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COLLABORATIVE SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE smc3connections.com Registration Discount Ends May 5th WHY CONNECTIONS? Hundreds of shippers, carriers, logistics service providers and technology suppliers depend on the energizing platform of Connections every year to keep current on industry trends and to share their collective supply chain knowledge. With impactful general sessions, targeted breakouts and strategic networking opportunities, Connections offers a 360 degree perspective of innovation driving the industry and the best practices used by global supply chain leaders. Don’t miss this powerful collaborative event! THE EXPERTISE SMC³ BEHIND CONNECTIONS WHO ATTENDS? The collaborative spirit behind Connections is responsible for the definitive, workable supply chain intelligence that this event brings to all of our participants. PPE RIE PR Y P SHI RS CAR RS TICS OVI LOG ROV IS DE NO ID G R H E O S C R L E S BRINGING YOU THESE SUPPLY CHAIN T TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? SHIPPERS CARRIERS LOGISTICS PROVIDERS TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS Stay ahead of shifting industry Prepare to exceed the Uncover the ways shipper Survey the industry trends standards and find out what expectations of your expectations are inspiring that are driving innovation supply chain leaders are shipper customers and change throughout the in the supply chain. doing to succeed. LSP partners. supply chain. REGISTER TODAY AND SEE FIRST-HAND WHAT BRINGS OUR ATTENDEES BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR. smc3connections.com THE EXPERTISE SMC³ BEHIND CONNECTIONS This year, SMC³ celebrates 80 years as the industry’s definitive expert on less-than-truckload pricing and as a top tier provider of pricing technology solutions. As an industry association to the greater supply chain, we’re dedicated to impacting supply chain success for companies who manufacture and distribute goods, as well as the carrier organizations and logistics service providers who are responsible for moving these goods safely, quickly and affordably. Our unmatched technological expertise and expert knowledge of less-than-truckload transportation have uniquely positioned SMC³ as the top subject matter expert and education provider. Our conferences and workshops are widely recognized for PPE RIE PR Y P SHI RS CAR RS TICS OVI LOG ROV IS DE NO ID their seamless execution, well-timed and targeted content, G R H E O S C R L E S innovative networking opportunities, and for the caliber of our BRINGING YOU THESE SUPPLY CHAIN T presenters and attendees. TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CX2015 AGENDA SUN 6/21 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. SMC³ Board of Directors Meeting – THE TOP – 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Registration & Guest Services 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Welcome Reception REASONS TO ATTEND 6:15 p.m. Dinner on Your Own MON 6/22 10 6:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Registration & Guest Services 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:45 – 9:00 a.m. Keynote Amy Walter, "The Road to the White House" 9:15 – 4:00 p.m. Private Tour of the San Diego Zoo 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Conference Chair Presentation 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Density-Based Pricing: The Conversation Continues 10:45 – Noon The Chiefs Speak Out Noon – 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Regulatory Topics Up & Down the Hill 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Economics Around the Globe with Dr. Don 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. U.S. Financial Update and the Supply Chain 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. The Easing of 'el bloqueo' – U.S. – Cuba Relations Take a Twist 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Ask the Experts 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Kickoff Reception 6:15 p.m. Dinner on Your Own TUES 6/23 6:00 a.m. – Noon Registration & Guest Services 5:30 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. Breakfast – Golfers 6:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 2015 Annual Golf Classic – Torrey Pines 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Academy Workshop Breakfast 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Academy Workshop: Transportation Contract Law (part one) 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Academy Workshop: LTL Freight Transportation (part one) 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Academy Workshop Lunch 12:15 – 3:30 p.m. Academy Workshop: Transportation Contract Law (part two) 12:15 – 3:30 p.m. Academy Workshop: LTL Freight Transportation (part two) 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Breakout: Putting 'Business' in Social Media 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Breakout: Advancements in Mobile Technology 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Breakout: Supply Chain Labor Demographics 2025 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes with SMC³ 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Breakout: Protecting your CSA Score 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ignite Speed Meetings 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Dinner & Entertainment WED 6/24 6:00 – 11:00 a.m. Registration & Guest Services 