Understanding the Canadian Freight Market
The Canadian freight market has some unique characteristics: distinct geography, diverse population, currency and government regulation. Couple this with Canada’s immense land mass and scattered population centers and you have created a freight market that poses considerable challenges. Learn from experts who are overcoming these challenges to service Canada’s unique freight market.

Changes in Mexican Freight Transportation
The New Mexico Border Commercial Zone has created some anxiety regarding trade regulations, safety and capacity. Our expert presenters will update you on the impact of these regulations on your business and answer your questions about Mexican regulation of commercial vehicles.

There has been no shortage of information regarding CSA compliance. This next level session will explain what tools are available to help you become compliant and provide the data needed to improve your equipment, driver and company performance.

Natural disasters can cause widespread business disruptions, from damaged facilities to interrupted shipping schedules, and can impair your ability to meet customer expectations for timely service. Your company’s financial performance can be substantially affected by risks in your supply chain. Our experts will discuss the risks and rewards of implementing supply chain risk management processes.

In recent years, social and mobile media have changed the way companies market their goods and services. How does the freight transportation industry use these emerging technologies to market their services? Hear from a transportation marketing professional and a social marketing expert about how new media is being used to grow business in this and other industries.

Today’s leading transportation and logistics companies are setting up ‘centers of excellence’ – they’re convening the experts from their own companies to discuss strategies and develop tactics for improving the way they conduct business. SMC³ is assembling the most successful leaders in the industry on this thought-provoking panel!

As the economy gains momentum, shippers are faced with the need to get product to market in the midst of a serious carrier capacity challenge. The rise of demand, combined with diminished capacity has created an imbalance. Join the experts who are rising to the challenge as they bring insight and experience to this informative panel.

Voice technology, robotics, and office automation. How do we keep up with ever-changing technology and realize the return on our investment? This panel of experts will “wow” you with innovative changes in supply chain management and demonstrate how these technology trends will improve your bottom line.

The import and export of goods will see a dramatic change with the introduction of the new megaships that are prepared to move products in and out of our ports. These changes will affect freight and warehouse capacity and the costs associated, passed on to shippers and consumers. This panel will share their perspectives and growth strategies.

Are you curious about SMC³ product enhancements and our plans for the future? By popular demand, SMC³ will host an interactive update session on SMC³ products - including RateWare XL, CarrierConnect XL, BatchMark XL, PriceLogic XL and related products. Be prepared to question our strategists as they discuss plans for new products, trends and uses in the market place!

Remodeling your supply chain to handle increased trade often includes improving or moving your facilities to accommodate increases in manufacturing, distribution centers, transportation needs and customer demands. Our panel members will review the real estate challenges and tax implications of redesigning your supply chain.

This targeted session will discuss the loss prevention and claims process, challenges and requirements for transportation, storage and distribution practices as well as current regulatory trends. Other topics include quality management, risk assessment factors, and temperature monitoring.

Research shows that the average company will be left with just half the management talent it needs by 2015. This means that companies are going to have to get better at identifying and nurturing talent from within. This special session spotlights the importance of succession planning. You’ll learn how to align leadership development with overall corporate strategy.

Don’t miss this in-depth discussion of state and federal legislative and regulatory activities that affect the supply chain and the transportation industry. Join transportation law expert and panel moderator, John Bagileo as he navigates the unique perspectives of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, James Burnley and Randy Mullett, vice president of government affairs for Con-way, Inc.

Join consulting economist Donald Ratajczak, Ph.D. as he discusses the trends and indices he follows to predict economic changes. You’ll learn about the economic recovery process and the business threats and opportunities you should expect in the coming year.

Take a look at the factors driving today’s market conditions with John Barnes, managing director of equity research at RBC Capital Markets. You’ll get a look at the trends that are developing in the industry and examine their potential impact on the supply chain.