The Mercury Group

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Leveraging the latest industry data, this keynote address will examine the challenges and opportunities posed by rapid technological advancements and shifts in operational paradigms. John will share key strategies for upholding core business principles amidst the intricacies of today's transportation sector, positioning you to stay ahead in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.

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Explore the factors shaping the movement of goods in 2024 and 2025 during the highly interactive, inaugural “Breakthrough Advisor Webinar LIVE”. The Applied Knowledge team will share their insights on market fundamentals and trends that drive market dynamics, while providing their latest outlook on the freight, energy & sustainability markets.

Transportation leaders need a pragmatic roadmap for designing their logistics network with sustainable freight and energy practices. Panelists will discuss near-term and long-term strategies intentionally designed to withstand the ebbs and flows of freight rate cycles and the pressing challenge of the transportation energy transition.

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This networking roundtable is focused upon taking the dialogue from the earlier shipper panel and putting it to action. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their perspectives and discuss steps they have taken to create enduring network strategies that are capable of performing in the transportation supply chain industry of today and tomorrow. Topics for discussion will include optimizing transportation for cost, service, and sustainability, leveraging experiments to find solutions, and what to do when the stage demands your best improvisational skills.

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Leveraging Breakthrough’s extensive industry expertise and data ecosystem, this session offers updated transportation benchmarking to enhance your supply chain operations. We will provide valuable insights from case studies and compelling data and statistics to empower attendees with actionable knowledge to optimize their transportation network.

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Ideal for prospective and new clients, this informative session discusses the fundamental metrics crucial for supply chain professionals to make informed decisions. We will delve into the metrics that form the backbone of fuel efficiency, rate competitiveness, and industry performance. Our focus will be on class 8 trucks’ MPG, base-rate benchmarking, and more to provide a clear view on strategic market positioning.

In today’s competitive landscape, improving supply chain efficiency is not just a goal but a necessity. Transportation benchmarking plays a crucial role in reducing cost and emissions and gaining competitive advantages for your organization. By leveraging transportation benchmarking, supply chain leaders can align freight networks with sustainability goals.

There is more data available today and more efficient ways to create insights from it. How are shippers embracing this immense data set while taking on the latest freight market disruption, a polyfuel future, and the demands of corporate sustainability? This engaging session will provide an opportunity for peers to discuss the latest data-driven insights that are setting new industry benchmarks and enhancing supply chain strategy.

In this engaging shipper panel, industry experts will discuss the economic and environmental advantages of adopting intermodal freight strategies while providing pragmatic insights on managing service issues and optimizing supply chain resilience.

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Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. A renowned expert on perseverance and exponential growth, Banayan has presented the Third Door™ framework to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world, including Apple, Google, Nike, IBM, Snapchat, Salesforce, Delta Airlines, Mastercard, and Disney. The Third Door chronicles Banayan’s seven-year quest to uncover the definitive mindset of success. The book is a #1 international bestseller, has been translated into more than a dozen languages, and has been acclaimed by the New York Post as “a joy to read.”

Banayan’s keynotes have had far-reaching effects, acting as the catalyst for a new way of thinking. The Third Door™ framework has helped individuals discover unconventional routes to achieve their biggest dreams and has aided Fortune 500 companies to take new approaches to sales, marketing, and exponential growth. Since the publication of The Third Door, Banayan has brought his message of possibility to millions of people in more than one hundred countries. At the core of Banayan’s mission is his belief that, “When you change what someone believes is possible, you change what becomes possible.”

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

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This informational session will shed light on the latest strategies and techniques being employed in the LTL sector. You will gain a firsthand understanding of how these best practices can bring greater transparency to your transportation fuel spend and drive efficiencies in your network. This is a must attend session if you are looking to leverage data-driven insights and innovative approaches to revolutionize your LTL fuel reimbursement strategy.

Participate in a market simulation focusing on managing fuel price risk in a volatile market. This simulation will emphasize the importance of designing and implementing an energy risk management plan, as well as the benefits to your organization’s budget and bottom line. Don’t miss this session discussing a trending topic in the logistics sector.

In this rapidly evolving transportation industry, staying ahead of policy and regulatory changes and understanding their implications is paramount. This session will bring together policy practitioners with a diverse set of experiences to share their insights on upcoming policies and regulations.

Thriving in the international current of market demands and geopolitical complexities requires visibility and agility. This session will provide valuable insights on the latest transformative trends that are reshaping global supply chains. Attendees will walk away with actionable knowledge to support international transportation decision-making and understand how Breakthrough's approach to energy management is creating opportunities to manage their transportation abroad.

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John Teggart will conclude The Mercury Group by sharing closing thoughts. He will delve into Breakthrough’s collaboration with Truckers Against Trafficking and emphasize the significance of fostering sustainable partnerships, cultivating an inquisitive mindset, and working closely with your team.

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