Agenda

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Rise and Shine Breakfast and Networking

Join Banyan Clients, Partners and Team Members for an informal breakfast and networking opportunity to get the day started. Take a few minutes to plan which education session you’ll attend and identify Supply Chain Partners and Banyan Team Members you want to make time to meet with throughout the day.

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Breakfast: Transform Your Business with EOS

EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, is a set of simple concepts and practical tools used by more than 190,000+ companies around the world to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. Join Ron Kaminski from CultureShoc to learn how your company can embrace EOS create a path to realize real, sustainable business results. 

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
CEO Open Mic: Breakfast with Brian

Grab some breakfast and make yourself comfortable for an up close and personal open-mic session with Banyan CEO, Brian Smith. This is your opportunity to ask questions about Banyan, LIVE Connect, Connect 2023, the industry and more! Find out what’s ahead and how you can leverage it to create more business opportunities and experience strategic growth for your business.

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Keynote: The Future of AI in the Logistics Industry

Dawn Salvucci-Favier, CEO & Chief Product Officer of Greenscreens.ai, will deliver our Connect 2023 Keynote. Dawn will discuss how AI is transforming traditional Truckload pricing with dynamic pricing, the difference between AI and BI, what you should expect over the next 3-5 years, and how you can leverage AI to help with operational and cost issues.

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Embracing Truckload to Drive New Shipping Efficiencies 

Truckstop’s CRO, Brent Hutto, shares a unique perspective on the state of shipping driven by industry trends that could change the way you manage your shipping processes. This valuable insight can help you prepare and adjust your shipping strategy of today to maximize your opportunities tomorrow.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Workshop: WARP – The Newest Local Carrier Partner Solution

One of Banyan’s newest partners, WARP, shares its freight consolidation and Local Carrier strategy to leverage First/Final Mile and LTL shipping solutions to grow your over-the-road shipping operations. WARP offers customers the right vehicle for every load based on their speed, price, and service preferences.

3PL Client Focus: Leveraging LIVE Connect to Grow Your Business

This session will discuss the unique needs of 3PLs and the specific LIVE Connect products and reporting features that you can leverage to attract new business and enhance your value to customers. Hear best practices and success strategies from top 3PLs that leverage the LIVE Connect system to offer valuable features and functionality to their customers.

LIVE Connect Refresher – Comprehensive Features & Functionality

From API connectivity to full-blown TMS functionality, the features and functionality of LIVE Connect are vast and valuable! This session will help you maximize the benefits of LIVE Connect for your business with a comprehensive look at recently released products and those that will create the roadmap for 2024.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Leverage Carbon Impact Calculations for Your Business

Banyan’s new Carbon Impact integration gives Clients access to carbon impact calculations prior to selecting a shipment method, provides visibility to aid in tracking, reporting to help make more informed business decisions, and gives you the option to purchase Carbon Offsets to best align with ESG efforts and initiatives. Join us for a deep dive into the uses and benefits of CarbonTRAX™ & Offset, one of Banyan’s newest product offerings to help you attract new business.

Shipper Focus: Maximize the Benefits of LIVE Connect for Your Business

This session will highlight the unique needs of Shippers and the key functionality of the LIVE Connect system that will help maximize the benefits to meet your business goals. System tools like QuickConnect® for inbound shipping management, carrier management features, expanded reporting options, and business intelligence and visibility tools enhance your user experience.

The Path to Freight Savings with Freight Bill Management and the BI Suite

Learn how you can use Freight Bill Management and the Business Intelligence Suite to identify costly billing errors, increase cost savings and quickly resolve issues before they become problems. FBM also integrates with QuickBooks to make it easy to track and manage shipping costs. 

Multi-Mode On-Screen for Truckload, LTL, Local Carrier & Parcel Rating Efficiency

Learn how Banyan’s single screen rating for all over-the-road modes combined with the simplicity of the EZ Rate functionality can save time and money. In this session, we’ll discuss how EZ Rate and Multi-Mode On-Screen can revolutionize the way you book over-the-road shipments.

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Take a Load Off and Refuel Lunch and Networking

Join fellow Conference attendees to refuel and recharge before heading into the second half of the Banyan Conference. This is your time to network with fellow attendees or catch up on your day’s activities.

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Benchmarking Strategies to Shape Your Business Decisions

Join Kevin Huntsman, from Mastio, as he shares strategies for measuring Carrier performance and key metrics that will help you maximize your shipping experience. Kevin will share insights on trends and statistics developed from extensive research conducted to gather feedback on Carriers that will help you drive business decisions.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
CEO Focus on Parcel Shipping: Current Domestic & International Parcel Trends

Banyan CEO Brian Smith is joined by ProShip President Bill Schroeder to discuss the state of domestic and international Parcel shipping as we head into peak season. Learn more about Banyan’s industry leading carrier partner – ProShip - and how we at Banyan are well positioned to ride the ever-changing parcel landscape.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Gain MORE Visibility and Transparency with the Business Intelligence Suite

This session will discuss the valuable data and information resources of the Business Intelligence Suite inside LIVE Connect. Join us as we share use cases and best practices to provide actionable insights and cost management measures that you can put to work for your business.

Simplifying Shipping in and Out of Mexico

There are specific regulations and documentation procedures required to ship between the U.S. and Mexico. In this session, the experts from ARC Freight Services will provide you with a high-level overview of the best practices to help secure business moving in and out of Mexico.

Explore the Power of Freight Bill Management

Dive into Freight Bill Management (FBM)! One of our most powerful resources, FBM is the easiest way to validate shipping charges and stop overpaying for your freight. This advanced session will help you uncover new ways to create cost-savings and efficiencies in your shipping operations from the basics of automating your validation charges to the tactics behind creating greater margins for your business.

Client Growth Services: Helping 3Pls Leverage LIVE Connect for New Business

Banyan’s Client Growth Services (CGS) program is a vetted solution to help 3PL Clients leverage LIVE Connect to attract new customers through a consultative sales support role. Don’t miss a chance to learn about the program offering and how you can leverage it to win new business!

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Connect 2023 Partner Showcase and Exhibits

Meet 1:1 with Banyan Partners and Team Members to discuss features, functionalities and resources of the Banyan Ecosystem. Representatives from the Truckload, LTL, Local Carrier, and Parcel modes will join Banyan subject matter experts to showcase the expanded coverage and capabilities of LIVE Connect.

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Banyan Technology Dinner and Networking Event
Location: Greater Cleveland Aquarium & Windows on the River | 2000 Sycamore St.
Cleveland, OH 44113

Dive into a whole new world amongst the beauty of aquatic creatures while enjoying camaraderie and refreshments at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Once through the Aquarium, the networking continues as we move the party upstairs to Windows on the River for cocktails and an assortment of famous Cleveland eats.