NextGen Supply Chain Conference announces 2025 Solution Provider Award Winners

The supply chain of tomorrow is being built today by companies that aren’t just talking about innovation, they’re proving its impact in real operations. This year’s NextGen Supply Chain Conference Solution Provider Awards highlight three technology providers who are transforming how global trade, logistics, and warehousing get done. From artificial intelligence to digital transformation to robotics, each of these companies is redefining what’s possible across critical supply chain functions.

This year’s winners are:

Artificial Intelligence: Quickcode.ai

Digital Transformation: Easy Metrics

Robotics: Corvus Robotics

The three winners will be presented with their awards and provide a short overview of their technologies at this year’s NextGen Supply Chain Conference, taking place Oct. 22–24, 2025, at the W Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.

This year’s Solution Provider Awards are sponsored by Diamond Sponsor Zion Solutions Group.

Early bird conference registration is now open. Shippeo is a Gold Sponsor and Hai Robotics, TGW Logistics, Cycle Labs, Grey Matter, and AutoScheduler are Silver Sponsors. Bronze Sponsors include Corvus Robotics, enVista and Hero Wear.

The W Hotel is extending the discounted group hotel rate for three days before and three days after the event (subject to room availability), allowing attendees the opportunity to explore Nashville at the special conference rate.

Keynotes set the stage

The conference opens with Val Marchevsky, EVP & CTO of Uber Freight, delivering the Thursday morning keynote, “Reimagining Logistics with AI: Turning Intelligence into Action.” Marchevsky will detail how AI is transforming logistics. On Friday, Todd Stillwell and Kimberly Galante of Dole Packaged Foods will deliver a joint keynote presentation, sharing how the company is scaling its mid-size CPG supply chain for innovation and growth by leveraging flexible manufacturing, streamlined logistics, and data-driven forecasting.

The third Keynote will be the Visionary Keynote on Thursday afternoon. Lisa Drane, director of procurement supply innovation, logistics and warehouse, for Diageo, will accept the Visionary Award before delivering her Keynote address.

To register, visit NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Solution Provider Awards

Supply chains are only as good as their technologies, and this year’s Solution Provider Awards showcase what is possible when technology meets supply chain ideation.

Artificial Intelligence Award: Quickcode.ai

 

Quickcode.ai earned recognition for its AI-powered classification platform, developed in partnership with Magaya, that is changing how U.S. Customs compliance is managed. The system embeds explainable AI directly into Magaya’s ACE-connected platform, providing speed and accuracy while maintaining strict oversight in alignment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.

Each AI-generated HTS classification comes with full citations and supporting documentation, ensuring licensed customs brokers retain decision-making authority and confidence. By reducing classification time by up to 90%, creating natural audit trails, and flagging high-risk entries such as those involving potential forced labor, Quickcode.ai shows how automation can be transparent, responsible, and resilient. The result is a solution that accelerates workflows while preserving compliance — a true blueprint for the future of AI in global trade.

Accepting the award for Quickcode.ai will be Shannon Hynds, CEO.

Digital Transformation Award: Easy Metrics

 

Easy Metrics is recognized for its partnership with National Logistics Services (NLS), one of Canada’s top 3PLs, in an end-to-end digital transformation. Before Easy Metrics, NLS faced the common 3PL challenge of limited visibility into customer-level profitability and labor costs. Rate negotiations were often based on assumptions, not precise activity data.

By implementing the Easy Metrics Profit Management platform, NLS gained real-time, granular visibility into labor costs across employees, processes, and customers. This allowed the company to pinpoint profit leakage, strengthen client negotiations with data, and build accountability across departments. With unified dashboards connecting activity-level data to financial outcomes, NLS transformed operational performance into a competitive advantage — positioning itself as a more agile, transparent, and profitable logistics partner.

Accepting the award for Easy Metrics will be Dean Dorcas, co-founder and CEO.

Robotics Award: Corvus Robotics

 

Corvus Robotics is honored for its breakthrough in warehouse inventory management: the Corvus One autonomous inventory drone. Unlike scripted robots, Corvus One uses embodied AI, computer vision, and machine learning to independently navigate live warehouse environments and perform inventory scans without relying on GPS, Wi-Fi, or special infrastructure.

This innovation is already delivering measurable results for customers like GNC, which has accelerated inventory audits, improved accuracy, and freed up staff to focus on fulfillment and service. With the ability to complete audits weekly or even daily, operators gain accurate, up-to-date data that reduces stockouts, lowers safety stock requirements, and improves planning. In an era of rising costs and volatility, Corvus One gives supply chain leaders the trustworthy inventory visibility they need to respond faster and smarter.

Accepting the award for Corvus Robotics will be Jackie Wu, co-founder and CEO.

The NextGen Supply Chain Solution Provider Awards recognize companies that exemplify excellence in the implementation of next-generation supply chain technologies. Nominated companies in the three Award categories of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Robotics are vetted and voted upon by members of the NextGen Supply Chain Conference Advisory Board.

Each honored organization is recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing supply chain performance through strategic technology adoption.

Now in its seventh year, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference brings together senior executives, thought leaders, and technology innovators to explore the future of supply chain management. With a program featuring keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and the annual NextGen Supply Chain Awards, the event spotlights the technologies and strategies shaping tomorrow’s supply chains.

Networking in Music City

From rooftop receptions to collaborative small-group sessions, the event offers unmatched opportunities to connect with peers, partners, and potential collaborators.

Registration and the full agenda are available at NextGenSupplyChainConference.com.

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