Events

MWPVL International Events

MWPVL International is participating in the following industry events.

February 25, 2025 10:30AM EDT J.P. Morgan Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon Europe Supply Chain Update This presentation provides a focused analysis of Amazon's supply chain in Europe.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
January 14, 2025 11:00AM EDT D.A. Davidson Companies Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q4 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
January 7, 2025 11:00AM EDT Evercore Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q4 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
December 17, 2024 11:00AM EDT Wolfe Research Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q4 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
November 25, 2024 11:00AM EDT Piper Sandler Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q4 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
November 18, 2024 11:00AM EDT J.P. Morgan Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q4 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 22, 2024 11:00AM EDT Bank of America Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q3 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 9, 2024 11:00AM EDT D.A. Davidson Companies Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q3 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 8, 2024 11:00AM EDT Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2024: Amazon Logistics - Deep Dive This presentation provides a quarterly update of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2024 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 4, 2024 11:00AM EDT BMO Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q3 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
September 16, 2024 11:00AM EDT Wolfe Research Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q3 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 13, 2024 12:00PM EDT UBS Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 10, 2024 12:00PM EDT Bank of America Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 10, 2024  2024 2:30PM EDT Wolfe Research Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update 2024 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 3, 2024 New York City Scotia Bank Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2024: Amazon Logistics - Deep Dive This presentation provides a quarterly update of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2024 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
February 21, 2024 9:30AM EDT J.P. Morgan Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon Europe Supply Chain Update This presentation provides a focused analysis of Amazon's supply chain in Europe.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
January 3, 2024 11:00AM EDT Susquehanna International Group Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q4 2023 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
December 21, 2023 11:00AM EDT Evercore Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q4 2023 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
November 13, 2023 11:00AM EDT J.P. Morgan Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of the Amazon supply chain and the changes taking place in shipping. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 12, 2023 11:00AM EDT Evercore Private event by invitation only. Evercore IS Amazon Day 2023 - Amazon Logistics and Last Mile Revolution Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 4, 2023  11:00AM EDT Bank of America Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides a Q3 update of Amazon’s supply chain.   Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
September 13, 2023 12:00PM EDT FBN Securities Virtual Investor Meeting Private events by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2023 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 26, 2023 10:00AM EDT Susquehanna International Group Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q2 2023 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 14, 2023 11:00AM EDT Evercore Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q2 2023 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 13, 2023  11:00AM EDT Bank of America Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2023 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 5, 2023 New York City Scotia Bank Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2023: Amazon Logistics - Deep Dive This presentation provides a quarterly update of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2023 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 16, 2023 11:00AM EDT Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2023: Amazon Logistics - Deep Dive This presentation provides a quarterly update of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2023 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
April 21, 2023 11:00AM EDT Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2023: Amazon Logistics - Deep Dive This presentation provides a quarterly update of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2023 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
April 12, 2023 1:00PM EDT Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2023: Amazon Logistics - Deep Dive This presentation provides a quarterly update of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2023 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
February 21, 2023 1:00PM EDT MKM Partners Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain - 2023 Update This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain in 2023 with predictions about what to expect in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:
February 1, 2023 11:00AM EDT Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2023: Amazon Logistics - Deep Dive This presentation provides a quarterly update of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2023 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
January 18, 2023 10:00AM EDT J.P. Morgan Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon Europe Supply Chain Update This presentation provides a focused analysis of Amazon’s supply chain in Europe.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
January 4, 2023 11:00AM EDT Evercore Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q1 2023 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
