouses and fleet partners across North America.
BOOTH 342 With over 40 years of experience, Gorbel® delivers material handling solutions that improve safety, ergonomics, and productivity. Its latest innovation, the Destuff-it™ Portable Ergonomic Conveyor, helps workers load and unload containers faster—reducing muscle strain, product damage, and labor costs. Featuring an adjustable hydraulic platform and battery-powered drive, the Destuff-it™ allows users to slide floor-stacked products onto a conveyor without bending or reaching. It can boost case rates by up to 75%. Three Gorbel® conveyors—cascading belt, flexible roller, and telescopic—integrate seamlessly with the Destuff-it™ or existing systems, offering a complete solution for safer, faster container handling.
BOOTH 107 Green Mountain is a technology-enabled parcel logistics management and advisory firm. Large, complex shippers turn to us to continuously improve customer delivery experiences and the cost to make them possible.
BOOTH 504 Hy-Tek Intralogistics delivers end-to-end warehouse automation solutions that solve today’s most pressing distribution challenges. From first scan to last-mile readiness, we drive speed, accuracy, and efficiency across every fulfillment touchpoint. As a trusted automation partner, Hy-Tek combines strategic services, engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and software integration to help parcel shippers, retailers, 3PLs, and DTC brands optimize operations. We don’t just sell systems—we design and deploy right-sized, future-ready solutions that scale with your business and evolve with customer demands. Hy-Tek empowers fulfillment environments to perform at their peak in a parcel-driven economy.
BOOTH 315 ID Parcel and Mail Solutions provides affordable parcel and mail automation solutions that don’t sacrifice quality. We do so by identifying the essential needs of our customer’s operation. This way we can configure or design a system that achieves critical goals without the added cost of a higher speed system that can’t be fully utilized, or with ancillary components that would otherwise add to the cost. We build our systems with best-in-class technologies from leading manufacturers. Because we’re a smaller organization, we do not carry the significant overhead that many larger automation system providers do. And all of ID’s systems are designed and assembled in the U.S.
Inbound Logistics’ Platform - hard copy, digital & App editions as well as web, enewsletter, podcast and social media channels - is the go-to source for logistics and supply chain enterprises in retail, eCommerce, manufacturing and more. Reaching 750,000 industry impressions each month globally, Inbound Logistics ensures our audience is aware of news, industry trends, and the processes of putting theory into practice while enabling them to connect with qualified solutions providers.
BOOTH 534 Infios is a global leader in supply chain execution, relentlessly making supply chains better — every single day. With a portfolio of adaptable solutions, we empower businesses of all sizes to simplify operations, optimize efficiency, and drive measurable impact. Infios serves more than 5,000 customers across 70 countries, delivering adaptable and innovative technologies that evolve with changing business needs. Our deep expertise and commitment to purposeful innovation help businesses turn supply chains into a competitive advantage, building resilience and shaping a more sustainable future.
INTELLIGENT AUDIT
intelligentaudit.com
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE myib.com
JITSU gojitsu.com
K.HARTWALL k-hartwall.com
KEYENCE keyence.com
LEVATA levata.com
lidd.com
BOOTH 304 Since 1996, Intelligent Audit has helped shippers turn logistics complexity into clarity. Our platform combines freight audit and recovery with AI-powered analytics and business intelligence, delivering clean, normalized data across all carriers, modes, and regions. Gain real-time insights that drive cost savings, improve operational efficiency, and support smarter, faster decisions. We’re more than a vendor—we’re a strategic partner committed to helping you build a resilient, data-driven supply chain. Visit us at Booth 304 to learn how Intelligent Audit helps shippers take control of transportation spend, reduce anxiety, and confidently navigate an evolving logistics landscape.
BOOTH 630 International Bridge provides 3-5 day small-parcel regional delivery to Non-continental US locations. Our affordable, expedited service is fully trackable from the point of receipt at an IB warehouse to the door in Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. For over 20 years this solution has been the cornerstone of our business, delivering millions of small parcels every year. With our end-to-end delivery expertise, you can ensure your products reach their destinations in these locations efficiently and cost-effectively.
BOOTH 624 Jitsu is a last mile delivery service that helps brands like American Eagle, HelloFresh, and Nespresso meet and exceed customer expectations. Jitsu uses a proprietary, AI-powered technology platform to achieve a 99+% on-time delivery rate and to support companies seeking greater customer lifetime value (CLV) through superior doorstep delivery. Logistics teams can now provide a differentiated delivery experience at a competitive cost, overcoming the limitations of legacy delivery providers. Jitsu operates in urban areas across the U.S., enabling high-volume shippers to consistently cater to their customers’ rising needs and expectations.
