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Elevate Americas 2023 Agenda

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Sunday - March 12, 2023

4:30-6:00 Registration Open and Welcome Reception

Monday - March 13, 2023

All times are Eastern Standard Time: EST
7:00-4:30 Registration Open
General Sessions:
7:30-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-8:30
Welcome to Elevate

Presenter: Richard Stewart, EVP Americas, Körber Supply Chain

8:30-9:00
Optimizing the Rhythm of Your Supply Chain

Presenter: Chad Collins, CEO, Körber Supply Chain

9:00-9:45
Beating The Drum of Unified Commerce

Presenter: Rene Hermes, EVP & CMO, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45
Conducting The Orchestra: Körber Product Strategy and Direction

Presenter: Sean Elliott, EVP & CTO, Körber Supply Chain

10:45-11:15
The Future of Robotics: Orchestrating The Heterogeneous Robot Fleet

Presenter: Dwight Klappich, VP Analyst, Gartner

11:15-11:45
Hitting The High Note: Driving Warehouse Transformation with AMRs

Presenters:

Mathew Hardenberg. Vice President of Distribution, Ariat

Dean Hoerlein, Vice President, Warehousing, Verst Group Logistics

Dwight Klappich, VP Analyst, Gartner

11:45-12:30
Find Your Rhythm!

Presenter: Richard Stewart, EVP Americas, Körber Supply Chain

12:30-1:30 Lunch
Labor Management Track:
1:30-2:20
Turning your workforce in to a competitive advantage

Presenters:

Stephen Creed, VP Logistics and Distribution, Big Y Foods

Steve Martins, Distribution Supervisor, Big Y Foods

2:20-3:10
The Solution to Tomorrow's Supply Chain Challenges, Today: Zebra's All Encompassing Modern Warehouse

Presenter:

Eric Harty, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Zebra Robotics Automation

3:10 - 3:40 Break
3:40-4:30
Gamification: A new instrument to drive employee engagement

Presenter:

Pedro Tome, CEO, Vaibe

Customer Experience Track:
1:30-2:20
How voice is optimizing the customer experience through improved accuracy and efficiency

Presenter:

Michel Perez-Guzman, Professional Services Director, Körber Supply Chain

2:20-3:10
VIP Access: How to elevate the omnichannel customer experience

Presenters:

Carey Lowrey, CIO and SVP, Spencer Gifts

Jim Barnes, Körber Advisor and Investor

3:10 - 3:40 Break
3:40-4:30
The path to improved customer experience through warehouse management

Presenter:

Scott Laverty, CIO, Raymour & Flanigan

Sustainability Track:
1:30-2:20
Nourishing a Better World

Presenter:

Shely Tennor, Regional Environmental and Sustainability Manager, Bimbo Bakeries

2:20-3:10
Sustainable Fulfillment

Presenter:

Herman Guzman-Carranza, Principal Director, Management Consulting, Supply Chain & Operations, Accenture

3:10 - 3:40 Break
3:40-4:30
Diversity, equity and inclusion in supply chain

Presenter:

Angie Strouth, HR Business Partner, Körber Supply Chain

Agility/Resilience Track:
1:30-2:20
Partner Presentation

Presenter:

David Hicks, Group Vice President, ISV Cloud Strategy and Business Development, Oracle

2:20-3:10
Supply Chain Operations Reimagined: Introducing the new Support, Delivery and Operations organization

Presenter:

Chris Roberts, Governance and Operations Communications, SDO, Körber Supply Chain

3:10 - 3:40 Break
3:40-4:30
Using warehouse robotics BI to optimize productivity

Presenter:

Jason Lum, Strategic Account Manager, Locus Robotics

Digitization and Automation Track:
1:30-2:20
Perfect pitch: How we synchronize the right robotics with the right use case

Presenter:

John Santagate, VP, Robotics, Körber Supply Chain

2:20-3:10
Unlocking Workflow Automation Using Honeywell Voice Technology

Presenters:

Fakharuddin Lokhandwala, Systems Manager, WMS and Integration, Radiant Logistics

Stan Zywicki, Senior Director, Product Management, Honeywell

3:10 - 3:40 Break
3:40-4:30
How iWMS is helping Dexcom empower people to take control of their health

Presenters:

