The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodShip , an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. years and a $1.8B

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Blockchain Technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Mike has extensive experience in Transportation and Logistics from procurement through operations leadership spanning 25+ years.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Collaborate across departments: Engage stakeholders from different departments within the organization – not just supply chain management including logistics and procurement but sales, marketing, and finance. The post Editor’s Choice: AI in Supply Chains: Which Data is ‘Just Right’ for Your Business?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility. This segment is in the growth stage of its evolution, serving large enterprise brands and their Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution, supply chain cost improvement and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Business intelligence tools can use this visibility and other information to help shippers act more strategically by procuring the most efficient, cost-effective carrier services. Procurement teams play an incredibly important role. Critical insights gleaned from business intelligence also need to be incorporated back into the system.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Trey and his Co-founder Taha Zinifi started Amplio in Summer 2021 to help solve one of the most critical supply challenges facing the industry. Prior to co-founding Amplio, Trey led the international logistics capability at Georgia-Pacific, which is the largest U.S. Streamline procurement. Access diverse sources of supply.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. But what technologies we should pay attention to? The concept of “connected logistics” covers the relevant end-to-end processes of warehouse management, transportation management, track & trace and the entire logistics network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Maggie is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Emerge , a company that is Reinventing Freight Procurement. Maggie Petrovic joined Emerge just over a year ago following 8 years with Coyote Logistics as Director of Enterprise Sales. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Maggie Petrovic.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Supply Chain Managers and Procurement Professionals Avoid the Conversation.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

As I highlighted last week in “Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study,” despite all the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), relatively few companies are using AI in their supply chain or logistics operations today. When it comes to adopting AI in supply.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Simply using common calendar tools, such as Google, means you are using the IoT, but the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) leads to the use of connected, smart devices to reduce inefficiencies, delays, and inaccuracies throughout the product lifecycle, including procurement as well. Warehouse Management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA helps manufacturers to improve their supply chain efficiency and agility, while also reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction. LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. The Greenscreens.ai

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. The supply chain technology market is responding.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Summary: Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble’s Tech Solutions Join host Joe Lynch as he dives into a fascinating conversation with Kelly Williams from Trimble Transportation, about the cutting-edge technological innovations reshaping the logistics and trucking industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Bill was also President of Swift Logistics, a leading brokerage and 3PL provider, and head of marketing and strategy for Swift Transportation. In the podcast interview, Bill and Joe discuss the connected ecosystem, which is how Transflo describes the connected supply chain that they enable with their technology and marketplace.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Let’s break down these key components: Procurement: This is where it all begins.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

When she’s not writing about 3PLs you can find her in the cold chain world hosting Running on Ice. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend. Modernizing the logistics back office.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Hannah was named an SDCE 2023 Supply Chain Pro to Know and 2021 WE USA Top WBE CEO. In 2020 she was featured as a Business Insider Top 100 People Transforming Business, recognized as a Top 10 Women in Logistics by Global Trade Magazine, and won the SDCE Women Leaders in Supply Chain award.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you were tasked with procuring the best supply chain IT system, what would you look for? The New Technology Stack: Beyond ERP, APS, and SCM Todays supply chain technology landscape has moved far beyond the old ERP-APS-SCM triangle.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Menlo Logistics Opening New Multi-client Warehouse in Ladkrabang, Thailand. Kuehne + Nagel inaugurates North America’s regional Integrated Logistics Control Centre in Raleigh, NC, USA. Note: Grand Junction, Kewill, and MercuryGate are Talking Logistics sponsors. IAS ChassisManager Facilitates Street-Turns.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast . Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube . Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube .

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

Or a personal health situation arises like a batch of peanut butter becoming contaminated with salmonella or children’s toys being contaminated with lead paint, where the regulators have difficulty identifying the source of the problem several tiers upstream in the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2013

Last week at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference, I led a discussion session titled “At the Intersection of Social and Business Networks” with about fifty senior executives in supply chain and procurement. Why Ariba is looking to expand into supply chain, logistics, and inventory management. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2025

The Supply Chain Matters blog alerts readers to the opportunity to attend the upcoming MIT Center for Logistics and Transportations (CTL) annual Crossroads event. The Event The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) will host its 12 th annual Crossroads event on Tuesday, March 19.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation. Essentially, the network effect exists when all components of the supply chain technology ecosystem work together to improve the performance of the end-to-end supply chain. This is where the true power of time slot management exists.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Never one to be satisfied with the status quo, Inna is focused on helping companies improve the application of supply chain technology to maximize customer experience and profitability. Her success as a leader both reflects and propels women’s advancement not just in supply chain, but in the professional world in general.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and transportation industries are going through a time of rapid and unprecedented transformation. The future of these industries is paved with innovation and technology. We will cover the following topics: Manufacturing Technology Changes. The Internet of Things.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. Job loss concerns can also hinder progress.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure Team raised $58,706 this season — a new record! Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , MercuryGate , Transplace , Opus9 , Paragon , and TranzAct Technologies. Data Science In Walmart Supply Chain Technology (Medium). It’s not too late to donate.).

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Experiencing the negative effects of overextended supply chains and lean manufacturing, merchants are looking to forge a balance between JIT and JIC purchasing models that reduces risk and maintains profit margins. What is just-in-time procurement? What is just-in-case procurement? Advantages.

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