article thumbnail

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers.

article thumbnail

REPOST: 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S. These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2014, while sipping on an early morning coffee, Maddy called to ask me a question. Working for a large manufacturer, she was trying hard; but failing, to integrate Ariba, Elemica, and GT Nexus. To help, I set up a series of dinner meetings for Maddy to speak to other manufacturers working on similar problems. She is there.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- March 5 2022 Edition

Supply Chain Matters

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. Global Health Exchange Acquires Syft.

article thumbnail

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. The electronic validation program made its debut at Port Everglades in Florida to exporters needing to ship used vehicles from South Florida to destinations throughout the Caribbean, Central America and beyond.

article thumbnail

Sales and Operations Alignment: Often The Missing Link

Supply Chain Shaman

Orbit Chart Comparing Syngenta and Monsanto Progress on the Effective Frontier – Balancing Inventory Turns and Operating Margin for the Period of 2005-2014. They will be featured in our digital showcase and are a part of the Jabil story on digital manufacturing. Race for Supply Chain 2020.

article thumbnail

2015 Truckload Contract Rates Rise, as Spot Rates Fall

DAT Solutions

Trucks were readily available on the spot market in 2015 , and at bargain prices -- at least when you compare to average rates in 2014. If you take a longer view, however, it's 2014 that looks like the exception. By the end of 2014, big carriers realized they needed to boost capacity. 2015 Looks Like 2013, but With More Trucks.