KIOSK 8 K.Hartwall is a family-owned company founded 90 years ago in Söderkulla, Finland with local headquarters in Romeoville, IL. Today, we create supply chain efficiency by delivering innovative solutions, including roll containers, tugger trains, and mobile robots. At K.Hartwall, we strive to create solutions that meet the needs of our customers and bolster development in their industries. Over the years, we have specialized in solutions for the retail, parcel and e-commerce, and industrial manufacturing industries.
KIOSK 9 KEYENCE is a leading technology company that is consistently ranked by Forbes as one of the top 100 most innovative companies in the world. Our RPA software allows end users to automate mundane computer tasks like data entry, invoice processing, report generation and more—no coding or technical expertise required!
KIOSK 10 Levata is a Global IT Services and Technology Products Distributor specializing in the deployment, integration, and support of Barcoding & RFID, Access Control, Point of Sale, and Networking products and supplies.
BOOTH 209 LIDD is a leading supply chain consulting firm that helps businesses design, optimize, and implement world-class supply chain infrastructure. We bring deep expertise in operations and technology through warehouse design and automation, along with ERP selection and implementation. We deliver practical, data-driven solutions that support smarter decisions in distribution, manufacturing, and fulfillment to boost performance and drive growth. With offices across North America, we work with clients of all sizes to build scalable, efficient supply chain systems that meet the demands of today and tomorrow.
EXHIBITORS
LJM
myljm.com
LOADHOG
loadhog.com/en-us
LOGIWA logiwa.com
LSO PARCEL lso.com
BOOTH 440 LJM is a strategic partner for parcel shippers seeking smarter ways to save, scale, and outperform. Through a unique blend of deep carrier-side expertise, data-driven technology, and high-touch consulting, we help businesses take control of their shipping operations and uncover meaningful, measurable savings. Our comprehensive services span carrier contract negotiation, invoice auditing, executive advisory, and a proprietary Parcel Intelligence Platform that provides complete visibility into cost drivers, performance metrics, and operational efficiency. We don’t just reduce parcel spend—we align logistics strategy with broader business goals to drive long-term value.
BOOTH 112 Loadhog manufactures innovative reusable transit packaging solutions designed to streamline supply chains, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. Their product range includes reusable packaging like pallet lids, plastic totes, and wheel platforms, which replace single-use packaging. These packaging solutions can be used across a wide range of industries such as automotive, retail, logistics, and manufacturing, where reducing packaging waste and optimising load efficiency are critical. Loadhog’s products help these industries lower costs by minimising disposable packaging needs, improving stacking and storage capabilities, and protecting goods in transit, ultimately supporting more sustainable and efficient supply chain operations.
BOOTH 628 Logiwa is a leader in cloud-native fulfillment technology, revolutionizing high-volume fulfillment for B2B and B2C fulfillment networks, direct-to-consumer brands, and third-party logistics (3PLs). Our flagship product, Logiwa IO, is an advanced Fulfillment Management System (FMS) designed to scale operations in the digital era. Logiwa elevates digital warehousing to new heights, ensuring dynamic and efficient fulfillment processes. Our commitment to AI-driven technology, combined with a focus on customer-centricity, equips businesses to adeptly navigate and excel in rapidly changing market landscapes. Discover the future of smart fulfillment and how you can fulfill brilliantly with Logiwa IO at logiwa.com.
BOOTH 509 LSO Parcel is the leading regional parcel delivery provider in the southern US, including TX, OK, and AR. Services include e-Commerce and 1-2 day ground service. Experience a more concierge style service that is up to 40% less expensive and is more user-friendly compared to FedEx/UPS.
NPI SORTERS npisorters.com
BOOTH 124 Mantissa is a leading provider of industrial sortation and conveyor systems for the parcel industry. With years of experience and multiple customers and projects, Mantissa has become a trusted partner for businesses looking to streamline their parcel handling operations. Our innovative solutions are designed to minimize downtime with unique redundancy features, while optimizing productivity and efficiency by reducing costs and improving accuracy. Whether the application is Fluid Loading, Gaylord or Direct to Bag, Mantissa has the knowledge and experience to deliver the right solution for your business.
BOOTH 310 NPI is a trusted leader in automated sorting solutions, delivering affordable, high-speed, low-maintenance parcel and letter sorters for over 45 years. We engineer, design, manufacture, and install modular systems backed by customizable service plans, including preventative maintenance, parts, and 24/7 support. Our solutions serve a wide range of industries—3PL, courier, postal, B2C, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and warehouse operations. Built for versatility and scalability, NPI systems reflect our commitment to “Efficiency Through Innovation.” Whether optimizing throughput or expanding capacity, NPI helps customers achieve operational excellence with automation solutions tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern distribution.
