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Twitter Insights from GT Nexus Bridges 2015 Conference

Talking Logistics

One area in particular, which both Sean Feeney and Kurt Cavano (Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at GT Nexus) highlighted in their keynote presentations, is Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Moving forward, GT Nexus plans to extend and enhance its TMS footprint across the full TMS lifecycle: Transportation Sourcing.

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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling & Logistics

This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. UPS has been working on the issue in Europe as these older cities present major challenges. Sustainable transportation is a key component of future development of many cities. “As Last-Mile Delivery. In the U.S.,

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Staying Ahead of Supply Chain Paradigms – LogiSYM September 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Some exaggerate the degree and duration of change, mistaking a radically shifted present for long-term transformation. He is Industry Advisor Logistics of Anchor Group and Advisor of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT). Ocean Freight Visibility Spells new Opportunities for Supply Chains – LogiSYM September 2020.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

GlobalTranz

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. Don't let the bird not be the star of the show, make sure your freight is ready to go! Consumers: Spending more, Traveling More.the Holiday Crunch for Planning Transportation is HERE!

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Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking: Networked Supply.

Global Trade Management

Sunday, 25 November 2007. Speakers from supply chain management, freight forwarding, air carrier and inland distribution companies addressed the problems with perishables, which include major product groups ranging from foodstuffs and medicines to flowers. The problem comes in transport. Monday, December 03, 2007 8:01:00 am.

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Getting in Touch With My Inner Millennial

Tailwind

I recently attended the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) conference in Palm Desert California. The TIA conference brings together ‘Transportation Intermediaries’ – or freight brokers if you will – and suppliers like Tailwind – a cloud based transportation management software company.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. According to reporting from Transportation Topics, the contract “ would give the aircraft mechanics a 3.3% Bio-Based Materials Present Solution to Plastic Pollution.