Innovation Day is a dynamic event designed to inspire, educate, and connect professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in supply chain management. This exclusive event is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations and collaborations between leading companies and cuing-edge solution providers in the supply chain domain.
Explore game-changing trends in global logistics
and supply chain
Connect and expand
your network with
industry experts
Unlock strategies
for competitive
advantage
Elevate innovation
with cutting-edge
technology
Attendees
Companies
Speaking Tracks
2024 Topics at a Glance
2024 Topics at a Glance
Experience the future of supply chain through AI-driven innovations. Discover how AI can enhance decision-making, predict disruptions, and optimize operations for unprecedented efficiency and resilience.
Embrace the latest in supply chain innovation with automated testing, seamless warehouse robotics integration, voice-directed warehousing, and strategies for addressing labor shortages.
Uncover the future of supply chain management with omnichannel strategies, end-to-end visibility, cloud-based collaboration and sustainability. Discover how these advancements enhance market leadership in the digital era.
Uncover the power of Design Thinking in supply chain innovation. Learn how to apply this human-centered approach to solve complex problems, enhance customer experiences, and drive creative solutions. Engage in interactive sessions to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and efficiency.
Digital
Transformation
KEN
SHOTTS
VP of Logistics
and Inventory
Material
Automation
PAUL
CRIMM
CTO - Productivity Solutions
& Services
Design Thinking
& Automation
KRISTI
MONTGOMERY
Vice President Innovation,
Research & Development
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
ANN MARIE
JONKMAN
Vice President,
Industry Strategies
Digital
Transformation
SEAN
MOORE
Chief Information
Officer
Digital
Yard
RAMU
PANNALA
VP of Supply Chain
Technology
ROBOTIC
AUTOMATION
AK
SCHULTZ
Chief Executive
Officer
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
in Commerce
RAJ
PONNUSWAMY
Chief Development
Officer
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
VICTORIA
BROWN
Consulting Practice
Leader
MATERIAL
AUTOMATION
JEFF VAN
LUVANEE
VP of Global
Sales - PSS Solutions
MATERIAL
AUTOMATION
EVAN
FARHA
Fulfillment Solutions
Advisor
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
SCOTT
SAUNDERS
Managing
Partner
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
JOSH
OWEN
Chief Executive
Officer
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
JONATHON
CRAFTON
Systems
Architect
Digital
Transformation
FREDDY
GUARD
Head of Industry
GTM - Consumer Goods
TECH
ADAPTATION
NATE
KENT
Account
Executive
TECH
ADAPTATION
ANDY
HUNTER
Sr. Director, Supply
Chain Offering Lead
AUTOMATION
BRIAN
HUDOCK
Chief Executive Officer,
Co Founder
AUTOMATION
KEVIN
HUME
Co Founder
& Project Executive
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
SOPHIE
DABBS
Managing
Partner
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
LOGAN
KLUTH
VP PMG,
WMS
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
MATTHEW
BUTLER
Managing
Partner
JAGAN
REDDY
Managing
Partner
SCOTT
ZICKERT
Managing
Partner
Kick off your Innovation Day experience with an exclusive pre-event dinner at the renowned Game Room, located within the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. Immerse yourself in a unique blend of modern comfort and vintage charm, where innovation meets tradition.
Date: September 3rd
Time: 19:00
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today for an unforgettable evening that blends culinary delights with professional networking.
Tuesday 3RD september
19:00
Pre-Event Dinner at The Game Room
Wednesday 4th september
EVENT SCHEDULE: 08:30 to 17:00
REGISTRATION: 08:00 - 8:30
08:30 - 08:50
Room A
Scott Zickert
Managing Partner
and
Jagan Reddy
Welcome to Innovation Day
08:50 - 09:20
Room A
Ken Shotts
VP of Logistics and Inventory
Digital Transformation
Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: ABB's Journey to a Future-Ready Supply Chain
9:20 - 9:45
Room A
Paul Crimm
CTO - Productivity Solutions
Material Automation
What’s next with AI?
