BG Strategic Advisors is proud to announce that the 15^th Annual BGSA Supply Chain Conference will be Virtual on January 20 - 21, 2021 from 12:00 to 5:30PM EST.

BGSA Supply Chain 2021 is a one-of-a-kind event designed to recognize top supply chain companies as well as encourage the sharing of insights among an exclusive group of executives from a variety of industry segments.  Our invitation-only annual conference provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers.  In addition, the conference offers a unique focus on strategic ideas driving change in the supply chain marketplace, such as new technologies, consolidation, global expansion, and innovative growth strategies.  Attendees will be joining an elite group of industry leaders to discuss market trends, explore strategic acquisition opportunities, and exchange ideas for growth in the rapidly changing industry. BGSA Supply Chain is considered the foremost CEO-level event in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain sector.  Last year, more than 200 senior supply chain and operations executives joined us in Palm Beach.  This year’s virtual conference includes Featured speakers United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and Moderna’s CEO Stéphane Bancel, with a COVID Vaccine Update.

 

This year's panels & speakers include:

 

DAY 1 – Wednesday, January 20th

2021 Outlook: What Will the Coming Year Hold for Transportation and Logistics?

2020 was a volatile year. What will the coming year hold, and how can you position for growth and success in 2021?

 

Moderator: Benjamin Gordon – CEO, Cambridge Capital

• Henadi Al-Saleh – Chair of the Board, Agility
• Jeff Rivera – COO & President Western US Operations, Lineage Logistics
• Hessel Verhage – CEO Americas Region, DB Schenker
• Phil Yeager – President & COO, Hub Group

 

Voice of the Customer

How are your customers’ businesses evolving, and how can you anticipate their future needs? Discover what supply chain logistics challenges lay ahead for your clients, and what they expect you to provide for them, now and in the future.

 

Moderator: Gene Tyndall – Senior Partner, eMATE Consulting

• Frank Diaz – EVP, Logistics and Distribution, PriceSmart, Inc.
• Rick DiMaio – Sr. VP Supply Chain Operations, Office Depot
• Mark Holifield – EVP of Supply Chain, The Home Depot
• Sergio A. Villalobos – Global Procurement + Global Operations and Logistics, NIKE INC.

 

Supply Chain Technologies: What’s New and Exciting?

What are the leading supply chain technology companies doing to expand their services and markets in 2021? How does technology drive business and improvements? What is the value of technology in logistics?

 

Moderator: Matt Smalley – Principal, Cambridge Capital

• Guy Bloch – CEO, Bringg
• Razat Gaurav – CEO, LLamasoft, Inc.
• Jett McCandless – Founder & CEO, project44
• Tom McLeod - President & Chief Executive Office, McLeod Software

 

The BGSA Supply Chain Conference 2021 “Shark Tank”

Participants will receive a 10-minute window to showcase their Big Idea live on stage in the fields of Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics to potential customers, mentors and investors.

Finalists will be judged and voted on by both the attendees and the respected industry leader “Sharks”.

 

Moderator: Benjamin Gordon, CEO, Cambridge Capital 

Judges:

• Jack Holmes – Chairman, Emerge (Former President, UPS Freight)
• Rob Howard – Founder and CEO, Kindred Motorworks
• Herb Shear – Chairman, Shear Family Office

 

Finalists:

• Simon Murray – Co-Founder, CameraMatics
• Dr. Heidi Wyle – Founder/CEO, Venti Technologies
• Mark Campbell, CFA – Co-Founder/CEO, ProduceIQ, Inc.
• Dmitry Shevelenko – Co-Founder, Tortoise
• Dawn Salvucci-Favier – Chief Product Officer/CEO, Greenscreens.ai
• George Kochanowski – CEO/CTO, Staxxon, LLC

 

DAY 2 – Thursday, January 21st

 

Featured Speakers:

Stéphane Bancel – CEO, Moderna

Louis DeJoy – 75th United States Postmaster General

 

State of the Industry: Logistics Perspective

What innovations are top logistics companies pursuing in 2021? What is happening in truck brokerage, warehousing, freight forwarding, and value-added services?

 

Moderator: Dave Stubbs – Operating Partner, BGSA Holdings, LLC

• Ken Beyer – CEO, Transportation Insight Holding Company
• John Burke – CEO, Armada
• John Ferguson – President & CEO, Purolator, Inc.
• Mark Kunar – EVP, DHL Supply Chain

 

Dealmaking in the Supply Chain Market: Who is Winning and How?

We saw a spike in deal activity in 2020. Merger and acquisition activity in the industry is growing. Amidst all the market changes, what kinds of deals will be completed in 2021? What kinds of strategies make sense? Should you buy, sell, merge, raise capital, or pursue other scenarios? Hear from top CEOs, investors and practitioners on current deal approaches.

Moderator: Benjamin Gordon – CEO, Cambridge Capital

• Doug Waggoner – Chairman & CEO, Echo Global Logistics (Session 1)
• Bob Farrell – Chairman & CEO, GlobalTranz (Session 2)

 

State of the Industry: Trucking Perspective

Trucking is a leading indicator for the economy? Are we entering a downturn, in trucking and more broadly? How will capacity providers respond to challenges including economic cycles, trade wars, technology threats, and environmental requirements?

Moderator: Jack Holmes – Chairman, Emerge Market

• Rob Estes – President, Estes Express Lines
• Nick Gowen – Vice President of 360 Box Operations, JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
• Darren Hawkins – President & CEO, YRC Worldwide
• Judy R. McReynolds – Chairman, President & CEO, ArcBest Corporation

 

Managing Technology in this Era of Disruption

Technology is critical for business success, but the continued disruption by new software, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, robotics, and several other advances requires smart decisions and knowledge management. This Panel will provide strategies for dealing with disruptions, deciding on technological investments, and leveraging technologies for customer success.

Moderator: Rimas Kapeskas – Operating Partner, Cambridge Capital

• Bill Driegert – Co-founder and Head of Operations, Uber Freight
• Carl-Magnus Norden – Founder, Volta Trucks AB
• Karl Siebrecht – Co-founder & CEO, FLEXE, Inc.
• Mitchell Weseley – CEO, 3Gtms 

 

Feel free to visit www.BGSAConference.com for more information on this year’s event. The event is by invite only. For an invitation, please contact Jennifer Alfaro by phone at (561) 932-1607 or by email at [email protected].

About BG Strategic Advisors 

BG Strategic Advisors ("BGSA") is the leading M&A advisory firm focused on the logistics and supply chain industry. BGSA specializes in providing supply chain CEOs with the tools to maximize their companies' value. For more information, please visit www.BGSA.com.