The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” Sun Tzu. The top warehouses in North America were recently profiled in a great article by the fine folks at Modern Material Handling. Top Warehouses in North America. Ceva Logistics. Kenco Logistics Services. Neovia Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This was certainly another interesting year from a logistics and supply chain standpoint, as we saw the emergence of generative AI take center stage. I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

Seth Clevenger and Joe Lynch discuss the top 100 logistics companies. Key Takeaways: The Top 100 Logistics Companies Seth Clevenger is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. In the podcast interview, Seth and Joe discuss the top 100 logistics companies. Seth is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Trucking Challenges in North America. While the challenge may be looming globally, the North American automotive manufacturing base may be more inclined to try and dilute their just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply loops. But why just in North America? Impacts and Opportunities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Humanoid robots are on their way to warehouses as companies start to move beyond the disembodied arms, moving trays and other machines aimed at speeding up logistics operations. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 10 – 16) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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

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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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 22, 2022 — Stord , the leading cloud supply chain provider, ranked 25 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Drizly currently delivers beer, wine and spirits in states where it’s legal, and partners with retailers across North America. Logistics executives say the neighboring Southern California ports, long the anchor of U.S. million customers. That’s all for this week.

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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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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

MAY 19, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The logistics provider has already deployed 3,000 AMRs globally with over 2,000 in North America. The logistics provider will use the expanded fleet to improve worker productivity, order accuracy, speed, and efficiency. The audit determined that CPW emitted 1.2

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain. Courtney started her career in events in 1991.

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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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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Descartes studied 1,000 supply chain and logistics executives in North America and Europe, to determine where they’re placing their innovation emphasis and technology deployment focus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Turkish port “Iskenderun” severely damaged Gap and Ware2Go offer SMB Fulfillment Services McCormick to cut supply chain workforce GM Signs exclusive deal with GlobalFoundries January 2023 Logistics Manager’s Index up 3.0 The Logistics Managers’ Index came in at 57.6 in January, up 3.0

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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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Axway

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Hakan Yaren, CIO at APL Logistics , recently gave the keynote address at Axway Summit – North America. APL Logistics is a globally recognized leader in logistics and supply chain management headquartered in Singapore, which operates as part of …

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Addressing logistics challenges To overcome a wave of disruption, several measures need to be taken.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

I’ve been doing some research on the unconventional oil supply chain. Unconventional oil includes crude oil from shale and oil sands. I’ve talked to over 20 oil executives and experts about the inbound supply chain that supports oil well production. This is part of the supply chain that the oil industry refers to as “upstream.” […].

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mark’s 35 years in transportation and logistics includes 17 years of experience with Transplace (now Uber Freight), where he held the position of Sr. and Penske Logistics. in Transportation and Logistics from Arkansas State University. Mark joined Princeton TMX in September 2023. Hunt Transport, Inc. Mark earned a B.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. Gretchen McCarthy, Target’s chief global supply chain & logistics officer, said Target has to keep up with customer expectations — namely getting online purchases conveniently and quickly. The expansion will also grow Target’s workforce. That’s all for this week.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, FedEx announced a partnership with eight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to build a pipeline of logistics and supply chain professionals. Airlines in North America topped the growth chart in December, with international demand growing 20.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The UPS-Teamsters contract is the largest collective-bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America, and a strike could have harmed the supply chains of many companies. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 22 – 28) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

John is the Chief Technology Officer at MegaCorp Logistics , an award-winning logistics firm with remarkable growth based on their superior service. In 2020, John returned to the Logistics industry creating an effective IT department at MegaCorp streamlining processes and moving to 100% cloud platform for freight management.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives The post Yards Are Hard appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. About Jeff Tucker.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Summitt is the founder of Growe , a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States. After beginning his career in commercial real estate, Summitt quickly identified the unique and under-served challenges faced by 3PLs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The Teamsters represent about 340,000 UPS employees, more than half of the company’s workforce in the largest private-sector contract in North America. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 17 – 23) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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