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5 Ways to Boost Sustainable Shipping

Multichannel Merchant

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. Recent challenges have added fuel to the fire, bringing the supply chain out of the shadows and onto front page news, helping accelerate sustainability initiatives.

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REPOST: The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

Drew is a Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. About Drew McElroy. Drew McElroy is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix.

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The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

Drew is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. About Drew McElroy. Drew McElroy is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix.

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Stories of Supply Chain Leadership: An Interview with Joan Motsinger of Seagate

Supply Chain Shaman

We were an early adopter of the E2Open technology and we experimented on building B2B networks early in 2004. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? Ash clouds, tsunamis and floods create the need for a strong, flexible, sustainable supply chain. First Phase: 2002-2006. Third Phase: 2013-future.

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CSCMP 2011 Recap: The Synergy Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Network

Held again in Philadelphia, this year’s event brought back memories of 2004, the year the old CLM: Council of Logistics Management became today’s CSCMP: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals! Not only does such a shared supply chain create savings and service improvements, it also represents the most sustainable supply chain model.

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Is the Transportation Market Heading into Unprecedented Territory?

Talking Logistics

We are seeing a sustained $2+ per mile spot price. trucking industry is picking up speed [44 publicly announced freight movement and logistics deals within the U.S. “Those of us in the transportation industry can always tell when the economy is really [strengthening],” said Finn. percent in the third quarter].

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

He was the hero of the curse-reversing 2004 team that came back from a 3-0 deficit to the Yankees in the ALCS with a walk-off homer and another walk-off single. With the move, Walmart is looking to bring farm produce closer to customers’ kitchen tables to boost freshness, limit waste, and promote sustainability.