3 Things Manufacturers and Distributors Can Anticipate at the 2020 Work Truck Show
The Work Truck Show (WTS), which is held in Indianapolis, Indiana, features hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and truck lovers who come together to explore the latest vocational trucks, vans, vehicle components and truck equipment. The event is also known for industry-specific training and educational conferences.
As you and your team plan a trip to Indianapolis for WTS 2020, here are a few things to anticipate and plan for.
The Manufacturer and Distributor Innovation Conference
Are you a manufacturer or distributor of commercial truck parts or bodies? Do you want to enhance your manufacturing processes and build business results? There’s a conference for that.
“Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® 2020, this conference teaches commercial truck manufacturers, upfitters, distributors and body builders of all sizes how to improve manufacturing efficiency and business results using the latest techniques and technology” (source: The Work Truck Show).
Photo courtesy of The Work Truck Show Facebook page
The conference includes a variety of speakers, including Paul Akers, founder and president of FastCap, a product development company specializing in woodworking tools and hardware for the professional builder. Paul will deliver the keynote address to discuss how technology, best practices and lean thinking can power business success.
To attend, an extra package is required. Learn more about the conference or purchase your package, click here.
Hyper-Focused Networking Events
Traditional networking events can often be stale and misguided, giving you small pockets of time to meet others and have good conversations. But at WTS 2020, you have designated times to meet other industry professionals and build better relationships.
The Opening Reception, the Generation Next Leadership Workshop & Networking Reception, and the NTEA Annual Meeting are all hyper-focused networking events you can attend (source: The Work Truck Show).
Photo courtesy of The Work Truck Show Facebook page
If you’re a fan of arcades or racing games, you’ll need to make sure you attend the opening reception. There will be arcade racing games, a pit stop tire change challenge, and a micro reality race track
Photo courtesy of The Work Truck Show.
If you would like to attend any one of these events, separate registration is required. Be sure to register before March 3rd so you can maximize your networking opportunities!
You’ll Be in a Hidden-Gem City
Indianapolis is, by far, one of the most underrated cities in the United States. With one of the nation’s safest and vibrant downtown areas, you’ll be surprised by how much you can do.
After the show, relax and enjoy the city. The Indiana Convention Center is located right next to the Indianapolis Colt’s Stadium, connected to a four-story urban shopping mall by a skywalk, and is surrounded by more than 200 restaurants.
There’s even the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which takes residents and visitors to different locations around downtown.
Photo courtesy of IndyCultureTrail.com
You can see gardens and memorials, explore restaurants, visit local shops, and more! If you’re finding it hard to decide what to do, following the trail will help you explore this beautiful city.
How Much are Industry and Market Challenges Costing Your Company?
If you’re a manufacturer or distributor in the automotive space, you most likely run into major business challenges within the industry and market. These challenges can easily stunt or inhibit business growth — like the international trade war, product speed to market, eroding margins, and more.
It’s easy to let these issues go unsolved. Or, even if we desire to combat them, the difficulty is in the execution and development of a sustainable strategy. If not implemented correctly, it can easily cost your company hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long term.
These industry and market challenges are here to stay. So, how do we combat them? What strategy do we need to employ? One effective outlet that is often forgotten about is the distribution chain.
Defined as, “A series of businesses that transport, store, and sell goods to customers,” the distribution chain is much like a supply chain, however, it offers even more access and visibility to layers of freight data (like landed costs, SKU level costs, and non-compliance missed savings) and services (like distribution mapping, process waste analysis, and eCommerce fulfillment). With the right team, data, and tools set in place, the distribution chain can act as a competitive edge for your business, reducing costs and improving customer experience.
At eShipping, that is what we do and specialize in. We work with your team and your data and pair it with our technology to put you back in control of your distribution chain to reduce costs and improve customer experience.
We’ve invested time and money in the automotive space to better understand the frameworks for company growth and success. Our investment in the industry means we understand what it takes to succeed in this space. Our proven distribution chain strategies and technology means you can make better decisions to support other business functions.
Our team will be at the Work Truck Show, and we’d love to meet with you to show the first step needed to reduce costs and improve customer experience.
Click here to schedule an intro with a team member at the show. We’d love to meet you and understand your business.
About eShipping
We provide distribution chain management solutions that encompass both people and services for all modes, with full optimization, and complete visibility into your data.
Email: connect@eShipping.biz
Phone: 816.505.0198