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Take part in an exclusive one-on-one discussion with Transflo CEO Renee Krug as she joins Jump Start for an in-depth conversation on the technology driving the next-generation supply chain. Krug will discuss trends, challenges and opportunities going forward necessary to navigate a rapidly evolving supply chain ecosystem.

The American Trucking Association estimates the US trucking industry could need more than 160,000 drivers by 2030. Combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and other global disruptions, the driver shortage is the single biggest challenge today facing LTL. Indirect costs are also set to increase in 2023. This must-attend session dissects how carriers can navigate these challenges in the year ahead.

China’s global impact on the entire supply chain is undeniable. Home to the largest population in the world, Chinese manufacturing feeds the big box retailers’ growing demands. As global disruptions have placed greater pressure on the US to rely more on domestic operations, how could China’s role change? This session explores the impact of China’s selling power, and other hotspots, on LTL and the supply chain.

Mix up a bit of fun and let’s bring good vibes only as guests play fun, tech-infused mini golf that’s perfect for anyone. Guests will enjoy lunch along with some friendly competition.

The Global Business Policy Council forecasts a continuation of decelerating growth in 2023. With cyclical, structural, and political risk factors contributing to current economic conditions, renowned economist Dr. Jeff Rosensweig, a frequent economic commentator for CNN and quoted in Forbes, Fortune, and BusinessWeek, takes us around the globe to address the data and forecasts impacting global trade and transportation.

A 2022 Bloomberg Markets survey indicated around half of investors expected the US to enter a recession in 2023. Deutsche Bank was the first major bank to forecast a US recession. For domestic transportation, what does that mean for investment in people, assets, and technology as we enter an uncertain year? Join Armada’s Keith Prather as he gives his predictions for the next twelve months.

Take part in an exclusive one-on-one discussion with C.H. Robinson’s Chief Technology Officer Mike Neill for an in-depth conversation on the challenges, opportunities, trends and innovations driving the future state of the supply chain.

Guests will participate in a heads-on, expert-led cooking class at Bellina Alimentari, followed by a fabulous family-style lunch at the restaurant. Guests can then spend some time shopping at Ponce City Market before heading back to the Loews for the evening reception, dinner and Yacht Rock.

Across the globe, organizations are confronting the question of how to digitally transform their supply chains in ways that are sustainable and at scale. For LTL, are there ways to speed up digitalization and make outcomes more predictable? This session explores the necessary levers to pull to help organizations of any size reap the benefits of true digitalization.

As sustainability becomes a central focus for organizations around the country, the need for the transportation industry to find solutions as well is measurable. This timely session explores the opportunities in establishing a sustainability strategy, inclusive of leveraging software solutions that can help align your carbon footprint with your financial goals and your customers’ expectations.

Sometimes it feels like the only regulatory certainty is uncertainty. That can be frustrating – even detrimental – when preparing your business for the coming year. This timely panel will look at some of the regulatory issues that will have a significant impact on freight transportation in 2023.

The space that each LTL shipment occupies in a trailer is a vital component in developing the appropriate cost allocation. Join SMC³’s VP of Cost Systems Bill Shults as he leads a discussion with two LTL carriers for insights into how their companies capture and develop this information for cost analyses.

Limited visibility, disparate technologies, and manual processes plague many 3PL, trucking and carrier organizations – often leading to the inability to scale and meet business needs. In this session, you’ll learn how ecosystem integration can help digitize business processes and lead to growth. Thielens will cover best practices including a framework from Gartner and recent case studies. Session attendees will gain access to Garter’s latest market research.

A weakening economy forced home builders, retailers, and other businesses to cut back on shipments during what was traditionally the peak season for trucking. Changes in market conditions are causing many decision-makers to focus on efficiency, but agility and elasticity are getting lost in the shuffle. In this session, DDC FPO’s SVP of Client Experience Donna Kintop and other industry experts will come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities carriers will face – and how to leverage them properly – to maximize profitability per shipment and ensure adaptability when volumes return.

All too often employees are promoted based on job skills, not readiness to lead. While recruiting leaders from the outside can be expensive and risky, developing internal talent can reap big benefits. This can’t-miss session explores effective leadership qualities, as well as why leadership development programs should be mission-critical to your organization.

Join SMC³ for an exclusive discussion on new product solution highlights, where SMC³ product experts will walk through product benefits and enhancements, and provide an exclusive glimpse into SMC³’s product development roadmap featuring upcoming solutions launches.

In this breakout session, a panel of experts will discuss how the movement of APIs being a simpler and more agile way to transmit business data between partners is affecting the transportation industry. Thought leaders will dissect the benefits and challenges of changing vital business operation data formats, and some key considerations that should be top-of-mind for both management and technology staff that supports the business.

Take part in an exclusive one-on-one discussion McLeod Software’s President Tom McLeod for an in-depth conversation on the challenges, opportunities, trends and innovations driving the future state of the supply chain.

Finish off the conference on a high note with a chair massage before heading home. Relax, rejuvenate and recharge the mind and body.

In 2022, Mexico and Canada were the two top US trading partners with the U.S. With USMCA incentivizing companies to invest in manufacturing and assembly operations in North America, more shippers find themselves relying more heavily on cross-border transportation services. This session explores the new realities and complexities of cross-border trade, inclusive of the greater emphasis on relationship management.

While driverless trucks are tomorrow’s news, there’s a growing thirst in modern LTL for technology that uses AI and machine learning to drive automation. This timely session illustrates how LTL carriers are leveraging and thinking about advancements in AI-powered, cloud-based solutions for P&D optimization, including route planning, dispatching, and more.