Overview
Your supply chain community is here.
For 17 years, GMT has brought the world's largest Parcel and LTL leaders together to discuss the supply chain industry's most pressing issues and solutions. Each year, we dive into industry and market analysis. In addition, 'shipper-only' events offer new fun and interactive opportunities to network, share, and learn from peers!
What you will gain.
1Learn how top brands are navigating complex supply chain issues, like carrier capacity.
2Gain best practices and strategies for managing and optimizing networks just like yours from topical sessions and workshops.
3Make connections and build your network with industry peers and potential partners.
4First access to the GMT Benchmark Report, a survey-based peer benchmarking tool for large parcel and LTL shippers.
Agenda
Tuesday
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
Wednesday
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
Thursday
May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Early Arrival
Pre-Conference Networking Events
Join one of three exciting opportunities to talk industry and have fun with your peers before the main event:
- Golf at Galloway Golf Course: Transportation will leave from the Peabody Hotel at 12:45PM. Event will have a shotgun start at 1:30PM and will conclude at 5:30PM.
- DirectTV Distribution Center Tour: Transportation will leave from the Peabody Hotel at 2:00PM. Tour will occur from 2:30-4:30PM. Closed toe shoes required.
- Best of Memphis Tour: Transportation will leave from the Peabody Hotel at 2:15PM. Tour will occur from 2:30-6:00PM.
6:30PM
Peabody Hotel Club Bar
Welcome Reception and Registration
Food and drinks provided from 6:30-8:30PM.
Wednesday May 11, 2022
7:30-9:00AM
Peabody Grand Ballroom D
Breakfast
9:00-9:30AM
Continental Ballroom
Welcome and GMT Summit Kickoff
9:30-10:15AM
Continental Ballroom
Leading Insights from the Annual GMT Benchmark Report
Based on leading market research performed by Green Mountain Technology and Cleveland Research Company, attendees will get the first view of the 2022 GMT Benchmark Report and gain insight into the latest trends that are shaping the parcel and LTL industries.
10:15-11:15AM
Continental Ballroom
Industry Breakout Groups: Leading Insights from the GMT Benchmark Report
11:15AM-12:00PM
Continental Ballroom
Carrier Panel: Innovative Strategies for Utilizing Regional / Alternative Carriers
Since the pandemic, the regional/alternative carrier market has grown rapidly, expanding network capabilities in response to supply chain disruptions. In this panel, executives from some of the fastest growing carriers will share examples of innovative and unique ways shippers can leverage their capabilities.
12:00-1:00PM
Peabody Grand Ballroom D
Lunch
1:00-1:45PM
Continental Ballroom
LTL Marketplace Insights Report
MASTIO's latest LTL Carrier Customer Value & Loyalty Study identifies and quantifies the percep- tions and needs of LTL shippers in the U.S. The study findings are based on data and insights collected by telephone interviews with key decision makers.
1:45-2:00PM
Continental Ballroom
Industry Breakout Groups: LTL Marketplace Insights Report
2:00-2:30PM
Continental Ballroom
Keys to Developing a Comprehensive Data Management System
Effectively managing network spend in today’s increasingly complex environment requires the ability to warehouse multiple sources of Big Data. Learn about the important sources of network centric data, common constraints to a data warehouse implementation, and best practices for setting up a reliable Data Management system.
2:30-3:00PM
Continental Ballroom
Creative Order Fulfillment Strategies
Learn the most creative order fulfillment strategies that were a direct response to the pandemic and how these approaches will evolve moving forward. Walk through real-world examples of successful implementations by shippers.
3:00-3:30PM
Continental Ballroom
Carrier Panel: State of the LTL Industry
Join LTL carriers and shippers as they discuss the realities of today's LTL marketplace, including challenges and opportunities, as well as where they believe we can expect for the future LTL industry.
3:30-4:00PM
Continental Ballroom
Carrier Panel: Why It Matters - How the Returns Experience Impacts Your Bottom Line Today and Tomorrow
We’ll take an inside look at a leading reverse logisitcs platform, while also discussing the future of returns and how it will impact both the Parcel and LTL industries.
4:00-4:15PM
Continental Ballroom
Break
4:15-5:00PM
Continental Ballroom
Transportation Industry Trends: A Market View for 2022 and Beyond
Cleveland Research Company reviews the state of the transportation, parcel, and LTL markets while highlighting results from GMT’s market research on parcel and LTL cost inflation trends, brand expectations, and more.
5:00-5:30PM
Continental Ballroom
Closing Remarks
5:30-6:30PM
Peabody Grand Ballroom D
Sponsor Cocktail Reception
6:30PM
Peabody Rooftop/Skyway
Rooftop Dinner and Live Entertainment
Outdoor dinner and entertainment if weather permits. Live band will start at 8:00pm.
Thursday May 12, 2022
7:30-8:30AM
Peabody Grand Ballroom D
Breakfast
8:30-9:10AM
Continental Ballroom
Shipper Panel: Strategies for Optimizing Carrier Agreements
Discuss openly with your shipper peers how carrier agreements have changed throughout the course of the pandemic, as well as considerations to be mindful of when seeking out new contracts.
9:10-9:50AM
Continental Ballroom
Roundtables: Session 1
An opportunity to participate among a choice of relevant and popular roundtable topics led by GMT experts. Topics include mitigating costs, contracts, omnichannel, carrier challenges, audit- ing and reporting, and Amazon.
9:50-10:30AM
Continental Ballroom
Shipper Panel: Everyday is Peak Season – How Do You Manage?
Speak openly with your shipper peers about how to manage a network that is always under pressure. No carrier partners will be present during this session.
10:30-11:00AM
Continental Ballroom
Break
11:00-11:45AM
Continental Ballroom
Roundtables: Session 2
An opportunity to participate among a choice of relevant and popular roundtable topics led by GMT experts. Topics include mitigating costs, contracts, omnichannel, carrier challenges, audit- ing and reporting, and Amazon.
11:45AM-12:15PM
Continental Ballroom
Our Predictions for the Upcoming Year
An interactive session where shippers and GMT experts openly share their predictions for the year ahead. Who is the carrier to watch? What is needed to get ahead of peak season 2022? Will pandemic surcharges fade away? Share your best guesses here.
12:15-12:30PM
Continental Ballroom
Break
12:30PM
Bus Loading for Offsite Lunch
1:00-4:00PM
BBQ PitMaster Competition
High profile judges, local beer tastings, and a cookoff! Lunch included from Blues City BBQ, and beverages provided by Spirits & Soul Brewery.
4:30PM
Memphis in May BBQ Competition: All Star Ten Pin Porkers
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is recognized as the Grand Daddy of Grilling, and is ranked as America’s #1 most prestigious BBQ competition by USA Today’s 10 Best. Event will go until midnight with transportation included. Bus will run on loop from the Peabody Hotel to the Memphis Fair Grounds all night!
*Schedule subject to change.
Speakers
*Speakers updated as they are confirmed.
Home of the Blues, Soul & Rock 'N' Roll
The Peabody Hotel is in an exciting part of downtown Memphis, please feel free to explore their website and Memphis Tourism to learn more about the area!
The Peabody Hotel
The GMT Summit is an all-inclusive event, except for travel. Please do not make a hotel reservation.
Register
Registration for the GMT Summit 2022 is now closed.
Please contact Phoenix Pope for additional questions or inquiries.
Q&A
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Platinum Sponsor
Panel Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
*Sponsors updated as they are confirmed.