The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Drew is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. About Drew McElroy. Drew McElroy is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Some in the agriculture industry are making changes to be more sustainable and what they are doing helps show a way forward for our future. I am fortunate that I myself work with agriculture sector companies through my work with South Pole (a leading sustainability company). Doing that would be a mistake though.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. Sustainability. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Media Type.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

COVID-19 didn’t start it all, but it certainly exacerbated serious supply chain disruptions that emerged during the trade wars in 2018 and 2019. This means supply chain leaders have had to shift from using trains back to using ocean freight and getting goods to market takes longer. It’s time for a digital, sustainable supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Sustainability. Unfortunately, sustainability and sustainable development are beginning to turn from green to grey, considering its ever-increasingly washed-out idealistic applications in business and society at large. Subscribe Here!

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Jason has been nationally recognized by Consultant Connect as one of the top 50 economic developers in the country and by the IEDC as a member of the 2018-2020 40 Under 40 Class. Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Comparing the pre-pandemic 2018 Production Statistics to the 2021 Production Statistics published by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), although car production has reduced over recent years, China remained the highest car producing country, followed by the United States, Japan and India.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

In other sustainability news, the InBev 100+ Accelerator is adding some big-name companies: Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever. The 100+ Accelerator was launched in 2018 as a global incubator program to help solve supply chain challenges across water stewardship, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and climate action.

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Shipsy

JANUARY 9, 2018

For the logistics sector, 2018 will be seen as the year to capitalize on the major changes that have taken place in 2017. A number of exciting new solutions are likely to be implemented in 2018 and we are sure it will be a landmark year for the sector that is undergoing its ‘Decade of Change’ in the country.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?. Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads. Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

In addition, paper results in a lack of visibility, efficiency, and sustainability, as well as undermining the safety of drivers. A couple of years ago, Corrie White , Marketing Manager at Transfix, reported that new technologies were “flooding the freight industry” in an effort to make operations more efficient and effective.[2]

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

To learn more about the future of logistics, tune as they give a preview of the topics for their upcoming Manifest conference happening in 2023 like sustainability, connecting the ecosystem, machine learning, and intelligent infrastructure. When it started, it was a lot of discussion about over the road trucking and freight brokerage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Procter & Gamble (P&G) , the American multinational consumer goods corporation, is continuing to invest in digital transformation, focusing specifically on the supply chain, retail execution, and environmental sustainability. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0 FedEx Express moves an average of 6.3

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The first solution from the partnership was FedEx Surround, a visibility tool that provides near-real-time insights — down to the ZIP code level — for all FedEx deliveries, parcels, and freight across FedEx Freight, FedEx Express, and FedEx Ground divisions. HEAT was deployed to employees in 2018.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Nanjundaiah insists, “There is immense potential in Blockchain technology and according to industry experts, 2018 will be a milestone year that we will see the adoption of the first set of blockchain solutions in enterprise applications.” ” Transparency will be one of the drivers of blockchain adoption. .”

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 17, 2019

technologies that interact, communicate and create lakes of vital freight information is now entering the supply chain and these will be instrumental in bringing about the smart supply chain.”[2] 2] Haylle Sok, “ Industry Trends fro 2019 ,” Global Trade , 27 November 2018. [3] ”[1] Those arguments still hold.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The trucking industry hauled 73% of all freight transported in the U.S. billion tons of freight, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). billion in gross freight revenues (primary shipments only). In 2018, there were 304.9 in 2019, equating to 11.84 That same year, trucking resulted in $791.7

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. These two ports will continue to research the feasibility of lower emissions from freight and equipment going forward. Delta reported a dip in air cargo freight last month compared to March of 2018.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition, Spinnaker SCA’s offerings will augment Publicis Sapient’s capabilities around advanced AI/ML analytics, supply chain digital twins, data solutions, warehouse management, transportation management and expanded digital sustain services. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. For a long time now, corporations and their supply chains have been required to prove that they are acting in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way. Consumers won’t trade quality and performance for sustainability.”.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Eric Beckwitt honored for his contribution to advancing the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. Clean50 is one of the most important awards for corporate contribution to environmental sustainability in Canada. Freightera’s mission is to make freight easy, accessible and green.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2017

We have many exciting new things planned for 2018; I can’t wait to continue the journey with you. Happy Holidays and I wish you all continued health, happiness, and success in 2018. The Business Case for Freight Visibility. Achieving Sustainable Transportation Savings: Practical Advice for C-Level Executives.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Deborah Abrams Kaplan ( @KaplanInk ) reports, “Urban freight is expected to increase 40% by 2050, going hand-in-hand with the slew of retail stores closing due to e-commerce growth. … It’s estimated that 25% of carbon dioxide emissions and 30-50% of other pollutants are caused by urban freight transported by diesel-powered trucks.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Transport nodes, such as ports, are following this trend by developing capabilities becoming energy hubs providing but also becoming powered by sustainable fuel. Most of this, 45.1

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Is Sustainability Really a Problem with Matt McLelland. Matt McLelland and Joe Lynch discuss is sustainability really a problem. It operates through four segments: Expedited, Dedicated, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. Key Takeaways: Is Sustainability Really a Problem. About Matt McLelland.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2022

But Stacy Malphurs – Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Environmental Sustainability at Southwest – said “we needed an actionable plan we can implement in a shorter time horizon.” Stacy Malphurs – Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Environmental Sustainability at Southwest Airlines. Today,” Ms.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Velázquez Martínez and Ken Cottrill As Amazon’s recently launched Climate Pledge Friendly program underlines, giving consumers opportunities to make green purchases can differentiate a brand and burnish its reputation as a sustainable retailer. Velázquez Martínez is Director of the MIT Sustainable Logistics Initiative. Dr. Josué C.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2022

In addition, paper results in a lack of visibility, efficiency and sustainability, as well as undermining the safety of drivers. 2] Elizabeth Quirk, “ Robotic Process Automation: The Secret to Supply Chain Management Success ,” Solutions Review, 9 March 2018. [3]

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. percent above its January 2018 baseline, up from 25.2 percent for Q4.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ensuring an ethical and sustainable supply chain. Baker adds, “Organizations such as UNICEF are testing blockchain to help ensure social responsibility and other sustainability issues.” 3] Gerald Fenech, “ The Supply Chain Revolution On The Blockchain ,” Forbes , 18 December 2018. [4] Footnotes. [1]

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The new initiative, called “Shipment Zero,” signifies Amazon’s first serious look at presenting a sustainable shipping model to the public. Currently, Amazon does not release any facts regarding their green efforts and unlike 85% of Fortune 500 companies in 2017, they did not publish a sustainability report. Spotify. ,

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It’s no secret that the freight industry is one of the biggest contributors to CO2 emissions. Data shows that in 2018, the (road) freight industry alone was contributing around 9% to the global CO2 emissions. . That’s 51% of the total road freight-generated emissions generated by only the top four contributors.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

They would achieve up to 24 percent lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption than an equivalent tractor in 2018, based on the fully phased-in standards for the tractor alone in a tractor-trailer vehicle. For related commentary, see Transportation Collaboration: Optimizing Freight Costs by Sharing Capacity and 5 Principles for Greener Freight.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Total economic demand, especially in the industrial economy, is still growing, but not at the same frenetic pace we saw in the first half of 2018. The DAT Freight Barometers, and this proprietary method of weighing the balance between demand and capacity, predict both the direction and magnitude of changes in spot pricing.

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