The Connect 2025 breakout agenda is packed with valuable peer insights, innovative technology, and industry best practices that go above and beyond and spark ideas you won’t find anywhere else in the industry.

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Best Practices for Effective Collaboration with Customs Brokers

Presented by A.N. Deringer & Willson International
Global Trade

This session will explore crucial strategies and best practices for working effectively with customs brokers in today’s trade environment. Participants will gain valuable insights from e2open and its customers into the latest regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The goal is to equip attendees with practical knowledge to enhance their collaboration with customs brokers, streamlining import procedures and ensuring compliance.

Compliance Agility in an Era of Regulation Uncertainty

Presented by Johnson Controls, Emerson and Johnson & Johnson
Global Trade

ESG-focused regulations, tariff wars, and election-year political agendas keep compliance managers on their toes. How can companies prepare themselves for the inevitable regulatory change coming? What is the role of technology in being agile and flexible? How can you make your teams and workflows nimble enough to adapt? Join this panel of compliance experts as they share their insights and practical advice so you’re ready for anything.

Demand Sensing Delivers Continued Value Creation at Mars Wrigley

Presented by MARS
Planning

The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, is more than a tagline at Mars; it’s a way of working. They are reinventing how they do business today to create the world they want tomorrow. And the supply chain is no exception. Join Mars Wrigley planning experts, Nora Dutia and Sagar Shah, to hear how Demand Sensing continues to create value and win over skeptics to transform end-to-end supply chain planning to achieve greater agility and help Mars become Sustainable in a Generation.

Empowering Women in Supply Chain: Strategies for Success

Presented by QSC, CH Robinson & e2open

In today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace, the role of women in supply chain management has become increasingly pivotal. This panel brings together a diverse group of accomplished female leaders who are at the forefront of supply chain innovation and transformation.

The discussion will explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in this field, highlighting their contributions to driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in supply chains. Panelists will share their personal journeys, insights on leadership, and strategies for overcoming barriers to success.

Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to foster a more inclusive and diverse supply chain environment, and the critical role that gender diversity plays in enhancing organizational performance and innovation. Join us for an inspiring and informative session that celebrates the achievements of women in supply chain and explores the path forward for future leaders.

Enabling Logistics Agility with LaaS

Presented by Crown, Cork & Seal & Dessert Holdings
Logistics

Discover how Crown Cork & Seal, a leading packaging manufacturer, and Dessert Holdings, a leading North American bakery company, achieved continuous process improvements and cost savings with e2open’s TMS and LaaS team. Michael Wingert, Vanessa Ridley-Gray, and Molly Feller discuss evolving strategies to navigate market conditions, enhance relationships, improve customer service, and control costs.

How to Plot a Course to a Future-ready Supply Chain

Presented by PriceSmart
Platform

PriceSmart, the only operator of membership warehouse clubs in Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia, needed to transform its supply chain to achieve next-level performance. While establishing a clear vision is a key first step to transformation, defining priorities and developing a roadmap is critical to gaining alignment across the business. Join Rafael Rodriquez and Wayne Sadin of PriceSmart as they share their journey with e2open’s Will Thomas. They’ll explain how they realized the need for transformation, how they defined their future state vision, and the importance of proper sequencing of initiatives driving their business into the future.

How to Stay Competitive with Rapidly Evolving Global Logistics by Integrating AI

Presented by Leschaco
Logistics

Join the discussion with Sebastian Poehl from global logistics service provider Leschaco as he shares different applications for incorporating AI into international logistics, including Route Optimization, Pricing Optimization, Supply Chain Visibility, and Sustainability Initiatives. He will highlight practical examples showcasing Leschaco’s business cases and collaboration with e2open.

Michael Foods Leverages TMS Adaptability to Deliver Customer Satisfaction to Their Table

Presented by Michael Foods
Logistics

Join us to hear how long-time customer and partner Michael Foods has leveraged their e2open TMS to adapt to business growth and deliver its products on time. This enables Michael Foods to provide value-added solutions to their customers while achieving high customer satisfaction.

Parcel Dynamics: Balancing Cost Reduction and Customer Experience

Presented by Covetrus & alphabroder
Logistics

When it comes to small parcel delivery, businesses must strike a delicate balance between reducing costs and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Join us as we delve into strategies for leveraging carriers’ strengths across parcel, postal, and postal induction while collaborating with partners like e2open to translate this vision into reality.

Real-Time Rating for mutual benefit of Shippers & Carriers

Presented by Ally Logistics & Kerry Ingredients
Logistics

Discover the success story of Ally Logistics and Kerry Foods as they leverage e2open TMS to bring Real-Time Rating (RTR) to life. Explore the benefits of RTR, the technology behind it, the partnership possibilities, pitfalls, and the ultimate success. See how this innovative solution can enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings for both shippers and carriers. Join us to learn more!

The Jabil and e2open Journey to Onboard 15,000 Suppliers

Presented by Jabil
NetworkSupply

Automating order management and inventory collaboration is essential to achieve time savings, data accuracy, and effective supplier communication. However, the challenge lies in onboarding your many suppliers, each with varying technology requirements. Learn what made e2open and Jabil a rockstar team capable of achieving the goal of onboarding 15,000 suppliers.