David Williams

David's career includes roles such as distinguished visiting professor at George Mason University; inspector general, office of inspector general, US Postal Service; deputy assistant administrator, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security; inspector general for tax administration, US Treasury; inspector general, office of inspector general, US Treasury; inspector general, office of inspector general, Social Security Administration; inspector general, office of inspector general, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; director, office of special investigations, General Accountability Office; director, office of inspector general, US Department of Labor; special agent, US Secret Service, special agent, US Army.

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Presentation

In the clearing stands a boxer: the future of parcel shipping and e-commerce

This panel will consider the following questions. What are the forces and commercial currents that will determine the demand for e-commerce fulfillment in a post-Covid world? Which will energize growth? Which could result in smaller demand? What can be done to avoid risks and optimize opportunity? What are the various outcome scenarios given this business environment and customer demand? Which do you predict is most likely? What will influence the velocity of change (its speed and direction)? What will be the impact of such outcomes on the world of e-commerce and the coming world of the metaverse?