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SMC³ to Participate in CSCMP "Supply Chain of the Future"
May 12, 2010
SMC³ will be co-presenting a case study session at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain of the Future event, to be held in conjunction with the CSCMP Annual Global Conference 2010, Sept. 26-29 in San Diego.
SMC³ Honored as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider
April 27, 2010
SMC³ has been named a "Top 100 Logistics IT Provider" for 2010 by Inbound Logistics magazine. Now in its 15th year, the annual program recognizes 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence.
SMC³ Launches New Educational Seminar: The Critical Path to RFP Success
February 25, 2010
SMC³ is launching an all-new educational seminar for those tasked with reducing their company’s transportation spend. The seminar, entitled, “The Critical Path to RFP Success,” is being held for the first time on April 14 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Atlanta.
SMC³ Announces CzarLite Product Update
January 7, 2010
SMC³ will update the data within its CzarLite family of products, effective Feb. 1, 2010. The regular updates SMC³ makes to CzarLite maintain its longstanding reputation as the industry's premier LTL base rate and benchmarking system for shipments within and between the United States, Canada and Mexico.
SMC³ Sees Strong Advanced Registration Numbers for its Upcoming “Jump Start” Conference
December 16, 2009
SMC³ announced today that it is seeing strong advanced registration numbers for its upcoming 2010 Winter Conference. The conference, entitled, “2010 Jump Start: Supply Chain’s Look Ahead,” is scheduled to take place Jan. 19-20 at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel in Atlanta, and will feature numerous opportunities for updating, educating and connecting transportation, logistics and supply chain professionals.
CEO of Nebraska Transport Company Joins SMC³ Board of Directors
December 7, 2009
SMC³ announced today that its members have elected Brent Holliday, CEO of Nebraska Transport Company, to serve on the Board of Directors for the remainder of the 2009-2011 term.
Supply Chain Greening, Industry Economics and More to be Addressed at SMC³ 2010 Winter Conference
November 3, 2009
SMC³ announced today that it has completed the speaker line-up for its upcoming 2010 Winter Conference. The conference, entitled, "2010 Jump Start: Supply Chain’s Look Ahead," is scheduled to take place Jan. 19-20 at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel in Atlanta, and will feature a powerhouse of speakers discussing the most pressing issues and promising trends in logistics and supply chain management.
Executives of Major Transportation Industry Associations to Jointly Present at SMC³ 2010 Winter Conference
August 26, 2009
SMC³ announced today that its 2010 Winter Conference will feature a powerhouse of speakers representing some of the transportation and supply chain industry’s foremost associations. The conference, entitled, “2010 Jump Start: Supply Chain’s Look Ahead,” is scheduled to take place Jan. 19-20 at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel in Atlanta, and is part of SMC³’s enduring commitment to provide top-quality educational and networking forums for anyone involved in supply chain planning and execution.
SMC³ Celebrates Tenth Annual "Varsity Day"
May 21, 2009
SMC³ announces its celebration of two company milestones: the organization’s tenth anniversary as a Fayette community business and its recent completion of a campus environment developed for it and other local businesses to enjoy and grow within.
SMC³ Announces Integration of Dynamic Freight Rating Content with SAP® Transportation Management
May 11, 2009
SMC³ announced today that RateWare® XL and other SMC³ content now provides supply chain professionals using the SAP® Transportation Management (SAP TM) application dynamic access to less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping rates as well as detailed carrier service and transit time information.
SMC³ Assembles Economic, Industry and Legal Experts to Address Concerns, Provide Actionable Solutions at Vegas Conference
April 14, 2009
SMC³ formally announces the agenda and speaker line-up for its 2009 Summer Conference. The conference, entitled, "Fwd: Momentum. Supply Chain's Look Ahead," is scheduled to take place Jun. 24-26 at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nev., and is part of SMC³'s enduring commitment to provide top-quality educational and networking forums for anyone involved in supply chain planning and execution.
SMC³ "Jump Start" 2009 Conference Intently Focused on the Global Supply Chain
January 23, 2009
A robust group of legal, political and economic experts; North American shippers, LTL carriers, and logistics service providers; educators; industry journalists; and other supply chain professionals gathered at the well-attended three-day SMC³ “2009 Jump Start: Supply Chain’s Q1 Conference” in Atlanta earlier this week.
SMC³ Announces CzarLite Product Update
December 17, 2008
SMC³ announced today that it will update the data within its CzarLite family of products, effective February 2, 2009.
SMC³ Welcomes Two New Sales Account Executives
December 15, 2008
SMC³ announced today that Jeremy Estep and Jeff Royster have joined the company’s Sales team at its Atlanta headquarters.
