Every year, SMC3 Connections provides an opportunity for LTL and logistics professionals to gather, connect, and share insights that will, inevitably, define the future of the industry. This year is shaping up to be no different. The first day of this year’s conference featured an address from our keynote speaker, Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, […]

We recently spoke with Gina Gregory, the Director of Data Services at SMC³. With a keen eye for innovation and a deep understanding of data management, Gina oversees some of the crucial processes that power our products and services with precision and integrity! With their managing of complex datasets ensuring the accuracy of information across our platforms, the Data Services department plays a vital role in driving our organization’s success. Join us as we delve into an insightful conversation, exploring the strategies, challenges, and future visions that help define our data-driven approach.

Another year, another remarkable Jump Start! The final day brought this year’s event in for a landing with the insights and connections we’ve come to expect from such a diverse group of logistics professionals.

SMC3 Jump Start 2025 Day 2 continued to inspire and educate as we learned from leaders in all facets of the industry how emerging technology, partnerships, and strategic investments can create growth opportunities for freight companies—and how they can combat fraud and strategic theft in 2025.

The first day of SMC3’s Jump Start 2025 conference offered its 700+ attendees a blend of practical insights and forward-looking discussions from across the supply chain industry. The day featured expert panels, economic forecasts, and a thought-provoking keynote from Zack Kass, former head of OpenAI’s Go-To-Market strategy, and one of the foremost authorities on artificial intelligence. 

As we enter 2025, a major challenge confronting the industry is the likelihood of shifting freight trends due to the relocation of production and manufacturing facilities worldwide, as companies strive to enhance cost-efficiency, manufacturing speed, and inventory management.