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The Execution Advantage: Where Technology Ends and 3PL Performance Begins

Live webinar | Thursday, October 1 | 1 PM CT / 2PM ET

AI and automation are becoming standard across 3PL operations. The advantage increasingly lies in how effectively they’re put to work. It also depends on whether your WMS can support it as your operation evolves.

New research from Elastic Solutions, sponsored by Datex, surveying 100+ 3PL leaders, found that 83% report increased warehouse throughput from automation and advanced WMS capabilities. Yet only 33% are confident they’ll achieve positive ROI within their projected implementation timeline.

So, what separates the 3PLs seeing measurable value from those still trying to prove it?

Join us October 1 at 1 PM CT/2 PM ET for a practical session built for multi-client 3PLs across cold chain, high-value inventory, retail/e-commerce, and complex distribution.
 
We’ll cover:
  • Is your WMS becoming the constraint? What separates 3PLs turning automation into measurable ROI from those still struggling to prove the value
  • Where is AI actually earning its keep today, and where isn’t it? Real examples of AI reducing reporting and workflow-building from days to hours, plus where human oversight still matters
  • How much should AI do without a human in the loop? The Datex AI Autonomy Spectrum, a framework for matching AI autonomy to task risk
  • What WMS question can shape your long-term cost? Not just “What can your AI do today?” but “What happens when my requirements change in year three?”
You’ll also receive The Execution Advantage, our full report on how 3PLs are approaching automation, AI, WMS modernization, and ROI, plus the AI Autonomy Spectrum and a practical vendor question set you can use in your own technology evaluations.
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Meet the Presenters

  • Jason Stegent

    Founder and President, Elastic Solutions

    Jason Stegent is the Founder and President of Elastic Solutions, a provider of targeted digital event and demand generation solutions that help B2B marketers extend their reach, increase engagement with target audiences, and accelerate pipeline growth. 

  • Bryan Batchelder

     VP of Product, Datex

    Bryan Batchelder is Vice President of Product at Datex, leading product strategy, roadmap, analyst relations, and technology partnerships for its WMS platform. A Datex veteran since 2009, he brings deep technical expertise and leads responsible AI adoption across the product and organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ask whether adopting the vendor’s AI creates dependency on a specific model or provider, how the platform can take advantage of new AI capabilities as they emerge, whether it can use different AI approaches for different tasks, and how much flexibility you retain as the technology evolves.
Different warehouse AI tasks have different requirements. The best approach for forecasting may not be the best approach for analytics, optimization, or automation. A WMS built around one fixed AI model can limit your ability to use the right technology for each use case as AI continues to evolve.