The Digital Transformation of Logistics

Alex von StempelFreshwater Logistics Ltd, Middlesex, England

Scott WangUPS, Louisville, Shanghai, China

Andre WheelerAsia Pacific Connex, Perth, Australia

Lionel WillemsOdoo, Hong Kong, China

Dennis WongFlexport, San Francisco, CA, USA

Duoqi XuSchool of Law, Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Jiao XuFlexport, Amsterdam, NL

Mac Sullivan

Mac Sullivan is currently the Head of Technology and Digital Promotion at NNR Global Logistics. In this role, he oversees a portfolio of programs that leverage technology to create operational and commercial efficiency. Mac has an MBA from Hult International Business School and is pursuing his PhD from East China Normal University in the field of Political Theory. In addition to working for the past eight years in international logistics, he teaches Supply Chain Management at Texas Christian University and Cross‐cultural Communication at Tongji University.

Johannes Kern

Johannes is an Affiliated Professor of Supply Chain Management at Tongji University, China and General Manager of Xiezhi Consulting. His research focuses on logistics, purchasing, and supply chain management, particularly on buyer–supplier relationships and the digital transformation of logistics. He supports international companies in China to optimize the whole supply chain, including sourcing, transportation, warehousing, and production. Prior to that he worked in various functions in purchasing and logistics at the Bosch Group in Asia‐Pacific where he led teams and managed strategic projects in China, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and India. Johannes holds master's degrees from the University of Munich, Germany; Emlyon Business School, France; Aston University, UK and a PhD from Technical University Darmstadt in Germany.

Matías Aránguiz

Matías is a Chilean lawyer but has moved into the area of financial technology and artificial intelligence. Currently he is deputy director of the Program of Law, Science and Technology of the Catholic University of Chile and partner in the law firm Quarkz. In addition, he is currently pursuing his PhD in the Regulation of AI in Financial Markets from Shanghai Jiaotong University. He received his Master's in Finance from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

John Berry

John is currently the IT Director for JUSDA Supply Chain Management, a member of the Foxconn Technology Group. In this role he leads a team that develops and implements technology solutions for the global manufacturing supply chain. Prior to JUSDA, John was the IT Director for NNR Global Logistics, a non‐asset‐based logistics provider. At NNR, John directed the USA IT operation as well as several global technology initiatives. This included leading various software development projects that powered NNR's air freight, ocean freight, customs, and warehousing operations. With 28 years of experience in IT, John enjoys helping a new generation of technologists establish careers in the supply chain and logistics field. John blogs at http://www.johnberry.us.

Ira Breskin

Ira Breskin is a senior lecturer at State University of New York Maritime College. He teaches applied economics, expository writing, and maritime history courses.

Breskin also is the author of The Business of Shipping (ninth edition), a seminal book that addresses industry economics, operations, and regulation.

He joined the SUNY Maritime faculty in September 2003 after completing a 25‐year career as a reporter/editor for several business publications. He continues to do freelance writing.

Breskin has a BA from Columbia University, an MBA from Dowling College, and a MS in International Trade and Transportation from SUNY Maritime. He has won several academic fellowships including a Knight Bagehot at Columbia University and a National Endowment for the Humanities award to study maritime history at Mystic Seaport.

Colin Cobb

Colin recently served as the Vice President of B2B, leading sales operations for nuLOOM/RUGSUSA.com, one of the largest global rugs and decor brands. He also has experience in leading the e‐commerce divisions for multiple consumer goods manufacturers in the home space. In addition to leading omni‐channel and e‐commerce teams, Colin has over 10 years of experience in supply chain and logistics management. His contributions with various organizations have expanded into digital marketing, product development, and optimizing retail dropship networks. He has a Master’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Georgia College State University, as well as his six‐sigma black belt.

Simon de Raadt

Simon is Vice President Europe at HyperSKU, Managing Partner at MAiNS International, and co‐founder of DigiDutch. He has been based in China since 2011 and active in cross‐border trade and e‐commerce logistics between China and Europe. His specialty lies in e‐commerce parcel deliveries from and to China. Prior to MAiNS, he has been working at TNT Post, Capgemini, and various other positions. Simon has a Master's degree in Business Economics at the University of Amsterdam.

Samuel Heuck

Sam is the founder and director of Atlas Sourcing Partners, a Hong Kong‐based trading company specializing in building materials. For six years, he was based in Shanghai where he led the turnarounds of two manufacturing businesses. Sam has transactional and operating experience in over 15 countries including India, Vietnam, and Germany with extensive experience and focus on China and Asia‐Pacific. At press time, he was an MBA candidate at MIT Sloan School of Management.

Ruben Huber

Ruben grew up in the trucking and warehousing business in Germany and held various management and executive roles in leading shipping lines, NVOCCs and intermodal operators across Europe, China and the Middle East. Today he is consulting on strategy, digitalization, internationalization, and logistics. He is the founder and director of OceanX, a network and think tank of leading seafreight specialist firms. He has a freight forwarding education, holds a German degree in business economics and an MBA from Aston University.

Cameron Johnson

Cameron has 20 years of experience in management across various industries in China. He drives the strategic consulting and advising initiatives at Tidal Wave Solutions. His expertise focuses on developing and executing strategy in difficult business environments, turning a business around to profitability, and operational excellence across a global company.

Cameron was a long‐serving Asia General Manager at a leading carbon fiber company, where he worked in close collaboration with European and US stakeholders, suppliers, downstream customers, and regulators. He participates extensively in the American Chamber of Commerce where he served as the Chairman of the Aerospace Sub‐committee in 2015–2017, and co‐chaired the Future Leaders Committee from 2016–2018. He is currently Vice Chair of the Manufacturers' Business Council, and an advisor to the National IDC Industrial Technological Innovation Strategic Alliance, a China‐based technology association.

Nicholas Krapels

Nic is the Managing Director for DarcMatter China. He is a leading blockchain expert in the Asia‐Pacific region and an experienced financial consultant. He has an MBA from the University of South Carolina and is pursuing his PhD in Political Theory from East China Normal University.