Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Email creiser@arcweb.com. Steve, Chris, and I will be attending many of these events. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. But as of today, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

The European supply chain industry is comparable in size — by some measures bigger — than the North American supply chain industry. Europe is also more complex than North America, given factors such as the sheer number of countries and the wide variability in policies, infrastructure and the like. For the UK, it’s 71%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Today’s logistics teams are operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty on three fronts. Minute by minute, logistics providers are asking themselves: What do customers want? A North America?n Customers’ needs and expectations are constantly changing. Do I have the resources to meet their needs?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. Now to the Supply Chain & Logistics News of the Week! Department of Energy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. He leads a team of market experts who study every facet of the logistics industry to bring the best available insight to customers. Prior to his career in logistics, Adamo worked in pricing and analytics at a deregulated energy provider.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2024

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss shelf ready solutions: Jarrett’s logistics expertise. Together, they delve into how globalization has impacted the supply chain needs, particularly within the retail sector, and discuss Mike’s personal journey from working at established firms to founding his own logistics company.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2024

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss recruiting and retaining top performers in logistics. Charlie is Founder and CEO of CS Recruiting , a recruitment company that specializes in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain verticals. She is dedicated to helping leaders of all industries prioritize employee-focused cultures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news. ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, for example, DHL Supply Chain announced “a $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, to further automate warehousing in North America.” The post Robots in the Warehouse: A Question of When appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. And they present a host of logistical challenges. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to the heads of bot rail companies, Canadian Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern will result in new service lanes across North America. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. About Erez Agmoni.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. This segment is in the growth stage of its evolution, serving large enterprise brands and their Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain teams. Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Bricz is a consultancy with a focus on all things warehousing – appropriately headquartered in the logistics hotbed of Atlanta. In SCP, they have one of the largest practices in North America. enVista provides across-the-board supply chain and logistics consulting. They have also developed a fine reputation.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

kg to North America and were level at $3.38/kg Judah produces the Freightos Group’s FBX Weekly Freight Update and other research on what’s happening in the industry from shipper behaviors to the latest in logistics technology and digitization. Freightos Air Index rates out of China dipped slightly to $5.34/kg

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Under that banner, the company provides capacity solutions to a wide customer base throughout North America. USA Truck provides comprehensive capacity solutions to a broad and diverse customer base throughout North America. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Recent Podcasts About Trucking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. With over 15 years of dedicated expertise in the field of logistics, Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the intersection of technology and freight management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Software emerged in North America, quickly followed by Western Europe, then parts of Asia, and finally Latin America. Automation tended to emerge in Western Europe, followed by North America, parts of Asia, then Latin America.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. About Jim Saponaro Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. DHL ensures that pharmaceutical, medical devices, and clinical trials logistics and supply chains are treated with care.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. That’s all for this week.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Under water, I don’t know, but it’s hot and dry at Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 14, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 14, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. The trend is borne out in the 2021 State of North America Manufacturing Report produced annually by research and publishing firm Thomasnet.com. Other retailers and logistics operators are now following suit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities. Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. Currently, DHL North America has over 2,000 bots deployed. DHL’s partnership with Locus Robotics is well publicized.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Schedules were quickly disrupted and capacity shifted to China – Europe and North America lanes to accommodate the longer voyages. True resiliency through digitalization is only achieved when applied end-to-end to each part of a carrier’s – or any logistics professional’s – operations and when worked on in advance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

During the first six months of 2021, North America, Asia and Europe saw marked growth in shipment volume, with the highest increase seen in May. In June, shipments were up by 32% and 33% for Asia and North America, respectively, compared to January 2021. Global ramifications of port congestion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. While companies continue to take steps to fight counterfeit goods, it is becoming increasingly harder to keep counterfeits off secondary markets (and you’ll see more of that in the news roundup).

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. About Manifest: The Future of Logistics The world of logistics is changing faster than ever.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss winning the logistics talent war. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. In the podcast interview, Charlie and Joe discuss winning the logistics talent war.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In North America, it delivered over half a million packages with EVs, although that number should grow as the company ramps up its use of Rivian EVs in the U.S. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2024

Kevin is the Owner of Brush Pass Research , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. Kevin is the owner of Brush Pass Research, a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

Prior to Trucker Tools , she advanced through operations, logistics, and strategic planning roles with Uber in the U.S. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023.

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