UWEBC
Supply Chain and ManufacturingLogistics and Distribution

Freight Cost and Capacity

Preparing for the Next Era of Transportation and Logistics

Join us in Green Bay and learn from member company Schneider where industry analysts anticipate the transportation industry is headed this fall and into 2027 and share insights and trends with other UWEBC members.

 - 3:00 pm CT
In-person

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Description

As supply chains become more complex, transportation leaders are rethinking how they manage risk, optimize networks and leverage technology to stay in control.

Join us in person September 17 at Schneider’s Innovation Center, “The Grove,” in Ashwaubenon, for a highly interactive session exploring how leading shippers are adapting to changing market conditions and building more resilient supply chains.

Featured topics:

  •        Freight markets, transportation strategy and regulatory developments.
  •        Digital transformation, trade shifts, network resilience and supply chain security.
Participate in Customizing the Agenda: You’ll have the opportunity to play an active part in shaping the content for this session – and to maximize its relevance for you – by suggesting and selecting topics when you register. This will be a highly interactive session so come prepared to share your questions, challenges and insights!

Agenda

Start Time
Title
Speaker(s)

9:00 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks / Introductions

Jenny Patzlaff, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Practice Director (UWEBC)
Mike Kukiela, VP/GM of Supply Chain Management & Shared Services (Schneider)

9:30 AM

A tale of two perspectives: How carriers and shippers are adapting to today’s freight market 

Tyler Lueschow, VP Commercial
Holly Pietenpol, Director of Commercial Solutions

10:15 AM

From policy to impact: Understanding the regulatory road ahead 

Eric Imlay, Director, Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and EHS

10:45 AM

Break

 

11:00 AM

Digital transformation in supply chain

Mike Kukiela, VP/GM of Supply Chain Management & Shared Services 

11:30 AM

Lunch 

 

12:15 PM

 Breakout Discussions:
  1. Market shifts & changing imports: How global trade flows are reshaping supply chains  
  2. Navigating freight rate volatility: Managing cost, capacity & procurement risk 
  3. Beyond transportation: Leveraging warehousing & transloading for supply chain advantage  
  4. Supply chain security in a high-risk environment: Protecting freight, networks & customer service
 Jarred Winkel, VP Supply Chain
Erin Koehne, Senior Purchasing Manager 
Melissa Kuchenbecker, VP of Sales  
Dan Flaherty, VP Distribution Services 
Autumn Siudzinski, Customer Success Director (GenLogs)  

2:30 PM

Wrap Up & Closing Remarks

Jenny Patzlaff, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Practice Director (UWEBC)
Mike Kukiela, VP/GM of Supply Chain Management & Shared Services (Schneider)

3:00 PM

Adjourn