After a packed opening day of SMC³ Connections, day two grabbed the baton and kept the momentum going with standout leadership talks and expert panels covering everything from supply chain resilience to AI innovation and the evolving dynamics of global trade. As LTL and logistics professionals gathered for another round of revealing discussion and fresh […]

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, […]

In the opening session of SMC³’s 2025 LTL Online Education Hybrid Series, industry veteran Kris McLennan shared her personal journey and insights on building a lasting career in less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation.

Q&A with Brian Thompson, Chief Communication Officer, SMC³ Q: From your unique perspective, what do you see as the biggest challenges facing logistics andsupply chain professionals as we move into 2025? A: A significant challenge confronting the industry is the likelihood of shifting freight trends due to the relocation of production and manufacturing facilities worldwide, […]

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.