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The Ruan Story with Ben McLean

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. About Ruan Transportation. About Ben McLean.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 6-10, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. Google seems to be working on warehouse robots like Amazon’s (Quartz). iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 shouts the warehouse foreman from the rooftop.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Accenture Acquires Global Logistics Consulting Firm Flo Group Global based consulting and other services firm Accenture has reportedly acquired European based global logistics consulting services firm Flo Group. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. In 2019, it re-acquired HD Supply, a company it sold in 2007. For international transportation, there is the additional requirement of clearing customs.

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Evolution of the Warehouse: How it Adapted to E-Commerce and New Technology Trends?

AFFLINK

Today’s Warehouses Are Much Different Due To E-Commerce. What you might not know is the effect of e-commerce’s growth on warehouses. You might think, for example, that companies are struggling to find places to store their goods or that the cost of building warehouses and hiring employees negates the growing sales.

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

Companies that deal with a large amount of inventory often find it challenging to find items inside the warehouse. Therefore, the areal inventory drones can benefit many big organizations to find the right items inside the warehouse and cut their inventory carrying costs. & (2007). Limitations. A bright future.

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

Companies that deal with a large amount of inventory often find it challenging to find items inside the warehouse. Therefore, the areal inventory drones can benefit many big organizations to find the right items inside the warehouse and cut their inventory carrying costs. & (2007). Limitations. A bright future.