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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I was in Phoenix, Arizona for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum. That is 3 weeks and 4 days longer than the U.S. East Coast Ports strike lasted (although, as I highlight below, the strike has only been paused until January 2025). Where have I been?

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 13, 2024)

Talking Logistics

My wife and I took one this week during our stay in Phoenix, where Waymo is testing them out. Would you ride in a driverless taxi? My wife was hesitant at first, but I wanted to do it, so she came with me. It was an interesting experience.

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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. Most recently, Cardinal Health started air delivery of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies via Zipline drone in North Carolina.

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Guest Commentary: P.O. Management Programs – Know Pain, Know Gain!

Talking Logistics

Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. Inconsistent supplier participation levels impact expected order and cargo volumes under management.

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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

GlobalTranz

Manhattan Momentum (Cost TBD) Dates: May 20 – 23 in Phoenix, Arizona Manhattan Momentum brings together global thought leaders, market changers, and trend setters in the WMS and distribution center space.

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

Talking Logistics

percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. Robinson reported total net revenues of $463.3 million in the quarter, an increase of 7.1 Truckload net revenues, however, decreased 1.3 percent in the quarter compared to Q3 2012.

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Retailers turn toward private fleets

Cathy Roberson

We launched this into the Phoenix market in Q1 2022, and we'll look to scale this in 2022. "We're launching what I would call Chewy Freight Services, or CFS, which is starting as a line-haul initiative, where we will operate a portion of our middle mile fleet and network. I wear a number of hats these days.

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