9:45 - 10:10
Room A
Kristi Montgomery
Vice President Innovation, Research
Design Thinking & Automation
Design Thinking in Action:
Using Design Thinking to Succeed with Application of Supply Chain Automation
BREAK: 10:10 - 10:25
10:25 - 10:50
Room A
Ann Marie Jonkman
Vice President, Global Industry Strategies
Artificial Intelligence
Logistics - Intelligent Decisioning End to End
10:50 - 11:15
Room A
Sean Moore
Chief Information Officer
Digital Transformation
The 'Run, Grow, Transform' Mantra:
CJ Logistics' Guide to Digital Innovation
11:15 - 11:40
Room A
Ramu Pannala
Vice President, Supply Chain Technology
Digital Yard
Driving Innovation:
Automating Yard Management for Operational Excellence
11:40 - 12:05
Room A
AK Schultz
Chief Executive Officer
and
Jagan Reddy
Robotics Automation
Q&A Lessons Learned in Automation
LUNCH: 12:05 - 13:05
13:05 - 13:55
Room A
Kristi Montgomery
Vice President Innovation,Design Thinking Workshop
13:55 - 14:20
Room A
Raj Ponnuswamy
Chief Development Officer
Digital Transformation in Commerce
Digital Transformation in Ecommerce: Essentials of a Next Generation, Agile OM/DOM System
13:55 - 14:20
Room B
Victoria Brown
Consulting Practice Leader
Digital Transformation
Navigating Unfamiliar Territory – Best Practices for Selecting and Implementing a New-to-you Technology
14:20 - 14:45
Room A
Jeff Van Luvanee
VP of Global Sales – PSS Solutions
Material Automation
Voice-Driven Automation:
Optimizing Warehouse Operations with Honeywell Voice Picking Solutions
14:20 - 14:45
Room B
Sophie Dabbs
Managing Partner
Digital Transformation
The Age of Acceleration
14:45 - 15:10
Room A
Evan Farha
Fulfillment Solutions Advisor
Material Automation
Maximizing Warehouse Potential:
A Journey towards Automation
14:45 - 15:10
Room B
Scott Saunders
Managing Partner
Digital Transformation
Unlocking Supply Chain Excellence:
Breaking Down Control Tower Design Complexities and Planning for Value Realization
BREAK: 15:10 - 15:25
15:25 - 15:50
Room A
Josh Owen
Chief Executive Officer
and
Jonathon Crafton
Digital Transformation
Test Automation:
The Key to Improved Speed and Quality in Blue Yonder Implementations
15:25 - 15:50
Room B
Freddy Guard
Head of Industry GTM - Consumer Goods
Digital Transformation
Harnessing Advanced Platform Technologies to Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation
15:50 - 16:15
Room A
Nate Kent
Chief Executive Officer
and
Andy Hunter
Tech Adaptation
People-Centric Automation: Best Practices for Tech Integration
15:50 - 16:15
Room B
Brian Hudock
Chief Executive Officer, Co Founder
and
Kevin Hume
Automation
Getting on-board with Automation and Technology
16:15 - 16:40
Room A
Logan Kluth
VPG, WMS
and
Matthew Butler
Digital Transformation
WMS Modernization and Navigating Blue Yonder’s Platform Uplift
Tuesday 3RD september
19:00
Pre-Event Dinner at The Game Room
Wednesday 4th september
EVENT SCHEDULE: 08:30 to 17:00
Scott Zickert
Managing Partner
and
Jagan Reddy
Welcome to Innovation Day
Ken Shotts
VP of Logistics and Inventory
Digital Transformation
Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: ABB's Journey to a Future-Ready Supply Chain
Paul Crimm
CTO - Productivity SolutionsMaterial Automation
Kristi Montgomery
Vice President Innovation, Research
Design Thinking & Automation
Design Thinking in Action:
How Kenco Logistics Transforms Supply Chains through Strategic Automation
Ann Marie Jonkman
Vice President, Industry Strategies
Artificial Intelligence
Logistics - Intelligent Decisioning End to End
Sean Moore
Chief Information Officer
Digital Transformation
Automating Excellence:
CJ Logistics' Innovative Use of Cutting-Edge Supply Chain Solutions
Ramu Pannala
VP of Supply Chain Technology
Digital Yard
Driving Innovation:
Automating Yard Management for Operational Excellence
AK Schultz
Chief Executive Officer
and
Jagan Reddy
Robotics Automation
Q&A Lessons Learned in Automation
CONFERENCE BLOCK 2
Building on our exploration of innovation, these sessions delve into transformative approaches for driving progress. Engage in discussions that present fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in today’s dynamic environment. Learn from real-world examples that highlight successful adaptations and creative solutions, equipping businesses to thrive amidst constant change.
Kristi Montgomery
Vice President Innovation, ResearchDesign Thinking Workshop
Raj Ponnuswamy
Chief Development Officer
Digital Transformation in Commerce
Features of an Agile Order Management System
Victoria Brown
Consulting Practice Leader
Digital Transformation
Navigating Unfamiliar Territory - Best Practices for Selecting and Implementing a New-to-you Technology
Jeff Van Luvanee
VP of Global Sales - PSS Solutions
Material Automation
Voice-Driven Automation:
Optimizing Warehouse Operations with Honeywell Voice Picking Solutions
Sophie Dabbs
Managing Partner
Digital Transformation
The Age of Acceleration
Evan Farha
Fulfillment Solutions Advisor
Material Automation
Maximizing Warehouse Potential:
A Journey towards Automation
Scott Saunders
Managing Partner
Digital Transformation
Unlocking Supply Chain Excellence:
Breaking Down Control Tower Design Complexities and Planning for Value Realization
Josh Owen
Chief Executive OfficerJonathon Crafton
Systems Architect
Digital Transformation
Test Automation:
The Key to Improved Speed and Quality in Blue Yonder Implementations
Freddy Guard
Head of Industry GTM - Consumer Goods
Digital Transformation
Harnessing Advanced Platform Technologies to Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation
Nate Kent
Account Executive
and
Andy Hunter
Tech Adaptation
People-Centric Automation:
Best Practices for Tech Integration
Brian Hudock
Chief Executive Officer, Co Founder
and
Kevin Hume
Automation
Getting on-board with Automation and Technology
Logan Kluth
VPG PMG, WMS
and
Matthew Butler
Digital Transformation
WMS Modernization and Navigating Blue Yonder’s Platform Uplift
For your stay during Innovation Day, we recommend the following nearby hotels,
all conveniently located close to the event venue:
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