Sandeep Potlapally, Senior Staff, Business Analyst, Dexcom

Srinivasan Prasanna, Chief Delivery Officer, iWMS

Facility Optimization Track:
1:30-2:20
Warehouse Edge Making a Difference in Children's Health

Presenter:

Peter Schemm, AVP, Supply Chain and Logistics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2:20-3:10
The Evolution of Automation in your Technology Ecosystem

Presenter:

Randy Randolph, VP, Strategic Partnerships and Channels, Geek+

3:10 - 3:40 Break
3:40-4:30
Using warehouse simulation to improve business performance

Presenter:

Humphrey Pasley, CLASS Product Manager, Körber Supply Chain

4:30-6:00 Elevate Reception - Partner Pavilionrythm banner

Tuesday - March 14, 2023

All times are Eastern Standard Time: EST
7:00-4:30 Registration Open
7:30-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-9:15
Warehouse Advantage Track
WA State of the Union

Presenters:

Tim Betz, SVP, Customer Engagementt, Körber Supply Chain

Justin Velthoen, Senior Product Manager, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
Warehouse Advantage Track
WA State of the Union

Presenters:

Tim Betz, SVP, Customer Engagementt, Körber Supply Chain

Justin Velthoen, Senior Product Manager, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
Warehouse Edge Track
WE State of the Union and Roadmap

Presenters:

Jackson Bilbrey, VP, SMB Account Management, Körber Supply Chain

Amy Collins, Product Owner, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
Enterprise 3PL Track
E3PL State of the Union

Presenters:

Jeff Englund, VP, 3PL Account Management, Körber Supply Chain

Adam Mays, Senior Product Owner, E3PL, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
TMS Track
Transportation State of the Union

Presenter:

Kim Manzone, SaaS Implementation Team Lead, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
Prophesy Dispatch Track
Transportation State of the Union and Document Imaging

Presenter:

Kevin Pasternack, Vice President, Transportation Sales, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
DSD Track
Körber Direct Store Delivery Solutions State of the Union

Presenter:

Dan LeBlanc, Product Management Director, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
TSO Track
Go beyond Freight Audit and Payment with Transportation Spend Optimization as a shipper's secret weapon.

Presenter:

Michael Falls, Account Executive, Transportation Spend Optimization & FAP, Körber Supply Chain

8:15-9:15
OMS Track
OMS State of the Union

Presenters:

Gary Jarvis, SVP, Product Management, Körber Supply Chain

Chase Dodge, Director, Product Management, Körber Supply Chain

9:15-9:45 Break
9:45-10:45
Warehouse Advantage Track
WMS Admin: The value of a managed Warehouse Advantage solution

Presenter:

Joey Cilinceon, Director Support, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:45
Warehouse Advantage Track
Big Rock Sports: One Year Later

Presenters:

Mark Charnot, SVP Operations, Big Rock Sports

Shannon Adams, VP Information Technology, Big Rock Sports

Amit Kirpalani, VP Supply Chain Solutions, enVista

9:45-10:45
Warehouse Edge Track
Bolstering your eCommerce capabilities with new Warehouse Edge functionality (Smart Cart and Order Prioritization)

Presenter:

Jim Krantz, Pre-Sales Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:45
Enterprise 3PL Track
OMS: How distributors & 3PLs leverage OMS to harmonize multi-brand operations

Presenters:

Steve Congro, Senior Director, Systems, Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Shira Yoskovitch, Corporate Development & Transformation, SCI

9:45-10:45
TMS Track
K.Sight Pulse for K.Motion TMS for Carriers & Brokers

Presenter:

Kim Manzone, SaaS Implementation Team Lead, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:45
Prophesy Dispatch Track
Maximize Productivity with the Prophesy Dispatch Board & Load Scheduler

Presenter:

Steve Knauber, Senior Implementation Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:45
DSD Track
K.Motion OmniTech Product Roadmap Review

Presenter:

Dan LeBlanc, Product Management Director, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:45
TSO Track
Implementing Complex Solution Designs for Transportation Spend Optimization is Achievable in 16 Weeks (Regardless of Incumbent or Current Processes)

Presenters:

Jim Windhorst, Sr. Director Transportation, Instant Brands

Kate Sandor, Global Project Manager, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:45
OMS Track
OMS: How distributors & 3PLs leverage OMS to harmonize multi-brand operations

Presenters:

