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Robotics 24/7 Launches Executive Advisory Board: 12‑Member Board Features Company Founders, CEOs and VPs

Peerless Media — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:33:54 +0000

Executive Advisory Board. Click here to learn more about the Executive Advisory Board.

Robotics 24/7 Executive Advisory Board

Amir Sharif
Founder & COO, 3Laws

Aaron Prather
Director, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Programs, ASTM International

Bob Trebilcock
Emeritus Editor, Peerless Media; Principal Consultant, Clearing Pathways LLC

Youngmok “Mok” Yun
Founder & CEO, Contoro Robotics

Nikhil Ramaswamy
Co-Founder, CynLr

Dwight Klappich
Former Research VP & Gartner Fellow; Principal, DK Advascent

Florian Pestoni
CEO, InOrbit.AI

Kait Peterson
VP and Head of Marketing, Locus Robotics

Erik Nieves
Co-Founder & CEO, Plus One Robotics

Owen Nicholson
Co-Founder & CEO, SLAMcore

Mike Futch
CEO, President & Co-Founder, Tompkins Robotics

Brendan Sterne
Chief Product Officer, Vention

NextGen Supply Chain Conference Brings Industry Leaders Together to Chart the Future of Digital Supply Chains

Peerless Media — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:37:51 +0000

NASHVILLE, TN — October 27, 2025 — The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference concluded after two days of presentations, case studies, and high-level networking that brought together 200+ senior supply chain executives, innovators, and thought leaders at the W Nashville.

With 60+ speakers, including executives from Johnson & Johnson, FedEx Supply Chain, Eli Lilly, Dole Packaged Foods, Uber Freight, Maersk, and Kellanova, NextGen showcased the technologies and strategies transforming global supply chains.

Sessions spanned AI, robotics, automation, digital twins, resilience, and sustainability, pairing strategic keynotes with practitioner-led case studies to deliver actionable takeaways attendees can deploy immediately.

“NextGen continues to set the standard for forward-looking supply chain dialogue,” said Brian Ceraolo, CEO & President of Peerless Media. “This year’s discussions reflected the urgency and opportunity in front of us, from AI-driven decision-making to resilient operations, and showed how collaboration across the ecosystem will define tomorrow’s leaders.”

Keynotes from Lisa Drane, Director, Procurement Supply Innovation, Logistics & Warehouse, Diageo, who accepted the Visionary Award; Val Marchevsky, EVP & CTO, Uber Freight; and Todd Stillwell, VP Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Dole Packaged Foods, offered forward-looking perspectives on agility, risk, and performance.

The conference also honored excellence with the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Awards, sponsored by Zion Solutions Group: End User Awards went to FedEx Supply Chain, Sysco, and GNC; Solution Provider Awards to Quickcode.ai, Easy Metrics, and Corvus Robotics; and the Startup Award to Dexory.

“NextGen is more than a conference, it’s a community of leaders who come ready to share openly about what’s working and what isn’t,” said Brian Straight, Editor-in-Chief of Supply Chain Management Review. “That willingness to exchange real-world lessons is what makes this event special. It’s where innovation meets honesty, and where the industry moves forward together.”

In addition to the educational program, attendees benefited from peer-level networking and sponsor-hosted sessions from innovators including AutoScheduler, Cycle Labs, Hai Robotics, GreyOrange, TGW Logistics, and Warehouse on Wheels.

kbligh@peerlessmedia.comNextGenSupplyChainConference.com for more information.

About the NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Hosted by Supply Chain Management Review, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference brings together senior-level professionals and technology leaders to share insights and best practices on emerging supply chain technologies and strategies that drive competitive advantage.

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Peerless Media Honored with Two 2025 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards

Peerless Media — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:31:45 +0000

Recognized for Excellence in Editorial and Design Across Multiple Brands

FRAMINGHAM, MA – October 7, 2025 – Peerless Media (www.peerlessmedia.com), a leading business-to-business media company serving the logistics, supply chain, materials handling, and manufacturing industries, is proud to announce it has won two prestigious 2025 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, honoring excellence in editorial and design across the publishing industry.

