Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations.
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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 3, 2024
This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Meanwhile, technology providers’ user events are mostly packed into the spring, so plan accordingly. It’s a “who’s who” in warehouse automation, software, and robotics.
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Körber Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The Körber Innovation Center showcases a full-scale, end-to-end setup of Körber’s advanced parcel and postal sortation handling equipment, trusted by the nation’s largest multinational supply chain companies to efficiently sort and deliver commercial mail and packages to end customers.
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What Kills Warehousing Companies with Summitt Hogue
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 28, 2023
Summitt Hogue and Joe Lynch discuss what kills warehousing companies. Summitt is the founder of Growe , a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States.
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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. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!
The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf and Joe Lynch discuss the Mary Kay supply chain. Mike has developed a track record of converging people and technology to get exceptional results. Key Takeaways: The Mary Kay Supply Chain. Learn More About The Mary Kay Supply Chain.
KRONOS Worldwide Improves Service and Reduces Costs with Managed Trans
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 8, 2024
KRONOS Worldwide, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments used in a wide range of applications. Autonomy led to a complex supply chain with shipments that traveled too many miles and required too many touches across the nodes. We would never get value out of SAP that way!
This Week in Logistics News (June 4 – 10)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2022
Supply chain shortages have caused prices to rise globally on just about every consumer good imaginable. Descartes acquires XPS Technologies. The expansion in the trucking and warehousing sectors suggests logistics operators are continuing to staff up in a tight labor market as they work to unscramble supply chains.
The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. GET YOUR COPY HERE.
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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2024
Wing and Zipline are drone delivery providers and will allow Walmart to cover 75 percent of the Dallas-Fort Worth population as stores in 30 towns and municipalities will now offer drone delivery service. Wing already handles drone deliveries at Walmart Supercenters in Frisco, Texas, and the Dallas area.
Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2021
Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. In this role, he ensures custom-built software, as well as SaaS applications, meet the needs of Lineage’s customers. About Eric Ristow.
REPOST: Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. In this role, he ensures custom-built software, as well as SaaS applications, meet the needs of Lineage’s customers. About Eric Ristow.
This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 21, 2024
Sixteen years to the day, the Boston Celtics are once again NBA champions after dismantling the Dallas Mavericks in five games. General Motors drives sustainability across supply chain FMCSA approves 25% fee increase for carriers, brokers U.S. The boys are back! And now on to this week’s logistics news.
The GoBolt Story with Mark Ang
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 12, 2022
Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. GoBolt will soon open locations in Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta. About GoBolt.
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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2022
Supply chain cyberattacks jumped 51% in 2021. The Covid pandemic continues to slow down global economies and supply chains. The company partnered with Walgreens to make deliveries in suburban Dallas. The global chip shortage is not the only aspect currently affecting supply chains around the world.
This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2022
According to the website, its debut vehicle, the 21C, is designed by both human and AI technologies and uses a hybrid powertrain system which combines a twin-turbo 2.88-liter While all of this technology sounds pretty amazing, it should be said that this type of performance comes with a price tag. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7
Stord Expands Fulfillment Capability with Dallas Facility
Stord
MARCH 21, 2024
Growing national footprint helps DTC and B2B brands reach their customers rapidly and more cost-effectively ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced expanded warehouse capacity with a new Dallas fulfillment center.
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Home Delivery Robots: Last Mile Gamechangers
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 20, 2022
Robots continue to be a larger part of global supply chains. When it comes to deploying robots, warehouse technology is more established, as the use of robots within warehouses is set to grow significantly. Warehouse labor shortages will continue to be the main growth driver for autonomous mobile robots.
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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.
Blue Yonder Pivots to a Partnership Strategy
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 2022
In the enterprise software application market, the biggest players have embraced a partnership model, while smaller, more focused companies often have not. For the largest enterprise software companies, the ability to effectively leverage partners has been a key factor in achieving market leadership. The answer is no.
Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 10, 2024
About Nourhan Beyrouti Nourhan Beyrouti , a seasoned professional with a global footprint, has an impressive track record in branding, corporate innovation, and real estate development, and global logistics technology. Their goal is to simplify logistics for clients and partners, ensuring efficient package delivery and seamless supply chains.
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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2023
store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.
Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos
Turvo
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. Key trends in 3PL operations The key trends in 2022 for 3PL operations strive to automate processes and give better insight into customer and shipper expectations, dominated by technology and supply chain data analytics.
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87 Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2016
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2015
Does it contain a line item for supply chain talent and leadership development? Supply chain professionals often cite peer-to-peer learning and networking as the most valuable investment of talent development time and money. Take a look at your budget for 2016, which is probably finalized by now.
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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 5, 2015
Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. As I wrote last year: According to leadership expert Ken Blanchard, “when you stop learning, you stop leading,” and this is especially true in supply chain management.
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This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 13, 2021
Amazon has been pushing its same-day delivery model for Prime members over the last year, making large investments in its supply chain infrastructure. Amazon has invested in what it calls “mini-fulfillment centers” closer to where customers lived in select US markets, initially in Philadelphia, Phoenix, Orlando, and Dallas.
This Week in Logistics News (September 28 – October 2, 2015)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: Amazon will now pay you to deliver packages (The Verge). There were plenty of announcements this week on the technology front.