KIOSK 1 NXTPoint Logistics delivers flexible supply chain solutions spanning distribution, warehousing and fulfillment, managed FF&E logistics, domestic and international transportation, and final mile delivery. Our passionate team provides tailored, customer-focused solutions that enable our clients, both large and small, to achieve their business goals by leveraging comprehensive 3PL services, market-leading technology and deep vertical industry expertise. With over 30 owned facilities, more than 4.5 million square feet of warehouse space and an extensive partner network, NXTPoint Logistics offers the broad capabilities and reach of a large 3PL company while maintaining its commitment to being the most flexible and responsive partner in the industry. Learn more at nxtpointlogistics.com.
ONOMATIC onomatic.com
ONTRAC ontrac.com
OPTIMA OVERNIGHT shipoptima.com
BOOTH 209 Onomatic is a multi-agent orchestration platform built to unify today’s complex warehouse automation. With nearly 80% of distribution operations expected to deploy multiple types of automation in the next 2–5 years, Onomatic ensures it all works together. Our platform uses adaptable workflows to orchestrate real-time material flow across your automation, WMS, and ERP systems—creating one calibrated intralogistics solution. Founded in 2022 by logistics tech veterans, Onomatic understands the challenges of integration and scalability. Whether you’re launching or expanding automation, Onomatic helps you get the most from your investments with seamless coordination, visibility, and control across all systems.
BOOTH 422 OnTrac is the carrier of choice for last-mile e-commerce deliveries that helps retailers and shippers build a competitive advantage through faster delivery times, lower costs, coast-to-coast coverage, and reliable on-time performance. OnTrac’s footprint stretches across the United States to reach approximately 70% of the population in 35 states and Washington, D.C. and enhance retailers’ ability to meet growing demand in the consumer e-commerce delivery market. OnTrac has evolved into a critical part of the e-commerce infrastructure and is trusted by leading retailers and shippers that desire reduced transit times and increased flexibility within their supply chains.
BOOTH 518 Optima offers regional Next Day Last Mile delivery service to over 3000 zip codes throughout New England at a very economical cost to your business. We boast a 99% on-time delivery rate and represent a great option for shippers both D to C and B to B with small parcel shipment volumes. Our personal touch and dedicated customer service team will ensure your most important packages are delivered on-time!
OTD FLORIDA otdflorida.com
KIOSK 5 OTD Florida is the premiere regional carrier and logistics coordinator of Florida. Founded in 1981 the company is now run by 3 generation of Family members. Utilizing 8 distribution facilities OTD provides prompt next day delivery service throughout the state of Florida.
PACCURATE paccurate.io
PACKAGEX go.packagex.io
BOOTH 136 Paccurate is the packing intelligence platform helping operators take full control of packing. Unlike legacy systems that focus solely on cubic efficiency, our platform considers materials, labor, and unique carrier rates to find the most cost-effective packing solution for every order. But that’s only the beginning. Simulate changes to your box mix before implementation, continuously monitor performance by ranking your operation against industry benchmarks, and further optimize the AMR, ASRS, or On-Demand Packaging solutions in your warehouse. Easy to integrate with minimal IT support, our API-first platform turns packing decisions into a competitive advantage. Ship smarter, save money, reduce waste.
BOOTH 443 PackageX is an enterprise logistics platform that automates data entry and manual logistics processes for receiving, inventory, assets, and fulfillment in buildings, warehouses, and stores. The platform extends legacy backend systems by utilizing advanced AI scanning, flexible bolt-on apps, and APIs to maximize workforce productivity, enhance facility efficiency, and provide real-time visibility.