January 3, 2023 2:00PM EDT Susquehanna International Group Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update Q1 2023 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
December 15, 2022 12:00PM EDT Wells Fargo Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update YE 2022 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
December 1, 2022 11:00AM EDT Scotia Bank Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update YE 2022 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
November 10, 2022 11:00AM EDT J.P. Morgan Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of the supply chains of Amazon, Walmart, Target and Kroger.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 13, 2022 Evercore ISI - Symposium Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s projected supply chain infrastructure correction, fulfillment expense reductions, and what to expect looking ahead for the next 12 months. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
September 27, 2022 Dream Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon Supply Chain Rest of World This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s projected supply chain infrastructure build-out in the rest of the world from 2022 to 2028.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
August 23, 2022  2:00PM EDT Itaú Corretora Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of supply chains of Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Kroger. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
July 5, 2022 10:00AM EDT Susquehanna International Group   Amazon Supply Chain - 2022 and Beyond This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain in 2022 with predictions about what to expect in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:
June 28, 2022 10:00AM EDT Piper | Sandler Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of the supply chains of Amazon, Walmart, Target and Kroger.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 9, 2022 Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2022: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2022 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 30, 2022  11:00AM EDT Bank of America Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2022 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 19, 2022 12:00PM EDT FBN Securities Virtual Investor Meeting Private events by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2022 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 12, 2022 12:00PM EDT Scotia Bank US Real Estate Industrial Symposium Virtual Investor Meeting Private events by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2022 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 11, 2022 5:15PM EDT NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Virtual Meeting Private events by invitation only. Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of the supply chains of Amazon, Walmart and Kroger..  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
February 23, 2022 12:00PM EDT MKM Partners   Amazon Supply Chain - 2022 and Beyond This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain in 2022 with predictions about what to expect in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:
January 4, 2022 Susquehanna International Group   Amazon Supply Chain - 2022 and Beyond This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain in 2021 with predictions about what to expect in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:
December 7, 2021 Webcast: Amazon Supply Chain, Logistics Distribution Update with Expert Marc Wulfraat   Wells Fargo Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Wells Fargo will host Marc Wulfraat who will provide an update on the Amazon's evolving supply chain strategy.
October 28, 2021 Invesco Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2021: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2021 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 20, 2021 Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2021: Supply Chain Quarterly Update Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 14, 2021 Matson Logistics Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2021: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2021 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 13, 2021 Evercore ISI - Amazon Day Symposium Private event by invitation only. Amazon Logistics and Last Mile Revolution A panel of experts (Marc Wulfraat, President of MWPVL International; David Glick CTO of Flexe, and Jason Murray, Co-Founder and CEO of Shipium) gather to discuss Amazon Logistics.
October 13, 2021 Zebra Innovation Day Conference The Automation Revolution has Arrived in North America This presentation provides a look to the future of Supply Chain 4.0 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 13, 2021 Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association Automation Solutions Conference Rosement, IL A Changing World: Environmental Factors Impacting Business and Custoimer Needs This presentation provides a look to the future of Supply Chain 4.0 Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 12, 2021 Bank of America Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2021: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2021 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
Tuesday June 22, 2021 10:30AM EDT FMI The Midsummer Strategic Executive Exchange Strategy & Economics of Omnichannel Supply Chain Transformation The rapid, unpredictable acceleration of ecommerce sales during the pandemic has created a strategic imperative for grocery retailers and CPG companies to re-engineer their supply change operations and fulfillment models. Hear insights and recommendations on omnichannel business strategy, operating model transformation, labor/service and technology infrastructure requirements, cost management implications for brick and mortar, and ecommerce integrated supply chains. Learn which change and financial management considerations must be addressed to drive profitable growth and meet current and future consumer needs. Panelist: Marc Wulfraat
June 25, 2021 Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2021: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2021 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 21, 2021 RPA E-Commerce Symposium Virtual Meeting Private events by invitation only. Impacts & Opportunities of E-Commerce in the New York Region: Projecting the Next 10 Years This supply chain panel provides multiple views on the impacts of e-commerce on New York City and environs..  Panelist: Marc Wulfraat