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:50 – 8:35 a.m. Keynote: Steve Gilliland, "Enjoy the Ride!TM" 8:35 – 9:20 a.m. Welcome to the Era of Frictionless Information 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Rise and Shine with SMC3 – Breakfast by the Bay 9:35 – 10:50 a.m. Maintaining Cargo Fluidity: Lessons & Challenges 10:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. The Transportation Tug of War 12:05 – 12:20 p.m. Closing Ceremony & Grand Prize Drawings – THE TOP – 10 REASONS TO ATTEND · 1 · · 2 · · 3 · Ignite Speed Meetings Your registration 20+ hours of are bringing super- includes your choice impactful general charged networking to of two Academy sessions and Connections workshops breakouts · 4 · · 5 · · 6 · Two Keynotes – Amy Walters: We’re on the waterfront You’ll connect with 300+ “The Road to the Whitehouse” at the beautiful Marriott supply chain pros during Steve Gilliland: Marquis San Diego 15+ hours of dedicated “Enjoy the Ride” Marina networking · 7 · · 8 · · 9 · Our dynamic You can bring a The unparalleled Torrey entertainer will help guest…or your Pines Golf Course plays you “Remember When entire family! host to The 2015 Annual Rock Was Young” Golf Classic · 10 · HAVE QUESTIONS? Two evenings free to Contact Amy Stankosky PLAN NOW TO ATTEND explore historic San [email protected] smc3connections.com Diego – only minutes 770.486.5802 from our hotel! RKSH O OP BONUS! –W 1 – TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT LAW Part One: June 23 | 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Part Two: June 23 | 12:15 – 3:30 p.m. Improve your preparation, execution and management of transportation-related contracts with this one-day conference version of our popular Academy workshop led by Rob Moseley, head of the transportation industry group · 2 · at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. This conference version of Transportation Contract Law is presented in two parts to WORKSHOPS allow you to enjoy one of our other breakout sessions as well. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the essential elements governing transportation contract law, review different types of contracts, and explore FROM THE the contract process and contract litigation. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? ACADEMY • The Contract’s Three-Part Process • Types of Contracts & Their Provisions • Damages & Claims: Real-World Case Studies @ MAKE IT PERSONAL! You can submit sample contracts for advance review by Rob Moseley, and these may be used as case studies during the workshop. Case studies must be received no later than CX2015! Friday, May 22 for advanced review. Please submit your contracts to: Julie Mustian | SMC³ | [email protected] SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE @ IGNITE! Two hours of 10 minute speed meetings will supercharge your conference networking opportunities! RKSH Open to all registered conference participants Ignite O OP W allows you to engage with the carrier representatives, third party logistics providers and technology – 2 – leaders of your choice! GET ALL THE DETAILS ONLINE! LTL FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION www.smc3connections.com Part One: June 23 | 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Part Two: June 23 | 12:15 – 3:30 p.m. One of The Academy’s most successful workshops is READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? coming to Connections 2015! This special conference version of our workshop is separated into two parts in order Register today to be an Ignite contributor! Put the to allow you to enjoy our afternoon breakout sessions and power of Connection’s broad industry appeal to work networking opportunities. Join our panel of subject matter for you. As a contributing organization, you’ll receive experts as they take you on a journey of discovery through a designated table at the event for two company the fundamentals of LTL operations, shipment profiles and representatives; your company name listed on LTL costing, LTL pricing structures, the basics of freight the Connections 2015 Ignite web page; and your classification, and purchasing best practices. You’ll also company logo on all Ignite event signage as well as the gain insight on a shipment’s movement – from pick-up Connections 2015 conference guide and web app. Best to delivery – through an LTL network, presented in-class of all – Ignite is FREE with your Premier, Signature, by Averitt Express. Preferred or General conference sponsorship. All others must be registered for Connections 2015 and have paid the $1,000 Ignite fee by May 31. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? • Fundamentals of LTL Operations SECURE YOUR SPACE AT IGNITE TODAY! • Shipment Profiles and LTL Costing • Terminal Overview Contact: Melissa York • The Basics of Freight Classification [email protected] | Direct: 770.486.5829 • Fundamentals of LTL Pricing and Procurement “Nothing is more valuable in a conference than networking. When you can organize the networking into specific pre-arranged meetings, if only for an introduction, it enhances the value of the conference exponentially.” — uShip COLLABORATIVE SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE • AM Y W A LT E R SESSIONS & • BREAKOUTS DENSITY-BASED PRICING: THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES Over the last seven months, SMC³ educational events — from webinars to panels at Jump Start 2015 – have included in-depth discussions of density-based pricing.