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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

The inability to secure sufficient transport capacity not only strained inventory management but also exposed the company to increased vehicle damage risks and customer delivery delays. While containerized automotive transport is not new, it was an unconventional choice for Volkswagens North American export strategy.

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CargoRex: Building the Google Search of Logistics with Blythe Milligan

The Logistics of Logistics

Her team won several awards, including three ADDYs and runner-up for Jacksonvilles Best Radio Personality About CargoRex CargoRex , founded by logistics veteran Blythe Milligan, is a technology platform designed to unify and empower the logistics ecosystem.

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Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers. A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers. Debra Phillips, Marketing Manager for Emerge , has worked in the transportation, logistics and supply chain industries for more than 20 years.

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The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe. About Scott Perry. About Suddath.

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The State of Logistics Podcasting with Blythe Brumleve

The Logistics of Logistics

In addition to running her company, Blythe is also a co-founder of the Jacksonville Podcasters Unite community, hosts the tech/B2B marketing show Cyberly on Freightwaves, and serves on the board of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association. About Digital Dispatch Your website is the only thing that can sell for you 24/7.

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The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution

Talking Logistics

However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique. Data rules. Relationships matter.