The Anatomy of a Transportation Contract
Authored by SMC³ on August 31, 2021
As a part of the SMC³ LTL 204: US LTL Transportation Law & Regulations hybrid summer course, industry experts shared some of their tips for navigating transportation contracts and making sure your organization is prepared for anything.
The Dos and Don’ts of Hazardous Materials Transport
Authored by SMC³ on August 24, 2021
Examples of disastrous hazardous materials events are not hard to find. They range from minor contaminants that spill out of containers and onto the road or into the sewer system—to massive explosions that can lead to physical harm or worse. During a recent SMC³ LTL 204: US LTL Transportation Law & Regulations seminar focusing on HazMat best practices, the panel touched on a handful of tips and valuable advice supply chain professionals can use to improve their HazMat practices.
Education Workshop: Reverse Logistics
Authored by SMC³ on August 17, 2021
The ecommerce boom has been well-documented. More than ever before, consumers have demonstrated a willingness to spend their money online. While every brand will take this trend as a promising sign of future business growth and greater opportunity to penetrate new markets, it also brings with it considerable challenges.
Education Workshop: RFP Best Practices
Authored by SMC³ on August 10, 2021
Manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, across industries, are finding their shipping needs have evolved to include new volume, new locations and new risk management solutions. As a result, many are opening up their RFP process to new prospective carrier partners as they look for better ideas and better prices to carry them forward into the post-pandemic world.
Behind the scenes at SMC³ with Tammy Rabino
Authored by SMC³ on August 3, 2021
Tammy Rabino is the strategic account manager for SMC³. She recently took time out to discuss her new role, how she got started in the LTL industry, and the benefits of using SMC³’s logistics intelligence solutions. Get to know more about Tammy in this behind the scenes interview.
What is CzarLite and How Does it Work?
Authored by SMC³ on July 6, 2021
So, what exactly is CzarLite, and why does your company need it? SMC³’s CzarLite® LTL base rate provides a neutral rating standard that allows LTL shippers and 3PLs to quickly and accurately evaluate shipping rates from multiple carriers. Simple, right? Not so much. Learn more about SMC³’s CzarLite base rate tool and how the solution can help with your business needs.