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Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/24 – 10/03/2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/2024- 10/04/2024) As a Florida native, hurricanes are a familiar part of life, shaping the experiences of millions who call the southern coastal regions home. Hurricanes and labor strikes are formidable disruptions to supply chains, exposing critical vulnerabilities.

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AI and the Future of Supply Chain with Yossi Sheffi

The Logistics of Logistics

Yossi Sheffi and Joe Lynch discuss AI and the future of supply chain, which is the central theme of Yossi’s latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and automation, in the future economy. and the Future of Work.

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MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). He received a Ph.D.

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The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine Recognize Jill Clifford and FreightPlus as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts for 2024

Freight Plus

FreightPlus is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024, a testament to the company’s growth and excellence under the visionary leadership of President Jill Clifford. For more information about FreightPlus and its services, please visit www.freightplus.io.

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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Metropolitan Bostonians take a lot of pride in the marathon as a major part of Patriots Day celebrations across Massachusetts. And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore.

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How Technology is Helping Companies Move Goods and Do Good

Logistics Viewpoints

The combination of continually growing consumer and business demand, a supply chain permanently altered after adapting to Covid, and the Great Resignation has cumulatively impacted the nation’s warehousing landscape like never before. The Intersection of Warehouse Growth and Employee Scarcity. Shining The Light On The Forgotten Worker.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. From upgrading counterfeit detection technology to destroying merchandise and raiding factories, Amazon says it’s pulling out all the stops to prevent fakes on its platform. Amazon uses technology from Italian automation company CMC SpA to make the custom boxes.