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DAT IQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker

The Logistics of Logistics

DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. About DAT Freight & Analytics DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Source capacity with precision using supply and demand metrics and forecasts.

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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Logistics Viewpoints

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. Reduce miles, reduce touches, become more efficient all the way through” your supply chain. Technology is used to help in this endeavor. Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions from the company’s owned and controlled sources.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

How should shippers be prepared to secure their supply chain operations? History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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REPOST: 3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Ongoing infrastructure and water issues has the potential to disrupt supply chains. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Many companies are moving to supply chain partners located in North America to reduce supply chain risk, transportation costs, transportation time, and environmental impact.

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Taking a Big Picture View of Supply Chain Networks

Logistics Viewpoints

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). Elaborating on my earlier point, viewing a supply chain network solely through the lens of the carrier component is severely limiting.

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3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Ongoing infrastructure and water issues has the potential to disrupt supply chains. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Many companies are moving to supply chain partners located in North America to reduce supply chain risk, transportation costs, transportation time, and environmental impact.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Flexport Focus Turns to Profitability and Cost Reduction In our supply chain technology breaking news update on September 7 th , we highlighted the sudden resignation of Dave Clark from the CEO role of freight technology start-up Flexport. These timelines are reportedly being accelerated where possible.