Connections 2022 supply chain event kicked off with a bit of magic. That is, professional basketball legend and business titan Earvin “Magic” Johnson delivered the keynote address, regaling the attendees with his inspirational, rags to riches story and insight on how to win—on the court and in business. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know from day one.

During Connections 2022, Chris Kuehl, managing director with Armada Corporate Intelligence, will provide critical insight during the global and domestic economies sessions. Kuehl recently took some time to discuss with SMC³ his predictions for the rest of the year and beyond, and the indicators that will shape global economics.

In an SMC³ LTL202 online education exclusive covering “Technology in an LTL Environment”, transportation logistics and technology professionals offered their insights on the technologies that are changing LTL and what the industry needs to do to keep up in a future where efficiency will be paramount.

As shippers continue to tap into cross-border markets, carriers who want to accept that freight need to be ready for everything that carrying cross-border freight entails. In a recent SMC³ LTL202 educational session “LTL Operations from Dock to Stock, industry professionals discussed some of the biggest hurdles and how LTL carriers can overcome them.

SMC³’s Emily Phillippi, data analyst, recently sat down to chat about her role, the importance of building strong relationships with customers and how she has helped customers overcome challenges. Get to know more about Emily in this behind-the-scenes interview.

In an SMC³ LTL202 educational session “LTL Operations from Dock to Stock”, AAA Cooper President & COO, Charlie Prickett, joined LTL transportation executive TJ O’Connor to trade stories of how LTL efficiency has been redefined over their careers and what carriers should be doing to improve LTL efficiency.