Manifest is here, and this year there are over 250 speakers! Our CEO Farrukh Mahboob is participating in a panel discussion about logistics digitization and, in this category alone, there are 24 different sessions to attend.
At PackageX we believe that digitization is everything. Without digitizing operations in your supply chain, you can’t leverage the latest technology. And without the latest technology, you fail to meet customer expectations.
Are customer expectations too high? Possibly. But in the meantime they’re here to stay. Customers want faster shipping, free shipping, and immediate resolutions when a package goes missing or a delivery is delayed.
The panel discussion Farrukh is participating in deals directly with this issue, and there are other great panel discussions and presentations about digitization. So our advice is this: instead of trying to attend EVERY speaker track and wear yourself thin (Manifest should be fun!) focus on a specific theme for Manifest and attend sessions around that theme.
There are many themes to choose from — robotics, drones, cybersecurity, safety, sourcing, sustainability, the list goes on! — but if you want to improve digitization, below are some sessions worth attending.
For a full list of sessions in the digitization category, check out our blog post.
Which sessions are you most excited for?
Sessions About Digitization
How To Solve the Challenges of Visibility and Data Quality
Monday, February 5 @ 3:40 pm | ION Visibility 2.0 | Room 214-216
Achieving visibility and defining data quality remain critical challenges in the supply chain industry. Throughout this discussion, attendees will gain insights into who is responsible for ensuring accurate and reliable data in the supply chain ecosystem and how to stay ahead of the curve with visibility requirements across various modes/geographies. Join us for a thought-provoking session that will make you reflect and plan for the future of your supply chain operation.
Shradha Balakrishnan, Senior Product Manager @ Uber Freight
Tyler Hughes, CTO & Co-Founder @ Vizion
Eric Johnson, Senior Editor @ JOC.com
Stefan Kalmund, CEO @ Nexxiot
How To Keep Pace With Evolving Customer Expectations
Tuesday, February 6 @ 10:55 am | Track 3 | Room 221-223
CEOs that pay close attention to shipping do so to ensure the overall success and sustainability of their businesses. Four of these CEOs join the stage to take a deep dive into customer experience, cost efficiency, and the partnerships that are enabling agile and responsive supply chains while reducing disruptions and meeting market demands effectively.
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Founder & Host @ Let's Talk Supply Chain
Peter Coratola Jr, CEO & President @ EASE Logistics
Farrukh Mahboob, CEO & Founder @ PackageX
Coby Nilsson, CEO & Co-Founder @ Enveyo
Itamar Zur, CEO & Co-Founder @ Veho
Orchestration: The Future of Supply Chain Digitalization
Tuesday, February 6 @ 8:50 am | Plenary Stage | Academy Ballroom
Orchestration, the future of supply chain digitalization, is one of the biggest buzzwords in supply chain. And, it can mean different things depending on who you ask. In this session, join DHL Supply Chain Global Digital Transformation Officer and North American CIO Sally Miller as she unpacks the term orchestration and explains the impact on the logistics industry.
Sally Miller, Global Digital Transformation Officer & CIO North America @ DHL Supply Chain
Navigating the Path to a Digitalized and Climate-Positive Supply Chain
Wednesday, February 7 @ 8:35 am | Plenary Stage | Academy Ballroom
In a pivotal session, one of the top 6 supply chain leaders of 2023 takes the stage to unveil the blueprint for revolutionizing supply chains. With a visionary approach, this luminary illustrates the intricacies of driving long-term and holistic transformation within supply chains while harnessing cutting-edge technology, all while prioritizing the imperative of a climate-positive impact.
Dirk Holbach, CSVP, CSCO @ Henkel Consumer Brands
Meet the PackageX Team at Manifest
When you need a break from sitting during sessions, come see us at Booth 1009! Obviously we’d love to tell you about our logistics platform, but would love even more to learn more about you and what brings you to Manifest.