Jump Start 2023, the industry’s premier three-day supply chain event, wasted no time on Day 1 diving into the weighty issues that are facing the transportation industry in this new year. Jump Start 2023 lived up to its reputation as an unrivaled intelligence gathering event.

During SMC³’s Jump Start 2023 supply chain conference, Ward Transport’s President Bill Ward, Jr. will join industry leaders to discuss how LTL carriers are leveraging advancements in AI-powered, cloud-based solutions for route optimization.

Jump Start 2023 will address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the supply chain industry. AAA Cooper Director of Organizational Development Brenda Maurice will discuss the importance of developing and nurturing future leaders. Maurice recently spoke with SMC³ about AAA Cooper’s leadership development program and what she hopes attendees take away from her breakout session.

Both Newell Brands and J.B. Hunt were looking for ways to expedite less-than-truckload (LTL) analysis of rates and bids. Both companies selected the powerful SMC³ BatchMark® XL LTL rapid rating tool to drive greater efficiency in LTL bids and analytics.

The U.S. truckload market has been through a prolonged period of historic instability, caused by the convergence of a multitude of factors. While there are many positive signs moving forward, the truckload market is inherently volatile and cyclical.

As weather-related events become more common, what are the chances that freight embargoes could disrupt a somewhat upbeat outlook?