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07:30 AM - 08:50 AM
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Breakfast & Gold/Platinum Sponsor Presentations
Connect and network with fellow attendees while enjoying a (breakfast) buffet in the Regency Ballroom
Location: Regency Ballroom
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07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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Registration Open
Location: Millennium Foyer
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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Birlasoft’ s “No Touch Planning and Execution Architecture” Implemented for Leading FMCG Customer
The aim of this presentation is to provide insights on how effectively transformation from a user managed system to a completely automated OTM architecture can be done with help of Birlasoft’ s experienced and result driven factory approach.
This will also help to understand that how Birlasoft’s approach helped customer with this solution and how effectively this can be implemented for other customers as well. Some of the key highlights of this solution are as follows:
• Covering an entire business life cycle automation from Planning till Execution including approvals, appointment, tendering.
• Variety of planning scenarios including Direct, Multi-Stop, Multi-Pick, X-Dock along with Capacity, Commitment basis allocations.
• Very fewer manual touch-points and validations.
• Categorization as per business units, vehicle categories, material types resulting in greater vehicle utilization.
• Flexibility of participation at various stages in the entire automation process.
• Threshold based approval rules resulting in significant improvement in vehicle consolidations and overall vehicle utilization as well.
• A greater control on order bundling and grouping of customers in a shipment.
• Automatic un-assignment honoring approval rules and participation in subsequent bulk plans to consume the daily volume.
• Significant reduction in no profile shipments resulting in less time-consuming warehouse activities.
• 3D visibility on Shipments making easier adjustments for business.
• Interactive and User-friendly screen configurations making it convenient for business users.
• An effective use of Excel based macros for managing master data setup, approvals, and appointment slots.
• Automation in appointment and tendering resulting in improvisation carrier responses and on time deliveries.
Learning Objective 1
A complete automated OTM architecture considering various types of transportation planning and execution business scenarios
Learning Objective 2
Significant improvisation in resource utilization
Learning Objective 3
A greater advancement in vehicle consolidation and shipment cost optimization with threshold-based approvals
Location: Commonwealth A
Speaker(s): Nishant Kumar, Birlasoft, Inc
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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Don’t Move to Cloud. IMPROVE to Cloud!
When Scholastic Book Fairs first implemented OTM in 2017, we were set up On Prem. Our original order integration was to our legacy AS400 system, and order updates were queued and sent in batches to OTM a few times per hour. Data frequently got out of sync due to transmission failures between 3 separate systems. The creation and management of Master Data address IDs was also set up as integration among 3 systems, and data being out of sync was a regular occurrence that caused order failures.
When we started to prep for the move to the cloud, the Technical team took a lot of time to review all workflows, especially within the middleware and make vast improvements. The direct integration to our order management system meant we could now have almost real time updates from Salesforce to OTM and from OTM back to Salesforce. The application of Address Location IDs is now happening witihin Salesforce and is no longer a burden to keep in sync within OTM’s table of these location IDs.
Other benefits we have seen from moving to cloud includes the ease of getting patches and regular updates from Oracle. Updates on Prem were large, involved a lot more system down time, did not get produced often, and involved a lot of regression testing to make sure everything that was changed was functional. Moving to Cloud allowed updates to come more frequently and are easier to do regression testing for. It also allows us to receive patches more easily and faster if a bug is identified.
Learning Objective 1
Benefits we have seen from moving to Cloud
Learning Objective 2
Other improvements/re-work we did at the same time we were moving to Cloud
Learning Objective 3
Things we could have done differently to make transition to Cloud better
Location: Commonwealth B
Speaker(s): Laura Ramsey, Scholastic Book Fairs
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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GTM Trade Incentive Programs
Zone and Bonded Warehouse operations have been key tools in importer and manufacturing operations, but typically have required management for Customs purposes through niche software applications that were very difficult to integrate to your ERP or Inventory Management systems. GTM, beginning in 23ai, started providing opportunity to leverage GTM for the management of Zone and Bonded facilities. Join this session to learn and see how GTM supports these facilities in a single global solution instead of point facility specific solutions.
Location: Commonwealth C
Speaker(s): Jeff Mccaulou, Oracle; Evelyn Mei, Oracle; Lina Velasquez, Oracle
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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Leveraging Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) for HazMat Governance and Overall ESG Excellence
he advent of stringent regulatory measures pertaining to the handling of hazardous materials (HazMat) has accelerated disruptions and increased fee burdens on supply chain companies globally. These evolving HazMat regulations fundamentally embody Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, focusing significant attention on businesses demonstrating ESG competencies. Our session underscores this relationship and showcases how Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), when adeptly integrated with the Bolt-On application, can elevate your HazMat governance, reinforcing overall ESG performance, strengthening compliance, and enhancing business operations.