PACKSIZE packsize.com
BOOTH 114 Packsize®, a sustainable packaging leader, offers Right-Sized Packaging On- Demand,® for companies across the globe. On Demand Packaging® solutions from Packsize include a mix of hardware, software, accessories/consumables, and services. By creating right-sized packages, businesses increase throughput while enhancing their brand, the customer experience, and their bottom line. Optimized box configurations also reduce corrugated inventory requirements and waste, while increasing handling and transportation efficiencies. Learn why leading brands embrace Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet.®
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EXHIBITORS
PARCEL PENDING BY QUADIENT parcelpending.com
PARCEL PERFORM parcelperform.com
PHD SOLUTIONS phdsolutions.ca
PIERBRIDGE / WISETECH GLOBAL GROUP pierbridge.com
BADGE LANYARD SPONSOR
PROSHIP proshipinc.com
QAD qad.com/solutions
BOOTH 617 Quadient is the provider of the largest carrier-agnostic locker networks, designed to make parcel deliveries and returns easy and intuitive for everyone. With more than 100 years of innovation supporting our clients’ mail and parcel needs, Parcel Pending by Quadient solutions ensure secure, efficient, and convenient parcel deliveries and returns. For more information visit: parcelpending.com/en-us/markets/open-locker-network/
QBOID qboid.ai
BOOTH 341 Parcel Perform is the leading AI-powered Delivery Experience Platform, built on the industry’s most comprehensive e-commerce logistics data and centered around AI Decision Intelligence. Businesses rely on Parcel Perform’s AI tools—Proactive Data Monitoring, AI Insight Summaries, Targeted Recommendations, Performance Alerts, and the AI Navigator—to optimize logistics, personalize customer experiences, and drive satisfaction and loyalty. With out-of-the-box business intelligence and a proactive, AI-first approach, Parcel Perform empowers global brands to master delivery performance, gain operational control, and stand out in an AI-driven world. Turn your delivery experience into a competitive advantage with Parcel Perform.
BOOTH 544 Fast accurate dimensions, parcels to pallets, from anywhere to anything. Drop by booth 207 to see how we can solve any picking / packing and fulfillment challenges you might have. PHD’s 30+ years of software development and integration expertise now brings you enVision. Talk to us about speeding up order processing times, reduction of shipping costs and how to optimize storage in your warehouse. Our products have been designed with ease of integration first, you will be dimensioning parcels in minutes after unboxing and powering up our products.
BOOTH 631 Retailers, 3PLs, manufacturers, and brands can turn shipping performance into a competitive advantage with Transtream. Our Parcel TMS improves fulfillment efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances customer delivery through optimized final-mile shipping. Go enterprise to gain control, go omnichannel to ship anywhere, go global for seamless international delivery, and go beyond APIs with powerful multi-carrier tech. Transtream supports shipping across finance, customer service, warehouses, stores, eCommerce, and more. Visit us to explore how we unify shipping across your entire organization. Take a test drive: Transtream Parcel TMS and see the difference.
BOOTH 233 ProShip’s suite of leading multi-carrier shipping software solutions empower businesses of all sizes to simplify parcel and LTL workflows, automate shipping tasks, and take complete control of their shipping strategy. As a premier logistics technology provider exclusively dedicated to shipping software solutions, ProShip is committed to delivering powerful shipping software today and into the future. Trusted by leading brands, ProShip is the last shipping software you’ll ever need.
BOOTH 127 QAD, Inc. provides industry-leading global trade compliance, and multi carrier transportation execution solutions from a single, integrated platform. An ISO-certified company, QAD’s scalable and extensible solution easily integrates with existing ERP and WMS solutions. Industry leaders in every region of the world rely on QAD’s global support centers to leverage thousands of carrier services and manage millions of global trade and shipping transactions every day.
BOOTH 118 Mobile dimensioning solutions for small to large items in a handheld Android platform. Instant dimension and images capture using a familiar smartphone picture taking UX. The M2 Perceptor dimensioner by QBOID combines multiple 3D and 2D imaging sensors with an Android 10 Qualcomm platform to create the industry’s first handheld mobile dimensioning solution for both parcel and irregular shaped items. WMS/ERP/TMS integrations via simple Wi-Fi API or use our free QBOID Cloud service to sync data in real-time.
Warehouse Command Center for Complete Visibility
Catch issues before they become problems.
Our Diagnostic Command Center was designed to:
• Identify operational problem areas.
• See throughput statistics in real time.
• View alarm logs using Optix Visualization.
• Keep your operations running smoothly and safely with the right information at the right time.
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RATELINX ratelinx.com
THE RAYMOND CORPORATION
raymondcorp.com
RELIABLE LOGISTICS
reliablelogistics.ca
REVEEL reveelgroup.com
ROADIE roadie.com
ROADLY LOGISTICS
roadlylogistics.com
BOOTH 623 RateLinx is a market leader and Gartner top-ranked provider of Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions and Freight Audit and Pay services. With a focus on optimizing freight spend, automating processes, and scaling with businesses as their transportation complexity grows, RateLinx offers enterprise-quality TMS solutions that are easy to use, affordable, scalable, and powerful for inbound, outbound, and third-party shipments.
BOOTH 322 The Raymond Corporation is a leading global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for over 100 years, Raymond’s integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring operations to a new level of performance. Raymond® electric forklifts are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Combining operational excellence, award-winning innovation and world-class global customer support, we work together to run better, manage smarter and keep our customers always on.