Events Executive Joins SMC³ Industry and Educational Services Team
November 12, 2008
Transportation industry association and pricing technology provider SMC³ announces the recent appointment of Kelley F. Petty as manager within its Industry and Educational Services group. This newly-created, highly visible industry service role gives Petty responsibility for advancing the SMC³ conference and seminar experience through superior program content, speaker selection, entertainment and other amenities.
SMC³ to "Jump Start" 2009 with Comprehensive Supply Chain Conference
October 15, 2008
Longtime transportation industry association and technology provider SMC³ today announced the agenda and speaker line-up for its 2009 Winter Conference. The educational and networking conference, entitled, "2009 Jump Start: Supply Chain’s Q1 Conference," is scheduled to take place Jan. 19-21 in Atlanta, and promises to provide a thorough and unique experience for shippers, carriers, logistics service providers and other supply chain professionals.
SMC³ Adds Sales Executive
July 1, 2008
Strengthening its role as the foremost provider of data, technology and education in the freight transportation community, SMC³ today announced the appointment of Kevin D. Springer as its director of sales. Effective immediately, Springer will oversee all SMC³ technology sales as well as head the SMC³ sales team.
SMC³ Summer Conference Unites Shippers, Carriers, 3PLs
July 1, 2008
Transportation industry association and pricing technology provider SMC³ hosted its 53rd annual Summer Conference last week in Boston. The educational and business networking event placed a timely focus on the latest trends and developments emerging in the domestic and global supply chain. Sessions there honed in on cost-saving technologies, green supply chain strategies, and the country’s growing economic and infrastructure concerns.
LLamasoft and SMC³ Announce Strategic Alliance
June 18, 2008
LLamasoft, Inc., the leading provider of supply chain network design software, and SMC³, the foremost provider of data, technology, and education as an integrated solution to the freight transportation community, today announced a strategic alliance aimed at providing enhanced supply chain network transportation solutions. RateWare XL from SMC³ has been fully integrated into LLamasoft’s Supply Chain Guru™, improving the modeling accuracy of LTL rating for shippers, distributors, logistics service providers, and transportation exchanges.
SMC³ Summer Conference to Explore the New Supply Chain
March 24, 2008
Attendees at the SMC³ 2008 Summer Conference will investigate the latest trends and developments emerging in the domestic and global supply chain. The education-and-networking packed conference is scheduled to take place June 25-27 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, Mass.
SMC³ Offers Seminar on the Fundamentals of LTL Transportation
March 14, 2008
SMC³, the experts in LTL transportation pricing, announce their 2008 Fundamentals of LTL Transportation seminar, which will provide a focused examination of how less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers and their supply chain partners have adapted to the demands of a competitive marketplace and global trade.
SMC³ Contract Law Seminar to Provide Comprehensive Training in Contractual Elements
March 12, 2008
One of the nation’s foremost transportation attorneys will share his expert knowledge of motor carrier contracts at the SMC³ 2008 Contract Law Seminar, which will take place Wednesday, May 21 at the Hilton Atlanta Airport hotel.
SMC³ Announces CzarLite Product Update
February 26, 2008
SMC³, a provider of transportation data services, technology tools and educational forums, announced today that it will update the data within its CzarLite family of products, effective March 31.
SMC³ Announces New “XL” Technology for Transportation Pricing
February 14, 2008
Transportation pricing technology provider SMC³ today announced a new suite of technology it calls its “XL” suite. Indicative of speed, the XL label signifies a service oriented architecture (SOA) delivery system.
SMC³ Winter Conference Highlights Education and Networking
January 24, 2008
Representatives from shipping companies, freight carriers, third party logistics groups and business consulting firms gathered in Atlanta this week to increase their industry knowledge and network with their peers at the SMC³ 53rd Annual Winter Conference.
SMC³ Elects 2008 Board of Directors
December 6, 2007
SMC³, a leading provider of transportation industry data, pricing technology and educational forums, welcomes its newest board member, Reid Dove, president and COO of AAA Cooper Transportation (Dothan, Ala.). Mr. Dove was elected to the SMC³ Board during its recent general election for regional representatives.
SMC³ Winter Conference to Educate Attendees on How to Grow Their Piece of the
Supply Chain
October 23, 2007
Attendees at the SMC³ 2008 Winter Conference will learn what it takes to adapt and grow their business through the expanding and shifting global pipeline.
