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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. million square feet of warehouse space in the U.S., With 58 locations and 3.5

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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. 01:02:54] Warehousing company turnover. 00:03:51] Starting a successful blog. [00:07:57]

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Dynamic warehousing enables companies to expand their warehouse network without having to build, buy or staff warehouse space.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

<p>Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Or, you might think of Louisville and Memphis, where UPS and FedEx have their largest shipping hubs.

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

Talking Logistics

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. So if you can provide warehousing, transportation and/or material handling equipment to support disaster relief efforts, I encourage you to contact ALAN. Alexa in the Warehouse.

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

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. Ryder System Inc. The deal is expected to close in early January.

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Equipping Your Supply Chain Risk Management Kit

Enterra Insights

This may include: Supplier/Production Disruptions; Warehouse Shortages; Transit Delays; Theft; Consumer Demand Changes; Cyber Security; [and] Software Risk.” ” I think they are mistaken when they assert you can’t plan for unpredictable risks.