The discourse looks into the integral role that Oracle OTM plays in managing HazMat. With a clear examination of key processes such as real-time regulation adherence through a Bolt On integration, item compatibility checks, and regulatory compliance approval workflows, participants will learn how these tools streamline compliance processes, automate shipping documentation, and ensure accuracy, thereby achieving operational excellence.
A overview of the current regulatory landscape will be offered with a particular focus on critical regulations imparted by organizations like IATA, DOT, and IMO. The session will equip attendees with a clear understanding of compliance concerns and the operational adjustments needed to maintain regulatory compliance.
The HazMat solution's effectiveness in managing ESG metrics, from improving master data quality to averting hazardous material or export violations, will be extensively analyzed. This will assist attendees in understanding how to mitigate traditional challenges and inefficiencies for stronger ESG performance.
Additionally, strategies employed by other companies to tackle similar ESG challenges will be detailed, providing valuable benchmarking insights. With a foundation in a real-world example with our client. Attendees will have at their disposal a real live and best practices for enhancing their own Hazmat-driven compliance initiatives.
Attendees are invited to join us for an engaging discussion designed to empower organizations to achieve ESG and compliance excellence via effectively managed HazMat governance using Oracle Transportation Management.
Learning Objective 1
Learn strategic adjustments and operational practices companies need to implement to maintain regulatory compliance and improve overall Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.
Learning Objective 2
Understand how to maximize the use of Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and its integration with Label Master to efficiently manage HazMat regulations, automate shipping document generation, and achieve compliance excellence.
Learning Objective 3
Benchmarking: acquire valuable insights into what other companies are doing to address similar ESG and HazMat challenges, providing ideas for strategies and best practices in their own organizations.
Location: Commonwealth D
Speaker(s): Cesar Castillo, KPMG; Laura Clawson, KPMG
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09:50 AM - 10:30 AM
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Mid-Morning Break & Exhibit Time
Please visit our fantastic exhibitors during this break
Location: Millennium Hall
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Product Implementation at KraftHeinz Europe: OTM & GTM
The aim of this presentation is to provide insights on how OTM-GTM has allowed us to streamline and facilitate the smooth movement of goods through the supply chain and protect the interests of all parties involved by moving from a predominantly manual process to an automated service. Join this session to learn how this innovative OTM-GTM solution helps to address various logistics documentation requirements, such as document determination based on parameters like trade lane, cargo, involved parties, etc.; options to receive or generate documents along with version control; latest document version visibility across all linked shipments; mass document upload option against multiple independent shipments with error handling.
Further to this we will highlight the benefits of GTM and how it ensures that we are only shipping our goods globally once they have been put through robust screening for all the parties associated with the shipment, product classifications have been applied correctly for the goods that are being shipped, and sanction country screening has taken place to safeguard us against any embargoed countries. We also have numerous business rules that have been created to ensure that correct documentation is present depending on the material being shipped and the ship from and to locations that drive these documents are considered to ensure that we meet the specific customs requirements for these locations.
Learning Objective 1
Path to implement OTM/GTM from a customer / user point of view
Learning Objective 2
Where and what parts of OTM/GTM did KraftHeinz implement and how do they help Heinz achieve its SupplyChain goals
Learning Objective 3
What were the main challenges during the implementation process
Location: Commonwealth C
Speaker(s): Thijs Cramer, Kraft Heinz
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Support Forum
OTM forum's are a platform where users ask questions, share information, and discuss various topics. This facilitated discussion allows attendees to bring questions, challenges, best practices, and ideas related to Oracle Support to share with other conference attendees.
Location: Commonwealth A
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Unlocking Efficiency: Multi-Compartment Bulk Item Planning and Hazardous Parcel Configuration
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, ChemTreat, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing industrial water treatment companies in the world. With three US manufacturing locations, ChemTreat offers a range of products and services that help improve the efficiency and sustainability of water treatment processes in various industries, including power generation, manufacturing, and commercial facilities. To streamline and drive efficiencies across its logistics operations, ChemTreat partnered with Redwood to implement and configure OTM. ChemTreat utilized OTM to develop processes for shipping bulk chemical materials, which required multi-compartment configuration and planning. ChemTreat also leveraged Redwood’s Parcel API for rating and manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous items, both for domestic and international shipments across multiple transport modes. By using enhanced workbenches, ChemTreat increased visibility across multiple product lines and drove efficiencies across its entire operation.
