Carly Fiorina doesn’t shy away from tough topics or voicing her honest opinion. Her unparalleled experience in business, technology, government, and philanthropy position her perfectly to address the current dilemmas challenging U.S. businesses and the supply chain. As an individual who has climbed ladders and broken barriers in internationally known tech companies, her experience, stories, wisdom and advice will make Jump Start 2024 memorable.

Take part in an exclusive one-on-one discussion with C.H. Robinson’s President and Ceo Dave Bozeman as he joins Jump Start 2024 for an in-depth conversation on the trends, challenges and opportunities driving trucking and the next-generation supply chain.

For decades LTL has served as the backbone of the US supply chain. However, a July survey by Morgan Stanley among a sampling of brokers, carriers and shippers found 66% of brokers foresee permanent changes to LTL’s future while carriers and shippers agree to a slightly lesser degree. As industry professionals face the new realities of freight management, LTL has become a hot topic across boardrooms. What could the altered future of LTL look like? Buckle up as our knowledge expert unravels LTL’s path forward.

The 3PL industry is undergoing a game-changing, technology-driven transformation. The rise of digital freight matching, automated transactions, and end-to-end shipment visibility is altering the way 3PLs retain and communicate with both customers and service providers. This timely session explores the forces reshaping the services and technologies that will define the next-generation 3PL.

Global economists project real GDP growth should pick up steam in 2024 to 2.5% and be more evenly distributed among regions. Tailwinds to growth in 2024 will largely come from fading shocks related to the pandemic, elevated inflation, and monetary policy tightening. While the 10-year economic outlook signals a prolonged period of disruptions and uncertainties for businesses, join renowned global economist Dr. Jeffrey Rosensweig from Emory University as he lays out the opportunities.

Financial experts believe that in 2024 the volatility that has dominated the domestic economy since the pandemic will diminish. Forecasts call for overall growth to return to more stable pre-pandemic rates, inflation drifting closer to 2%, and the Fed bringing rates back below 4%. Join Armada Corporate Intelligence’s Keith Prather as he gives his predictions for 2024.

Moderator: Michelle Livingstone, Founder | M.D. Livingstone Consulting, LLC.

From higher operating costs to fluctuating capacity, the trucking industry has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. While the issues rose sharply during the pandemic, a post-pandemic industry driven by collaboration and innovation persevered through a powerful blend of human expertise and technological solutions. But are the biggest challenges yet to come? This timely session provides an insider’s look at the trucking industry’s future challenges – and opportunities.

There’s a growing disruption in the supply chain as data scientists have become the industry’s new superheroes. From demand forecasting, labor and asset management to procurement and pricing, this session explores how CIOs across logistics and the global supply chain are reaping the benefits of applying data science to their organizations.