Day one of the SMC³ Connections 2018 supply chain education conference, an event focused on the trends and issues in the transportation arena, took a bit of a monetary digression. During “The Practical Guide to Blockchain” panel, a parenthetical discussion of cryptocurrency featured some visionary claims regarding the use of Bitcoin and digital money.

Logistics and transportation professionals annually attend Connections 2018 for strategic educational and networking events. Held at the Greenbrier from June 25-27, 2018, this premier networking and supply chain conference is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends informative panels and keynotes with ample time to network, make new contacts and relax.

Bright U.S. economic news came a little more than a month after economist Don Ratajczak spoke to attendees at SMC³’s Jump Start 2018 conference. The economic storyteller spent his time on stage taking stock of what has been happening around the world since his last update for SMC³ at Connections 2017. It all boiled down to one fact: There has been a significant increase in global economic activity.

During this three-day supply chain event filled with forward-thinking sessions, top-tier presenters and unrivaled networking opportunities, learn about the five can’t miss activities during Jump Start 2018.

Powerhouse content, unrivaled networking opportunities and cutting-edge insights are just some of the top reasons supply chain stakeholders will attend Jump Start 2018. Held in Atlanta from January 22-24, this premier networking and supply chain conference provides the ideal forum for discovering new ideas and learning how to respond to rapidly changing industry trends.