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Next Generation Logistics Cost to Serve . . . unlocking 12% to 18% Transport Spend Reductions

Cost-to-Serve (CTS) is a powerful capability that enables companies to analyze and predict the true cost of producing, storing, and delivering products—down to the customer, product, geography, and time period. While the concept has been around for decades, most organizations still treat CTS as a one-time project rather than a dynamic, ongoing process. This outdated approach leaves supply chains reactive and disconnected from real-time financial performance.

In today’s logistics environment—where volatility, complexity, and cost pressures are the norm—this gap is more costly than ever.

During this seminar, you will hear how logistics leaders from General Motors and American Axle are addressing this challenge with aThingz' SLOPE solution (Sales, Logistics, Optimized Planning & Execution), a managed service that transforms CTS from a static analysis into a continuous, AI-powered capability. SLOPE enables:

  • Logistics Financial Management: Real-time tracking and optimization of logistics costs against budget and performance targets.
  • Dynamic Cost-to-Serve: Ongoing calculation of the cost to deliver parts and assemblies, integrated directly into logistics planning and execution.

If you're looking to reduce freight spend by 12% to 18% and gain deeper visibility into your logistics cost per unit, this seminar will offer actionable insights and a fresh perspective on how to make CTS a strategic advantage.

Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited

 

Meet Our Seminar Team

Join seasoned logistics professionals as they share real-world strategies and high-impact insights that directly address today's toughest operational challenges. From managing cost-to-serve to navigating supply chain disruptions, these speakers will spark practical ideas and innovative thinking to help you stay agile and ahead in a rapidly shifting landscape.

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Alex Burnett

General Motors

Director- GM North America Inbound Logistics

20 year supply chain veteran, with 17 years at GM focused on solving mission critical supply chain challenges, leading business and operational functions.  Currently leading GM's largest inbound material logistics supply chain function and supporting all lines of manufacturing in North America.
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Ryan Etherton

American Axle & Manufacturing

Senior Manager Transportation & Logistics 
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Bart De Muynck

Founder, Bart De Muynck LLC

 

Industry Expert, Thought Leader, Advisor

 

Bart De Muynck is an Industry Expert and Thought Leader with over 30 years of Supply Chain and Logistics experience. Bart has worked for major international companies such as EY, GE Capital, Penske Logistics, PepsiCo as well as several Tech companies. Bart spent 8 years as a VP of Research at Gartner and most recently served as the Chief Industry Officer at project44. Bart is a sought-after speaker who is currently advising multiple companies and industry organizations in Logistics. Bart is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council, SCLA, WEF and CSCMP's Executive Inner Circle.

Kelly Thomas

Kelly Thomas

 Worldlocity

CEO - Advisor - Board Member

Seasoned, balanced and highly customer-focused executive with deep experience in supply chain management, including customer: ordering, replenishment, inventory, transportation, store, warehouse, factory, supplier, and procurement processes.

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Kannan Ramachandran

aThingz

 

Founder, Chief AI & Commercial Officer

Award-winning information technology executive with strong Automotive, Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience. Astute skills in solution development, creating innovative value proposition with high business benefits. Exceptional thought leader skilled in Digital Transformation applying innovative digital technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, IoT, Cloud Integrations.) to address business challenges.

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Vijaya Neela

aThingz

 

Founder &  Chief Executive Officer

Vijaya Neela is an award winning IT leader with a vision, 22 years of industry experience and a proven track record of delivering business value in a rapid manner.  She is customer focused, thinks strategically, always looking for opportunities to innovate and is a pro-active leader. 

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The VAULT

Tenant Lounge within the Southfield Town Center Building 3000

  • Address
    3000 Town Center
    Southfield, Michigan 48075
  • Room- The VAULT Tenant Lounge in Building 3000 First Floor 

  • Parking- Building 3000 Parking Garage 

     

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