Webinars

Evaluating the Cost of Delivery

Join leading industry experts who will share insights on key cost drivers, efficiency measures, technology usage, and outsourcing options for your delivery operations. Small businesses and larger enterprises alike will learn practical strategies to reduce expenses without compromising service quality through real-world examples and case studies.

Our Panel of Experts:

Carl Monson – Manager Operations Support and Fleet, Slumberland Furniture

Carl Monson has established himself as a dedicated and experienced professional in the field of back-end operations for over 25 years. Currently, he holds the position of Manager for Operations and Fleet at Slumberland Furniture, a Top 100 furniture retailer with over 120 stores across 12 states in the Midwest.

Jorden Markwardt – Distribution Center Manager, HomeTrends, LLC

Jordan Markwardt has spent over 12 years with HomeTrends, LLC, and is the Distribution Center Manager. Hometrends is an award-winning retail company operating Ashley HomeStores in Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, and Beatrice, Nebraska, along with independent retail stores Brandsource Appliance, Beatrice, and The Sleep Store, Fort Collins, Colorado. Hometrends has been named a Furniture Today Magazine Top 10 Places to Work in 2022 and 2023.

Hunter Riley – Co-Founder and CEO, Schlep

Schlep is the Birthplace of Local Logistics™––providing smart, reliable logistics to local businesses while specializing in the big and bulky arena. We focus on last mile black glove™ delivery, retail courier hotshot delivery, warehousing and installation for interior design projects, and labor and transport support for the creative industries. As co-founder and CEO, Hunter Riley sets Schlep’s vision to redefine the final block™ experience for customers and to build a tech-enabled local logistical network that services a variety of industries.

Chris Garrison – Director of Partnerships, Onfleet

Seasoned supply chain professional Chris focuses on making an impact in the technology sector by embracing the convergence of Logistics, Mobility, IoT, Big Data, and Machine Learning. Chris is the Director of Partnerships for Onfleet a San Francisco-based technology company that helps businesses streamline their delivery operations. Onfleet’s software powers millions of deliveries per week for thousands of businesses around the world. Onfleet’s platform includes a web-based dispatch dashboard, intuitive drive apps on iOS and Android, real-time tracking and notifications for customers, and a robust API. Onfleet helps businesses route and dispatch efficiently, collect proof of delivery, access comprehensive last-mile analytics, and provide a branded, delightful customer experience.