• TPM25
  • March 2-5, 2025 | Long Beach Convention Center

Peter Creeden

MPC International

Managing Director

Peter Creeden is a global supply chain expert with over 25 years of industry experience. As Managing Director of MPC International, Peter leads a strategic advisory firm specializing in supply chain innovation, digital transformation, and corporate governance. Before founding MPC International in 2019, Peter had a distinguished 22-year career with Hamburg Süd, where he played a key role in shaping global shipping strategies. He is a dedicated advocate for digitalization within the supply chain sector, contributing actively to various digital standard associations. His expertise extends to academic roles at the University of Sydney, the Australian Maritime College, and RMIT, where he bridges industry practice with academic rigor. With a focus on port optimization, container fleet management, and governance, Peter continues to guide businesses, both large and small, in navigating the evolving complexities of the global logistics landscape, helping them build robust, future-ready supply chain solutions.

Sessions With Peter Creeden

Tuesday, 4 March

  • 03:05pm - 03:45pm (PST) / 04/mar/2025 11:05 pm - 04/mar/2025 11:45 pm

    TPM Tech: Are Smart Containers Really Going to Transform the Global Supply Chain?

    Smart containers, or IoT-enabled containers, promise unparalleled visibility, efficiency, and control, while offering to reshape the global supply chain. But how far are we from realizing this potential? This roundtable discussion will dig deep into smart containers' practicalities, challenges, and realities. With insights from industry experts, the panel will explore whether smart containers are the game-changer they’re expected to be. We’ll discuss industrywide transformation, the barriers to integration, and how data standardization and interoperability are critical to achieving their full potential. At its essence, the session will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of how IoT-enabled containers are progressing and what still needs to happen for them to revolutionize global logistics. Among the key questions to be addressed are:

    • How are smart containers improving supply chain visibility and control today?

    • What are the main hurdles preventing IoT-enabled containers from transforming the global logistics landscape?

    • And what does the future hold for this technology in terms of innovation and industry adoption?

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