June 7, 2021 Bank of America Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2020: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2021 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 18, 2021 1:00PM EDT Scotia Bank US Real Estate Industrial Symposium Virtual Investor Meeting Private events by invitation only. Amazon 2021: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2021 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
April 16, 2021 10:30AM EDT Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Call With Grocery Supply Chain Expert Marc Wulfraat Hosted by Matt Fishbein This presentation takes a critical look at the online grocery market and the strategies being taken by companies seeking to achieve competitive advantage.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
Wednesday April 7, 2021 2:30PM EDT FMI The Food Industry Association All Eyes on the Micro-Fulfillment Marketplace While the industry has been laser-focused on keeping goods flowing and anticipating consumer needs throughout the pandemic, there have been a myriad of moves in the micro-fulfillment space. Since FMI’s series on the topic last summer, companies have continued to pivot and learn what works best in fulfillment. Get a read on the current landscape in this 30-minute dive into MFCs. Walk away with a better understanding of the differences between vendor solutions and what to consider when evaluating the choices. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
Tuesday April 6, 2021 1:45PM EDT FMI The Food Industry Association Addressing Labor Challenges Through Distribution Center Automation Given population trends and industry dynamics in the U.S., existing labor challenges at the DC will only be compounded going forward. Learn what other countries with high cost of land and labor have turned to and what distribution automation systems to consider to stay ahead of the competition.  Hear the rationale for investing in distribution center automation and why North American companies are increasingly moving in this direction.  Explore why this is about business continuity more than financial return. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
March 5, 2021 Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2021: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2021 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
December 7, 2020 Webcast: Supply Chain/Logistics Expert Call: A Look at Emerging Trends in Retail eCommerce Fulfillment   Wells Fargo Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Wells Fargo will host Marc Wulfraat who will provide an update on the Amazon's evolving supply chain strategy.
November 24, 2020 Columbia University Supply Chain Educational Forum Private event by invitation only. Supply Chain Strategy for Competitive Advantage This presentation provides an in-depth analysis of Amazon versus Walmart for supply chain strategy..  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
June 1, 2020 Bank of America Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2020: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2020 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
March 23, 2020 Jefferies Virtual Investor Meeting Private event by invitation only. Amazon 2020: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2020 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 5, 2020 FMI The Food Industry Association Micro-Fulfillment Hosted by FMItech & The Center Advancing Retail Technology (CART) Virtual Learning Series Micro-Fulfillment 2020: Supply Chain Update Unprecedented growth in online shopping as a result of COVID-19 has dramatically increased the need for a more efficient online fulfillment operation for retailers and shopping experience for consumers. Join us in a four-part series to explore micro-fulfillment solutions for maximizing the business process, supporting this increased demand. On May 5, you will hear a 45-minute overarching view and automation insights from Marc Wulfraat, a well-known supply chain and logistics consultant with many current food retail clients. The schedule then has a schedule of 30-minute presentations from five companies supporting platforms. The companies are Locai, Alert Innovations, Takeoff, AutoStore, and Dematic.   Ideal for Food Retail Chief Merchants, CIOs, Supply Chain professionals, and Owners. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 18, 2019 Jefferies Investor Meetings Private event by invitation only. New York City Amazon 2019: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2019 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
September 9, 2019 2019 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Micro Fulfillment: Passing Fad or Permanent Market Shift? The line between stores and warehouses is getting fuzzy. Grocery retailers are now opening metro-market dark stores and store expansions to satisfy the expanding demand for e-commerce fulfillment, click & collect, and home delivery. Automated with standardized material handling solutions, these smaller facilities can be deployed quickly at a price point that enables many markets to be covered. Attend this session to hear who is doing what, what solutions are being deployed, and the impact this trend is having on the automation industry in general. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
May 21, 2019 Deutsche Bank New York City Amazon 2019: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain and logistics investments up to 2019.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 7, 2019 2019 FEMA  Annual Leadership Conference The Ritz-Carleton, Naples, Florida Supply Chain 4.0 The pace of change in the world of supply chain is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Today’s new normal is all about global urbanization, the infinite shelf, the tyranny of now and the ever increasing demand for speed and convenience. This presentation provides a truly fascinating look at why new competitive pressures are changing the retail grocery landscape and how this is having a massive domino-effect on all supply chains within the food industry. Speakers: Marc Wulfraat