SMC³ Summer Conference to Focus on Infrastructure Expansion
April 16, 2007
Attendees at the SMC³ 2007 Summer Conference will investigate creative, innovative solutions to revitalize the nation’s transportation infrastructure. The conference is scheduled to take place June 20- 22 at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
SMC³ Contract Law Seminar to Provide Transportation Professionals with Comprehensive Training in Contractual Elements
March 26, 2007
One of the nation’s foremost transportation attorneys will share his expert knowledge of motor carrier contracts at the SMC³ 2007 Contract Law Seminar, which will take place Wednesday, May 23 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Atlanta. Designed by SMC³, this seminar offers transportation professionals the most current information and best practices concerning transportation contract law.
2007 TSMA Conference Examines How to Get the Most Return From Your Lifelong Investment in Learning
February 5, 2007
Transportation sales and marketing professionals will gain valuable insight into the critical cornerstones of a successful career in sales and marketing during the 2007 Transportation Sales & Marketing Association Annual Conference. The conference, “Investing in Learning: The Keys to Success” is scheduled to take place April 22-25 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla.
SMC³’s Beth Wiggins Crosses the Finish Line at the Ironman World Championship
October 30, 2006
SMC³ customer support representative Beth Wiggins recently achieved a major milestone that most of us could not even fathom: she crossed the finish line at the 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii on October 21, with an overall time of 11:47:12.
SMC³ Winter Conference to Explore Proactive Planning for Transportation System Challenges
October 25, 2006
Attendees at the SMC³ 2007 Winter Conference will learn how some of the nation’s leading firms are reinventing their business plans under intensifying infrastructure pressure.
SMC³ to Sponsor LogicTools Symposium and User Group Events
July 24, 2006
LTL technology provider SMC³ announced today that it has signed on as a sponsor of the LogicTools conference, Supply Chain Excellence 2006: Best Practices for Managing the Global Supply Chain, September 14-15 in Chicago.
SMC³’s Fall Seminar Focuses on Increasing LTL Performance Through Operational Analysis, Practices and Technology
June 29, 2006
The SMC³ Fall Seminar will examine how less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers have adapted to the demands of a competitive marketplace and global trade. Through both classroom and field trip experiences, attendees will explore the fundamentals of LTL operating practices, rate structures and transportation pricing dynamics. In addition, the seminar focuses on the role of technology in exchanging vital information between supply chain business partners.
SMC³ Summer Conference Brings Transportation Industry Professionals to San Antonio
June 20, 2006
Last week in San Antonio, attendees of the SMC³ 51st Annual Summer Conference gathered to discuss and learn more about best business practices for global supply chain flexibility, visibility and security. The three-day conference, “Flexible Horizons: Expansion and Visibility in the Global Supply Chain,” attracted an array of transportation industry professionals, including motor and air carriers, freight shippers, business consultants and third party logistics service providers (3PLs).
SMC³ Summer Conference Sessions Explore How Energy Costs and Natural Catastrophes Affect the Global Supply Chain
May 31, 2006
Sessions at the SMC³ 2006 Summer Conference will investigate how events, such as hurricanes and increasing oil prices, have necessitated global supply chain flexibility, visibility and security. The conference, “Flexible Horizons: Expansion and Visibility in the Global Supply Chain,” is scheduled to take place June 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio.
SMC³ Summer Conference to Focus on Global Supply Chain Trends
April 3, 2006
Attendees at SMC³'s 2006 Summer Conference will investigate emerging trends in global supply chain flexibility, visibility and security. The conference is scheduled to take place June 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio.
SMC³'s Contract Law Seminar Provides Transportation Professionals with Comprehensive Training in Contractual Elements
March 30, 2006
One of the nation’s foremost transportation attorneys will share his expertise with motor carrier contracts at SMC³’s 2006 Contract Law Seminar, which will take place May 17 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Atlanta. This seminar will be beneficial for anyone involved in preparing or executing transportation-related contracts.
SMC³ Elects New Board of Directors Chairman
February 9, 2006
The SMC³ board of directors has unanimously elected Mark Davis, vice president of pricing and traffic, Averitt Express Inc., as its new chairman. Davis, whose chairmanship officially commenced at the start of the 2006 calendar year, had previously held a variety of offices with the SMC³ board, most recently as vice chairman from 2000 to 2005.
SMC³ Winter Meeting Focuses on Solutions for Global Supply Chain Challenges
January 31, 2006
Utilizing collaborative strategies to provide solutions for the challenges of the global supply chain was the focus of SMC³’s Winter Meeting. The meeting, “Seeing Beyond the Segments: Building Synergy in the Supply Chain,” took place Jan. 24-25 in Atlanta.