Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Is managing your transportation operations an art form? You may not do your job with a palette and a paintbrush, but it’s safe to say that logistics planners have to be creative when moving freight. Logistics planners can provide complete deliveries in a single shipment, even when product may be sourced from multiple locations.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

On top of the damage and power outages affecting production sites in their Florida-based supply chains, many OEMs will face long-shortages and supply chain challenges due to disruptions in logistics capacity in Florida. Supply chains need roads, railways, ports and airlines for goods to flow,” said Vakil.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

If rail is a key part of your transportation plan, how can you be sure your TMS effectively supports rail’s unique requirements? For example, shipping goods from Atlanta to Tampa may cover 400 truck miles, but using rail the trip could be closer to 800 miles. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2021

In 2010, he transitioned to a career in sales, cutting his teeth in door-to-door office supply sales for 15 months before accepting an opportunity with a leading technology and data provider in the transportation industry. He graduated from the University of Tampa in 2011 and has worked in the freight brokerage industry for over 8 years.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Transportation and logistics professionals are urged to contact the American Logistics Aid Network , if you can help provide trucks, trailers, or warehouse space. Atlanta to Tampa was also up to $3.12/mile. Lakeland, FL, also serves the Tampa market, and the lane from Atlanta to Lakeland added 52¢ at $3.89/mile.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The high-stakes environment of last-minute deliveries requires a similar concoction of precision, adaptability, and resolute decision-making, shaping a journey that is not merely about transporting packages, but more significantly, about delivering promises and navigating challenges with finesse.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It is sunny today in Tampa and Atlanta, with a light breeze. It will take a very long time for freight transportation and logistics to return to normal, after two such monstrous storms in the same month. As of now, Irma is almost finished assaulting the Southeast. But Irma caused the deaths of at least 11 people in the U.S.,

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USC Consulting Group

MAY 16, 2023

Over the years, we expanded into other industries like mining & metals, food & beverage, life sciences, transportation & logistics and more. In 2001, we changed our name to USC Consulting Group to better reflect the breadth of our services and a few years later, relocated to Tampa, where our corporate headquarters is today.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Operational/Supply Chain Impacts: Ports and terminals in Miami, Tampa, St. A state of emergency was also declared across all 159 counties, prompting business closures and the suspension of all bus, rail, and road transportation for Monday, September 11. According to reports, roughly 11% of gas stations are also short of fuel.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2020

Ryan was born and raised in Tampa Florida. Prior to joining CarrierDirect, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. Ryan is a skilled technologist and strategist who has helped transform many leading transportation and logistics companies.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, I visited MIT to give a presentation on transportation management systems (TMS) to a masters class. Ace has 3 distribution warehouses (Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA.). Current inventory for the Le Fancy t-shirts at the warehouses are 31,000 in Tampa, 10,000 in Chicago, and 15,000 in Atlanta.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. One sector that is dealing with this now is fuel transportation. The companies that transport fuel to gas stations are scrambling to find qualified drivers to deliver every shipment. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

I live in Tampa, FL, USA with my wife. It was not until later in the 1980s that the loose federation between planning, purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics started coming together as an end-to-end entity called supply chain. All of my grandparents emigrated from Europe in the 1900s before starting their families here.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Todd Trompeter is the Vice President of Logistics Operations for BlueGrace Logistics overseeing the implementation and operations of the organization’s Managed Logistics customers, in turn driving process, strategy and retention for these clients. About BlueGrace Logistics. Surviving The LTL Market with Todd Trompeter.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

With new supply chain innovations , trends in logistics technology and advancements like automated robots making a big impact on operational efficiency, it seems that supply chain optimization is within reach for more companies than ever before. Walker Peek @AcousticsExpert Walker Peek is a Tampa-based entrepreneur. Logistics 5.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) announced that the company has acquired Tampa, Florida -based Syft® , a provider of AI -enhanced inventory control and end-to-end supply chain management software and services. Global Health Exchange Acquires Syft.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 24, 2022

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end, Rob Gronkowski announced his second retirement this week. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The new platform, FourKites X , will aim to help large shippers and logistics providers with features like dynamic planning, real-time visibility, proactive alerts and supply chain optimization insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2021

Amazon has continued to grow its logistics network over the last few years, adding more branded trucks, airplanes, and drones. But the company is not happy with just owning logistics; it continues to expand its Prime benefits. And now on to this week’s logistics news. On Wednesday, Amazon announced it would acquire MGM for $8.45

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Instead, he will lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 55 th modern Super Bowl. And to make the field seem truly neutral, the NFL has announced that Tampa Bay will not be allowed to fire the cannons from their famed pirate ship after touchdowns and big plays.

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