Learning Objective 1
Demonstrate how multi-compartment bulk planning in OTM optimizes shipment utilization while considering commodity compatibility across orders
Learning Objective 2
Showcase hazardous item, rate, and external system configuration to drive parcel rating and label generation
Learning Objective 3
Highlight the use of Enhanced Workbenches to drive efficiencies and increase visibility across multiple product lines
Location: Commonwealth D
Speaker(s): Melissa Brookman, CHEMTREAT; Max Edfors, Redwood Logistics
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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WestRock's Modernization Journey to OTM Cloud with Customization
Join WestRock and KSAP to explore the journey WestRock has undertaken to migrate from on-premises OTM to the cloud. WestRock has successfully transitioned its Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) to the cloud, marking the largest OTM Cloud migration in the history of the application.
The migration process was meticulously planned and executed, which resulted in the successful migration of over 1 billion records, including 300+ million records within 14 hours of migration weekend cutover. This migration impacted 2000 users and included more than 110 integrations.
With both standard and custom solutions, learn how WestRock approached meeting use and client needs while delivering innovative solutions to the market. This successful migration marks a new era of efficiency in transportation for WestRock. You can learn valuable insights, pitfalls, and lessons learned from this migration journey to aid you in your own migration planning.
Learning Objective 1
Strategy and Approach
Learning Objective 2
Insights into Successful Execution
Learning Objective 3
Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Location: Commonwealth B
Speaker(s): Sri Devarakonda, Smurfit Westrock; Alpesh Purohit, KSAP Technologies, Inc; Bharat Somal, Smurfit Westrock
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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Cloud Forum
OTM forum's are a platform where users ask questions, share information, and discuss various topics. This facilitated discussion allows attendees to bring questions, challenges, best practices, and ideas related to OTM Cloud to share with other conference attendees.
Location: Commonwealth A
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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Home Transport Operations Implementation
Clayton Homes was founded in 1966 and is proud of its history of providing affordable, quality homes. Most of the supply chain management for Clayton Homes is done within one of four main business units referred to as the Home Building Group (HBG). Historically, all the plant locations had autonomy in operations and vendors managed freight inbound. Like many companies, the pandemic surfaced gaps in the control and visibility of HBG’s Supply Chain. It was at this time, that the company decided to make a change to improve capabilities to create a more reliable, innovative, sustainable, and efficient Supply Chain. HBG chose to do this through centralized transportation management and implementation of OTM with Fleet Management to manage fleets, outbound, inbound, and inter-facility movements, and to eventually provide the capability to scale and grow through brokered services.
Clayton Homes is the first company to leverage OTM to ship homes which creates some complex and unique requirements. In this session, learn how Clayton Homes, together with Accenture, configured OTM to accommodate oversized shipping of home sections which vary in length, width, and height. Handling oversize shipments of varying dimensions was not the only challenge. HBG had to manage the downstream impacts of home shipping like requirements for pilot shipments, complex customer-specific rate structures translated from spreadsheets and a robust accessorial schedule to automate lane-based permit and escort fees and more.
Not only was this transformational to HBG’s business, it was also a tremendous change to their team members and had the capability to impact 40 Home Building Facilities and more than 3000 retailers nationwide. Clayton Homes stayed heavily involved in the training and change management development and execution for this project so we will also discuss their ownership, lessons learned and change management suggestions.
Learning Objective 1
Product capability to transform planning and execution
Learning Objective 2
Flexibility of the product to accommodate niche use-cases
Learning Objective 3
Company ownership in implementation (training, change management, etc.)
Location: Commonwealth B
Speaker(s): Lexi Alberts, Clayton Homes; Medha Thareja, Accenture
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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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How Plexus Manages Complex Export Control and Regulatory Requirements by Leveraging Oracle GTM Solution
Plexus, a company with a diverse range of products, shipped to various countries, each governed by different Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs). Managing compliance for hundreds of ECCNs shipped to multiple destinations become a cumbersome task for the organization. Reliance on manual and inefficient processes could expose organization to additional compliance risks. Even though Plexus leveraged a 3rd party trade solution, certain limitations and inefficiencies of previously deployed solution created the need for a solid GTM platform that could allow the organization to scale up not only from the geographical perspective, but also from functionality perspective, bring efficiency and transparency to its global supply chain and trade compliance.
