Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 24, 2023)
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.
The 3 Pillars of Freight Operations with Robert Bain
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Robert is is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000 , a a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL. About Robert Bain Robert Bain is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000, a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL. The Greenscreens.ai
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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 1, 2023
The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. I will be updating it with additional shows as the specific dates and locations are announced. Email creiser@arcweb.com. Steve, Chris, and I will be attending many of these events.
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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 10, 2024
Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.
This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 30, 2021
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you. That’s all for this week.
This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2022
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting this week, customers across the US will begin to see custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian delivering their Amazon packages , with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St.
This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 13, 2021
And now on this week’s logistics news. With the new expansion, Amazon is rolling out same-day delivery to Prime members in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, Charlotte and Houston, bringing the total markets served to 12. And in the last piece of Amazon-related logistics news, the company’s drone delivery dream may be in jeopardy.
This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 6, 2021
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Much of the ultra-fast-delivery’s execution relies on streamlined logistics, which is a combination of centrally located cloud stores and software. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95
This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 11, 2021
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. According to Intel Supply Chain Manager Greg Skrovan, the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.” But then again, who doesn’t love a good chocolate sample?
Level Up: Freight-Tech for SMB Freight Brokers with Andy Tomka
The Logistics of Logistics
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.
This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2024
And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS announced Sunday it plans to sell its truckload brokerage business Coyote Logistics to the technology-enabled brokerage RXO for $1.025 billion. According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As
This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 26, 2021
And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. That’s all for this week.
Winning Supply Chain Strategies Turn Brand Protection into Opportunities for Augmentation
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 12, 2014
A Chicago man took home $276,000 this spring after he won the lottery three times in three weeks. The post Winning Supply Chain Strategies Turn Brand Protection into Opportunities for Augmentation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives.
The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 6, 2023
Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. About Echo Global Logistics. Echo Global Logistics.
Network Supply Chain Transformation at UScellular
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.
Trucker Tools with Kary Jablonski
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 25, 2022
Prior to Trucker Tools , she advanced through operations, logistics, and strategic planning roles with Uber in the U.S. She currently lives in Chicago and enjoys anything active, especially running, pickleball, and basketball. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.
The Connective Tissue of the Supply Chain with Bart A De Muynck
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2023
Bart is Chief Industry Officer at project44 where he drives supply chain industry thought leadership and supports customers with their logistics and supply chain strategies. A logistics industry thought leader with over 30 years of experience, Bart previously served as VP of Research at Gartner. The Greenscreens.ai
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Amul’s Optimized Supply Chain: Driving Global Growth in the Dairy Industry
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Amul’s milk products are currently available in key markets, including New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington, Dallas, and throughout Texas. Technology Integration : Use of technology in logistics, inventory management, and supply chain tracking has helped improve efficiency and transparency.
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Winning in a Down Freight Market with Nick Dangles
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 24, 2023
Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.
The Southwest Airlines Debacle – What Really Happened
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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End-to-end Supply Chain Visibility Calls for Addressing the Unique Needs of Europe
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 25, 2022
60% of European companies admitted that they’re slow to react to changing trends in logistics technologies. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago. For the UK, it’s 71%.
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Building a Better Freight Brokerage with Danny Frisco
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 1, 2024
Danny is the CEO and Co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group , a logistics nearshoring partner to leading freight brokerage firms in the USA. 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 Great Logistics Industry Consolidation with Chris Wofford
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2021
The Great Logistics Industry Consolidation with Chris Wofford. Chris Wofford and Joe Lynch discuss the great logistics industry consolidation. Chris earned an MBA, Finance & Strategy, Booth School of Business from University of Chicago and a BA, History & East Asian Studies at Oberlin College. About Chris Wofford.
Redwood Logistics Acquires Skipjack Supply Chain and Proactive Global Logistics to Form Comprehensive Integrated Parcel Solution
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
Redwood Logistics, a logistics platform company headquartered in Chicago, has announced the company has acquired both Skipjack Supply Chain and Proactive Global Logistics to launch Redwood Parcel.
The Newtrul Story with Ed Stockman
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Ed is a logistics industry veteran with over a decade of experience from Echo, Redwood Logistics and Transfix. Based in Chicago, Newtrul is a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Newtrul.
Companies Cannot Transform Through AI Alone
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.
Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2021
He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.
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This Week in Logistics News (November 28 – December 5)
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 4, 2020
And now on to this week’s logistics news. The flights were reportedly between Brussels and Chicago, and represent one leg of a chain, which will extend from Chicago to distribution hubs around the US. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 28 – December 5) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
The Right Fit for Drivers with Beth Potratz
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.
Transforming Freight Benchmarking
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. The post Transforming Freight Benchmarking appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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The Ultimate List of Top Logistics Startups – Blog
Freightos
JULY 23, 2015
Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.
Order Visibility Is Critical Amid Low Inventories
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 30, 2024
He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.
FourKites Visibility 2022: Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.
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. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired.
Better Inventory Management Requires International Suppliers To Step Up to Digital Transformation and Collaboration
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 9, 2022
For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.
This Week in Logistics News (September 10-14, 2018)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
While in Chicago, I had dinner with Mark Wahlberg. Without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart to Acquire Cornershop in Mexico and Chile, Further Investing in Last-Mile Delivery and Strengthening Omnichannel Strategy. — but I didn’t get the chance. Maybe next time.
3 Freight Trends to Watch with Ryan Schreiber
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
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. Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora in Chicago. About Metafora.
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The Ruan Story with Ben McLean
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle.
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Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 22, 2023
ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I was aware of the German Logistics Award presented to dm-drogerie markt for its use of the solution in its Brandenburg facility. The post Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Why New Emissions Standards Could Cripple the Trucking Industry with Mike Kucharski
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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Bayer Crop Science Tackles Shipment Visibility
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
At the end of September, I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. In that panel, I spoke with Johnny Ivanyi, Global Director of Distribution Excellence at Bayer Crop Science and Julie Tokars, Logistics Planner at Nestle USA. The post Bayer Crop Science Tackles Shipment Visibility appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?
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Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 1, 2022
Nick Jensen is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a digital logistics company, that enables shippers to get quotes, book trucks, and track their freight from pickup to delivery. Loadsmart is a Chicago-based freight tech company founded in 2014. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.
How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2023
He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.
The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
There is now a robust and growing market for real time transportation visibility solutions, which help shippers, carriers and the entire ecosystem run more cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. He lives in Chicago. But we have to go further. It’s no longer sufficient to only know where products are while in transit.
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