Oct 21-23, 2024
Hyatt Regency, Greenville SC
2024 Agenda
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MON OCT 21
TUE OCT 22
WED OCT 23
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast & Registration
Prefunction Space
Continental Breakfast & Coffee Service
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Ballroom Main Stage
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder, Packaging School
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
GM Keynote: Containers Integration into Automated Material Ecosystem
Ballroom Main Stage
This presentation examines the key challenges and opportunities in integrating containers into automated material flow systems. It covers the business case for container design, the interface between containers and automated handling systems, design constraints, and valuable lessons learned from an OEM's perspective.
Nasser Nasser
Engineering Manager, GM
Nathan Klamerus
Manager Container Program Management, General Motors
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Sustainable Innovation and Compliance in Automotive Packaging: Challenges, Technologies, and Future Trends
Ballroom Main Stage
The Panel is moderated by Bridget Grewal, Director of Packaging & Continuous Improvement at Magna. The Themes for this panel discussion include: Sustainability and Environmental Considerations, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Integration & Collaboration and Partnerships.
Tom Andrew
Logistics Supervisor, JTEKT Bearings NA
Dan Brunetti
Senior Engineer SCM, Rehau Automotive LLC
Bridget Grewal
Director of Packaging Continuous Improvement, Magna
Xavier Ovize
CEO North America, conTeyor International nv
BMW
TBD,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break: Networking, Coffee and Snacks
Pre-function Space and Exhibitor Hall
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Bosch Rexroth's Aftersales Packaging Strategies:Adapting for High-Mix & Low Volume
Ballroom Main Stage
High-mix, low volume parts in the automotive industry presents a unique set of challenges. In the dynamic environment of mobile hydraulics, we are faced with finding a solution to package 3,500+ part numbers with fluid demand. We will dive into the difficulties of planning for this scenario, the importance of modularity to pack this many part numbers, and how we worked to overcome these hurdles to increase work efficiency and reduce packaging costs.
Connor DeYoung
Packaging Engineer, Bosch Rexroth Corporation
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aftersales Packaging Panel
Ballroom Main Stage
Revolutionising the Road: Navigating Future Frontiers in Automotive Packaging Innovation
Brad Taylor
Manager - Service Parts Packaging and Quality, Nissan North America
Todd Meadows
Vice President of Sales, IPS Packaging and Automation
Eric Fisher
Packaging Engineer, Volvo Group NA
Malcolm Jewell
Packaging Engineer, Robert Bosch, LLC
Vidya Seeram
Senior Buyer, Volvo Group NA
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
Prefunction, Exhibitor Hall and Ballroom Networking
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Case Study Presentation Sessions and Breakout Workshop
Ballroom Main Stage and Conference Room Crepe Myrtle
01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Continuous Innovation in Fascia Protective Packaging
Ballroom Main Stage
Discover how Veritiv utilized its industry experience, research and testing validation capabilities to develop a new fascia protective packaging now used by multiple OEM’s. Learn how we tackled the challenge of identifying new, previously unexplored materials for the automotive sector.
Michael Parks
Lean Implementation Manager, Veritiv Corporation
Brad Taylor
Manager - Service Parts Packaging and Quality, Nissan North America
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Workshop: How are my racks and containers leaving the supply chain? How do I get them back?
Conference Room: Dogwood
How are my racks and containers leaving the supply chain? How do I get them back? If you have ever asked these questions, we encourage you to sign up for the Guardian Breakout Workshop. OEM and Tier 1 Suppliers that pre-register and attend the Guardian Breakout will receive a free pack of 10 GPS/WiFi/Cell trackers with service and platform access included for one year.
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Ben Hesskamp
Owner, Guardian Container Consulting
Lucas Hesskamp
Vice President, Guardian Container Consulting
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Workshop: From Pack to Track: Accelerate Decision Making with AI
Conference Room Crepe Myrtle
You’ve chosen your packaging, dunnage, and understand cube rates on your transport. Now your packaging is going to generate data… a LOT of data. How will your company understand, analyze and take action based on that data, and how can the data collection make your life easier? Surgere will discuss the many ways in which your packaging, warehouse, and supply chain operations can generate data - and how to make sense of it all. Recent evolutions in IoT technology and the prominence of tools like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML and AI) can provide more transparency than ever before. Learn about how to identify the right data to pay attention to, how to train your systems to understand trends, and when to allow the AI to make decisions for you.
