Speakers
Brad Gregory, director, software alliances, SMC³
Brad Gregory has 25 years of experience in LTL transportation, supply chain logistics and technology. He leads The SMC³ software alliance programs, developing relationships and partnerships with supply chain technology providers, and major shipper, carrier and third party provider accounts. Gregory regularly speaks at software alliance user group meetings, educating the participants in LTL operations, costing, and rating practices.
Dan Goodwill, president, Dan Goodwill & Associates
Dan Goodwill’s transportation consulting company focuses on helping shippers to more effectively manage their freight transportation and on helping trucking companies and third party logistics companies build their businesses. Goodwill has a successful track record in profit development, business startups, acquisitions, turnarounds, cost-saving programs and in building businesses through organic growth.
Will Taylor, director of operations, Averitt Express
Will Taylor is a 13-year veteran of the transportation industry, with expertise in operations, engineering and technology. He is currently director of operations for Averitt Express, where he spent the first 10 years of his career as an engineering leader. His industry experience includes optimization of linehaul and scheduling operations, improvement of cross-dock systems and implementation of onboard computers for Averitt’s entire fleet.
Bill Pritz, vice president and general manager, Logility - Transportation Group
Bill Pritz is vice president and general manager of Logility’s Transportation Group, an industry pioneer and leader in TMS development. For more than 24 years, Pritz has led Logility to their leadership status. He has also remained active in the industry, sharing his extensive industry knowledge by speaking on various topics related to transportation automation at CSCMP, APICS, VICS and the Distribution/Computer Seminars.
Danny B. Slaton, senior vice president, business development, SMC³
Danny Slaton is senior vice president of business development at SMC³. With more than 20 years of experience communicating with carriers, shippers, logistics providers and technology developers, Slaton is regularly sought out for dialog and insight regarding issues surrounding transportation pricing. Slaton’s areas of expertise include LTL benchmarking and transportation pricing dynamics, supply chain operational practices and the role of technology and 3PLs within the transportation industry.