If you work for a third-party logistics company (3PL) or are a major 3PL customer, you're bound to learn something new at the 3PL Value Creation Summit 2014, scheduled for Oct. 28-30 in Chicago. The conference, which is being organized by the 3PL research and consulting firm Armstrong & Associates and the events firm Infocast, will offer an opportunity to hear about the value-added customer services that will define the future competitive landscape of the industry.

The summit, chaired by Armstrong & Associates Chairman and CEO Richard Armstrong, will examine the current state of domestic and international third-party logistics and assess what lies ahead. Speakers will include top-level executives from such 3PLs as UPS, Ryder, Genco, Menlo Worldwide Logistics, Penske Logistics, and Transplace as well as investment analysts who follow the transportation and logistics sector.