February 13-14, 2019 2019 KION Annual Executive Conference Hilton Vienna, Vienna, Austria The Warehouse of the Future The KION Executive Summit attracts 470 executives from around the world and from all industries.  This presentation will enable attendees to understand how the world of automation is progressing relative to distribution centers and how the lines between retail stores and warehouses are becoming blurred as distribution moves into the densely-populated urban markets. Speakers: Marc Wulfraat, Jim Stollberg
January 24, 2019 2019 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference FMI Wholesaler Share Group National Doral Miami Grocery Industry 2018: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an inside and in-depth look at the future of Grocery distribution centers with an overview of the latest technological advances in distribution center automation, the economics of these systems and why companies are investing. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
September 9-12, 2018 2018 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Cost-Justifying and Creating a World-Class Shuttle System By speeding up and facilitating the automated storage and retrieval of cartons, small parts, trays, containers, and individual bundles, shuttle systems are dramatically increasing speed, accuracy and throughput in warehouses, factories or DCs in an era where speed, accuracy, and velocity are all paramount. At this session, one of the nation’s leading logistics experts will walk you through the design and development plans that go into a world-class shuttle system, and help you create a financial/business case for a shuttle system investment. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 7, 2018 Piper Jaffray 38th Annual Consumer Marketplace Conference The Plaza Hotel New York City Amazon 2018: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2018 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
April 13, 2018 Susquehanna International Group Private Investor Meetings, 140 Broadway, 47th Floor, New York, NY   Amazon: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain in 2018 and beyond. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:
December 14, 2017 Jefferies Investor Meetings Private events by invitation only. New York City Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
December 14, 2017 JP Morgan Investor Meetings Private events by invitation only. New York City Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s in-house delivery/transport initiatives and how this will likely evolve over the next 3 to 5 years. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
October 5 & 6, 2017 Piper Jaffray Investor Meetings Private events by invitation only. New York City and Boston Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
September 11, 2017 2017 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Developing a Robust Business Case for Automation An automated facility requires a concerted approach that starts with defining your capital investment requirements, support and maintenance costs. For example, the design and construction cost of the building may vary due to differences in building height and shape, while the amount and expense of direct and indirect labor resources flex due to the automation of some tasks and the introduction of new work that's not currently performed. This presentation gets right into the weeds with real numbers based on a case study to enable a robust comparison of multiple automation options to satisfy even the most demanding financial accountant! Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 6, 2017 Piper Jaffray Tech Select Conference Ritz Carlton, Dana Point, California Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.  Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
May 9, 2017 SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Internet & Digital Media Conference Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California Amazon 2017: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.  This presentation discusses Amazon’s distribution and logistics strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
March 30, 2017 Arrowgrass Capital Partners Webcast to London, England and New York City Amazon 2017: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.  This presentation discusses Amazon’s distribution and logistics strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
November 8, 2016 SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Internet & Digital Media Investor Webcast Amazon: 2016 Supply Chain Update This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain updated for 2016.   Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:
October 28, 2016 Susquehanna International Group Investor Meeting, 140 Broadway, 47th Floor, New York, NY   Amazon: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain from 1999 to 2016.  This presentation discusses Amazon’s current transportation strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:
September 29, 2016 Options to Improve Productivity at Your Piece Pick Distribution Center (Webcast Sponsored by Dematic)   This presentation takes a detailed look at the main conventional and automated solutions available to improve productivity in distribution centers that have extensive piece picking operations.   Join Dematic and supply chain thought leader Marc Wulfraat for an expert's view of solutions for improving productivity in piece picking operations. As President and Founder of Supply Chan Consulting Firm MWPVL International, Marc is internationally recognized as a leader in supply chain strategy and distribution center design and automation.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 11 - 14, 2016 2016 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Practical ROI Goes Beyond the Math The case for capital expenditure has to be made in terms of tangible return. However, a holy war rages on as to what values can be utilized on either side of the equation. This hybrid session consists of concise and factual presentation material combined with a panel discussion among real practitioners who remain employed because they consistently deliver returns on investment. It will enlighten, educate, and perhaps provide the impetus needed to advance your next project. Speakers : Marc Wulfraat with Dan Goudey of W.W. Grainger. For a copy of this presentation please Click Here.
