The Mercury Group

The premier shipper collective

August 5 - 7, 2024 | Nashville, TN

2024 Conference Theme: Performing in the Next Era of Transportation

We are experiencing a reimagined transportation industry characterized by supply chain transformation, artificial intelligence, and a paradigm shift toward decarbonization. In this era of transportation, actionable data, smart technology, and true partnerships create strategic harmony for sustained growth and innovation.

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Breakthrough brings solutions, research, and industry expertise to The Mercury Group, an annual gathering of Breakthrough shipper clients that drives deep conversations, peer-based learning, and collaboration.

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An exclusive client event

The Mercury Group is an exclusive event for Breakthrough clients.

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2024 Agenda

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Networking Event

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All attendees

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Breakfast

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All attendees

9:00 - 9:45 AM

Welcome & Breakthrough Keynote

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John Teggart, Breakthrough

9:45 - 10:00 AM

Break

15-minute break

All attendees

10:00 - 10:40 AM

Breakthrough Advisor Webinar LIVE

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Matt Muenster, Matt Snider, Josh Delfosse & Peyton Jack, Breakthrough

10:40 - 11:10 AM

Shipper Panel: Proven Strategies for Implementing Sustainable Freight and Energy Practices in Your Network

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Jenny Vander Zanden, Breakthrough & Clients

11:10 - 11:25 AM

Break

15-minute break

All attendees

11:25 - 11:55 AM

Roundtable: Implementing Sustainable Freight and Energy Practices in Your Network

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Heather Mueller, Breakthrough

11:25 - 11:55 AM

Industry Share: Implementing Alternative Energy

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Heather Ewing, Breakthrough

11:55 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch break

All attendees

1:00 - 1:30 PM

A look ahead at artificial intelligence's impact on the supply chain

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John Kahan, Microsoft (Retired)

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Leveraging the full power of the breakthrough ecosystem

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Jared Spude & Matt Snider, Breakthrough

2:00 - 2:15 PM

Break

15-minute break

All attendees

2:15 - 2:45 PM

Best practices to maximize fuel recovery value

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Allie Barthen & Ryan Haertl, Breakthrough & Clients

2:15 - 2:45 PM

Transportation benchmarking to optimize your supply chain

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Peyton Jack & Heather Ewing, Breakthrough

2:50 - 3:20 PM

Roundtable: creating a data-driven strategy for the next era of transportation

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Dave Tuttle & Allie Barthen, Breakthrough

2:50 - 3:20 PM

Shipper panel: real-world applications and outcomes of intermodal conversion

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Katie Hansen, Breakthrough & Clients

3:20 - 3:35 PM

Break

15-minute break

All attendees

3:35 - 4:40 PM

Guest keynote: exponential growth through the third door

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Alex Banayan, #1 International Bestselling Author of The Third Door

5:30 - 10:00 PM

Networking event

Join us at the Country Music Hall of Fame for an evening of networking and music!

All attendees

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Breakfast

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All attendees

9:00 - 9:10 AM

Day 3 Welcome

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Erin Blaha

9:10 - 9:40 AM

Unpacking a Client's Strategy for Transformational Change

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John Teggart, Breakthrough & Client

9:40 - 10:10 AM

Industry Panel: What's Next for Freight

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John McCaw & Danielle Grant, Breakthrough & Industry Guest Speakers

10:10 - 10:25 AM

Break

15-minute break

All attendees

10:25 - 10:55 AM

Unveiling Best Practices for LTL Fuel Recovery: A Case Study

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Nick Kornaus, Breakthrough & Client

10:25 - 10:55 AM

Experience the Outcome of Fuel Hedging in Your Network: A Transformational Fuel Simulation

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Nic Kumbalek & Josh Delfosse, Breakthrough

11:00 - 11:25 AM

Industry Panel: What You Need to Know for Upcoming Supply Chain Policy

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Jenny Vander Zanden, Breakthrough & Industry Guest Speakers

11:00 - 11:25 AM

Global Supply Chain Trends: Europe, Marine Shipping, and Sustainable Practices Unpacked

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Matt Muenster & Ankit Patel, Breakthrough

11:25 - 11:35 AM

Break

10-minute break

All attendees

11:35 - 12:00 PM

Shipper Share: The Crucial Role of Pilots in the Shipping Industry

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Danielle Grant, Breakthrough & Clients

12:00 - 12:15 PM

Conference Closing

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John Teggart, Breakthrough

12:15 - 1:00 PM

Lunch

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All attendees

Keynote Speaker

Alex Banayan

Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. The Third Door chronicles Banayan’s seven-year quest to uncover the definitive mindset of exponential growth and success. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and Business Insider’s “Most Powerful People Under 30,” Banayan is his generation’s leading expert in high-performance and personal development, having been featured in Fortune, CNBC, Businessweek, The Washington Post, MSNBC, Fox News, and NBC News.

See what attendees are saying

Read what past attendees have to say about their experience at The Mercury Group.

Overall, the event provided very insightful and strategic information I will be able to take back to my organization and implement rather swiftly. Moreover, the effort to build a platform which fosters the engagement and learnings is a testament to the value Breakthrough places on their partnerships and is greatly appreciated.

Nicole Buttcher

Sr. Manager of Logistics & Business Excellence | Materne North America

Great content, engaged/enthusiastic hosts & attendees.

Lisa Obency

Transportation Manager | Winland Foods

Thanks for this event. It was very well ran and professionally managed. The content was relevant and useful. The attendees were of high interest to me for discussions. I got more out of your event than most if not all conferences I regularly attend. Thanks for the invite to attend.

Brent Janezic Director

Supply Chain Sourcing | Danone

Great event! Always leave inspired and ready to build the content into my strategy.

Nic Kieper

Logistics Manager | Miller Electric

2024 Venue

We’re excited to host The Mercury Group at the W Nashville, in the heart of The Gulch neighborhood. Once registered, watch your inbox for more information on room reservations.

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