Polly Chevalier, Art Director at Peerless Media, was named Designer of the Year, recognizing her outstanding creative direction and visual storytelling across the company’s portfolio.

In addition, Supply Chain 24/7 earned the Website of the Year Award.

SupplyChain247.com is Peerless Media’s premier online resource for supply chain professionals.

Peerless Media also received several finalist honors, underscoring the company’s depth of editorial talent and innovation:

Brian Straight – Editor of the Year finalist, Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR)
Modern Materials Handling – Print Magazine of the Year finalist
SCMR’s Straight Talk Newsletter – Newsletter of the Year finalist
Modern Materials Handling, “How Supply Chains Are Adopting AI (AI Coming Your Way)” – Single Article finalist

“These awards are a reflection of the immense talent we have across Peerless Media,” said Brian Ceraolo, President and CEO of Peerless Media. “It’s a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals who are truly at the top of their game. Their creativity, innovation, and commitment to quality are what continue to drive our success and leadership in the markets we serve.”

The Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards are among the most respected honors in publishing, celebrating the best in editorial content and design across all forms of media.

About Peerless Media
Peerless Media is the leading provider of independent business content and information serving the supply chain, logistics, materials handling, manufacturing, robotics, design engineering, and health and safety sectors. Its brands include Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, Modern Materials Handling, NextGen Supply Chain Conference, SupplyChain247.com, Robotics247.com, MaterialHandling247.com, Digital Engineering247.com and Worksafety247.com. Through award-winning journalism, research, events, and digital platforms, Peerless Media connects decision-makers to the insights that drive business forward.

Peerless Media Launches Work Safety 24/7, a New Brand Dedicated to Workplace Safety

Peerless Media — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:02:29 +0000

Framingham, MA, September 25, 2025 — Peerless Media has announced the launch of Work Safety 24/7, its newest media brand designed to serve safety decision-makers across the U.S. industrial landscape.

Work Safety 24/7 delivers news, insights, and product information to help businesses protect their workforce, stay compliant with evolving OSHA regulations, and build a stronger safety culture. The brand will focus on the construction, supply chain, warehousing, manufacturing, and service industries, reaching safety directors, EHS managers, compliance officers, and operations leaders responsible for workplace safety initiatives.

With a targeted audience of 25,000 safety decision-makers, Work Safety 24/7 offers multi-channel sponsorship opportunities, custom webinars, and two powerful newsletters, Safety Matters and Featured Products, to connect marketers directly with qualified buyers.

“There is a clear demand among safety professionals for timely news, compliance insights, and product information they can trust. Work Safety 24/7 brings all of that together in one place and gives our partners direct access to 25,000 safety decision-makers who are actively shaping purchasing and policy decisions,” said Darrell O. Dal Pozzo, Vice President & Group Publisher, Peerless Media.

“Workplace safety impacts every industry, yet it is often underserved by media brands. We created Work Safety 24/7 to give safety leaders the information they need and marketers a powerful way to reach them. This brand fits perfectly with Peerless Media’s mission to serve critical B2B markets with trusted content and high-value engagement,” said Brian Ceraolo, President & CEO, Peerless Media.

“Workplace safety is essential,” said Donald Halsing, Founding Editorial Director of Work Safety 24/7. “Our mission is to equip safety professionals and business leaders with the timely insights, practical tools, and trusted information they need to keep their teams safe and their organizations compliant.”

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NextGen Supply Chain Conference Brings Industry Leaders Together to Explore Innovation, Supply Chain Transformations

Peerless Media — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:13:29 +0000

NextGen Supply Chain ConferenceSupply Chain Management Review, brought together a dynamic mix of over 175 industry leaders and pioneers for two days of insightful presentations, case studies, and discussions centered on the next wave of supply chain technologies. The 2024 conference highlighted how advancements such as AI, blockchain, IoT, and autonomous solutions reshape today’s supply chains and pave the way for future-ready, resilient processes.

