Ryan Persad

Director Purolator Logistics
Purolator Inc.

Recognized as an innovator in logistics and transportation solutions, Ryan J. Persad leverages 25 years of industry experience in his current role as Purolator Inc.’s Director of Purolator Logistics to tackle multifaceted logistics issues that address issues related to direct to market delivery, enhanced reversed logistics, complex warehouse fulfillment and direct to store returns, while improving customers’ ROI and environmental footprint. With advanced education in logistics, sales and leadership, as well as numerous awards, Persad is a dynamic speaker with extensive industry expertise and a global perspective.

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eCommerce Implementations That Invigorate Your ROI

Saturday, December 5th, 2015

14:25 Have You Optimized Your Supply Chain For The World Of eCommerce?

Canadian businesses are catching on to the tremendous impact eCommerce is having on business and consumer buying habits with online sales experiencing explosive growth. Retailers are now evaluating their supply chain and adjusting it to meet the demands of ecommerce processing and fulfillment. Learn how third party logistics partners can help manage critical warehousing, order fulfillment, distribution and transportation needs to improve speed to market and deliver on the promises and expectations you’ve made to your customers. This presentation will offer insight about:
• Building your best supply chain with a streamlined omni-channel solution
• Improve speed to market to reduce order-to-delivery time
• Optimize returns management process and customer returns experience

15:55 Interactive Roundtable Working Groups

1. Wowing The Customer From Every Aspect of E-commerce
Jan Gandhi, Co-Founder and CEO, The Peacock Parade

2. Lowering Your Cost To Serve Through "Open Platform" Logistics
Mike Bhaskaran, Chief Operating and Technology Officer, Beyond The Rack

3. Have You Optimized Your Supply Chain For The World Of eCommerce?
Ryan Persad, Director Purolator Logistics, Purolator Inc.

4. Panel Discussion: Surprising And Delighting Your Consumers When Receiving Their Parcel
Mark Holowaychuk, CEO, Vitamart.ca
David Barclay, Owner/Operator, Stolen Riches
Johnny Russo, Director, Ecommerce and Digital Marketing, Bentley Leathers Inc.

Murray J. Rundle, Director, Packaging, SupremeX Inc.

5. Tactics To Reduce Shipping And Operational Costs
Fred Pritchard, VP and Co-owner, Golda's Kitchen
Brad Davies, Director of eCommerce, Grand & Toy Limited

6. Tactics To Reduce Shipping And Operational Costs
Alexandre Hubert, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager, Browns Shoes
Martin Priest, Manager, Online Business Development, Lowe’s Companies Canada

7. Breaking Down Demographics For Maximized Returns On Targeted Facebook Ads
Neil Turner, Director of Marketing, Canada's Motorcycle