Skip to content
Search AI Powered
Human content, AI powered search.

Latest Stories

Press releases are provided by companies as is and have not been edited or checked for accuracy. Any queries should be directed to the company issuing the release.

100+ speakers confirmed for Home Delivery World in Atlanta this March

100+ SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR HOME DELIVERY WORLD 2016 HIGH LEVEL EXECUTIVES IN DELIVERY, ECOMMERCE, AND RETAIL TECHNOLOGIES GATHERING IN ATLANTA ON MARCH 30 - 31 TO PLOT FUTURE OF INDUSTRY

DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffFeb 24, 2016
DC Velocity Staff
See Full Bio

Home Delivery World 2016, THE event for the home delivery value chain has confirmed 100+ speakers for its flagship event in Atlanta this March 30 - 31. Giants of delivery, ecommerce, and retail technology are gathering to talk about the present, the future, and recent innovations in the industry. Sessions range from the premium conference and networking sessions to the free to attend on-floor seminars and expo with 60+ top solution providers.
Top speakers for the event include:
• Ann-Marie Campbell, Executive Vice President - U.S. Stores, The Home Depot
• Pracash Thiyagarajaa, Head of Supply Chain Strategy & Vice President of Mass Channel Operations and Global Sourcing, Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh
• Chieh Huang, CEO, Boxed
• Don La France, Vice President, Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions, 1800flowers.com
• Ryan Miller, Vice President of Global eCommerce Strategy, Rakuten
• Scott Viohl, Senior Manager, International Strategy & Operations, Gilt
• Greg Dahlstrom, Director of Global Transportation, Bodybuilding.com
• Michael Mashintchian, Senior Director, Logistics & Customer Service, ShopRunner
• Jose Nino, Vice President of E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Perry Ellis International
• Michael Pezzicola, Head of Business, Overnight Delivery, Google Express
• Vishaal Melwani, Co-Founder & CEO, Combatant Gentlemen
• Douglas King, Director, Transportation & Drop Ship, QVC
• Vince Atkin, Director of Supply Chain Logistics, Overstock.com
• Christine Pfleckl, Vice President, Operations & Logistics, Better World Books
• Abir G. Thakurta, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Haverty Furniture Companies
• Robert Escobar, Vice President of Operations, Gwynnie Bee
• Charles Ickes, Vice President of Operations, Rent the Runway
• Hadi Irvani, Founder, PeachDish
• Eduardo Adriao, Multichannel Director, GPA (Grupo Pão de Açúcar)
• Tim Lowe, President, Lowes Foods
• Kurt Hasson, Assistant Vice President, E-Commerce, Hy-Vee
Download the NEW brochure to see who is speaking: https://www.terrapinn.com/template/live/documents/8008/18214

Book your pass today and join the industry leaders: https://bit.ly/1VGJmRm


For more information on all things Home Delivery, contact Daniel Reiss at +1 646 619 1819 or Daniel.reiss@terrapinn.com

You can also interact with us on social media at facebook.com/homedeliveryworld and twitter.com/total_delivery. Most up-to-date announcements and changes will be posted to the Home Delivery website at terrapinn.com/homedelivery

More Info: https://terrapinn.com/homedelivery

Industry Press Room
Industry Press Room

The Latest

zebox office photo
Technology

Tech incubator Zebox lists top 10 logistics startups

humanoid robot carrying box in warehouse
Robotics

Humanoid robot maker Apptronik teams with Google

FedEx Freight truck hauling trailers
Less-than-Truckload

Analysts praise FedEx move to spin off its LTL division

David Scheffrahn of Ocado Intelligent Automation
Robotics

InPerson interview: David Scheffrahn of Ocado Intelligent Automation

More Stories

​OPEX® Sure Sort® X with Xtract™ Warehouse Automation System Is Named a Finalist in the New Equipment Digest NED Innovation Awards

MOORESTOWN, NJ (December 18, 2024) OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Automation providing solutions for document, mail, and warehouse automation, has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 NED (New Equipment Digest) Innovation Awards, which celebrates innovations in industrial technology, tools, and equipment that empower businesses to work faster, better, and more cost-effectively.

OPEX Sure Sort® X with Xtract™, a high-speed automated sortation and order retrieval system, was recognized in the NED Innovation Awards Automation category.

Keep ReadingShow less

Featured

drawing of trucker tools freight technology
Trucking

DAT Freight & Analytics acquires Trucker Tools

Boston Dynamics’ autonomous mobile robot “Spot”
Robotics

“Spotting” issues and staying ahead of the curve

diagram of autonomous terminal tractor from embotech
Autonomous Trucks

Swiss self-driving car firm Embotech raises $27 million

screenshot of cargo booking tech from cargosprint
Shipping Software

Investor-backed CargoSprint acquires Advent eModal

eureka robotics tech for manufacturing and logistics
Robotics

Airbus Ventures invests $10.5 million in robotics startup

Hy-Tek Intralogistics releases Top Trends for 2025

Columbus, OH – December 18, 2024 – Hy-Tek Intralogistics, a premier provider of software, systems and services for supply chain automation technology, has released an episode of its popular podcast Automation Insider that looks at warehousing trends for 2025.

Automation Insider is a podcast created for people interested in what is new and what is successful in logistics and automation technology across a wide range of industries.

Keep ReadingShow less
Averitt Promotes David Fussell to Vice President of Dedicated Sales

Averitt Promotes David Fussell to Vice President of Dedicated Sales

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has promoted David Fussell to vice president of dedicated sales, following the retirement of Walt Gray.

Fussell joined Averitt in 1991 and has held several key positions throughout his career. He served as a transportation sales specialist in Decatur and Nashville, later becoming service center director in Little Rock. In 2018, he transitioned to director of dedicated sales, working closely with Gray to expand the company’s dedicated accounts and deliver customized solutions to customers.

Keep ReadingShow less

Schneider is first major carrier to achieve six million zero emission miles with the Freightliner eCascadia

GREEN BAY, Wis.-- Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is marking another significant milestone as its battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet has surpassed six million zero emission miles, highlighting its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing cleaner transportation.

“Reaching six million zero emission miles is a testament to our steadfast dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “Leading the way in adopting electric vehicle technology not only benefits the environment but also serves as an example of the broad service capabilities and flexibility we can offer to customers.”

Keep ReadingShow less
Roboteon announces breakthrough simulation capability for mobile robots in distribution

Roboteon’s Warehouse Robotics Fulfillment platform

Photo courtesy of Roboteon

Roboteon announces breakthrough simulation capability for mobile robots in distribution


Roboteon, provider of a powerful software platform for warehouse robot enablement, announces breakthrough simulation capabilities in its platform for robotics and other warehouse automation. The new tool help companies make better decisions across multiple time horizons, from initial automation planning through real time execution on the floor.

Interest in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and other robotics is high, but there remains much uncertainty about use cases, the number of AMRs and humans needed across different time horizons, expected operational improvements, and cost savings from the robotics investment.

Keep ReadingShow less
Copyright ©2024.