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.

Moderator: Victoria Kickham, Writer | DC Velocity
Speaker: Chad Rubner, CEO | Express Logistics, Inc.

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.

From the inevitable mass introduction of autonomous trucks on US highways to fleet and maintenance optimization, artificial intelligence is the fastest evolving technology with the greatest potential to completely transform US trucking. Join us as MIT professor Dr. Yossi Sheffi explores the current state of AI in trucking, inclusive of several next-generation innovations that might surprise you.

Trucking has traditionally treated AI solutions as a defensive mechanism. Artificial intelligence for carriers has proven to help better manage risk, reduce their carbon footprint, and optimize the customer experience. While the current array of AI solutions has indeed helped carriers, strictly playing defense tends to restrict thinking and overshadow the wealth of opportunities for elevating a company’s AI game to a new level. Join our panel of experts as we lay the groundwork for building your organization’s new offensive AI playbook.

Moderator: Jay Tomasello, Chief Information Officer | Forward

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.

Moderator: Cathy Roberson, Trade Analyst | Journal of Commerce
Speaker: Rob Estes, President and CEO | Estes Express

Take part in an exclusive one-on-one discussion with an industry leader for an in-depth conversation on the trends, challenges and opportunities driving trucking and the next-generation supply chain.

Moderator: Mike Kelley, VP – Sustainability and Membership | SMC³

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 measures the capitol’s pulse on infrastructure and the critical regulatory issues facing trucking.

Moderator: Randy Mullett, Found and Principal | Mullett Strategies, LLC.
Speakers: Bill Sullivan, Chief Public Affairs and Advocacy Officer | American Trucking Associations
Ellen Voie, Founder, Women in Trucking

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.

Moderator: Bill Cassidy, Sr. Editor – Trucking and Domestic Transportation | Journal of Commerce