Growing in a Capacity Constrained World

Panel Discussion

Mike Kilgore – Founder & President, Chainalytics

Dave Anderson, Managing Director of Supply Chain Ventures, LLC

Richard Bishop, Principal, Bishop Consulting

Todd Carter, VP Domestic Intermodal Marketing, BNSF Railway

Regan Daniels, Director of Business Implementation, Werner

Enterprises

Walter Kemmsies, Chief Economist, Moffat & Nichol

Lisa Wheldon, Director, National Accounts & Container Sales,

JAXPORT

What is the “one” most alarming statistic relating to Capacity that concerns you? 

Why?        

Will congestion force changes in the distribution networks?

What will it look like?

Discuss the various levels of investments?

(Ports/Rail/Waterways/Highways)

Will we have more or less outsourcing as consumer

distribution channels become more complex?

Discuss the potential impact of the move towards direct-

fulfillment from a “last-mile” perspective?

How can our industry accelerate the advent of

automated vehicles?

What actions can shippers take to ensure they are

receiving the desired service, capacity and rates from

carriers?

What is your opinion on the Driver Shortage problem

facing the industry today and your thoughts on can be

done to bring more drivers to the industry?