Steve Congro, Senior Director, Systems, Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Shira Yoskovitch, Corporate Development & Transformation, SCI

10:45-11:45
Warehouse Advantage Track
How Bricz and Körber are accelerating fulfillment for Hendrick Automotive Group

Presenters:

Brian Bus, General Manager, Hendrick Automotive Group

Tyler Linderman, Director of Strategy, Bricz

10:45-11:45
Warehouse Advantage Track
Test automation best practices: Accelerating user acceptance testing to reduce costs and achieve faster time to value

Presenter:

Madhavi Anasuri, Director, Quality Assurance, Körber Supply Chain

10:45-11:45
Warehouse Edge Track
Spurring Stability and Growth through a WMS Implementation

Presenter:

Shane Allgeier, Chief Operations Officer, HJI Supply Chain Solutions

10:45-11:45
Enterprise 3PL Track
Screen to Voice: Introducing a new level of automation and efficiency in Vertical Cold Chain

Presenter:

Jeremy Marnay, Product Manager, Körber Supply Chain

10:45-11:45
TMS Track
Maximize your TMS with Mobile Integrations

Presenter:

Calum Bishop, Senior TMS Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

10:45-11:45
Prophesy Dispatch Track
Explore the Advanced Rating and Fuel Matrix in Prophesy Dispatch

Presenter:

Steve Knauber, Senior Implementation Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

10:45-11:45
DSD Track
Next-level retail execution with Direct Store Delivery

Presenter:

Howard Pressman, Senior Director, Sales Technology Innovation, Bimbo Bakeries

10:45-11:45
TSO Track
How to become a "Shipper of Choice" to secure better rates with carriers

Presenters:

Emily Andrews, Senior Manager, Audit & Carrier Services, Körber Supply Chain

10:45-11:45
OMS Track
A Dynamic Duet: OMS + WMS Together for Elevated Customer Experience

Presenters:

Chris Maynard, VP, Professional Services, Körber Supply Chain

Jeff Hill, Director Global Supply Chain, Titan Brands

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15
Platinum Partner Keynote

Presenter:

Mike Cavanagh, Group Vice President, North America Enterprise Cloud, Oracle

1:00-2:00
QuickBooks-Integrated Features

Presenter:

Steve Knauber, Senior Implementation Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

1:15-1:45
Maximizing resiliency and minimizing risk in your supply chain

Presenter:

Clint Reiser, Supply Chain Research Director, ARC Advisory Group

1:45-2:15
When Opportunity Knocks: How Supply Chain Agility Fuelled Business Growth

Presenters:

Sanju Desai, Senior Director, Supply Chain Application Development, CarParts.com

Chad Simpson, CIO, City Furniture

Juan Lopez, SVP Operations, Vuori

2:00-2:45
Dispatching for Your Brokerage Operation

Presenter:

Steve Knauber, Senior Implementation Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

2:15-2:45
Elevate Awards: Recognizing The Maestros

Presenter:

Chad Collins, CEO, Körber Supply Chain

2:45 - 3:15 Break
3:15-4:15
Hacking the Rockstar Attitude: How to Ignite Peak Performance Post-Pandemic

Presenter:

Mark Shulman, Rockstar Keynote and Celebrity Drummer

4:15-4:30
Elevate Wrap-Up

Presenter:

Richard Stewart, EVP Americas, Körber Supply Chain

6:30 - 10:00 Customer Appreciation Eventrythm banner

Wednesday - March 15, 2023

All times are Eastern Standard Time: EST
7:45-8:45 Breakfast
8:45-9:45
Warehouse Advantage Track
Best of Breed Barcode Labeling with BarTender

Presenter:

Lee Stevens, Senior Sales Engineer, Seagull Scientific

8:45-9:45
Warehouse Advantage Track
API Designer: What it is and how it can help

Presenter:

Darrell Wright, Technical Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

8:45-9:45
Warehouse Edge Track
Using Körber Essentials to solve important challenges without Warehouse Edge customization

Presenter:

Jim Krantz, Pre-Sales Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

8:45-9:45
Enterprise 3PL Track
mPage: A new layer of E3PL adaptability

Presenters:

Sonya Shahi, Pre-Sales Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

Darrell Wright, Technical Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

8:45-9:45
TMS Track
Freight Rating in HTML5 for K.Motion TMS for Carriers and Brokers

Presenter:

