Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is now a robust and growing market for real time transportation visibility solutions, which help shippers, carriers and the entire ecosystem run more cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. He lives in Chicago. But we have to go further. It’s no longer sufficient to only know where products are while in transit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain. He lives in Chicago. This is the portion of E2E that is most commonly referred to as “real-time transportation visibility”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). Deliv Acquires WeDeliver in Chicago. in May…Compared with May 2014, the seasonally-adjusted index increased just 1.8%, which was well below the 2.7%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. UberRUSH – Now Open for Business in Chicago, NYC, and SF. Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. SMC³ Acquires Transportation Costing Group.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I also shared my perspective on this topic back in July 2014 (“ The Driver Shortage Problem in Trucking: Time for Plan B ”), where I argued that paying drivers more, which some trucking companies have started to do, won’t necessarily correct the imbalance. Customs moves back compliance deadline (Logistics Management).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million, respectively, for the full year 2014. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor. Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. million and $8.2

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Launched – 2/25/2014. Location: Chicago, IL. Launched – 1/24/2014. Sources: Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO); LIFT, Detroit, MI; DMDII, Chicago, IL; PowerAmerica, Raleigh, NC; Department of Energy; America Makes, Youngstown, OH. Website: [link]. Website: [link].

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

So as we embark on Black Friday and the ensuing holiday shopping season, let’s take a moment to look at what really makes it all possible: Logistics. A great example of this is in Chicago, the gateway to the Midwest for many inbound shipments. Robinson moves over 38,000 full truckloads on a monthly basis into and out of Chicago.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

economic output into 2014. While Chicago and New York/New Jersey hubs are no strangers to inclement winter weather, severe and widespread cold brought snowstorms to Atlanta and other southern U.S. The consensus opinion of the most recent Institute for Supply Management (ISM) report is that it reveals weakness in U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

He attended Purdue University for both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in electrical engineering, and after graduating, worked as a software developer and engineer in Chicago. Founded in 2014 by Dhruv Saxena and Divey Gulati, ShipBob has become one of the fastest-growing tech companies in America.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

And don’t expect this trend to change anytime soon; in fact, many railroads and carriers anticipate that surge charges in constrained markets, such as Chicago, Southern California, Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, will be the highest seen in many years. Protzman Award for Sales Excellence in 2014.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Loadsmart is a Chicago-based freight tech company founded in 2014. As the ‘nerds of logistics’, they seek intelligence in data to solve deep rooted inefficiencies in the industry. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

Founded in 2014, this Boston based robotics technology firm leverages capabilities that are described as mimicking human hand-eye coordination, leveraging machine-learning to a vision system on a gripper and allowing mechanical fingers to bend and twist around objects to perform piece-picking tasks.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

” Richard Zech, Founder of Avanator LLC , a logistics company an Amazon DSP services contractor indicates that the technology has been a game changer for drivers in saving time and by making navigation safer and easier. Parcel transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and freight-tracking software company FourKites Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

markets, as well as in the Chicago and New York markets, with the latest technology in commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its “Green Partners” listing for eight years in a row. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV Achievement Award.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In 2014, a port strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach caused severe congestion and freight delays. When he’s not working, Vince enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching his favorite Chicago sports teams, and hitting the golf course. Union labor contracts. Keep your eye on events well before they occur.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

For a microcosmic sampling, the CMAP report published by the Illinois government (widely reputed as a resource for broader industrial indicators), reveals an acute shortage of qualified candidates to fill essential manufacturing positions in the Chicago region, including CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, and Welders.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

I’ve noticed that to write about logistics, you have to know logistics. This city has more people connected to logistics per capita than any other city in America. They founded Access America, and it grew to about $600 million in revenue in 2014. We’ve got FreightWaves Live in Chicago in November.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. Rob is Group Director, Planning & Logistics at Coca-Cola North America. He lives in Chicago. Rob has firsthand experience in knocking down supply chain silos to drive better operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

For more on this topic, as well as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, I invite you to participate in our upcoming Talking Logistics episode with Pete Mento, Director Global Customs and Trade Policy at C.H. Robinson and Transplace are Talking Logistics sponsors. Probably not, but it certainly makes the EU’s position “very clear.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

Craig Fuller is CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, the only freight-focused organization that delivers a complete and comprehensive view of the freight and logistics market. FreightWaves.com, the company’s news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the transportation and logistics space. About Craig Fuller.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

60% of European companies admitted that they’re slow to react to changing trends in logistics technologies. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago. For the UK, it’s 71%.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 26, 2015

For Third Straight Year Logistics IT Company Earns Top Honors for its Software and Services. June 23, 2015 – Chicago, IL – UltraShipTMS was presented with a Bronze level Stevie® Award in the Best Interface Design category in The 13th Annual American Business Awards gala event in Chicago this week.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Scranton, PA – September 30, 2014 - Kane Is Able has acquired the Southeast and Northeast regional hubs of Nexus Distribution Corporation, a third-party logistics company headquartered in Bloomingdale, IL. Nexus Distribution Corporation will continue to operate its Chicago-area locations. read more'

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The service, which was launched in 2014 as Prime Pantry, charged customers a flat fee of $5.99 Albertsons is piloting a new contactless pick-up kiosk at its Jewel-Osco stores in Chicago. Verizon Skyward, UPS to further develop drone delivery service. That’s all for this week.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Ace has 3 distribution warehouses (Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA.). Current inventory for the Le Fancy t-shirts at the warehouses are 31,000 in Tampa, 10,000 in Chicago, and 15,000 in Atlanta. I’ll end with what I wrote back in December 2014 in Is Software Making Us Dumb? I believe so.

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Techgistics

JULY 30, 2016

In 2014 there were 3,903 people killed and an estimated 111,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks. In the United States, an estimated 438,000 large trucks were involved in police-reported traffic crashes during 2014. Autonomous vehicles can constantly monitor and adapt to changing road, traffic, and weather conditions.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Whereas APICS itself once was focused largely on production and inventory control, since its acquisition of the Supply Chain Council in 2014 the organization has reestablished itself with a focus on helping its members achieve supply chain excellence. Chicago, IL. Abe Eshkenazi. CEO, APICS.

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