Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In January, the retailer widened the digital marketplace to 34 more stores in Massachusetts, following its implementation in 70 locations across its footprint. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Specifically, I pointed out the three main segments which caused logistics headaches: the feast itself, festivities around the holiday, and the kick-off to the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving Logistics: The Feast. When it comes to Thanksgiving Logistics, the feast is the generally the biggest issue for most people.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Jordan also served as an investment professional with TA Associates, a global private equity firm in Boston, Massachusetts, and as an investment analyst for J.P. Before that, he co-founded CrateBind, a Dallas-based IT consulting and software development company that developed over fifty custom applications across various industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

In fact, as a Massachusetts resident I see the highway exit sign for the Plimoth Plantation every time I go to Cape Cod. And now on to this week’s logistics news. I found it reassuring that logistics companies are beginning preparations for what I believe is an extremely complex, large-scale process that many people are overlooking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Marijuana is legal, at least from a state perspective, in 21 states as of this writing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2020

Andrew Kelley is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, SaaS, software, and technology-enabled services businesses. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Learn More: Andrew Kelley. BoxLock Video.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2020

On Monday, May 25, 2020, as the Massachusetts economy opens in its multi-phase plan, barber shops […]. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 16 – 22) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. And while this is exciting, there is still one more important thing happening.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, SaaS, software, and technology-enabled services businesses. Vaccine Supply Chain and Logistics Challenges. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Key Takeaways: Vaccinating the Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Marijuana is legal, at least from a state perspective, in 21 states as of this writing.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Logistics clusters play an increasingly important part in logistics & supply chain management. I am happy to share the following guest post by Professor Yossi Sheffi , a distinguished expert in logistics clusters. Logistics clusters are agglomerations of firms that come together to share logistics expertise and know-how.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

In addition to his VP role, John is an adjunct instructor at The University of Massachusetts Lowell where he teaches a course on supply chain and logistics. The post Gamification and Robotics Level Up Employee Engagement appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 4, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights breaking logistics technology news regarding Flexport’s i ntent to acquire the logistics and last mile customer fulfillment services of Shopify, including existing fulfillment centers. This is a massive number of companies on the sidelines. ”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A sobering combination given that over the past 10 years, labor requirements in logistics facilities have effectively doubled. In addition to his VP role, John is an adjunct instructor at The University of Massachusetts Lowell where he teaches a course on supply chain and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

Last year I organized our first Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure cycling team (LL4T1DCure) to raise money for JDRF , the leading non-profit organization focused on T1D research. In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2020

Massachusetts schools shuttered for two weeks in mid-March, which was then extended for another month, before finally being closed for the remainder […]. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 13 – 19) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. In fact, I would refer to these days as strange days.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The Zaragoza Logistics Center, Zaragoza, Spain, is based in PLAZA, Europe’s largest logistics park, and both organizations benefit from the relationship. The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), Zaragoza, Spain, is celebrating its 10 th anniversary this week. The plan was to transform the region into a logistics hub.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Once again, our invited guest for our upcoming episode will be Professor Yossi Sheffi, Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he also serves as long time Director for the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL).

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Also on this list was Hasbro, which had previously returned manufacture of Play-Doh, a truly iconic American brand, back to Massachusetts. There's a lot to consider in building a Canadian logistics strategy. Read Success in Canada Demands a Uniquely Canadian Logistics Strategy to learn more. And so do the solutions.

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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?

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. container imports are near record-setting.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the upcoming MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Crossroads 2023 event, along with the opportunity to attend in person at a discounted rate. It will be held on Tuesday, March 28 th , at the MIT Wong Auditorium (Tang Center) , 2 Amherst Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2020

On Monday, my home state of Massachusetts announced the official details regarding the state’s four-phase plan to re-open the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Many Massachusetts retailers see this plan as potentially too little too late. One group that found the approach disappointing is retailers.

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The growing interest and effort have, in fact, prompted the first annual "State of Supply Chain Sustainability" report, published just last year by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation and Logistics, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It is a field that requires individuals to have technical and excellent problem-solving abilities, which are vital in enhancing efficient logistics operations in different industries. However, you must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in transport or any area of logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

Our invited thought leader guest is Doctor Yossi Sheffi, the Elisha Gray Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he also serves as long time Director for the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

The company, headquartered in Stoughton Massachusetts, is now headed by Adam Franklin. There were not only logistical constraints, but there are also financial constraints on what Franklin Sports could afford to buy. The post Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

From the above chart, you can see that Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Michigan State University are on the chart. Quality of Supply Chain Management Programs: to select a graduate program, the publications of professor are one of the indicators that reflect the quality of a program.

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Logility

MARCH 3, 2020

Using supply chain as the context, consider an outbound logistics team that has done all it can to reduce carrier costs, yet company executives continue to press for lower costs and more profit. For example, if the company has an inbound logistics function, look there for opportunities to boost profits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If you don’t have time to watch the video, Stank and his colleagues describe the effect this way: “ The bullwhip effect is a business phenomenon first described in the early 1960s by Jay Forrester at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and more recently explored by researchers at Stanford University.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 12, 2013

These are: the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (Cambridge, USA), the Zaragoza Logistics Center (Zaragoza, Spain), the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (Bogotá, Colombia), and the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (Shah Alam, Malaysia). Obtain more information and register here.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights an interview held with FedEx Founder Fred Smith in conjunction with the 50 th anniversary of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. The event was MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi conducting an on-stage interview with FedEx Founder Fred Smith before a packed auditorium.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. He later co-founded the Auto-ID Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

The topics covered vary from last-mile delivery in logistics, and relationship management in procurement to sustainability and digitalization. The Supply Chain Show is your all-access pass to uncovering every piece of the supply chain, logistics, and procurement management puzzle. Go ahead and check them out!

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