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Logistics Buyers Survey with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics buyers survey created by Jim and his team at Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry.

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Addressing the Talent Gap in Logistics and Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies.

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Navigating the Complexities of Ready Mix Concrete Logistics: A Case Study with ThroughPut

ThroughPut

Logistics presents a formidable challenge in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial.

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AI in Logistics: A Sea of Potential Amidst Waves of Change

Freightos

In one example, an employee of Varda, a SpaceX-like company, began to publicly attempt to replicate the study and had over 10,000 people tuning in to watch a live stream of rocks in a furnace. So, where does AI stand among logistics professionals? Do logistics professionals see the same AI revolution that Gates does?

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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?

Logistics Viewpoints

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Source: Descartes Datamyne. In the same ecommerce study, over 72% of consumers experienced a delivery failure over a three-month period. Figure 1: U.S. Somewhat nailed it.

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The Critical Intersection of Humanitarian Logistics and Food Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In such adverse situations, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains play a crucial role in aiding. Whether it is responding to natural disasters or addressing the impact of conflicts and pandemics, a well-functioning logistics system can significantly impact people’s lives. million, which is over two times the figure in 2020.

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AI in the Food Industry: Case Studies, Challenges & Future Trends

ThroughPut

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. As per a recent study, AI can help reduce production costs by almost 20% in the agriculture sector!