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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Raymon Krishnan!

Supply Chain Game Changer

After selling the business in 2009, I went on to work for a leading US Chemical company and then a global 3PL. Running a cost effective and safe supply chain distribution network across multiple geographies in the Asia Pacific region manufacturing and shipping chemicals where we averaged one delivery every 50 seconds.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 26-30, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Blockchain Makes Inroads in Shipping (WSJ – sub. Global Container Volume on Track for Worst Year Since 2009 (WSJ – sub. Flexport wants to track products that are in transit as well as to handle sorting, relabeling and reshipping of goods when they are sold while they’re being shipped.

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CSCMP 2011 Recap: The Synergy Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Network

Since 2009 I have been writing and presenting on the same, in fact Social is one of The Seven S’s of Supply Chain Management which highlights seven key trends emerging to support future state SCM. On the outbound side the system automatically creates fully cubed mixed vendor and retailer owned goods to be shipped direct to store.

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Reverse Logistics: Who Does it Well?

Logistics Bureau

From a shipping standpoint, reverse logistics works well when the product being returned is routed directly to the correct location. Reps work with customers to get computers installed and working as required, rather than shipping them back. Take the hurdles like who pays for the shipping out of the equation.

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Selling on Walmart Marketplace: Benefits + Best Practices for Walmart Sellers

ShipBob

Walmart, historically known for their brick-and-mortar stores, launched Walmart Marketplace in 2009. Former Walmart Ecommerce CEO, Marc Lore said, “In today’s world of ecommerce, two-day free shipping is table stakes.” Multiple shipping options. Standard shipping. Expedited shipping. Next-day shipping.

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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

Shipping during the holidays does not have to be a source of frustration; however, smooth holiday shipping requires significant planning ahead of time. Holiday joy has come early this year with Americans likely to pay the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2009. They keyword, is planning! Do you know your freight classes ?

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