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The Competitive Advantage with David Bell and Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics

In this episode, Joe Lynch interviews David Bell and Peter Rentschler about the new partnership between their companies along with building a competitive advantage in the transportation and logistics space. In 2001, Mr. Bell joined Cargo Transportation Services, Inc., Bell joined Cargo Transportation Services, Inc.,

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

SCMDOJO

Solution: Collaborative logistics: Partnering with other companies in similar industries can allow for shared resources and consolidation of deliveries during peak periods [1]. Fraud and Security: Challenge: Ticket counterfeiting, fare evasion, and cargo theft pose security risks and financial losses for transportation providers.

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. Founded in 2011, Matternet offers and end-to-end drones delivery solution around the world that uses its proprietary M2 Drone, Cloud Platform, and Station.

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Identity Theft, Trucking Style

Talking Logistics

One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). According to a September 2013 white paper published by CargoNet and the Cargo Security Alliance , 8 percent of cargo thefts in 2013 (as of August 31, 2013) were due to fictitious pick-ups, up from 5 percent in 2011.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Could You Face a Category 4 Supply Chain Disaster?

Kinaxis

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. These ports accounted for 18.3% container import shipments and 49.8%

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

ILA, USMX reach tentative labor contract agreement ( Logistics Management ). percent in 2012 compared to 2011 (including contribution from acquisitions). percent from 2011. Menlo Worldwide Logistics reported net revenue of $161.8 percent in the quarter compared to Q4 2011, and empty miles were 9.9 million, up 18.2