Ignite 2024: Leaders Gather to Discuss What’s Next for the Transportation, Logistics and Distribution Industry
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Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is hosting Ignite 2024, a premier thought leadership event in Louisville, Ky., bringing together over 300 leaders from the transportation, logistics, and distribution sectors. The event, themed 'Stronger Together', focuses on addressing industry challenges and opportunities through collaboration.
Key topics include supply chain resilience, enhanced connectivity, and the future of transportation networks. Sessions will cover critical issues such as connected and autonomous technologies, trailer electrification, sustainable freight mobility, cold chain logistics, and digital advancements in the ecosystem.
Participants will preview Wabash's latest innovations, including updates on Trailers as a Service (TaaS)℠, new developments in dry van and tank trailer technology, and a next-generation Acutherm™ Refrigerated Freight Body with EcoNex™ Technology.
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- Wabash is positioning itself as an industry thought leader by hosting Ignite 2024
- The event focuses on critical industry challenges and innovations, potentially driving future business opportunities
- Wabash is showcasing new product developments, including Trailers as a Service (TaaS) and advanced trailer technologies
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Key topics include supply chain resilience, enhanced connectivity, and the future of transportation networks as industry leaders convene today in Louisville
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is convening more than 300 leaders from the transportation, logistics, and distribution sectors this week at Ignite 2024 to discuss the challenges and transformative opportunities facing their industry. Taking place today through Wednesday in Louisville, Ky., Ignite 2024 is the premier thought leadership event for Wabash’s ecosystem of customers, dealers, suppliers, technology partners, researchers and industry experts, fostering powerful collaborations that will shape the future.
“There is a saying that the best way to predict the future is to create it. That’s what leaders do. Wabash values our transportation, logistics and distribution ecosystem to navigate industry shifts and seize emerging opportunities,” said Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Page. “Connecting across the ecosystem enables all of us to tackle complex and nuanced issues effectively. This year’s theme—‘Stronger Together’—underscores the necessity of collaboration as we face technological, economic and geopolitical forces that are reshaping how we move goods. Only through strong partnerships can we truly innovate and navigate these challenges.”
Throughout Ignite 2024, experts will lead sessions addressing critical challenges, trends, and innovations, with a focus on themes such as the integration of connected and autonomous technologies, the electrification of trailers, sustainable practices in freight mobility, strategies to enhance cold chain logistics, transforming B2B relationships into strategic partnerships, fostering people-first work cultures, navigating market complexities, and harnessing digital advancements for a more connected and efficient ecosystem.
By fostering collaboration and innovative thinking, Ignite 2024 equips participants and their organizations with the insights and strategies needed for long-term success in navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Event participants will also preview the latest innovations and commercial developments from Wabash, including:
- What’s next for its Trailers as a Service (TaaS)℠ offering, which enables companies to unlock new revenue streams with its fully maintained trailer capacity subscription.
- New developments in dry van and tank trailer technology.
- A next-generation medium-duty Acutherm™ Refrigerated Freight Body with EcoNex™ Technology that can help carriers of temperature-sensitive freight reduce fuel costs and enhance sustainability.
- The latest in its Marketplace digital platform designed to connect businesses with comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions.
Stay on top of what’s happening at Ignite 2024 by following Wabash on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or X.
Wabash: Changing How the World Reaches You®
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries that is Changing How the World Reaches You®. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company enables customers to thrive by providing insight into tomorrow and delivering pragmatic solutions today to move everything from first to final mile. Wabash designs, manufactures, and services a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade processing equipment. Learn more at onewabash.com.
Media Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Director, Communications
(765) 771-5766
dana.stelsel@onewabash.com
Investor Relations:
Ryan Reed
Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
(765) 490-5664
ryan.reed@onewabash.com
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