BOOTH 133 Reliable Logistics is a service & solutions-based organization designed to help retailers and e-tailers optimize their logistics on a global scale. Predominately focused on e-commerce logistics intra-Canada, inbound Canada, and outbound Canada, Reliable Logistics provides an end-to-end solution including Parcel Shipping, Fulfillment, Customs Clearance and Freight Management (LTL/TL).
BOOTH 522 Reveel is the leading Parcel Shipping Intelligence™ platform, transforming how businesses manage shipping costs and logistics complexity. Powered by Parcel Spend Management (PSM) 2.0, Reveel delivers real-time visibility, actionable insights, and greater control over carrier performance. With over $8 billion in parcel spend under management and 17+ years of agreement expertise, Reveel blends AI-driven tools with proven strategies to optimize contracts, automate processes, and drive smarter decisions. Reveel sets the standard for transparency, efficiency, and scalability—empowering shippers to grow with confidence. Learn more at Reveel’s website and follow us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
BOOTH 609 Roadie, a UPS Company, is a logistics management platform. Founded in 2014, Roadie offers businesses fast, flexible and asset-light logistics solutions for last-mile delivery. Roadie enables local delivery to more than 95% of U.S. households by providing access to more than 200,000 independent drivers nationwide – allowing businesses to offer their customers delivery optionality for almost any industry, from airlines to artisans. Roadie’s solutions include: local same-day delivery, local next-day delivery, delivery from warehouse with in-house sortation, oversized delivery, sustainable delivery, returns and more.
BOOTH 543 At Roadly, we simplify and optimize your supply chain with transparency, adaptability, and cost savings. Our dedicated Account Managers and 24/7 Operations team create custom transportation plans tailored to your evolving needs. Backed by strong carrier relationships, we offer full truckload, LTL, auto transport, and drayage through a nationwide network. With a 99.1% on-time delivery rate and a 98% customer retention rate, our KPIs speak for themselves. Whether you need reliability, flexibility, or end-to-end logistics support, Roadly delivers. Partner with Roadly Logistics to streamline your supply chain and drive your business forward with confidence.
BOOTH 613 As the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, we’re committed to partnering with you to develop agile, adaptable, and scalable automated fulfillment solutions. Whether you’re tackling high SKU volumes, personalizing orders, or optimizing space, our cutting-edge solutions and deep industry expertise ensure you’re always one step ahead in a fast-paced, demand-driven world.
222 advancedintralogistics.com
Advanced Intralogistics delivers full-spectrum automation and material handling solutions—designed for today's dynamic warehouses and distribution centers. From robotics and mobile automation to system integration and fleet optimization, we engineer performance into every phase of your operation.
Now, with our PerformancePay™ model, we're aligning more than just technology—we’re aligning outcomes. You gain total lifecycle support, data-driven ROI, and a partner who’s invested in your long-term success.
Let's build smarter, faster solutions—together.
Our automated payment solution gives you real-time visibility, tracks performance, and handles invoices. It helps you spot savings, recover overpayments, and make smarter shipping decisions. Small parcels, big solutions.
EXHIBITORS
S&H SYSTEMS shsystems.com
SHIPDNA shipdna.com
SHIPERP shiperp.com
SHIPIUM shipium.com
SHIPPERHQ shipperhq.com
SHIPPING BROS shippingbros.com
BOOTH 122 Looking to improve throughput, accuracy, and efficiency in your parcel operations? Visit S&H Systems at Booth 122 to explore tailored automation solutions, including high-speed sortation, conveyors, robotics, and controls. With deep operational insight and a proven track record across distribution, parcel, and logistics environments, we design and integrate systems that solve real-world challenges—whether in brownfield retrofits or greenfield builds. Backed by a people-first culture and strong engineering support, S&H is a strategic partner committed to reliable execution and long-term success.
BOOTH 144 ShipDNA is a shipping optimization company with over 35 years of experience helping businesses streamline fulfillment, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Our multi-carrier shipping software integrates seamlessly with any ERP, OMS, or WMS, enabling real-time rate comparison, carrier selection, and shipment management. We also offer forms generation, consultation, integration, negotiation, and audit services—tailored to your needs. Our data-driven approach uncovers savings and efficiencies across parcel and LTL shipping. Whether expanding your network, increasing volume, or improving performance, ShipDNA provides the tools and expertise to elevate your shipping operations.
BOOTH 539 ShipERP is a powerful multicarrier parcel shipping solution that integrates seamlessly with ERPs, WMS, OMS, and TMS. It automates shipping processes, enhances shipment visibility, optimizes carrier selection, and reduces costs. By streamlining operations and improving efficiency, ShipERP helps businesses achieve faster deliveries and a strong return on investment.