“This year’s event, with its mix of content and industry leaders, took supply chain transformation to a new level,” shared Brian Straight, Editor-in-Chief of Supply Chain Management Review and host. “With an impressive array of executive supply chain leaders from diverse companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Whirlpool, Procter & Gamble, Walmart, and more, the 2024 NextGen Supply Chain Conference showcased the innovations taking place today, and where those innovations will take the supply chain into the future.”

“The 2024 NextGen Supply Chain Conference truly captured the essence of where our industry is headed,” said Brian Ceraolo, CEO of Peerless Media. “From transformative technologies like AI and robotics to invaluable networking opportunities, this event not only showcased today’s innovations but also set the stage for what’s next. The insights and connections formed here will undoubtedly help supply chain leaders build resilience and agility for the future.”

A highlight for attendees and organizers alike was the robust engagement and networking that facilitated collaboration across the industry.

Throughout the two-day event, End Users and Solution Providers were recognized with NextGen Supply Chain Awards in the categories of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Digital Transformation. Karisa Sprague, Senior Vice President of Fulfillment and Reverse Operations, at Walmart U.S. Supply Chain, accepted the Visionary Award. Devin Bhushan, Founder and CEO of Squint, accepted the NextGen Supply Chain Start-Up Award.

For more information about the 2024 NextGen Supply Chain Conference and to see the complete list of award winners, please visit NextGen Supply Chain Conference.

“Building on the momentum and success of our 2024 conference, planning is already underway for 2025,” added Straight. “We’re excited to bring together even more innovative voices, groundbreaking technologies, and actionable insights that will redefine the future of supply chains. Our goal is to create an experience that equips industry leaders with the tools and connections they need to navigate and lead in an evolving landscape.”

For information on participating in the 2025 conference, you can email Brian Straight at bstraight@peerlessmedia.com.

About the Annual NextGen Supply Chain Conference

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About Peerless Media

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2024 Robotics Application Conference Sessions Now Available On-demand

Peerless Media — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:19:56 +0000

RAC ’24 featured end users, integrators, vendors and analysts discussing robot deployments

Robotics 24/7Peerless MediaRobotics Application Conference (RAC) on September 18, 2024.

RAC ’24 was the third edition of the one-day, virtual summit. At RAC ’24, speakers highlighted successful robotic deployments across multiple industries, and identified significant technological and financial trends that affect organizations with robots and automation.

RAC ’24 had viewers from around the world

During the live event, viewers tuned in from all corners of the globe to watch sessions covering mobile robots, pick-and-place, AS/RS and more. Company presidents, CEOs, venture capital investors, engineers, developers, automation experts and others tuned into the sessions, demonstrating the conference’s global reach.

“I’m very proud of RAC ’24 and the collection of speakers that moderated our panels,” said Tim Culverhouse, Editorial Director of Robotics 24/7. “This was my first Robotics Application Conference and I thought our speakers highlighted integral applications and technology that touch on some of the biggest topics across the robotics industry. I’m already excited about what we have in store for RAC ’25.”

Sign up to watch RAC ’24 sessions now

The virtual conference, sponsored by Korber, Plus One Robotics, Grey Orange, Cypher Robotics, Universal Robots and enVista, featured a live keynote presentation and five technology-focused sessions throughout the event.

The conference lineup included:

Robotics Trends in Action: Powered by DHL Logistics Trend Radar 7.0,” the session will identify and examine the robotic and automation trends in use at DHL and the future of automation in the materials handling landscape. Hosted by Joan-Wilhelm Schwarze, Senior Global Innovation Manager, Center of Excellence Automation of Operations, DHL Group – Corporate Strategy and Ernesto Camacho, Senior Innovation Manager, DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation, Innovation and Trend Research.
Mastering Parcel Variability: Leveraging Human-AI Symbiosis for Optimized Logistics” featuring Dr. Dan Grollman, principal software developer, Plus One Robotics. This session is sponsored by Plus One Robotics.
Rise of the Robots: Driving Safety & Adoption with Multiagent Orchestration” featuring Akash Gupta, co-founder and CEO, GreyOrange; Peter King, co-founder, Cypher Robotics. This session is sponsored by GreyOrange and Cypher Robotics.
Hybrid autonomy through the sense of touch: How haptic feedback and AI shape the human-cobot relationship” featuring Klajd Lika, CEO, Bota Systems. This session is sponsored by Universal Robots and enVista.
Automated fulfillment systems in the warehouse: The good, the bad and the ugly” featuring Ryan Chesterfield, founder, Automated Fulfillment Consulting.
Pick & place automation: So many options, how to choose?” featuring Mikkel Viager, engineer and principal advisor, HowToRobot.

