Anixter, PARCEL Forum Game Changer of 2018, shares how innovation and transportation technology are helping them make game-changing improvements in their logistics and shipping processes. With more than 65,000 products in stock, Anixter has the largest and broadest wire and cable product offering in the world. Session 102 – LEARN MORE Boxed was founded by an experienced group of tech pioneers with a simple idea: make shopping for bulk easy. As techies selling to techies, they wanted to keep costs down. Negotiating price, including transportation spend, was critical to their success. The VP of Transportation will share the human interaction skills that can help you understand the art of negotiating—and how to do it better. Session 703 – LEARN MORE With annual sales exceeding $1 billion, Crocs is one of the world’s top 10 non-athletic shoe companies. Getting millions of shoes in the hands of online consumers and retail outlets is key to that success. Crocs’ Global Logistics Specialist will share how they added regionals to their transportation mix to get these uniquely crafted shoes to the right place, at the right time, at the right cost. In 1981, Quality Bicycle Parts (QBP) was founded on importing hard-to-find mountain bike parts from Japan. From then, they have grown to be a leader in disturbing parts to dealers throughout the US. Their mission: “To bolster bike shop success by providing a high inventory of the best cycling products in the world, and reliably shipping those products to dealers exactly when they need it.” Find out how they use regional carriers to fulfill their mission. When you see branded activewear and accessories, it just may be a SanMar product. Screenprinters, embroiderers, athletic dealers and promotional companies count on SanMar for t-shirts, polo shirts, and outerwear. Getting products to their customers on time and at a low cost is important to the success of the company. Learn how they incorporated regional carriers to do just that. Session 301 – LEARN MORE Educational Development Corporation distributes books to schools, bookstores, toy stores, specialty stores and other retail outlets throughout the United States. To keep up with growth, they implemented changes including WMS, light-directed picking, multiple pick modules tied together by conveyor, a shipping sorter, and an automated packaging line. Find out how these improvements resulted in decreased labor costs and increased sales. Session 104 – LEARN MORE GameStop is a global retailer of multichannel video games, pop culture collectibles, consumer electronics, and wireless services, operating more than 5,800 stores in 14 countries acrossEurope, Canada, Australia, and the US. On Monday, you can tour the GameStop Refurbishment Operations Center. On Tuesday, you will learn how GameStop generates revenue through value-added services in reverse logistics. Session 602 – LEARN MORE Although founded 100+ years ago, Neiman Marcus has transitioned with the times; now one-third of their sales is being driven by their online presence. On Monday, attendees will be able to tour their 535,000 sq. ft. DC which utilizes voice-assisted picking, pick-to-light, RFID, Automotion conveyors/sorters, and carousel storage and retrieval systems to process more than 35,000 packages per day. On Tuesday, you can hear how they modernized their DC without disrupting customer service. Session 103 – LEARN MORE With 34 full-time employees, 100+ products, and hundreds of people working full time to manufacture their products, Peak Design, finds it essential to rely on third-party logistics services. The company makes products that keep gear organized, protected, and accessible, so customers are free to adventure, commute, and create. You’ll see how Peak Design partnered with third parties to deliver significant savings, improve service, and enhance the customer experience. Session 503 – LEARN MORE As a result of their merger in July 2015 with Appliance Parts Depot, Reliable Parts is now one of the largest appliance parts distributors in North America with 63 branch locations, 8 distribution centers, and 8 call centers. Reliable Parts currently services 26,500 customers. They use analytics to expose the impact that parcel costs have on sales margins. Learn the details and the ROI that analytics has had on the Company’s spend. Session 303 – LEARN MORE REGISTER NOW Bring along two other ranch hands and you’ll each save an additional $200.Call toll-free 866.378.4991 or email info@EventEvolution.com for details. If you have any questions regarding registering, exhibiting or sponsoring, please call toll-free 866.378.4991 or email info@EventEvolution.com.