MercuryGate Announces Industry Leading Keynotes Highlighting Technology Futures like Blockchain for its Forthcoming Annual Velocity 2019 User Conference
December 6, 2018
CARY, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#TMS–MercuryGate International, Inc., a leading independent provider of
SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS) solutions, announced
today two industry-leading keynotes at Velocity 2019 – the premier event
for transportation and logistics professionals, taking place at the
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on May 5-7, 2019.
Consistent with the theme of “Innovate today. Own tomorrow.,” Velocity
2019 will feature technology-futurist Jack Shaw and logistics industry
expert Adrian Gonzalez as keynote speakers.
Jack Shaw will deliver an informative and powerful message about
technology’s digital future, “The Blockchain Transformation – Adapting
to Transportation’s New Digital Future.” Mr. Shaw is Co-Founder and
Executive Director of the American Blockchain Council. As such, he is a
leading expert on the strategic business implications of blockchain
technology who has spoken and consulted on blockchain around the world.
Adrian Gonzalez, President at Adelante SCM, will present “Lessons
from the Disrupted: A Practical Guide to Innovation.” Mr. Gonzalez has
over 18 years of logistics research experience and is a recognized
industry expert and LinkedIn Influencer whose thoughts and analyses are
valued by clients (leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service
providers, and technology companies) and followed by thousands of
readers online and on social media sites.
At the conference, around 400 delegates across retail, manufacturing,
wholesale distribution and logistics industries will gather to define
transportation strategies and how they create competitive advantages for
businesses. Velocity 2019 is sponsored by a dozen companies, including
SMC3, Descartes MacroPoint, TriumphPay, Banyan Technology, FourKites,
HubTran, DAT, Redwood Logistics, Rockfarm, TranSolutions, Trucker Tools,
and Truckstop.com.
Velocity 2019 will also feature more than 30 sessions by MercuryGate
thought leaders, partners, and customers, and will help attendees
discover what’s new and what’s next for transportation management at the
premier industry event for transportation and logistics professionals.
MercuryGate User Conference – Velocity 2019 will bring users industry
insights and provide a unique exchange of new ideas and best practices
to help you face the challenges of today and prepare for tomorrow.
Beyond these inspiring sessions, the conference will allow attendees to
network with peers and experience live product demonstrations.
To learn more about Velocity 2019, or to register for the conference,
click here.
About Mercury Gate
MercuryGate provides powerful transportation management solutions proven
to be a competitive advantage for today’s most successful shippers,
3PLs, freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers. MercuryGate’s solutions
are unique in their native support of all modes of transportation on a
single platform including Parcel, LTL, Truckload, Air, Ocean, Rail, and
Intermodal. Through the continued release of innovative, results-driven
technology and a commitment to making customers successful, MercuryGate
delivers exceptional value for TMS users through improved productivity
and operational efficiency. MercuryGate offers business intelligence to
improve transportation processes, increase customer satisfaction, and
reduce costs with its adaptable, comprehensive transportation solutions
suite.
Contacts
MercuryGate International
Marc DeNofio
518.322.5601
marc.denofio@mercurygate.com