Posts Tagged “education”
Logistics legislation discussion, supply chain collaboration highlight first day of supply chain conference
Authored by SMC³ on January 29, 2019
During the opening day of the Jump Start supply chain conference, panelists discussed transportation infrastructure, logistics collaboration and the ever-present trucking capacity crunch. The more than 550 attendees included shippers, 3PLs, carriers and technology providers who assembled to explore the latest trends in supply chain visibility and AI’s expanding role in the industry, among other topics.
Day three of SMC³ supply chain conference brings mixed economic forecast
Authored by SMC³ on June 29, 2018
Attendees come to SMC³ educational events for the unvarnished truth, and Don Ratajczak’s ability to provide the crowd with the information they need to make informed decisions about economic pain points is unparalleled. His extemporaneous, animated speaking style provided a jolt many attendees likely needed after a late night of rocking out to Lou Gramm.
Day two of Connections features automated RFP discussion, talk of transportation trends
Authored by SMC³ on June 28, 2018
SMC³ hosts its Connections and Jump Start educational conferences in order to bring together supply chain stakeholders for three days of informative panels and targeted, meaningful networking. But on the first two days of Connections 2018, there was plenty of talk of the NBA and of one star player in particular.
Blockchain discussion highlights Connections supply chain conference day one
Authored by SMC³ on June 26, 2018
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.
LTL’s growing role in reverse logistics and e-commerce returns
Authored by SMC³ on May 30, 2018
FedEx Supply Chain’s Ryan Kelly recently spoke with SMC³ about the reverse logistics supply chain and how less-than-truckload carriers are trying to capitalize on the growing trend. Industry expert, Brad Parrish of FedEx Supply Chain, will discuss the topic in more detail during Connections 2018 in June.
Connections 2018 supply chain conference keynote talks transportation trends
Authored by SMC³ on April 27, 2018
John Wiehoff, CEO of C.H. Robinson, is one of the keynote speakers for the Connections 2018 supply chain conference, which will take place June 25-27 at the Greenbrier. He recently spoke with SMC³, which has served as one of the 3PL’s long-time partners, about emerging technologies in the industry and how C.H. Robinson uses technology to optimize its business.