Archive for June, 2019

How fast will the economy grow? Where are the infrastructure dollars? Fundamental questions confront Connections 2019 attendees
Authored by SMC³ on June 28, 2019
On the second and third days of SMC³’s Connections 2019 supply chain and logistics conference, attendees spent their time learning about the ins and outs of the economy and discussing transportation infrastructure and regulations. Emory University’s Jeffrey Rosensweig fears of a recession, while the ATA’s Randy Guillot made the case for a gas tax.

What are the top challenges logistics CEOs face in the current supply chain arena?
Authored by SMC³ on June 25, 2019
It’s impossible to avoid politics at any substantive gathering of supply chain and transportation industry leaders, and during the first day of the Connections 2019 logistics conference at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the government was front of mind, both implicitly and explicitly, during most panel conversations.

Volume LTL pricing for a logistics happily ever after
Authored by SMC³ on June 19, 2019
As the leaders in LTL rating, SMC³ is the provider of choice for LTL freight APIs and analytical transportation tools. To fit the various needs of its customer base, SMC³ offers both a Volume LTL API and a standalone Volume LTL Rater. Shippers and 3PLs utilize SMC³’s best-in-class rating solutions to optimize their transportation spend, saving time and money on their LTL shipments throughout North America.

How has Worldwide Express navigated a changing supply chain industry?
Authored by SMC³ on June 10, 2019
This year at Worldwide Express, Tom Madine, the company’s CEO, has been seeing logistics industry insiders operate from a position of strength and profitability. While the supply chain is humming along, there are also some signs for concerns. Madine recently spoke with SMC³ about how he sees the current logistics arena in advance of the Connections 2019 supply chain conference.