SHIPPINGCHIMP shippingchimp.com
BOOTH 103 Shipium is an end-to-end shipping platform for modern operators. The platform improves shipping speed and on-time-delivery by coordinating previously disconnected steps of the supply chain through an API-first platform integrated into key systems of record including ecommerce sites, WMS, OMS, TMS, ERP and Business Intelligence tools. Founded by the same team who created Amazon’s shipping stack, customers experience the same enterprise-grade performance from estimated delivery dates on the website down to shipment execution at the warehouse.
BOOTH 131 ShipperHQ is the leading eCommerce shipping experience solution, empowering online retailers to optimize shipping and checkout with flexible, real-time tools. Integrated with major platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and Magento, ShipperHQ gives merchants full control over shipping rates and rules through no-code tools. By enhancing the checkout experience with features like delivery date management, dimensional shipping optimization, and customizable shipping rules, merchants can reduce cart abandonment and boost customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, ShipperHQ helps businesses simplify shipping, control costs, and stay competitive in today’s eCommerce market.
BOOTH 633 Shipping Bros was founded with the intention of creating an e-commerce fulfillment solution that focuses on customer service and stellar end-to-end logistics communication. When you call Shipping Bros, we will never send you to a robot or leave your questions unanswered. We offer multiple modes of communication for our clients including Slack, phone, email, and website chat. You will always have a direct line of communication with your account manager. We do not use call centers or automated customer support systems. You can always reach a manager on the warehouse floor during business hours. By working with us, you get a personalized support system for your business. The success of your business is our priority.
BOOTH 516 ShippingChimp helps brands ship across Canada at better prices and in better transit times.
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SHIPSIGMA shipsigma.com
VIPP LOUNGE ShipSigma is a leading tech-enabled services company that provides logistics spend management and optimization powered by our proprietary technology, Sigma. Our commitment to white glove services enables us to partner with high-volume shippers, empowering them to reduce costs, optimize operations, and boost efficiencies. With cutting-edge tailored solutions, designed by our team of experts, we navigate the shipping landscape with precision and dedication, delivering unparalleled results.
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SHIPSTATION shipstation.com
SHIPSURANCE shipsurance.com
SHIPWARE shipware.com
VIPP LOUNGE The fulfillment engine behind 130,000+ e-commerce brands, ShipStation scales with businesses from startups to those shipping 15,000+ orders per day. We offer the largest global carrier network (200+), the most sales channel integrations in the category (200+), and up to 90% discounted rates. Customers have achieved 40x growth, up to 100% reduction in shipping errors, and created up to 15x more labels per hour through advanced automation, saved an average of 10 hours per month with centralized order management, inventory and returns (coming in July) all in one place, with no third-party tools required.
BOOTH 635 With over 20 years of experience insuring businesses, Shipsurance provides coverage for shipments sent via the major shipping carriers at a greatly reduced rate; often more than 90% off the carrier rates. We’re more than just a shipping insurance vendor. As your business partner, we work with you as your claims management department. Shipping insurance is our specialty, which lets us focus on what we do best — offer low rates, great service, and quality support. See how we can help your business.
BOOTH 110 Shipware provides parcel, LTL, 3PL and fulfillment spend management solutions for businesses that ship. We help shippers address challenges like never-ending peak season surcharges, building a healthy carrier mix to mitigate risk of service delays, trying to improve transit times while carrier networks are swamped, and much more. From SMBs to Enterprise Shippers, we simplify the process of reducing transportation costs and ongoing spend management – without causing any hiccups to your current operations.
SIFTED sifted.com
BOOTH 239 Sifted provides Logistics Intelligence software and predictive analytics tools for parcel shippers of all sizes, equipping customers with the tools and data-driven insights to continuously calibrate, automate and monitor their shipping spend and performance. Sifted’s platform offers a holistic approach, ensuring that no cost-saving opportunity is missed. The software transcends traditional consulting-based approaches, which narrowly focus on carrier contract negotiation and invoice auditing, providing 3,000+ businesses peace of mind that their parcel operation is efficient and proactively managed. SLIP
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Slip Robotics enables autonomous truck loading/unloading in just 5 minutes— any dock, any freight, no Wi-Fi or IT integration needed. Truckers waste 23% of their day idling at docks, while forklift operators face risks and delays. Slip changes that. Speed: Load/ unload all freight types in 5 minutes. Safety: No forklifts or people inside trailers. Simplicity: No custom trailers, dock changes, or connectivity required. Our robots-as-a-service network is transforming docks across North America, trusted by John Deere, GE Appliances, Nissan, Valeo, and other Fortune 500 companies to eliminate bottlenecks and supercharge supply chain performance.