Learning Objective 1
Why understanding the BIS Commerce Control List (CCL) is important to effectively manage your export
Learning Objective 2
How Oracle GTM solution can be leveraged to manage both basic and complex licensing rules involving variety of ECCNs
Learning Objective 3
How a unique ECCN logic established within GTM can reduce the effort around managing licensing rules and increase compliance for your organization
Location: Commonwealth C
Speaker(s): Sumanth Nalluru, KPMG; Rocio Reece, Plexus Corp
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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Leveraging OTM for Enhanced Real-Time Shipment Visibility Without a RTTVS
Maximizing OTM for Real-Time Shipment Visibility Without a RTTVS
While many TMS clients have significantly benefited from integrating a Real-Time Transportation Visibility System (RTTVS), others have not adopted this technology, recognizing that a RTTVS may not suit every business's needs.
This presentation targets organizations that have decided against purchasing a RTTVS but are seeking ways to enhance their visibility capabilities. It focuses on exploiting OTM's inherent logic in combination with external commercial tools to address visibility challenges effectively.
View this session as your guide to crafting a personalized visibility solution, enabling companies to capitalize on existing OTM capabilities along with readily available commercial tools to bridge any gaps. This approach is designed to help businesses formulate their customized visibility strategies effectively.
Learning Objective 1
Maximizing OTM's existing logic for visibility
Learning Objective 2
Create a customize visibility solution based on my own company's needs
Learning Objective 3
Learn new ways to solve the challenges of visibility
Location: Commonwealth D
Speaker(s): JP Wiggins, 1Logtech
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12:20 PM - 01:10 PM
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Lunch & Platinum Sponsor Presentations
Connect and network with fellow attendees while enjoying a (lunch) buffet in the Regency Ballroom.
Location: Regency Ballroom
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01:10 PM - 02:10 PM
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Keynote: TMS Then and Now: Insights from G-Log's Founders
Join us for "TMS Then and Now: Insights from G-Log's Founders," a panel discussion on the journey and evolution of G-Log, a trailblazer in transportation management software (TMS). Moderated by industry expert Bart De Muynck, this session features G-Log's founders sharing their experiences from the company's early days to its transformation into Oracle OTM. The discussion will cover the company's initial vision, pivotal moments, customer-centric approach, and innovations that have kept it at the forefront of the industry. The founders will also offer insights into the future of TMS, making this a must-attend event for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of transportation management.
Location: Regency Ballroom 1
Speaker(s): Karl Baker, Oracle; Bart De Muynck, Bart De Muynck LLC; Derek Gittoes, Oracle; Paul Hamill, Oracle; Jim Mooney, Oracle; Marybeth Roberts, Oracle; JP Wiggins, 1Logtech
Moderator(s): Bart De Muynck, Bart De Muynck LLC
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02:10 PM - 02:50 PM
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Afternoon Break & Exhibit Time
Please visit the exhibit hall to meet exhibitors and enjoy a tasty snack
Location: Millennium Hall
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02:50 PM - 03:40 PM
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Classic OTM (An OTM 101 Presentation)
After 25 years of development, OTM allows for nearly unlimited configuration which gives you many ways to achieve the same result. With this much flexibility, it helps to go back to the basics, back to a simpler time. This presentation will provide an overview of the timeless and frequently used OTM components and some common ways they are enhanced through configuration and workflow. While we can always learn from the classics, we’ll also highlight some of the most popular enhancements to the OTM Cloud delivered by Oracle in recent releases. Whether you’re restoring a well-loved implementation, or just getting started on a brand new install, this session will give you the foundation to get your creative juices flowing with ideas to enhance your unique logistics strategy with sustainable yet flexible solutions.
Learning Objective 1
Understand the base functionality of the most highly-used OTM modules
Learning Objective 2
Gain a high-level understanding of commonly configured components and common workflow
Learning Objective 3
See the benefits of the cloud in action with highlights of recent enhancements
Location: Commonwealth D
Speaker(s): Carrie Kaup, Accenture
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02:50 PM - 03:40 PM
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Fleet Sustainability Index™
Today's trucks differ significantly from those manufactured ten to twenty years ago. Businesses aiming to lessen their carbon footprint require methods to initially establish the current status of their transportation fleet and then tools to determine how to assess this fleet in alignment with their internal objectives. Choosing a carrier with a newer truck compared to one from 2010 could lead to a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 30%. ESG and Scope 3 Emissions data at the carrier and asset level is not easy to access other than using data from the EPA SmartWay program. The issue with the SmartWay program is the limited number of carriers and assets available compared to the actual number of carriers and assets in North America. In this session, you will learn how OTM users can leverage data from the Fleet Sustainability Index™ from Sustainable Logistics, LLC., a joint venture between the University of Tennessee Research Foundation and Dr. Alex Scott PhD with the University of Tennessee Department of Supply Chain.