Kim Manzone, SaaS Implementation Team Lead, Körber Supply Chain

8:45-9:45
Prophesy Dispatch Track
Managing Driver/Carrier Settlements and Deductions in Prophesy Dispatch

Presenter:

Steve Knauber, Senior Implementation Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

8:45-9:45
DSD Track
Körber DSD Customer Roundtable: Open discussion on key current and future industry trends

Presenter:

Dan LeBlanc, Product Management Director, Körber Supply Chain

8:45-9:45
TSO Track
Transportation Solution Consulting as a differentiator: Contract optimization, carrier sourcing, benchmarking, and more

Presenter:

Mark Taylor, Senior Consulting Director, Körber Supply Chain

8:45-9:45
OMS Track
Billboard Top 10 Reasons to Invest in OMS

Presenters:

Janine Renella, Account Executive, Körber Supply Chain

Louis Pagan-Rodriguez, Account Executive, Körber Supply Chain

9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:00
Warehouse Advantage Track
Gamification: A new instrument to drive employee engagement

Presenter:

Pedro Tome, CEO, Vaibe

10:00-11:00
Warehouse Advantage Track
WA Technical Roundtable Working Session

Presenters:

Justin Velthoen, Director of Product Management - WMS, Körber Supply Chain

Jennifer Weingarth, Director of Development, Körber Supply Chain

10:00-11:00
Warehouse Edge Track
Powering a scalable and innovative future with Warehouse Edge

Presenter:

Adam Vincent, IT Applications Director, SMECO

10:00-11:00
Enterprise 3PL Track
API Designer: What it is and how it can help

Presenter:

Darrell Wright, Technical Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

10:00-11:00
TMS Track
Introduction to K.Motion TMS for Carriers & Brokers

Presenter:

Calum Bishop, Senior TMS Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

10:00-11:00
Prophesy Dispatch Track
Introduction to K.Motion TMS for Carriers & Brokers

Presenter:

Kim Manzone, SaaS Implementation Team Lead, Körber Supply Chain

10:00-11:00
DSD Track
Körber DSD Customer Advisory Board; Roadmap Planning

Presenter:

Dan LeBlanc, Product Management Director, Körber Supply Chain

10:00-11:00
TSO Track
How advanced analytics from a purpose-built transportation BI tool can optimize your freight spend to create a sustained competitive advantage

Presenters:

Chas Kocks, Account Executive, Körber Supply Chain

Quinn Nelson, Enterprise Analytics Manager, Körber Supply Chain

10:00-11:00
OMS Track
Behind the Curtain: Introduction to OMS and Preview of Koerber's new platform (OMS 101)

Presenters:

Chase Dodge, Director, Product Management, Körber Supply Chain

Chad Andrews, Senior Solution Engineer, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
Warehouse Advantage Track
Using Korber Academy to enhance Warehouse Advantage product training and knowledge

Presenter:

Steve Gritton, Enablement - eLearning Specialist, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
Warehouse Advantage Track
WA Technical User Group Working Session

Presenter:

Justin Velthoen, Senior Product Manager, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
Warehouse Edge Track
How voice is optimizing the customer experience through improved accuracy and efficiency

Presenter:

Michel Perez-Guzman, Professional Services Director, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
Enterprise 3PL Track
Panel Discussion: Strategies for addressing labor challenges in 3PL

Presenter:

Colin Hay, Account Manager 3PL, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
TMS Track
Automating Common Tasks with K.Motion TMS for Carriers & Brokers

Presenter:

Calum Bishop, Senior TMS Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
Prophesy Dispatch Track
Mobile Comm Integrations for Prophesy Dispatch including HOS

Presenter:

Steve Knauber, Senior Implementation Consultant, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
DSD Track
Optimize Your Processes with New Mobility and Software Solutions from Honeywell

Presenter:

Matt Sterner, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Honeywell

11:00-12:00
TSO Track
Körber TSO Roundtable: Open discussion on key current and future industry trends

Presenter:

Susan Kasperski, SVP Operations Group Leader, Körber Supply Chain

11:00-12:00
OMS Track
Encore! Tips & tricks for unlocking advanced power of Körber's new order management system (OMS 201)

Presenters:

Chase Dodge, Director, Product Management Körber Supply Chain

Chad Andrews, Senior Solution Engineer, Körber Supply Chain

12:00-1:00 Lunch and Closing Remarks