More information about the 2025 Robotics Application Conference – scheduled to be held September 17, 2025 – including speakers and sponsorship opportunities, will be released in the coming months.

tculverhouse@peerlessmedia.com. For sponsorship opportunities on Robotics 24/7ddalpozzo@peerlessmedia.com.

NextGen Supply Chain Conference Announces Keynotes

Peerless Media — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:35:51 +0000

On October 21-23, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference, presented by Peerless Media and Supply Chain Management Review, will bring together an impressive lineup of industry leaders for two days of high-level presentations, case studies and interactive sessions focused on the strategies for a digital future and integrating emerging technologies in the supply chain industry including Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics.

Keynotes Include —

Amy Rardin, Global Sr. Director, Procter & Gamble
Luis Roman, Global Head of Site & Supply Chain Services, Johnson & Johnson Jennifer Springer, Sr. Dir. Customer Fulfillment, Whirlpool Corporation

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Walmart is the 2024 Visionary Award Winner. Karisa Sprague, SVP, Fulfillment and Reverse Operations, U.S. Supply Chain will accept the award. Karisa will discuss Walmart’s systematic approach to promoting supply chain sustainability.

Sponsors include Honeywell Intelligrated, Zion Solutions Group, Addverb, Aptean, TGW Systems Inc, and Peak Technologies.

About the Annual NextGen Supply Chain Conference

nextgensupplychainconference.com.

About Peerless Media

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Robotics Applications Conference Opens Registration for 2023 Virtual Event

Eugene Demaitre — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:50:32 +0000

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Peerless Media LLC has announced that registration is now open for the second annual Robotics Applications Conference, an online event that will be on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. The company, which produces Robotics 24/7, has also announced many of speakers who will be sharing their unique perspectives on how robots are being used in the real world.

“As with last year’s event, we want to provide a venue for robotics users and integrators as well as vendors to explain their journeys into automation,” stated Eugene Demaitre, editorial director of Robotics 24/7 and moderator. “Our audience values discussions of how to evaluate, implement, and manage robots and automation, as well as the growing stack of software and other technologies around them.”

“As we continue to focus on robotics applications in supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing, I look forward to informative conversations with industry experts,” he said. “Hundreds of robotics users from Fortune 500 companies, as well as small and midsize enterprises, tuned in last year, and our attendees are always engaged.”

RAC ’23 announces panelists

This year’s keynote session will focus on how to optimize warehouse operations with robots and artificial intelligence. Panelists will include Matt Hardenberg, vice president of distribution at Ariat International; John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Körber Supply Chain Software; and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels and partnerships at Geekplus America.

RAC ’23, special,” said Demaitre. “This will get a leading apparel brand, an integrator and software provider, and a mobile robot supplier together to share their requirements, challenges, and solutions.”

End-user speakers in other sessions will represent diverse organizations including CCU, the Mayo Clinic, and nioform, plus major robotics suppliers such as Dexterity, Cyngn, inVia Robotics, and Vanderlande. Innovative software and component providers like Brightpick, inOrbit, and Microsoft are also slated to participate.

The panels will examine a range of topics and use cases:

Order fulfillment
Goods-to-person systems and robot operations
Piece picking
Collaborative robots plus vision provide precision for more applications
Palletizing and automated lift trucks
AI and the human-machine interface

More speakers will be announced soon!

Register now for the Robotics Applications Conference

The Robotics Applications Conference is free, and registration is now open for all sessions. The recordings will be available for registrants to view on demand after the initial broadcast.