The Fleet Sustainability Index™ provides access to 400,000+ carriers and over 5 Million carrier assets providing CO2 scores at the carrier and asset level which can be leverage in OTM for Carrier Rating, Procurement, and Execution – Carrier Selection. The Index covers all classes of commercial vehicles 1-8, LTL and TL modalities, as well as details such as VIN, Engine Type, Fuel Type, etc..
The Fleet Sustainability Index™ is a comprehensive data service offering emissions factors for virtually every trucking fleet (known as carriers) operating across the United States, allowing reporting on fleets from 1 power unit to 100,000+. These factors quantify the amount of CO2 emitted per mile by carriers, reflecting the equipment utilized in their operations. This invaluable tool empowers users, including shippers, brokers, and third-party logistics providers, to achieve two key objectives:
1) accurately assessing their historical emissions or those of their clients using readily available data such as carrier information and miles traveled, and
2) making informed decisions by selecting and evaluating carriers based on their emissions performance.
Based on sustainability reporting principles established by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the index relies on observations directly from a company’s supply chain, verified by independent third parties. It is calculated continuously using emissions factors that can be determined over specific time intervals, ensuring rigor as it is derived from authoritative government sources and calculated according to ISSB guidelines. Emissions reports generated using the Fleet Sustainability Index™ align with prevailing international reporting standards.
Hear from Thomas Deakins, Managing Director, University of Tennessee Knoxville Global Supply Chain Institute as he discusses the need for the Fleet Sustainability Index™ and its creation, use cases of the data inside OTM, as well as providing a demo of the Index.
Learning Objective 1
Understand the current data sources available regarding CO2 emissions (EPA SmartWay Program vs Fleet Sustainability Index™ from Sustainable Logistics, LLC.)
Learning Objective 2
How do you leverage the data from the Fleet Sustainability Index™ in OTM and applicable use cases leveraging the data
Learning Objective 3
How do you access the Fleet Sustainability Index™
Location: Commonwealth B
Speaker(s): Thomas Deakins, University of Tennessee Knoxville- Global Supply Chain Institute
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02:50 PM - 03:40 PM
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TTX – Round-Trip Shipping Complexities, External User Portals, and the Workbenches that Tie Everything Together
Since 1955, TTX has been a unique and creative provider to the rail industry. Throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, the signature yellow cars of TTX Company move along North America’s railroads carrying containers, trailers, automobiles, lumber, steel, paper and a long list of other goods and raw materials that consumers and companies rely on every day. To further advance its Logistics and Supply Chain operations, TTX partnered with Redwood Logistics to implement and configure OTM. TTX utilized Redwood to develop a unique planning process for Round-Trip shipment moves where orders could be added to shipments while in transit to complete these Round-Trip moves. TTX also utilizes portals for Suppliers, Customers and Carriers to help drive seamless automated business processes. All this functionality is tied together from a usability standpoint with Workbenches. TTX has become an expert in creating and modifying Workbenches to better run their business in an efficient manner in OTM.
Learning Objective 1
Demonstrate TTX's sophisticated Round-Trip Shipment planning processes within OTM
Learning Objective 2
Illustrate utilization of Supplier, Customer, and Carrier Portals in day-to-day business operations
Learning Objective 3
Display how Enhanced Workbenches facilitate seamless access to information and streamline business process execution for users
Location: Commonwealth A
Speaker(s): Keith Salette, TTX Company
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02:50 PM - 03:40 PM
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Victoria's Secret Road to OTM Cloud
Victoria's Secret (VS) 25 year old system that manages various aspects of international freight became obsolete both technically and functionally. Additionally, the extent of system customizations over the years poses a significant risk to the business given that the vendor no longer exists, let alone support it. Given the significant amount of freight that Victoria’s Secret imports and exports, the current state posed a significant risk to their business. VS decided to replace their system with Oracle OTMGTM. This topic would cover the challenges faced to map the functions and data to the new OTMGTM tables and talks about what benefits VS is seeing as part of the new OTMGTM system.
Learning Objective 1
Benefits of OTM Cloud
Learning Objective 2
Challenges moving to the cloud
Learning Objective 3
Functionality Enablement
Location: Commonwealth C
Speaker(s): Greg Bechstein, VS&CO - Victoria's Secret; Anoop Jangamakote, Accelalpha
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03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
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Exhibit Time
Pop into the exhibit hall to have fun with exhibitors
Location: Millennium Hall
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05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Evening Reception at Lucky Strike
Looking for something new for your crew? Lucky Strike Philadelphia is always serving up something fresh with late night kitchen slingin’ bites and delicious drinks. Lucky Strike has bowling lanes, ping pong, and billiards. All located a stone’s throw from city hall.
Location: Lucky Strike
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