Transportation finance: how to use invoice data to manage parcel spend - March 6 - GDS Group

Transportation finance: how to use invoice data to manage parcel spend

LIVE DINNER
6 March 2025, Chicago 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CST
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Dinner Location: Prosecco

Leaders in operations, logistics, and supply chain face significant challenges managing parcel spend due to the complexity of invoice data. The lack of standardization across carriers and regions complicates transportation finance, making it difficult to allocate costs and monitor expenses effectively. Extracting actionable insights from vast, granular data further demands significant resources.

Parcel spend management requires real-time visibility and coordination across financial and operational teams, yet discrepancies between contracted rates and invoice charges often lead to missed saving opportunities. Accurate forecasting and budget adherences are difficult without seamless integration of processes. To address these challenges, organizations must adopt advanced tools to streamline data analysis, optimize carrier relationships, and drive sustainable improvements.

Join likeminded peers who have faced similar challenges and thought leaders from Reveel as we discuss how to stay agile, competitive, and confident in your shipping strategies.

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Discussion topics

Transportation finance

Parcel spend management

Carrier optimization

Speakers

Michael Guarino

Senior Director of Global Logistics
Michael Guarino, Senior Director of Global Logistics- Zones LLC. Zones is a full-service IT solutions find out more
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Hamp Hampton, Chief Revenue Officer, Cadalys

Event Agenda

Day one

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Arrivals, Welcome Drinks, and Networking

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Welcome and Remarks

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

Table Discussions and Three-Course Dinner

9:15 pm - 9:30 pm

9:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Event Wrap-Up

Why Attend

Closed door, tailored conversations to benchmark, share and get better equipped to solve complex transformation projects.

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Meet industry leading like-minded executives tackling similar initiatives.

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An expert host facilitates conversations, with live polling, Q&As, and gamification to ensure focused conversation.

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Ensure project success with access to industry experts and cutting edge thought leadership.

De-risk new projects

Gain a range of insights from peers and technical experts who are current with emerging business trends.

About Reveel

Reveel is the leading Parcel Shipping Intelligence™ platform, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their shipping expenses and navigate the complexities of modern logistics. Through its advanced Parcel Spend Management (PSM) 2.0 technology, the company empowers shippers with real-time visibility, actionable insights, and enhanced control over shipping costs and carrier performance. With over $8 billion in parcel spend under management, Reveel combines more than 17 years of agreement management expertise with cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions to foster a culture of innovation across the parcel shipping industry. From optimizing carrier contracts to automating complex processes and driving data-driven decisions, Reveel sets the standard for transparency and efficiency, while providing the flexibility and scalability needed for future growth. For more information, please visit the company’s website and follow it on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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