June 28, 2016 Split Case Picking - What Works & Why (Sponsored by Dematic)   Split Case picking is the most labor intensive and highest cost function in most warehouses and distribution centers. Split-case picking solutions vary from simple entry-level technologies that help pickers improve productivity and throughput to automated systems which significantly reduce the need for manual labor.   Join Dematic and supply chain thought leader Marc Wulfraat for an expert's view of the split case picking landscape. As President and Founder of Supply Chan Consulting Firm MWPVL International, Marc is internationally recognized as a leader in supply chain strategy and distribution center design and automation.   Marc provides an overview of several picking methods from a simple voice system, pick and put-to-light and the newest automated systems including 'goods-to-person' stations and mini-load / shuttle tote handling systems. For a copy of this presentation please Click Here.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
May 10, 2016 SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Internet & Digital Media Conference Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California   Amazon 2016: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain from 1999 to 2016.  This presentation discusses Amazon’s current transportation strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future. Speaker: Marc Wulfraat
April 18, 2016 Cowen and Company Private Investor Meeting Presentation 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York   Amazon 2016: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
April 14, 2016 2016 FCPC Supply Chain Council Meeting 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Trends in Distribution Center Automation - 2016.  This presentation talks to why there will be major growth in the North American automated material handling industry and what technologies will be in demand going forward.  For more information please Click Here. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
April 4-7, 2016 Modex 2016 World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
March 10, 2016 SunTrust Webcast: Amazon 2016: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy   SunTrust advisors Robert Peck and Rodney Hull host Marc Wulfraat who provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain from 1999 to 2016.  This presentation discusses Amazon’s current transportation strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
February 18, 2016 Supply Chain Management Review Webcast: Ten Tips for Optimizing Your Distribution Network. This presentation provides a non-technical, executive-level” discussion on how to think through a distribution network strategy redesign. The emphasis is on understanding a typical approach, what to expect by way of deliverables, transportation geography, and the lessons learned. The experience gained from managing numerous distribution network strategy projects will be drawn upon to illustrate the types of challenges that need to be addressed with this type of a study.  Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
December 3, 2015 2015 FCPC Supply Chain Council Meeting Toronto, Ontario, Canada Trends in Distribution Center Automation - 2015.  This presentation talks to why there will be major growth in the North American automated material handling industry and what technologies will be in demand going forward. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
December 2, 2015 Webcast: Supply Chain/Logistics Expert Webcast: Emerging Trends in Retail eCommerce Fulfillment   Morningstar hosts Marc Wulfraat who provides a close look at the current strategies in e-commerce distribution for major retailers serving the North American market including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Home Depot and others.
October 5 - 6, 2015 2015 MHI Executive Summit & Annual Conference Sawgrass Marriott - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Trends in Supply Chain and Distribution Center Automation There are dramatic changes in the work force that are forthcoming over the next 10-15 years. The shrinking pool of available labor resources is already apparent in Western Europe and the same demographic issues are coming to America.  This presentation takes a sharp look at how and why automation is rapidly migrating from Europe to North America and why e-commerce will further accelerate the demand for automated materials handling systems. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 13 - 16, 2015 2015 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah E-commerce Logistics – The Customer is Now in Control! Online is all grown up and the retail sector is entering the next phase: highly efficient e-commerce fulfillment logistics. Find out why “next day is so yesteryear” and what companies are doing to raise the bar for service levels. This presentation provides a detailed look at the e-commerce fulfillment strategies of major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and others. Hear what the All-Stars are doing and planning in e-commerce logistics. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 17, 2015 Webcast: Supply Chain/Logistics Expert Call: A Look at Emerging Trends in Retail eCommerce Fulfillment   Wells Fargo will host Marc Wulfraat who will provide an update to our 2014 webcast and will focus on the Amazon's evolving fulfillment strategy.
