Conference Overview

SMC³ Winter Conference Highlights Education and Networking

Annual transportation industry conference continues to attract an array of industry professionals, subject matter experts

Representatives from shipping companies, freight carriers, third party logistics groups and business consulting firms gathered in Atlanta January 22-23 to increase their industry knowledge and network with their peers at the SMC³ 53rd Annual Winter Conference. This year’s conference, entitled, “Shifting the Pipeline – Supply Chain Roles, Risks & Technology,” focused on what it takes to adapt and grow market share throughout the expanding and shifting global business pipeline.

"Global trade is necessitating a fresh look at how the supply chain operates,” said Jack E. Middleton, SMC³ president and CEO. “Staying on top of changing business processes and technologies enables transportation professionals to avoid service failures and other costly disruptions. Recognizing this, SMC³ assembled educational discussions led by industry and subject matter experts to address varying aspects of global trade and supply chain management.”

At the conference, industry experts provided the insight needed to plan for both short and long term sustainability in the next era of transportation and technology. In addition, an elite group of update speakers detailed the most current economic trends, energy costs, political factors and legislative enactments affecting the transportation industry. Business networking opportunities were plentiful, including a Monday evening networking reception, a Tuesday evening formal dinner, daily lunches and ample session breaks.

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