National Logistics Day™ 2022
Enterra Insights
JUNE 28, 2022
” Supply Chain Management and Logistics. One of the persistent questions asked in the supply chain sector is what is the difference between supply chain management (SCM) and logistics? ” Journalist David Widdifield agrees that logistics is subset of supply chain management. .”
FreightTech Investment Environment with John Larkin
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In addition, he is Vice Chairman of Crown Diesel, and a member of The Board of Directors for CRST International, eNow Energy, Cub Ventures (CDLife), Novapath Supply Chain Systems & Rygen Technologies, and Phoenix Intermodal.
This Week in Logistics News (May 7-11, 2018)
Talking Logistics
MAY 11, 2018
My wife often jokes that she is the VP of Supply Chain and Logistics in our family. Whether it’s preventing out-of-stocks of critical household items or making sure the kids are delivered on time in full to wherever they need to be, she keeps our supply chain running as efficiently as possible — while doing her day job too!
This Week in Logistics News (February 29 – March 4, 2016)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 4, 2016
Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. Now, here’s the rest of this week’s news… Target to invest billions to improve supply chain, ramp up online growth ( Reuters ). E2open Acquires Terra Technology.
2019 Logistics & Supply Chain Events to Attend in the US
EazyStock
JANUARY 18, 2019
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? EazyStock has complied a new list of the top 2019 Supply Chain events that you can’t afford to miss. If you’re looking to improve your warehouse logistics, this event is the right choice for you!
Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019
Veridian Solutions
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. The Amazon Effect: How the Retail Giant Has Shaken Up the Supply Chain and What Supply Chains Can Do to Keep Up.
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:o9 Solutions announces a strategic partnership with vTradEx to enter the Chinese market
o9 Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2020
This partnership will see vTradEx, the leading brand of intelligent, mobile internet and hybrid cloud solutions in supply chain execution, as o9’s official reseller in China. Operating successfully in today’s complex supply chain networks requires a new mindset. Our strategic partnership with o9 was an organic fit.
Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network
Multichannel Merchant
DECEMBER 21, 2021
has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Their automation is world class,” Sensing said.
The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2020
Veridian Solutions
JANUARY 13, 2020
It’s that time of year again when supply chain leaders start thinking about how to empower their organizations and connect on a global scale. RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference LINK. Dates: February 23 – 26, 2020 in Dallas, TX. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2020. HighJump Elevate.
Understanding the Need for Supply Chain Visibility in Industry 4.0
Bristlecone
JULY 25, 2019
Here’s a scenario: You, the Chief Supply Chain Officer, just received a call from your flagship store in Ohio saying they are running short of inventory. You call your supplier in Dallas, who mumbles something about the shipment being delayed. This would be a nightmare for any supply chain professional, right?
Stord to Represent Atlanta as Best Tech Startup at National Awards
Stord
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Among the speakers and judges for this year’s awards is co-founder of Siri and Change.org, Adam Cheyer, Erica Van of Charles River Ventures, Bruce Wang, Director of Engineering at Netflix, and Nirmal Srinivasan, Software Engineering Director at Paypal.
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o9 Solutions and FourKites partner to bring unprecedented connectivity between freight visibility and planning Control Towers
o9 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
The partnership enables customers to receive, in o9, proactive notifications of freight disruptions coming from FourKites, so that they can implement agile planning and scenario management to mitigate any impact of those disruptions on their end-to-end supply chain.
o9 Solutions and Supply Chain Insights With LKQ Europe Reveal Significant Supply Chain Planning Improvements Following the First-Ever Pilot to Test Outside-In Planning
o9 Solutions
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
After testing outside-in supply chain planning concepts via Project Zebra, LKQ Europe realized a 17.3% Co-founded by o9 and Supply Chain Insights, Project Zebra is an open-source industry effort to define and activate outside-in processes to prove the value of outside-in supply chain planning processes.
WordPress Ecommerce Shipping: Scaling Your Online Store Through Shipping
ShipBob
JANUARY 10, 2020
Since you likely don’t have the funds to pay for warehousing or have massive amounts of products to store, you’re going to store your inventory however you can. For a smaller or mid-sized ecommerce business, you might be able to rent a low square footage warehouse that’s staffed by a few people to help you ship out your orders.
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Director of Fulfillment: Salary, Growth, Tips, & More
ShipBob
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Every step of the fulfillment process — including warehouse operations, inventory planning and tracking, quality control, staffing, procedural development, picking, packaging, and shipping — falls under the purview of this role. 5+ years of industry experience in fulfillment, supply chain operations, or warehouse management.
o9 Solutions Recognizes Microsoft In Its Inaugural Partner Awards Program
o9 Solutions
MARCH 8, 2023
DALLAS, March 8, 2023 – o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that it is honoring Microsoft as o9’s Technology Partner of the Year as part of o9’s inaugural Partner Awards program.
The Hidden Benefits of Visiting Your DTC Fulfillment Partner (Or Perspective Partner)
Stord
MAY 29, 2024
But regardless of if you are a Stord customer or not, taking the time to step onto your current/prospective warehouse floor can provide invaluable insights and build stronger partnerships that drive real growth and efficiency for your business. Where do you see your supply chain going in 6 and 18 months?
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