SMARTROUTES
smartroutes.io
BOOTH 618 SmartRoutes is an end-to-end logistics planning and management platform. With SmartRoutes, logistics teams can plan routes, capture PODs, automate notifications and track fleets all from one platform. We keep our clients’ customers in the loop as they can track their delivery in realtime using our live tracking portal. Give your customer service team complete oversight to better handle incoming queries. Implementing a smart solution for logistics planning saves teams time and money with increased efficiency and reduced fuel costs. You will also increase control and insights into your last-mile operations.
SPARCK TECHNOLOGIES
sparcktechnologies.com
SPEE DEE DELIVERY SERVICE
speedeedelivery.com
SPEEDX speedx.io
BOOTH 217 Sparck Technologies, a Packsize Company, is a global tech company specialized in automated fit-to-size packaging. We design and manufacture fit-to-size automated packaging solutions for businesses around the globe looking to reduce reliance on manual labor, supercharge operational efficiency, lower transportation costs, and minimize their carbon footprint. Through in-house service, support and training, Sparck’s client partnerships include some of the world’s largest retail and industrial brands. Sparck is a global brand, headquartered in The Netherlands.
BOOTH 419 Spee-Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is proud to be celebrating 47 years of providing cost-effective service in the Upper Midwest. Our company’s footprint has grown to encompass 10 states. Reliable service is provided to 12,000 daily shippers throughout our network. We continue to add to our service offerings including Spee-Dee On-Call, SpeeDee LTL, and Spee-Dee Logistics. Spee-Dee Delivery’s new Transportation Management System, Spee-Dee shipit powered by Dispatch Science, streamlines shipping with real-time tracking, easy label creation, and seamless integration. Spee-Dee Delivery’s straightforward approach to pricing makes it easy for shippers to identify and realize cost savings.
BOOTH 502 At SpeedX, we deliver more than just packages. We offer reliable next-day and 2-day services to ensure your business keeps moving. With our streamlined approach, you benefit from predictable pricing and extensive coverage across key metro areas like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Our seamless API integration offers real-time tracking and photo proof-of-delivery, enhancing transparency and control. Whether you’re a direct retailer, an online marketplace, or a third-party logistics provider, we provide the flexibility and efficiency to meet your needs.
ST. ONGE COMPANY
stonge.com
BOOTH 125 St. Onge is a world-recognized supply chain strategy and logistics consulting firm. Our discovery-driven approach brings together the elements of supply chain logistics, engineering and operations to ensure that the supply chain challenges you face will be met with unique answers that fit your needs. From guiding strategy development to coordinating global logistics network optimization, each of our clients receives a custom solution.
STRATEGIQ COMMERCE strategiqcommerce.com
BOOTH 532 StrategIQ Commerce is a hybrid technology and services company that enables high-volume shippers to deliver more packages on time, improve the customer experience, and meet financial targets. By integrating data analytics, software, and technology with hands-on account management, SIQC ensures you see actionable results from the solutions we provide.
STREAMTECH ENGINEERING streamtecheng.com
SUPPLY CHAIN BRAIN supplychainbrain.com.com
BOOTH 216 StreamTech Engineering is a leading material handling systems integrator, designing automation for each stage in warehouse fulfillment: receiving, picking, packing, shipping and sortation. With in-house WCS software and controls expertise, StreamTech provides custom solutions for receiving, picking, pack station automation and document insertion, dimensioning and shipping, print-and-apply labeling, sortation systems and more. Systems are designed, assembled, integrated and tested before installation to minimize operational disruption and downtime. StreamTech’s automation systems reduce labor constraints, increase throughput, improve customer satisfaction, cut operational costs, and allow scalability and growth.
Supply Chain Brain, today’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resource, is accessed year round through a wide range of ever evolving multi-media formats by hundreds of thousands of the world’s most influential supply chain executives. In addition to addressing the fundamental principles of supply-chain management, SupplyChainBrain identifies the latest news, emerging trends, technologies and best practices, forward thinking ideas and cutting-edge solutions - and continues to write and report about these as they evolve and mature.
