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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

aims to block from obtaining American high technology. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S.

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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Logistics Viewpoints

If the lane does not fit their network profitably, they can choose not to bid for that lane while bidding for other freight from the same shipper. Fortunately, these and other aspects of freight procurement can be improved by technology currently available in the market.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

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. DeliveryCircle Launches New SaaS Platform for Same-day, Last Mile Delivery.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Supply chain professionals often cite peer-to-peer learning and networking as the most valuable investment of time and money. Happy learning and networking in 2019! Vendor Conferences (alphabetical order).

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

Ryder System Inc. 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.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015

Talking Logistics

New technologies, business models, competitors, legislation, economic issues, and so on are constantly emerging. Does the event promote peer-to-peer learning and networking or will I spend most of my time sitting through numerous PowerPoint presentations?

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. Technology providers included in this update include Amazon Web Services, Loop, Certa, Consolidated Chassis Management and ToolsGroup.