• Inland Distribution
  • September 25- 27, 2023 | The Westin Chicago River North

Holly Pearce

C+D Technologies

Director of Logistics

Holly Pearce is Director of Logistics for C+D Trojan, one of the world’s oldest manufacturers of energy storage solutions. She leads the global logistics function for the organization: from raw materials and components to finished goods delivery to returns and junk battery recycling. Holly supports operations at five North American manufacturing facilities (producing lead-acid, AGM gel, lithium batteries), global subsidiaries, and customers in 110+ countries. Over her 23+ year career Holly has served as a transformation champion, seeking to improve supply chain processes and customer experience through continuous improvement, vertical integration, and shared visibility. She serves as chairperson of the Cargo Owners’ Committee of the Virginia Maritime Association and is a member of the University of Richmond’s CX Advisory Committee. Previously, Holly was president of the Virginia International Business Council and an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. She traded in the teaching title for “student” and is currently pursuing her MBA and Master of Supply Chain Management at VCU. Go Rams!

Sessions With Holly Pearce

Monday, 25 September

  • 09:15am - 10:00am (CST) / 25/sep/2023 02:15 pm - 25/sep/2023 03:00 pm

    Inland Academy: Making Your Voice Heard in the C-Suite
    The COVID-19 pandemic elevated the importance of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management like never before in the eyes of corporate executives. But it’s still not always easy for logistics managers to make their voice heard in the C-suite. How do you get the attention of the CEO, CFO, and those who really need to know how supply chain decisions will impact their business? This class provides practical advice for logistics managers based on real-life experience. 

Wednesday, 27 September

  • 02:20pm - 03:00pm (CST) / 27/sep/2023 07:20 pm - 27/sep/2023 08:00 pm

    Waiting on the Rebound: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?

    The three days of Inland23 have dissected data, analyzed market conditions, and featured forecasts. Pulling everything together, what are the ideas, warnings, lessons, and perhaps even solutions we can take home that will help us catch the rebound when it comes? In this closing session of Inland23, our conference co-chairs will sit down with select experts to cut through the noise and deliver the consensus takeaways you need as you plan for 2024. 

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