May 5, 2015 Webcast: Supply Chain/Logistics Expert Call: A Look Into the eCommerce Fulfillment Ecosystem   Jefferies Senior Internet & Interactive Entertainment Research Analysts Brian Pitz and Brian Fitzgerald host Marc Wulfraat, Founder and President of MWPVL International, a specialized global supply chain and logistics consulting firm.   This call is a follow-up to the Jefferies fulfillment report titled Fulfillment Revisited: A Deep Dive on Amazon's Evolving Fulfillment Strategy (April 14th, 2015).  The webcast will focus on the eCommerce fulfillment ecosystem and Amazon's evolving fulfillment strategy.
April 14, 2015 2015 FCPC Annual Supply Chain Symposium Mississauga Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada   E-Commerce Logistics - 2015   Major changes are happening in the retail sector as companies shift their focus away from brick & mortar towards e-commerce and particularly towards efficient e-commerce fulfillment logistics.   This presentation provides a detailed look at the e-commerce fulfillment strategies of major retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Others.    Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
November 18, 2014 2014 Swisslog Webinar (Sponsored by Swisslog) Hosted from The United Kingdom   E-Commerce Logistics - 2015   This presentation provides a look at the supply chain strategies of global  companies and how they are increasing their competitive advantage to gain e-commerce market share.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
November 5, 2014 2014 Swisslog Solution Summit (Sponsored by Swisslog) Lincolnshire, Illinois   E-Commerce Logistics - 2015   This presentation provides a look at the supply chain strategies of U.S. companies and how they are increasing their competitive advantage to gain e-commerce market share. This is a session not to be missed for anyone interested in how the e-commerce market is shaping up.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
November 3, 2014 2014 Janney Montgomery Scott Philadelphia, PA   Pre-Holiday Shipping Call   This investor call reviews expectations for 2014 holiday retail sales, shipping volumes with the major parcel carriers, impact of the Amazon Sortation Network on e-commerce shipping volumes, the use of dark stores for e-commerce fulfillment, Google Express, etc.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
October 15, 2014 2014 Surface Transportation Summit Mississauga, Ontario, Canada   Same Day Delivery is a game changer that Amazon is rapidly deploying within North America.  It is the highest level of customer service but it comes at a very expensive price tag.  This presentation provides a detailed look at the distribution networks and e-commerce fulfillment strategies of three major retailers including Walmart, Target and Amazon.  If you are seeking to understand the cost structure and challenges associated with same day delivery then this is a session not to be missed.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 8, 2014 2014 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah The Sortation Palooza Sortation systems have been acknowledged as "the heart of the modern distribution center." Fueled by the impatience of ecom customers, the eruption of SKUs and the intertwined network resulting from omnichannel, sorting goods inside the DC has gone from complex to perplexing.  In this comprehensive review, our sortation scholars will present a multitude of contemporary sortation solutions in terms of function, specifications and application. A deliverable from this class will be a clear selection matrix to aid you in making design decisions that you won't regret. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
April 5, 2014 Webcast: Supply Chain/Logistics Expert Call: A Look at Emerging Trends in Retail eCommerce Fulfillment   Wells Fargo hosts Marc Wulfraat, Founder and President of MWPVL International, a specialized global supply chain and logistics consulting firm. This call discusses emerging trends in retail eCommerce fulfillment with coverage on key players including Amazon, Walmart, and others. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
