Day two of SMC³’s Connections 2021 conference ran the full gamut of topics and speaker backgrounds, but they all shared one thing in common: a focus on building a brighter future.

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.

Nate Fouch is the strategic account manager for SMC³. He recently took time out to discuss his new role, how he got started in the LTL industry, and what he thinks is key for maintaining a strong business relationship with customers. Get to know more about Nate in this behind the scenes interview.

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.

For one global healthcare company seeking to avoid unexpected costs and shipping inefficiencies, while simultaneously unlocking the benefits of multiple countries and business units under one RFP, powerful automation proved to be the missing piece to the RFP puzzle. Let’s take a look at four reasons why automated LTL RFP processes, like SMC³ BidSense®, are equipped to help save the day.

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.