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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics. Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Charleys Philly Steaks announced it has partnered with Flytrex to deliver freshly-made grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina. The cost to transport containerized goods peaked at unprecedented levels in late 2021. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?

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Why is XPO Spinning Off RXO with Drew Wilkerson

The Logistics of Logistics

Drew is North American Transportation, XPO and CEO-elect of RXO. Drew Wilkerson is the President, North American Transportation, XPO and CEO-elect of RXO. Drew is a transportation industry veteran with 14 years of senior experience in brokerage operations. On July 12, 2022, XPO Logistics, Inc.

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

Ipsen faced transportation capacity constraints, complications at country borders, and even temporary shutdowns at their own plants. Mitchell-Guthrie has an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also received her BA in political science as a Morehead Scholar.

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Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices

Logistics Viewpoints

a stockpile of chips), but if disruption persists safety stock can run out and is still vulnerable to other chokepoints, like logistics and labor shortages. Biopharmaceutical company Ipsen avoided any stockouts in 2020, in spite of up to 70% demand spikes, transportation constraints, and temporary factory shutdowns.

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Strategically Managing Your Spend: An Infographic

Talking Logistics

Those organizations that look to spend less on their supply chain in today’s market by focusing on transportation rates may miss out on the opportunities that arise tomorrow. A strategic spend management approach to transportation budgets can help turn your supply chain into the competitive advantage it can be.