April 1, 2014 2014 Split-Case Picking Webinar (Sponsored by Dematic)   It is no secret in the distribution world that broken case picking has exploded. From e-com to lower store level inventories and 'aisle-friendly' store replenishment strategies, the warehouse is pushed to supply more things to more channels with greater accuracy than ever before, and there is no end in sight.   Join Dematic and supply chain thought leader Marc Wulfraat for an expert's view of the split case picking landscape. As President and Founder of Supply Chan Consulting Firm MWPVL International, Marc is internationally recognized as a leader in supply chain strategy and distribution center design and automation.   Marc will provide an overview of several picking methods from a simple voice system, pick and put-to-light and the newest automated systems including 'goods-to-person' stations and mini-load / shuttle tote handling systems.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 10, 2013 2013 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Picking Palooza - How to Select a Split Case Picking System This omnipotent presentation provides an objective and unbiased comparison of multiple leading split case order picking technologies.  Each technology solution will be described with pros and cons, "best fit" applications, labor requirements, price point, etc.   Solutions discussed will include voice-directed picking, pick to light, and multiple Goods to person systems including Multishuttle, Autostore, Miniload ASRS, horizontal carousels, and Kiva bot-based systems. Take-home tools include a specification-rich decision making matrix. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
August 7, 2013 Webcast: Supply Chain/Logistics Expert Call: A Look at Emerging Trends in Retail eCommerce Fulfillment   Wells Fargo Senior Research Analyst Matt Nemer hosts Marc Wulfraat, Founder and President of MWPVL International, a specialized global supply chain and logistics consulting firm. This call discusses emerging trends in retail eCommerce fulfillment with coverage on key players including Amazon, Walmart, Costco, and others.   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
May 30, 2013 Webcast: Supply Chain/Logistics Expert Call: A Look Into the eCommerce Fulfillment Ecosystem   Jefferies Senior Internet & Interactive Entertainment Research Analysts Brian Pitz and Brian Fitzgerald host Marc Wulfraat, Founder and President of MWPVL International, a specialized global supply chain and logistics consulting firm. This call discusses the eCommerce fulfillment ecosystem and emerging trends as well as key players including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and others.
January 21-24, 2013 PROMAT 2013 McCormick Place, Chicago IL
September 25, 2012 DC Velocity Webcast Location: Your Desk “Driverless” Forklifts: Efficiency Booster or Gimmick? This webcast provides an overview of “driverless” robotic forklifts work and how this technology is unfolding for distribution operations that involve full case picking.  Marc Wulfraat, President of MWPVL International, will discuss when this technology makes economic sense and whether these vehicles live up to the hype. To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here. Also, you can watch the videocast if you Click Here. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 9 - 12, 2012 2012 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Storage - The 10 Levels of Pallet Storage Technology The alternatives available to store pallets today are many and span from conventional manual handling to lights-out deep lane AS/RS.  This session will expose you to a broad array of technologies and compare them in terms of investment, ROI, physical capabilities, pros, cons, best fit applications and operational implications.  This is a great overview for the poor soul who thinks that technology implies mile-high rack systems that require an oil well and PhD to own and operate.  New hybrid solutions will pleasantly surprise you!   In addition, MWPVL International has developed a new automated tool to economically assess multiple automated distribution centers and this will be presented for the first time at this session. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat Slotting - Tools and Views on Smart Replenishment Optimizing the putaway locations of your stored inventory based on demand and history sounds great on paper.  Why wouldn't you do it?  This point-counterpoint panel discussion debates the utility of contemporary slotting/reslotting software vs. the subjective wisdom of manual management.  Included will be a short overview of a typical modern tool, a friendly discussion of the 2 approaches and some time for audience Q & A and participation. It may not be conclusive but will be fun to watch! Panel Member: Marc Wulfraat
June 10-13, 2012 2012 TECSYS User Conference (Sponsored by TECSYS) Westin Montreal, Montreal QC Value Added Strategies for Today’s Challenging Distribution Channel Keynote Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
January 29-31, 2012 2012 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Orlando, FL