Thomas Strain
VP, Technology, Surgere
Michael Schwabe
Director, Market Intelligence, Surgere
01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Innovative Rust Prevention That Saves Money and Saves the Planet: ARMOR DEFENDER™ VCI Bag BMW Case Study
Ballroom Main Stage
Discover how Armor Protective Packaging® revolutionized BMW's rust prevention with ARMOR DEFENDER™ VCI bags, saving pounds of plastic from use or landfill. ARMOR replaced BMW’s 4 mil VCI poly bag with DEFENDER, a 3-layer rust prevention film designed to position VCI on the inner layer for optimal protection of metal parts, while utilizing the middle and outer layers for enhanced barrier protection, durability, and puncture resistance. This innovative construction allows the film to be downgauged by 25-30% without compromising effectiveness, resulting in significant cost and resource savings for BMW.
Kristin Moore
Manager – National Accounts & Training, Armor Protective Packaging
Jeff Short
Business Developer, Armor Protective Packaging
01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
GPX: Next-Gen Supply Chain Tracking: Driving ROI and Innovation in Automotive Packaging
Ballroom Main Stage
Unlock the future of automotive packaging with cutting-edge GPS and BLE technology, delivering multi-million dollar ROI through real-time asset visibility. In this session, we’ll showcase a case study from Stellantis, demonstrating how advanced tracking solutions, paired with AI-driven insights and big data analytics, empowered them to optimize their supply chain. From compact BLE tags to powerful GPS trackers, the future of supply chain tracking is small, smart, and ready to revolutionize automotive packaging by driving unprecedented efficiency and accountability.
Mitch Belsley
VP, Customer Experience, GPX Intelligence
01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
Lotis: Case Study Presentation
Ballroom Main Stage
Vantage Plastics' VanTech® material offers superior durability, reduced weight, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced recyclability compared to TPU. Honda executives will highlight cost savings and improved part protection. Applications include anti-chafing and anti-skid uses in automotive packaging and transportation, demonstrating the successful innovation partnership between Honda and Vantage Plastics.
Paul Aultman
CEO, Vantage Plastics
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Break: Networking, Coffee and Snacks
Prefunction Space and Exhibitor Hall
02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Consolidation of Automotive Supply Chain Packaging for Recycling
Ballroom Main Stage
The automotive industry has a great opportunity to recover plastic packaging materials that aren’t traditionally recovered. Individual companies do not have the volume to justify the logistics of collection but as an industry, the collected volume of materials can justify the program, reducing the impact of materials going into the landfill. How the program was initiated will be shared.
Suzanne Fisher
President, Fisher Packaging
Bridget Grewal
Director of Packaging Continuous Improvement, Magna
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Bosch Rexroth Packaging Innovation Workshop
Conference Room Crepe Myrtle
Bosch is inviting you to participate in this interactive workshop with the goal to brainstorm new and innovative ideas to improve an on hand packaging problem. Limited space available, please indicate your interest upon registration.
Angela Patterson
Logistics Manager, Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Connor DeYoung
Packaging Engineer, Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Malcolm Jewell
Packaging Engineer, Robert Bosch, LLC
Gauri Awalgaonkar
Packaging Engineer, Robert Bosch
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Part Packaging Challenge Review
Exhibitor Hall Ballroom A/B
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Speed Networking: Round Production Packaging
Conference Room Redbud A/B/C
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Packaging Solutions Professionals and expand your network in the Production Packaging field. How it works: This Event lasts for 30 minutes. Participating OEMs and Tier 1 Part Suppliers will be sitting next to each other on a long table. Participating Solution Providers will be rotating at the other end of the table. In front of you are icebreaker questions and a notepad. A buzzer will go off and the fun of the Speed Networking begins. After 3 minutes, the buzzer goes off and you will meet the next participant.
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Speed Networking: Round Aftersales & Expendable Packaging
Conference Room Redbud A/B/C
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Packaging Solutions Professionals and expand your network in the Aftersales / Expendable Packaging field. How it works: This Event lasts for 30 minutes. Participating OEMs and Tier 1 Part Suppliers will be sitting next to each other on a long table. Participating Solution Providers will be rotating at the other end of the table. In front of you are icebreaker questions and a notepad. A buzzer will go off and the fun of the Speed Networking begins. After 3 minutes, the buzzer goes off and you will meet the next participant.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Break: Networking, Coffee and Snacks
Prefunction Space and Exhibitor Hall
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Optimizing Automotive Supply Chains: Economic and Sustainable Reusable Packaging Systems
Ballroom Main Stage
"Optimizing Automotive Supply Chains: Economic and Sustainable Reusable Packaging Systems" will show OEM’s and Tier’s strategies on ways to enhance efficiency in automotive supply chains by implementing cost-effective and environmentally friendly reusable packaging solutions for both battery packaging and traditional automotive components. With emphasise on reducing waste, improving logistics, and achieving sustainability goals, ultimately leading to a more resilient, cost effective and streamlined supply chain.
Nate Franck
Vice President of Sales, TriEnda
David Kruger
President , TriEnda
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing and Awards
Ballroom Main Stage
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder, Packaging School
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Reception
Prefunction Space
Heavy Hors D'oeuvres & Hosted Bar

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