SYSTEMS IN MOTION
systemsinmotion.com
TECHDINAMICS INTEGRATIONS
techdinamics.com
BOOTH 642 We’re a turnkey systems integrator that designs warehouse and production solutions using cutting-edge automation, modular software, and trusted equipment. Our goal is to create the right solution for your unique business—starting by listening to your needs and pain points. As a Partner, we collaborate to define a flexible system aligned with current goals and future growth, considering changing market conditions. As an Integrator, we’re not tied to one product—we recommend the best-fit configuration for your operation. Whether it’s brownfield, retrofits, or new construction, we deliver results that improve efficiency, adaptability, and long-term performance.
BOOTH 221 We are a global technology company that partners with 3PLs, leading brands, and retailers to solve everyday fulfillment problems. Our comprehensive order management and shipping solutions transform operations, optimizing systems, labor, and workflows for peak efficiency.
TFORCE LOGISTICS
tforcelogistics.com
BOOTH 415 TForce Logistics is a leading provider of same-day & next-day delivery and logistics services in the United States and Canada. TForce Logistics provides Ecommerce Distribution Solutions, customized Outsourced Solutions, Same-Day On-Demand & Scheduled Delivery Services and White Glove & Residential Delivery.
BOOTH 528 About Transportation Insight Holding Company Transportation Insight (TI) brings over two decades of multimodal expertise and technology to the logistics industry and ranks amongst North America’s top logistics companies. Providing managed transportation and parcel optimization solutions backed by the Beon Digital Logistics platform and expertise, TI helps high-growth businesses elevate and simplify their transportation operations.
BOOTH 542 Trew® is a U.S.-owned vertically integrated provider of automated material handling solutions for integrators and end users. Offerings include Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), PLC-based machine controls, sortation equipment, conveyor systems, and a full suite of lifecycle services: concepting, project management, engineering, installation, technical support, parts, field service, and training. Serving North America’s retail, e-commerce, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and parcel sectors, Trew combines deep industry experience with a broad network of technology partners to deliver uncommonly smart solutions tailored to each client’s business to help them thrive.
BOOTH 111 U-PIC Shipping Insurance is a third party shipping insurance solution that protects parcels against loss, damage, or shortage while in possession of the carrier. U-PIC Shipping Insurance offers discounted shipping insurance rates for packages shipped with USPS, UPS, DHL, FedEx and many other regional, national, and international carriers. We are the provider of choice for leading eCommerce companies because we combine over 30 years of expertise with industry-leading technology to cut costs that we pass directly onto our clients. U-PIC customers enjoy shipping insurance rates that are typically 50%90% less than other shipping carrier insurance programs. Additionally, we employ a simple online claims process that ensures prompt processing and payment.
BOOTH 109 U.S. Bank Freight Payment can help you manage the complex nature of small parcel shipments to avoid inaccuracies and unnecessary costs. - Get actionable intelligence as part of a consultative approach. - Leverage robust data analytics to streamline processes and find efficiencies from point of origin to the last mile. - Become a shipper of choice with collaborative online tools to process, pay, and quickly resolve exceptions. - Discover innovative cash management solutions that allow carriers to receive payments faster without changing your payment terms. - Get reliability and security that only a bank can provide.
BOOTH 215 UNEX is a leading provider of engineered space optimization solutions that maximize warehouse space, improve picking efficiency, and boost productivity. Our offerings include SpanTrack™ carton flow, Gravity Conveyor products, FlowCell® modular storage for manufacturing, and SpeedCell® dynamic shelving for retail fulfillment. With a nationwide distribution network, we provide local expertise and responsive service wherever needed. ISO-certified and committed to quality, UNEX drives continuous improvement and customer success across manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and retail by delivering innovative, space-saving solutions that ensure every inch of space works harder.
BOOTH 413 United Delivery Service is the Midwest’s trusted partner for next-day small parcel delivery. Our extensive network, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated team ensure timely and reliable delivery. Experience exceptional service and visibility at every step of a parcel’s journey and discover why many of the world’s most sophisticated and prolific shippers rely on UDS.
BOOTH 514 UniUni is a leading technology-enabled logistics company revolutionizing the last-mile delivery landscape. As a platform that seamlessly integrates advanced technology with efficient delivery solutions, UniUni enables businesses to provide a superior online shopping experience, ensuring unparalleled efficiency and customer satisfaction. UniUni serves a diverse range of clients—from e-commerce platforms to online retailers and brands—and offers exceptional service across North America.
ZONOS zonos.com
BOOTH 113 Zonos’ cross-border APIs and ecommerce plugins enable businesses to grow their international commerce, including features like landed cost calculations, product classification, and customs compliance. With our innovative cross-border technology, Zonos gives businesses the tools necessary to harness the data required for international transactions. This allows global trade to remain compliant, accurate, transparent, and overall smooth for businesses and their shoppers. Zonos is the only true landed cost solution on the market.
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