October 26, 2011 Virtual Conference - Supply Chain Best Practices: Boost Productivity And Cut Costs. Webcast Sponsored by Peerless Media (Logistics Management Magazine and Supply Chain Management Review). Location: Your Desk Warehouse and DC Management: Tips for Optimizing the Distribution Network. This presentation provides a non-technical, executive-level” discussion on how to think through a distribution network strategy redesign. The emphasis is on understanding a typical approach, what to expect by way of deliverables, transportation geography, and the lessons learned. The experience gained from managing numerous distribution network strategy projects will be drawn upon to illustrate the types of challenges that need to be addressed with this type of a study.  To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 22, 2011 DC Velocity Webcast Sponsored by Epicor Location: Your Desk   Value Added Strategies for Today’s Challenging Distribution Channel Distributors are increasingly required to manage complex customer-specific service requirements that create tremendous operational and technology challenges.  Failure to meet these requirements can result in expensive charge backs and/or loss of business.  This is especially true in the wholesale to retail distribution channel. This webcast provides an overview of the challenges that wholesale distributors must excel at to comply with customer-specific requirements that impact: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); Order Management; Pricing; Warehouse Value Added Services; Shipping compliance. These issues will be placed under the microscope by MWPVL International, a leading supply chain, logistics, and distribution consulting firm who will present real world examples of how some companies are providing value and the cost of failure when they do not.  To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
March 21-24, 2011 PROMAT 2011 McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL USA
February 20-22, 2011 Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Logistics Conference 2011 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL
January 18, 2011 Manhattan Partner Days (Sponsored by Manhattan Associates) The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA
September 19-22, 2010 Material Handling and Logistics Conference  (Sponsored by Dematic - HK Systems) The Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Park City, UT   OfficeMax Optimizes Its Distribution Network Strategy The OfficeMax supply chain supports 2 fundamentally different businesses – 50% retail (950+ stores) and 50% direct sales (thousands of contract customers).  The distribution network consists of 27 sites stocking in excess of 30,000 SKUs for replenishing stores and supplying direct and contract sales channels with next day delivery.  In 2008, with the onset of the recession, OfficeMax recognized it needed to continue to improve product availability and inventory turns while dramatically reducing operating expenses.  A distribution network optimization study was performed to leverage the recession and to drive network design innovation to position the company for long term profitable growth. This is the story of this study and the results that were achieved by OfficeMax. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 15, 2010 2010 TECSYS User Conference (Sponsored by TECSYS) Hilton Toronto, Toronto ON Keynote Presentation: Order Picking Technologies For Optimizing Distribution Operations   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 9-10, 2010 Witron Retail Conference 2010 (Sponsored by Witron) The Westin Bristol Place Hotel, Toronto, ON
April 27, 2010 North American 2010 (NA 2010) Supply Chain Summit I-X Center, Cleveland, OH Insight into Redesigning Your Distribution Network Strategy   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
April 11-13, 2010 Supply Chain Operations Private Exposition (SCOPE) Rosen Shingle Creek Resort , Orlando, FL
January 15, 2010 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Dallas Fort Worth Roundtable, La Cima Club, Irving, TX Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing? Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
October 5, 2009 HighJump Innovation 2009 Conference Loews Royal Pacific Hotel, Orlando, FL Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing?   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 15, 2009 Material Handling and Logistics Conference  (Sponsored by HK Systems) The Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Park City, UT Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing?   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
February 10, 2009 Supply Chain & Logistics Canada / CAL Executive Royal Inn, Sapphire Ballroom Calgary, AB, Canada Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing?   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
February 5, 2009 Supply Chain & Logistics Canada / CAL Paramount Conference Center & Event Venue, Vaughan, ON, Canada Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing?   Speaker : Marc Wulfraat