Visit Robotics 24/7 information about the one-day virtual event.

learn more about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Tom Cooney at tcooney@peeerlessmedia.com.

About Peerless Media

Peerless Media is the leading provider of independent business content and information serving the supply chain, logistics, materials handling, and design engineering industries.

Our flagship brands, including Robotics 24/7Digital EngineeringDigital Engineering 24/7, Logistics Management, Modern Materials Handling, Supply Chain Management Review, Supply Chain 24/7Material Handling 24/7 offer unparalleled business-to-business coverage via sites, newsletters, and conferences.

Changing of the Guard at Supply Chain Management Review

peerlessmedia — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Brian Straight assumes role of Editor in Chief

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — Brian Straight has joined Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group as the new Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR).

Straight takes over the editorial reigns from Bob Trebilcock, a 40-year B2B editorial veteran who has overseen SCMR since taking over from Founding Editor Frank Quinn in 2013. The move allows Trebilcock to continue to concentrate on his role as Executive Editor of Modern Materials Handling, a publication he’s contributed to since 1984.

Straight was the founding editor of FreightWaves.com, and in 2021 launched a new title for FreightWaves called Modern Shipper, an effort that earned him a Jesse H. Neal Award for Best New Product in 2022. Prior to that experience, he spent nine years with Penton Media on Fleet Owner, overseeing both the monthly magazine and website operations.

“Brian not only comes to Peerless Media with solid B2B magazine management experience, but he also brings an extremely strong logistics and freight transportation coverage background with him,” said Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group. “We’re thrilled to have Brian join Peerless Media and drive the editorial vision for SCMR into the future.”

“I’m very thankful for the opportunity afforded me to lead the SCMR brand,” said Straight. “As just the third Editor in Chief in the publication’s history, I’m honored to be trusted with the responsibility to shepherd SCMR forward and continue the great legacy that Bob and Frank created.”

bstraight@peerlessmedia.com.

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About Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR)
Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR) is the leading business-to-business media title for C-level executives and top-level supply chain management professionals.SCMR primarily publishes news, columns and features, in print and digital formats, created in collaboration with leading academics, supply chain management practitioners and industry analysts.

About Peerless Media
Peerless Media produces industry-leading brands in the logistics, supply chain, materials handling and design engineering markets. Our flagship brands, Modern Materials Handling, Material Handling Product News, Material Handling 24/7, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, Supply Chain 24/7, Robotics 24/7, NextGen Supply Chain Conference and Digital Engineeringpeerlessmedia.com.

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NextGen Supply Chain Conference Brought Together Industry Leaders to Discuss the Impact of Emerging Technology

peerlessmedia — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

NextGen Supply Chain Conference, presented by Supply Chain Management Review, brought together an impressive lineup of more than 150 industry leaders for two days of high-level presentations and case studies that covered the emerging supply chain technologies that are powering tomorrow’s supply chains, and enabling the digital transformation of supply chain processes.

“Our first live event since COVID, NextGen 2022 exceeded our expectations,” said Bob Trebilcock, editorial director of Supply Chain Management Review and host of the NextGen event. “We showcased senior leaders at some of the country’s best-known brands. They covered the breadth of supply chain management, from talent development to logistics and transportation, and the impact of emerging technology as diverse as robotics, AI and the metaverse on their supply chains.”

Trebilcock added that one of the highlights for him was the high level of audience engagement and networking among presenters, attendees and exhibitors.

The Annual NextGen Supply Chain Awards were presented on the first day. Leading solution providers and end users utilizing nextgen technologies in Robotics, Analytics, AI and Digital Transformation received rewards. Additionally, Supply Chain Management Review presented the Annual Visionary Award to Ignacio Arranz, Senior Vice President, North America Product Supply Innovation and Global Physical Distribution, Procter & Gamble. And the Startup Award went to Ally Lynch, CMO of Covariant.

2022 Award Winners.

About the Annual NextGen Supply Chain Conference

www.nextgensupplychainconference.com.