While SMC³‘s Connections 2021 conference remains a virtual event this year, the changes happening across the industry as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides in the United States tell a very different story about the recovery taking place. Industry experts discussed the transportation industry, economic and technological developments among other topics on day one of the supply chain conference.

During SMC³’s Connections 2021 virtual supply chain conference, DDC FPO’s VP of Sales Chad Crotty will provide critical insight into “Overcoming Obstacles through New Technologies”. Crotty recently took some time to discuss with SMC³ some of the ways his company adapted to such a disruptive year and how companies can plan for similar events.

Connections 2021 is going virtual! It’s the same top-tier conference you trust to provide you with quantitative insights and supply chain best practices, featuring three days of timely, informative content from industry experts around the country. Here are a few things to know about the supply chain conference of the summer.

During a special hybrid class from SMC³’s online education program – LTL203: LTL Carrier Pricing & Costing, Joel Ringer, chairman of the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) at the NMFTA, will provide an in-depth discussion on how the NMFTA plays a unique role in the classification of LTL freight. Ringer and his colleague Paul Levine, executive director at NMFTA, recently took the time to give insight into the association.

Nearly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, there is no question the supply chain industry is adapting and changing to the new environment in which we find ourselves. These changes have taken many forms — some temporary and others that are much more likely to remain a strong part of the supply chain ecosystem for years to come.

On the final day of the Jump Start 2021 virtual supply chain conference panelists analyzed how changing policy priorities could impact their businesses moving through 2021 and beyond with the new administration.