Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

I attended ProMat in Chicago this week. If you’ve never been to ProMat, it’s like Disney World for supply chain and logistics professionals.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Andy is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT , a Chicago based TMS firm that is developing technology to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises. Andy Tomka and Joe Lynch discuss freight-tech for SMB brokers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. This team in Chicago is responsible for logistics and coordinating efforts with vendors. Then earlier this year they added a supply chain planning function to the Chicago team.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

I will be updating it with additional shows as the specific dates and locations are announced.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Experience supply chain innovation at ProMat 2025 in Chicago, where well explore automation and transformation to drive excellence together!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 2, 2023

A plane starting in Richmond Virginia might fly to Chicago, where most passengers get off. And while Southwest says they are point-to-point, Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW), Denver (DEN), Houston Hobby (HOU), Nashville (BNA), Oakland (OAK), Phoenix (PHX) and St. Then the plane flies to San Diego.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example, if a shipper needs to ship goods from Chicago to Detroit, the TMS will have a record that on this lane, the transportation planner should contact Carrier A first. Jane is asking for the best route from Boston to Chicago. In a TMS, there is a record of preferred carriers by lane.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Headquartered in Chicago, they have a diverse and global workforce with offices in various locations worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, project44 has a diverse and fast-growing global workforce, with offices in multiple locations worldwide.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. Waggoner served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 until 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. It was nice to be back at an in-person event, networking with peers, learning from subject matter experts, and taking in the sights and sounds of Chicago. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Today, I am cruising major freeways traveling from Chicago to my new home in Pennsylvania. This topic was the most contentious at the session in Chicago. 90, then 80, followed by 76. The highway rolls ahead of me. There are endless mile markers. It is a long day. The rain delays through the summer soured me on air travel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

The merger would connect customers with six of the seven largest metropolitan regions in North America, potentially reduce transit times and provide new product offerings, such as a possible new intermodal service between Dallas and Chicago, executives said.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

Most recently, he served as the senior carrier sales manager of BlueGrace Logistics, where he helped open their Chicago office and grow their sales team from three to more than 40 carrier sales reps. Danny began his logistics career in carrier sales at Coyote Logistics after receiving his B.A. in finance from the University of Iowa.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Based in Chicago, Newtrul is a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform. Ed earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Statistics & Law Enforcement from Western Illinois University. About Newtrul.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2024

#TruckingEmissionStandards #RefrigeratedLTLChallenges #ElectricTruckingObstacles About Mike Mike Kucharski , Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking, isn’t just leading a Chicago-based trucking company – he’s shaping the future of the industry. He holds a degree in business management from DePaul University.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

Tonight, I am stranded in a hotel in Chicago. The Chicago airport is closed for the night. I want to be part of the evolution that helps leaders to redefine strategies based on the changing physics, electronics and capabilities in value networks. It is 3:00 AM. It is quiet and a good time to think.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

She currently lives in Chicago and enjoys anything active, especially running, pickleball, and basketball. Prior to Trucker Tools , she advanced through operations, logistics, and strategic planning roles with Uber in the U.S. and internationally and worked as a consultant with Deloitte. About Trucker Tools.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 19, 2013

Today, I spoke at the Chief Supply Chain Officer conference in Chicago at the Eye for Transport event on the results of the research. Cycle Management is Stalled. The only industry that has made progress in inventory management is consumer electronics. When I finished the presentation (the materials are available on slideshare.)

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora in Chicago. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

From March 17-20, 2025, more than 50,000 professionals will gather in Chicago to explore the latest innovations, connect with industry leaders, and discover cutting-edge automation solutions that drive efficiency, flexibility, and scalability. Portillos A must for Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. This is a fast-growing market, but FourKites has clearly gained share. What accounts for FourKites Growth? The network has grown in size.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 10, 2023

Garrett Popcorn has been a Chicago staple for over 70 years , and now has retail shops in 8 countries. While these brands are now recognized throughout the world, our hometown and our hearts are here in Chicago. Frango Chocolate was established over 100 years ago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

He lives in Chicago. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

He lives in Chicago. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

He lives in Chicago. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. The post Companies Cannot Transform Through AI Alone appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

Creating data semantics is analogous to mapping grammar and style rules in content writing style guides (Think Chicago Style Guide 10). Semantic reconciliation allows multiple parties to interact with data based on an embedded set of clear, well-defined rules everyone can understand and follow.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Beth earned a Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from Loyola University of Chicago. Beth resides in Cleveland, Ohio and enjoys spending time with family.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Nick received his degree in Philosophy from The University of Illinois and received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Nick ’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

ProMat (NO COST) Dates: April 8 – 11, 2019 in Chicago, IL ProMat is among the nation’s greatest no-cost conferences. Global Cold Chain Expo ($795) Dates: June 10 – 12, 2019 in Chicago, IL The Global Cold Chain Expo attracts more than 7,500 attendees annually and is focused on refining the perishable supply chain. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

He lives in Chicago. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , September 3rd-6th, 2019, at UI Labs, Chicago, IL. We will host our first public events in Antwerp at the Antwerp Management School on November 26th-27th and at UI Labs in Chicago on December 3rd-5th. Our goal is simple: to build a guiding coalition to drive value in supply chain processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

He lives in Chicago. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. The post How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

At the end of September, I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired. Those were certainly three things that happened. I was also fortunate to moderate a panel that explored a partnership approach to supply chain optimization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2019

Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , September 3rd-6th, 2019, to be held at UI Labs, Chicago, IL. This share group now in its sixth year will host its first conferences in November in Antwerp at the Antwerp Management School on November 26th-27th and at UI Labs in Chicago on December 3rd-5th. and in Chicago in December.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

He lives in Chicago. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

He lives in Chicago. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

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