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TODD ERICKSRUD, MATCHBACK SYSTEMS PRESIDENT & CEO, TO JOIN PANEL AT THE JOC INLAND DISTRIBUTION CONF

The Topic: Innovative Solutions to Inland Challenges Through Big Data

Green Bay, WI - 06 October 2016 - MatchBack Systems, Inc. (www.matchbacksystems.com), the leading software solution to optimize, automate and communicate matchbacks, announced today President and CEO Todd Ericksrud will participate in a panel discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 from 2-3 pm (Grand Ballroom) at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference in Memphis.

The challenging and consistent problem of adequate container supply at inland locations to support exports has been an industry issue for years. The panel participants will discuss new solutions and approaches available today that offer tangible ways to meet these challenges. The approaches leverage technology, big data and a detailed understanding of container operations, intermodal operations and how motor carriers work.

"Our industry has come through several difficult years and the immediate future continues to present many struggles," said Todd Ericksrud, President & CEO, MatchBack Systems. "Most companies are examining every link in the supply chain to gain efficiencies, especially container optimization. For the past two years, MatchBack Systems has focused exclusively on creating technology to enable companies to unlock the power of matchbacks for container land transports. This panel affords me the opportunity to share more about our solutions with the market and the value offered through matchbacks, which can save miles, revenue and reduce emissions."


The JOC Inland Distribution Conference is being held at the Peabody Memphis Hotel from Nov. 8-10, 2016. Other speakers on the Nov. 8th panel include: Dale Butterfield, Manager of Import Logistics, American Tire Distributors; Christopher Mazza, Sales, ClearMetal, and Marco Huisman, Managing Director, Cofano. Dean Tracy, Managing Director, Global Integrated Solutions, is the session chair.

To request a demonstration of MatchBack Systems vendor pOréal or join the MatchBack Systems network, please contact us at 1.844.4ST-TURN (1.844.478.8876) or mbsi_info@matchbacksystems.com. In Europe, please call +31 107470002.

More Info: https://www.matchbacksystems.com/Resources/Press-Releases/MatchBack-Systems-Panel-Discussion-at-JOC-Inland-D.aspx

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